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[Galaxy Note 3 General] JulyDerek:
Just got a OTA update. Any ideas what the changelog is?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] ritesh_chanchal:
Ya you are right.. I love my note 3 to the core.. who cares the prize..
[Galaxy Note 3 General] fatekills:
There was a hissing sound when u make calls... they tell they hav fixed that issue.. so call quality is better.. still im downloading once im done ill test and tell u guys and also wifi reception was not strong.. they hav fixed it !
[Galaxy Note 3 General] thelostlegend:
since our exynos version supports 1080p with 60fps.. ( video modes > smooth recording) .. why can't they make this standard??
[Galaxy Note 3 General] fatekills:
The hissing sound/ or the disturbance is gone.. now the call quality has improved a lot.. Wifi issue does not happen always.. its happens only in office.. will chceck it once im in office
[Galaxy Note 3 General] cellfrens:
todays update:

1 . better call quality

2.dark keyboard theme

3.reactivation lock deactivated by default

what else?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] djmax81:
Guys.!!!received update ..and guess what

1) Warranty bit counter :0 (is there now)

2)keyword changed to black color

3) God know what wish we were never accepted this update ,think samsung is watching Us ..on Xda ouch .!!! For the 1st update (guess guys who rooted before may voided there warranty for ever)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] mital.ashu:
Your system has been modified .. not able to update. How to chck for update
[Galaxy Note 3 General] rajat_delhi:
Are you rooted? If yes then download the firmware from Sammy...
[Galaxy Note 3 General] pxdx:
It has Warranty Bit now. Change log mentioned are here by Samsung. And Keyboard has changed.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] mital.ashu:
Yes I rooted and how to update from sammy without loosing the data
[Galaxy Note 3 General] dr.ketan:
Ooops!

Just wasted my 3 hrs...

I have made prerooted custom ROM based on our MJ1 indian ROM, modded many application and now there is update :(
[Galaxy Note 3 General] rajat_delhi:
I think try unrooting first or download the firmware from sammobile and flash via ODIN.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] dr.ketan:
Just downloaded MJ7 and now de odexing

and preparing for custom ROM.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] uv.mrcool:
I think he was upset because of the update that appeared before his release of the then latest rom :p

Now, he will have to work again to release the latest one :eek:
[Galaxy Note 3 General] AeonXS:
Guys does the new update improve battery life significantly ? While playing a single race of Asphalt 8 with the new update I lost 3% battery, wifi was with OTA update notification but still I didn't think that high graphics update of the game would consume such amount of battery

One thing I want to ask is, do you guys like the black keyboard, I love my grey one but I will sacrifice it for better battery , and did they remove screen smearing ?

Lastly do I need to use kies or can I just update my phone via wifi, and will this update be a big issue if I want to use a custom rom in future ?

Sorry for so many questions but being new to android makes it a bit confusing
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sandeeppandey:
Is there anyone who was rooted earlier and flashed this firmware through odin.

If anyone has tried this way please let us know what does the warranty bit show after the new firmware has been flashed

Thanks
[Galaxy Note 3 General] archer797:
My ROM was rooted before update. By using Wanam, I had changed system status as "Official". I connected by phone to KIES 3, backed-up data using KIES 3 and updated the ROM to latest from within KIES 3. The phone restarted and all my application, settings, call logs, messages, etc. were all restored. I guess Kies did it automatically. The only thing I lost was root.

I used CF Root method and rooted my phone again. I am all set now.

Hope this helps.

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Use Wanam, change system status to "Official". Use KIES 3 to update the ROM or download it via SamMobile and use ODIN to flash the same.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] pxdx:
RAM usage just got better after the OTA Update.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] ketani73:
After downloading the update data OTA I read the instructions before installing it & the instructions said that "Re-Activation Lock will be reset to default off & i can turn it on after entering settings->security->reactivation lock ".....

What should be the status of re-activation lock in normal circumstances & what would happen if i turn it on ??? Please help guys !!!
[Galaxy Note 3 General] android.zealot.fervor:
[MENTION=2854952]doccrow[/MENTION] try this to get eradication from region lock problem.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2470551
[Galaxy Note 3 General] jdomadia:
Let's make it simple,reactivation lock on means if ur mobile lost or stolen & someone try to fectory reset your mobile need activation password & in this case he will be not able to use your mobile,its good feature for security.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] gotovamsee:
Guys any one of you on stock rom confirm the name of this nice and new application called "Photos" that gathers images by date from all accounts. Not sure if it was google app or samsung app but it was there on my stock rom that I replaced with lidroid in the first week.

If it is called Photos can somebody share the apk if you can?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] R@J$3K#@R:
Install google plus and u will get it
[Galaxy Note 3 General] AeonXS:
Really would appreciate a reply on the above
[Galaxy Note 3 General] dr.ketan:
Guys

made custom ROM based on MJ7 india, features will be more or less like this

STill have just flashed ROM, it will take time to frame in aroma. Hope will do it soon. I think there are few ROM/Mods available for N900.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] PG101:
Look forward to it Dr Saheb

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[Galaxy Note 3 General] trishul:
Rubber Feet

guys does anyone know where i could get these to stick onto the back of my device :)

this seems like a great way to keep the camera from scraping the table when we put the phone down.

if i could stick 4 of these on each corner... would do the trick

any suggestions or inputs ?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] PG101:
Four corners and maybe one in the center

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[Galaxy Note 3 General] thelostlegend:
try getting a bumper case like this one.. protects the sides and the cam doesn't touch the surface
[Galaxy Note 3 General] dr.ketan:
Here will be Dr.Ketan's custom ROM based on MJ7 India.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=47292826#post47292826
[Galaxy Note 3 General] mital.ashu:
Can we install the new mj7 by downloading from sammobile and by installing using mobile odin , if yes please tell me the procedure . Am a new user

will it also erase my data like message and setting and apps
[Galaxy Note 3 General] dr.ketan:
Mobile odin have support for note3? Just confirm it.

Also mobile odin can't flash bootloader and new rom have it, so you have to flash it separately.

Better use pc odin to flash it.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] mital.ashu:
Itz showing as avalaible to install in play store that means it will support

In description of mobile odin it is showing support for note 3 sm-9005

Nd is it necessary to install the new bootloader
[Galaxy Note 3 General] dr.ketan:
AFAIK it supports only snapdragon model not n900.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] mital.ashu:
If I do with pc odin...will I loose data?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] HS™:
U wont loose data if u use odin to flash a firmware but its ideal to do full reset to avoid any issues / force close

Use 3.07 odin etc get the proper firmware put your device in download mode select firmware from pda and flash it
[Galaxy Note 3 General] japjit100:
i ordered this bumper http://www.ebay.in/itm/Colorful-Two...var&hash=item4acbb61156&_uhb=1#ht_6222wt_1027
[Galaxy Note 3 General] rajat_delhi:
Any one facing yellow tanning on facebook or dolphin browser? Sometimes white turns yellowish for some time and then white again.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] ravijani:
guys anybody with 9005??

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2520706

our beloved brother in need.

and sorry to post here.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] japjit100:
Turn off reading mode your problem will be fix
[Galaxy Note 3 General] i9100g user:
What's up with flipkart these days?(I'm talking about reviews )
[Galaxy Note 3 General] system.img:
Do not go by Flipkart reviews. Most of the people wouldn't have even used the Note 3 but they complain about the product just for fun. The amount of ignorance in the reviews makes me cringe....

Complaining about lack of LTE in the Note 3 for using it in a country where LTE is there only in 3-4 cities and 3G is still damn costly is just stupid. And why would anyone desperately want 4K recording if they possibly won't have a 4K TV?

They are mostly complaining because of the Exynos Chipset as they think it is inferior to the S800.

Most of the reviews are saying it is overpriced. Yes, it is not subsidised as the Nexus, but it definitely deserves the price because it has an extra digitiser for S Pen as well, AMOLED(it is costlier to manufacture than LCD), as well as 3 Gigs of RAM. It is just 5K more than other similar phones like G2, Xperia z U, etc
[Galaxy Note 3 General] japjit100:
Take our reviews best device in market now if you like then go for it
[Galaxy Note 3 General] system.img:
Yeah. My uncle wanted to buy it. I read many reviews on XDA and made him go for the Snapdragon version as it was available in his country.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] HS™:
I have used both the device 9005 and n900

As a performance wise I like N900 better and Dev wise N9005
[Galaxy Note 3 General] japjit100:
In real life usage both are same no difference

If you are going for improted then one time think about warranty
[Galaxy Note 3 General] PG101:
Like I said yesterday to this noob I met at a wedding reception.. he was bit**** about the Note 3 and how the functionalities have been over-hyped.. he said he is happy with the S3.. I said fair enough.. I have the note 3.. but I guess the difference between you and me is - when you carry a phone, its because others told you its cool and you bought it, but when I carry a phone, I endorse that it is the best available ;) See the difference?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] djmax81:
+1 ...thiz beast rules.... ?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Sharp-Razr:
Flash failure

Guys,

My note 3 runs the stock Sammy ROM. It was previously rooted but not for the past few weeks:)

Unfortunately I upgraded to the latest update from Sammy yesterday and the warranty bit is now stuck at 1. I tried to downgrade to the previous ROM BMJ1 but flashing via Odin 3.0.x fails. The phone when rebooted gives the error - firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again.

3 questions:

a) What version of Odin do I need to use to flash a ROM on the Note 3?

b) Is it possible to reset the warranty bit to zero? If not, I'd rather re-root the device and use it as normal...coz the warranty is gone either way,

c) Has Samsung disabled downgrading of the ROM?

Do help. Thanks in advance for your advice
[Galaxy Note 3 General] numerouknow:
a) i've used odin3 v1.85 & odin3 v3.09 to flash stock firmware on my sm-n900 without any problems. (never tried downgrade though)

b) at this point there is no way we can reset the warranty bit to zero.

c) i am still on ubmj1. i am afraid i cant be of any help here.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] thelostlegend:
We finally get our own development thread ..no more confusions :D :good:
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sohebq:
Where is it?

Sent from Note 3 (The beauty & beast)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] system.img:
http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-3/galaxy-note-3-exynos-android-development
[Galaxy Note 3 General] thelostlegend:
galaxy note 3 exynos android development ...
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Chalao:
Hey guys, has anyone had any experience with the Samsung Service Plaza in Delhi (Kalkaji, Nehru Enclave) yet?

Got my N9005 softbricked and I am afraid they will have to fix quite a lot as it seems to be a serious issue ("Process system isn't responding" error, look here if you are interested).

Anyways, I called them and they can fix the LTE version but the question is how long it will take. Could it be that once I get there, my device gets looked after right away and I don't need to leave it there (I am not from India and just have 2 days before I need to leave Delhi).

Do you think there will be a chance that they don't flash the latest firmware but a previous version (which I could provide from Sammobile with Odin on a USB stick)? Don't want to have the locked bootloader which comes with N9005XXUBMJ3+. Just in case anybody has been there and remembers the name of a very friendly service staff member, please let me know.

Thanks! :)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] bhasg1007:
Just install a stock firmware through pc odin
[Galaxy Note 3 General] shethsa:
Quick qs - how easy is it to transfer apps and app related data (like whatsapp chats) from a note 2 to note 3? Can a complete transfer be done in a few steps? Both unrooted
[Galaxy Note 3 General] japjit100:
Guys which micro sd card is better

sandisk

http://m.snapdeal.com/product/sandisk-mobile-ultra-32-gb/257967

Transcend

http://m.snapdeal.com/product/transcend-microsd-32gb-class-10/42327

Or Sony

http://m.snapdeal.com/product/sony-memory-card-sr32uya/1466054
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Harsha Raj:
AFAIK sandisk is always better. Class 4 sandisk is equivalent to class 8 Samsung or Sony. This is in my personal opinion.

Check this for details tests and comparison http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/microsdhc-memory-card-performance,3011.html

Also an XDA thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=33064942
[Galaxy Note 3 General] :
Buy Strontium. You can get 32 Gb for around 1500 bucks. I get write speeds of 16 Mbps on my phone. From what I read on the forums Sandisk ultra only manages 8-9 Mbps.

It supports 85 Mbps reads which is comparable to Sandisk Extreme Pro and less than half the price. Plus 5 year warranty.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] japjit100:
This looks good price cheap

http://www.infibeam.com/Mobile_Acce...micro-sdhc-card/P-moac-30758832427-cat-z.html

What to do sandisk trust or Strontium faster speed ?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] vinandy:
Hey Guys!

How many of you've rooted their SM-N900 phone without tripping KNOX? as in I've not yet completed the KNOX setup which is required, still it'll be tripped???

and any of you faced any trouble from Samsung Store post rooting???
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Sharp-Razr:
I had rooted the ROM soon after I got the phone. Yes, it will trip Knox even though the counter doesn't show up in the download mode. It does not matter if you have set up Knox or not.

However, once you upgrade to the latest MJ7 build that was out a few days back, a counter is displayed in the download mode...1 is for warranty void and 0 for valid. My phone's warranty is void of course. :)

Another thing, there's no way to downgrade the firmware once you go to MJ7. Odin fails and scrambles the bootloader. You need to perform recovery activity thru Kies. Done that thrice in the past 2 days..and I have given up on reverting to the earlier version.

The service centre may deny warranty repairs if they check the warranty bit value. So far no issues with the phone and I hope I don't have to avail of their service.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] vinandy:
Thanks for that! I did update my phone 2 days before and I guess, there is nothing else I can do other than wait for Safe root methods.

I just wanted to use Greenify+SetCPU for optimization.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Pd1985:
Sandisk heats up yo an extent though it's a good one , why don't you prefer samsung sd card for note 3
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Shamms:
I am using a Sandisk Ultra (Class 10) 32 GB since last 1 year. Was using it on note 2 and moved same to note 3. It is a real nice one. Had picked it for Rs.1475/-. Not sure if it has 5 years or 10 years warranty.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Pd1985:
I was using the 64 gb class 10 , but it was mildly heating up , may be 32 gb sandisk would but just great and won't tend to heat up

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I donno why I wasn't given any warranty on sandisk 64gb class 10 even after buying from an authorised retailer
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Riks2781:
Samsung Service Plaza in Delhi (Kalkaji, Nehru Enclave)

I have experienced the service ...my Note 3 (Indian version-SM-N900) was heating up big time and draining the battery rapidly while playing games

I showed it to them, initially they said its normal ... I told them it never happened on lower end phone (my earlier phone, Note 2) finally they acknowledge the issue and gave me the replacement .... however the issue is still the same ... this phone becomes hot within 10 mins of game play ... even while playing games as light as Candy crush ... and if you receive a call at that time it becomes uncomfortable to talk if calls goes for long as that area is already warm.

This is heating up only while playing games … no other instance noted in last 15 days on 2 different Note 3s

Is anyone else experiencing this issue of heating … or should I consider this as absolutely normal and stop being worried …. Please suggest
[Galaxy Note 3 General] fatekills:
What the temp ( degree C) u are getting ?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] StylishMafia:
Could someone please clarify this...?

After buying the phone, we have 4 days to get it replaced in case of damage or defect?

Flipkart offers 30 days?

(btw flipkart is also an option..they are giving a 5000mah battery free, 30 day replacement and 6 month no interest emi scheme)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] rl421403:
I don't know about 4 days Samsung replacement policy and if it works. Usually Samsung stores/dealers wash their hands after selling, asking you to go through support channel and customer care.

Flipkart's 30 day policy is nothing. Don't fool by that. Flipkart advertise 30 day return policy and they respect it in cheaper goods. But this policy is only valid for unopened goods. Once you open it and start using your phone, then you will not be able to return it back to flipkart and for any defects/warranty, you will have to contact Samsung. I have been burned, so I know. You might want to read their customer comments and feedback on pricy products. I can never buy costly products from flipkart.

I think the best options is to go to store and buy note 3.

1. You will definitely get better price from this. Usually 1.5-2k less but also depends on your negotiation skills.

2. You will get to test the unit. So you can check for any defects on device and screen.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] cellfrens:
is the offer still available?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] rl421403:
Yes, try it yourself.

Links and coupon code is already provided.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] StylishMafia:
thanks a lot for this information...I was planning to buy from flipkart..but now I'm gonna buy from a smartcafe
[Galaxy Note 3 General] rl421403:
These days, buying a product online of such price is lots of risk. Sometime people get defective products. I am not saying it happens very often or seller intentionally trying to sell/get rid of defective product. But there are such cases and most of them are purchased online.

I could not find the link of the article on sammobile.com but he also received defective S4. There were couple of cuts on steel rim on his S4. He posted pictures on his website.

If you go through S4 forum you will see lots of people faced issues with S4 came right out of the box. Screen cracks, phone in safe mode, blank/black screen etc etc. Some phones do not connect to network or sensors or camera are not working. I am sure most of these can be corrected by factory reset and flash official firmware.

I read a topic that one guy got a Chinese replica of S4. But this case can be excluded because he bought it on ebay.

So what I am trying to say is, after reading such stories, I am not able to convince myself to buy a 50,000 rs product online. If I will buy a premium phone, I will damn well check it first. ;) lol
[Galaxy Note 3 General] StylishMafia:
Anyone know price of s view cover?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] saifbukhari:
Got lucky today to play with the note 3 hands on

Initial imoression:-

Crazy fast device,

nice slim and handy

Good premiun feel

Worth of 44k at this point imo
[Galaxy Note 3 General] uv.mrcool:
Yes Samsung has a 4 day policy for DOA. And Samsung stores doesn't wash there hands like you think :cowboy: If u spot a problem on the device while buying it, You can easily claim a new sealed box. But if you have spent 1-2 days with the device then you have to go to the nearest service center for the DOA.

I agree with flipcart thingy though. If you buy a device, buy it in front of your eyes. :good:

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If you buy it from the Samsung stores, you can bargain with them for the best price. It depends on your skills. The average price can be 1000 - 1400.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sandsm:
Where did you find the device ?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] rl421403:
Actually that's what I said, Samsung store and deals will wash their hand off as soon as you have taken your device home. But they will let you test device for defects in store. So test/check it well before buy.

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Don't know confirmed price because it's not available right now.

S-view cover for Note 3 will be between 2500/- to 3000/-

Because S4 S-view cover is 2500/- so it must cost nearly same for Note 3.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] StylishMafia:
I just have to check for physical damage, whether call/messaging works-basic functions...and dial *#0*# for screen test...anything else?

And thanks a lot for all your answers :)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] uv.mrcool:
Yes, make a call to your or someone and ask him about your voice. If it's clear then you have a green flag.

Dial *#0*# and check everything. You can also compare the display of your device for tinting with this menu.

Just dial this code and match it with a demo unit or another unit side by side, if you have any doubts return the device in an instant :good:
[Galaxy Note 3 General] saifbukhari:
At a promotion event for corporate via a friend
[Galaxy Note 3 General] StylishMafia:
Do you know all the options on the list? will I be able to check everything if I haven't used it before?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] r4Rok:
Gnote 3 costing around INR 49,900 in India. Is it really worth to spend the money buying this piece or, should one go with Galaxy S 4, which is is better? please advise.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] StylishMafia:
S4 is 15k cheaper, which is not a small amount but that phone still has a lot of issues with its hardware-exynos processor overheating..battery drain lag and all that..I would go with note 3 if you have the budget..s4 will get outdated sooner.

And if you don't mind waiting..just hold out till Oct 15-20..Samsung will offer a lot of good offers..or if you're negotiation is good buy it from a Samsung cafe..you can get good discounts in first week
[Galaxy Note 3 General] r4Rok:
Thanks, in Delhi dealers are selling the device on MRP, and don't even offer 10% discount on cash payments (i usually buy on cash). And, more over won't even sell all colors and configurations. Bottom line is they would only sell the lowest configuration.

I desire to change my existing S 3 either with Nokia Lumia 925 or 1020 or Note 3. Couldn't decide what to go?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] NaveenKumarXDA:
Buy Nokia 925.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] cellfrens:
i dont know why samsung india still posting the s-view cover offer code..when i asked samsung customer care they refused and said no offer is available now!

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either sony add that camera & ip58 certification to gn3 or samsung add s-pen and multiwindow feature to sony xz1..i can't afford two phones at once! lol:D