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[Galaxy Note 3 General] Blizzaa:
OK, quick update before my laptop battery dies. I went to the Official Samsung shop where I brought the phone and they said 'no can do' and that it was impossible for these dual sim phones to come with Google pre-installed because they are for the Chinese market. However he told me where I could get it rooted. I went there, the kid had never done one before and was trying to use, what looks like a very easy, Chinese app. However it's a new device and he couldn't do it. I had downloaded the files that yebot gave me before, and we watched the note3root.com video and did it. However no Google play, so then we watched the video yebot sent me too, and we did it! I've got Play working, downloaded Titanium backup and also got rid of a few Chinese bloatware apps. I'm still having issues getting facebook and skype though, and quite a lot of the store app descriptions are showing in Chinese or Cantonese so maybe it isn't quite right.

Mac OS X users, I didn't want to try it myself until a video guide was done. Borrow a PC or wait until note3root.com shows you how (but he doesnt show the adding of google play, and the CW versions are different to what yebot linked us to).

I will update when I have done more.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] yatbond:
Blizza,

I think you are fine. The file for 9006 is fine. That is the one I used. It is a recovery file, and so should be ok.

You are obviously in china. Play store probably is in Chinese because of that. And facebook probably won't work in China.

Now, try resetting your phone and set it up again. This should clear all locale that has been set initially.

You should be able to keep root. And hopefully play, which I am not sure. Or alternatively, you can go into all related apps from application Manger in settings and clear their cache and data.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] avenging:
http://www.gsmarena.com/newscomm-6909.php

just a question, if you use 2 sims from different countries at the same time will they still work? sorry i have no clue i never owned one but if ever they sell them here in the middle east i might be interested to try it
[Galaxy Note 3 General] yatbond:
Yes.. They work with any sim from anywhere
[Galaxy Note 3 General] bubbl3:
There is a special package for google apps you need to flash in recovery. The samsung rep is probably a clueless kid, i will post details when i will be back home ( tonight chinese time ).
[Galaxy Note 3 General] whiterabbitobj:
Please do. I'm a laowai in BJ who accidentally ended up with the 9002 and stuck without GApps... I've managed to root it with CF-Auto-Root but the only GPlay apk I could find will install but not open.

Thanks to everyone in this thread, it's been immensely helpful to someone who never even considered rooting a phone before.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] whiterabbitobj:
A follow up that, like Blizza, I got mine to work now it seems. It took a long time of mixed up confusion, but it looks like if you only root using CF-Auto-Root, that it doesn't allow GApps to be installed, because the recovery hasn't been flashed to CWM (or I did my flash wrong).

Using the cwm files for the 9006, I was able to follow this guide:

galaxynote3root DOT com/galaxy-note-3-root/how-to-root-galaxy-note-3/

and then use the GApps package listed here:

support.mobicity DOT com/entries/22148360-How-to-flash-the-Google-Play-Store-on-the-Dual-SIM-Galaxy-S4-GT-i9502

to get GApps installed and set up.

I can't thank the contributors to this thread enough, I could never have figured this out without this thread and I'd be stuck with the chinese apps that I can't read...

Excuse me while I go play with my new phone finally. (and donate after confirming everything's looking good :good:)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] bigjimmy546:
I seem to have the caller ID fixed after the universal caller id patch (seems like it form the call log) but I haven't have a chance to test since I'm traveling abroad.

however, the touchwiz not responding issue still occurs even after applying the stability patch

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regarding your Q1, I have the same issue, hope SVA could have it fixed in the future

Q2, you need to flash with Odin

regarding your experience with the chinese ROM, the issue is that the ROM is based on MI7, SVA ROM 2 is based on MJ6.

It is impossible to downgrade your firmware for Note3 (at least that's what I've googled)

I actually used the chinese rom you mentioned before, it's quite stable and comes with google play and works quite well, I also installed a bloatware removal patch (from another XDA developer for general NOTE3) and I was quite satisfied with my battery life without all the chinese unicom bloatware and samsung fancyware, however I was having caller id issue in Taiwan, so I upgraded to SVA ROM 2, and there's no way to go back. But thanks to SVA, my caller ID seems to be fixed (for now, based on call log).
[Galaxy Note 3 General] germanister:
Note3 S-View Cover

Hi all,

I've purchased a 3rd party S-View Cover for Note3 from Taobao, the largest online shopping mall in China.

The price of this 3rd party cover is 89 RMB. Yes, it is a lot cheaper than the official Samsung cover, which costs more than 300 RMB.

Anyways, this 3rd party cover is not very functional.

Sometimes it works when I close the cover and goes into S-View mode, but sometimes it doesn't.

I'd say 80% of the time it works but 20% of the time it doesn't.

The brand name of this 3rd party is M*** (I don't want to advertise any product here, nor do I want to derogate one. Please pm me if you wish to know the full name).

Thank you.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] realslicedbread:
Hey bigjimmy, do you have problems with randomly being signed out of google play store & services? I'm not on SVA, only stock rom with root and play store flashed - randomly the phone gets signed out of google and I lose all contacts/calendars/hangouts etc.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] PAulyhoffman:
ROM v2.2

*EDIT

This is hardly the place for support of a ROM that is for profit. There are other forums for this (like the one that is benefiting from the sale of this ROM). It is truly sad that there are no Developers making a ROM for this phone other than some individuals who are looking to turn a profit.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] bigjimmy546:
yes, I had google signed out (removed by itself) when I switched SIM card two days ago and lost all the contacts, so i had to add the account again

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thanks for sharing

maybe I should of pay for the ROM rather than the download, LOL

does the paid version have touchwize fc problem?

and also does it have system unstability issues?

I just ran into a few

1. touchwiz fc

2. google account auto signed out

3. touch screen not responding when phone locked, but works again when restart

other than these 3 bugs, my free version is working just fine....for now,

but I am still considering upgrade to the paid version if stability is better rather than extra customization

in face, i would pay for the same price for a stock rom with (kind of my wish list :D)

unicom bloatware removed,

start up/shut down animation removed,

universal call id fix

extra samsung software removed (as options)

other very basic like rooted, internationalization, etc.

after all, I'm just looking for a stabe ROM

thanks
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Blizzaa:
OK - not sure who I am really replying to but I've heard these things mentioned:

1) Being signed out of Google Play.

Yeh this has happened to me a few times and it's a bit annoying but not that much of a problem, I just need to write in the password. Actually since installing V2.2. it has happened but this i've only had it for just over a day.

2) Losing Contacts

GRR, this has been a pain for me. Firstly cos I upgraded mac to Mavericks and they have messed about with the syncing options, so SyncMate, which doesn't do a bad job of syncing mac and android, won't work until updated. I ended up having to export a CSV from contacts which imported badly putting all contact details in 'notes' within each contact. A couple of hours and a few beers put it right - but with the fear of losing it all. However!

Go into contacts 'Import/eExport contacts', 'Export to SD Card' (or wherever), and then you might need to import. That makes them device contacts, so you won't lose them, and you should still be able to sync with Google.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] zohaer21:
information needed

hi

dear SVA and other recognized developers this is for you...

1) can you post the english samsung keyboard inform of a zip file that can be flashed from the cmw recovery ? and would it work after deleting the chinese-english samsung keyboard ?

2)is it possible to flash the google apps or play store app in its working form with out rooting the device ? if so ... a link to that installation file would be awesome

3)twrp recovery ..has anyone getting it work with the new MJ6 roms ?

4)access to system/apps folder without root ? on pc possible ?

thanks
[Galaxy Note 3 General] fawzyuro:
flash drive for N9002

I wish to buy a USB 3.0 Flash drive with micro b male and capacity of 64 gb or more, better to be small in size and without cable or converter.

Can anyone help me to buy one online.

Thanks
[Galaxy Note 3 General] GermanyFTW:
Where is best place to buy dual sim phone

~hy from germany~
[Galaxy Note 3 General] yatbond:
Hong kong
[Galaxy Note 3 General] fawzyuro:
USB OTG

what is the maximum capacity of a flash drive connected to N9002 via an OTG ??
[Galaxy Note 3 General] araby:
I installed sva ROM v3.0 superb it is really smooth but I am facing restart of the phone from time to time it is suddenly hang then restart can you help please
[Galaxy Note 3 General] vasilakis13:
hi!what is the sva 3 rom languages?is the greek language one of them?thanks!
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Alif1448:
I installed version 3 SVA Rom (paid version) . My Google account randomly signs out. Any solution for this problem?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] zohaer21:
Same here .. I got the paid version

Mostly I've seen it happen after clicking a picture in camera or while watching a video in portrait mode and then trying to turn the phone side ways into landscape mode .. other times was just at home screen and it started randomly

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Personally what I want is the Samsung English keyboard for note 3 and a stable rom . I can live with the Chinese apps on the phone ...

Can any one provide a way to install the English keyboard (question was asked but not answered previously)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] araby:
I slove the issue by disabling CRT animation from sva ROM sittings
[Galaxy Note 3 General] vasilakis13:
hi!could anyone please inform me about it?thanks again!
[Galaxy Note 3 General] germanister:
I don't think so. I don't speak Greek, but I don't see "Greek" at the language selection.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] vasilakis13:
it doesn't show as "greek""but as ''Ελληνικα".do you see these letters?thanks!
[Galaxy Note 3 General] germanister:
Yes it has Ελληνικα in the language selection list.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] vasilakis13:
thanks a lot!
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Alif1448:
Hello. I installed version 3 superb of the rom. Turning off CRT resolved issue of frequent reboots. But now i have problem with caller ID. Some numbers which i have saved with international code of iran will not show their names when they call me.. I should remove the +98 before the number so the phone show their names when they call. Any solutions for the caller ID problem?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] audioblivious:
Is there any better links for his rom I keep timing out I'm on the states if that matters
[Galaxy Note 3 General] CitizenM:
Post Root--Loading Google Apps without CWM

Has anyone else here rooted their N9002 using Universal Root de la Vega (urdlv)? I managed to do it pretty effortlessly thanks to its developer Designgear and others on the urdlv board(s), thus keeping my 0x0 Knox count. The major issue I'm having, however, is figuring out a way to install Google Apps onto the rooted system without using CWM...which if I do install, will trigger a Knox count. I've tried a number of methods including flashing Gapps as an "update" zip through the stock recovery or pushing it on using an adb shell, but I keep hitting issues like signing errors and/or denial of permissions.

If anyone has any good thoughts on how to get Gapps onto the rooted phone I'd be ever grateful. Again, CWM and other 3rd party recovery loaders can't be used because they will trigger Knox. Also keep in mind that without being able to load Gapps, I don't even have access to Google Play, which makes it almost impossible to load most other apps. I've already tried side loading the Google Play .apk directly, but even that was denied, I assume due to some signing issue.

Any thoughts/ideas/solutions most appreciated!!!
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Alif1448:
No . There are only two links for paid version which SVA sends you in email after purchase.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] audioblivious:
Ok its there a free version too try
[Galaxy Note 3 General] gardar:
Does anyone know if there is going to be a european or us version of the dual sim?

I'm wondering if I should go ahead and get the china one or wait
[Galaxy Note 3 General] audioblivious:
The sva version 1.1 and 2.0 and 3.0 all have English in them I think
[Galaxy Note 3 General] CitizenM:
You can probably go ahead and get a Chinese one. I rooted mine using URDLV to keep a 0x0 Knox count (i.e., warranty still in tact) and just figured out how to load it up with all the Google system apps (China version doesn't come with Google Apps) so that's it's basically like everything in Europe/US. Can't use CWM to flash the Gapps .zip file, so it made things a bit more tricky, but I figured it out. I'll put something out on the process I used.

Importantly, if you want to keep a 0x0 Knox count, do not update the phone's firmware if/when you unbox it. You'll want to make sure you're on an earlier bootloader version to use URDLV to root and not trip Knox.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Blizzaa:
Citizenm, please do share the process. I have SVA ROM and there are some bugs. Does your method keep/use Samsung keyboard, remove bloatwae and still keep S Pen apps and gestures?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] tclocki:
hi n9002 users. just wanted to ask what sms app you guys are using. ive been used to using emojis but chomp, go sms, and hadcent doesnt seem to recognize that im using a dual sim phone...
[Galaxy Note 3 General] AhbengCyborg:
Hey guys.

I signed up to give my 2 cents worth since there's some confusion as to what is good or not.

I personally used the Marrk Daviid approach. (which I can't link due to being my first post)

Yes, it involves rooting the device. But with international warranty, I'll need a new phone if it breaks. The wait time for sending around the world will harm my business more than the cost of a phone, so I've taken the risk.

Notes:

Runs smooth.

Has only reset itself once (5+ days up time)

Stock keyboard is actually really nice, try getting used to it.

Dual Sim has no problems.

No sign of Google logging itself out / losing contacts etc

Removal of bloatware was easy enough, not automated like SVA seems to be though.

Just wanted to share my experiences since all of you seem to be having a complaining festival. ^^

Good luck with the new phone! It's great once you've got it working nicely.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] tclocki:
Are you able to select which sim to use on 3rd party sms apps? Im glad to hear that you are enjoying your new phone. ?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] bigjimmy546:
that's nice, thanks for sharing,

I really wish I haven't upgrade my firmware :crying:
[Galaxy Note 3 General] CitizenM:
Yes Blizzaa, the method I used keeps everything and allows you to remove all the bloatware, etc. However, if you've already have SVA ROM installed (i.e., you Knox count is already tripped) but don't want to keep it, I would just re-flash with the latest stock ROM and use the approach that Marrk Daviid outlines for the N9002). It will be much easier with fewer steps.

The method I use is for instances where the Knox count has not already been tripped and people want to root without tripping. I'll get this step-by-step method out as soon as I have a free moment. But for anyone interested in the meantime, I would recommend they familiarize themselves with the URDLV method and even go ahead and root it using that method (but make sure you don't already upgrade the firmware from the original firmware ending in ...MI7). Rooting was actually the easy part for me. The harder part was actually figuring out how to get Google Apps (and hence everything after Google Apps, including Play and all my apps from Play) onto the phone after rooting without being able to use CWM Recovery, which will trip Knox if installed. But I did figure it out, it just takes a few extra step.

Again though, if you've already flashed the phone with a custom ROM or recovery, just go ahead and use the CF-autoroot ODIN method Marrk Daviid writes about on his page.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] tclocki:
Guys? Is it just me or no one else really use their sim 2 to send text messages in a 3rd party app... :(
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Alif1448:
I have the same problem. It is a problem of the gosms.. that should release a version compatible with N9002
[Galaxy Note 3 General] tclocki:
glad to hear im not alone. hope they release support for n9002 soon :)

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btw i just realized that gapps is forcing close when i click on the sync button from the notification buttons. not sure why...
[Galaxy Note 3 General] openminde:
Can you please provide a link to the Marrk Daviid method.

Thanks
[Galaxy Note 3 General] CitizenM:
Here you go:

marrkdaviid.com/2013/10/install-google-play-on-the-samsung-galaxy-note-3-n9002/#.UonV7dNp7WV

Keep in mind, I believe for this method, you actually need to root with an older version of ODIN to work but then install CWM with the newer version of ODIN. I believe that's why he has two different versions stated. I've flashed one phone using this method and it worked well. It would be the preferred method for me (i.e., using CF-autoroot and ODIN) if it weren't for the fact that it trips Knox. But if you don't care about that, then this method works well.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] openminde:
Thanks CitizenM,

I don't care about KNOX and all that warranty stuff. I just need the phone to work the way it's supposed to.

A few people have complained about the callerID issues and stuff; can you confirm rooting with this method does not cause this problem.

Also that all the S-Pen functionality is present.

thanks,
[Galaxy Note 3 General] CitizenM:
I haven't had any problems with this method. Since you're just rooting the stock firmware, I think it's less prone to bugs than some of these custom roms. S-pen works fine too. Just follow the directions exactly as laid out and you'll be good to go.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] mufidaz:
sm-n9002 on *MI7

hi, i just got my sm-n9002 today. have been searching for a safe method to install GApps without tripping KNOX. Any suggestions???

Device is still on *MI7 bootloader/firmware. Posts here look promising... look forward to any step-by-step guide.

[MENTION=5554413]CitizenM[/MENTION]M, sincerely hoping you get some time to post your method, thanks in advance
[Galaxy Note 3 General] hpong:
Was playing around with this ROM.

Everything seem fine except the SMS is not threaded.

Anyone has a solution to this ?

Thanks.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Alif1448:
Any body found a way to install Stock keyboard with multi language support on stock rom? Rooted with maveriik method. But keyboard is still a problem.

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[Galaxy Note 3 General] mufidaz:
thank u @citizenM

thanks [MENTION=5554413]CitizenM[/MENTION] for the detailed instructions... will try over the weekend and post the results

a noob question, just in case something goes in the process, can i flash the original out-of-the box rom and will be able to recover the device???
[Galaxy Note 3 General] zohaer21:
excellent write up and million thanks !!!

i have a question.. would it be possible to install all these google play related apks , one by one , without rooting ?? would it work or not ?

thanks
[Galaxy Note 3 General] CitizenM:
Yes, you should be able too. Although I didn't experience any problems myself, in the event you do need to re-flash, you're still dealing with a stock rom and your bootloader will not have changed, so I don't see why there would be any problems. Just make sure you're using the original version stock firmware and re-flash using odin.

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Very unlikely. Even after rooting, I was unable to simply install any of .apk(s) from Google Apps. I believe this is because the apps are signed by Google and the proper permissioning does not exist to click on and install the .apk(s) onto the N9002 (or something along this line of reasoning). This is why I describe the process of copying them over and manually fixing the permissionings via a file explorer with root privileges. To do this, you need to be rooted.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Alif1448:
Any solution for installing other languages in Samsung keyboard in this method?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] CitizenM:
A few more things to hopefully provide some clarity/help:

1. Once again, as stated originally, when using odin to flash the patched URDLV file on the device, use the AP slot only (this assumes a "full" file was created using the "URDLV full c:\" command)

2. When installing ES File Explorer, this is done by clicking on the .apk file you have copied over and selecting "install"; HOWEVER, when I refer to all the Google Apps files, these are copied over and the permissions are changed, but do NOT install by clicking on the .apk files. Simply by following the method of: a) copying the files directly to the "/system/app" folder; b) changing the permissions; and c) rebooting the device, these apps will be installed. For the user interface apps like Gmail and Play, you should see their icons in the Apps section after reboot.

3. For those of you outside the US market (in countries where Google Play doesn't show all apps) one additional thing you may want to do is install Market Unlocker after copying/fixing the Google Play ("Phonesky.apk") file and rebooting, but prior to actually launching Google Play for the first time. Here's a link below to one source for the .apk, although I can't attest to the veracity of the source (e.g., potential for malware, etc.). There are links all over out there for different versions since Google removed it from the Play store a while back. (I personally had an old copy that I had used to install on my Note 2 and I just used it to install on my Note 3, which worked fine.) Once installed, you can select and activate AT&T or T-Mobile as your market carrier and you will be good to go.

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http://www.nextwap.net/load/file/12119/Market_Unlocker_Apk_3.3.0_Pro_Android.html
[Galaxy Note 3 General] mufidaz:
can't find oneTimeInitializer.apk

Hi I have followed the instructions and managed to root the device, thanks to [MENTION=5554413]CitizenM[/MENTION] and other threads, and have successfully installed the GApps, knox counter is 0x0

Haven't actually tried downloading any apps yet from Google play, but I can see the icon...

Thanks again for the detailed instructions...
[Galaxy Note 3 General] bishodablack:
Found someone who took bitcoins and ordered the 9002 is should be here next week

has anyone figured out how to change the keyboard to US or unless the LTE on the snapdragon processor ?

as a side note are these working on att or tmobile ? if so what speeds? (3g LTE etc )