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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] GAPO:
Yeah I flashed NABD deodexed. Engineering bootloader.

No force closes. No.freezes. Everything working.

Status bar icons are all white.

For the record, I flashed the the NAB to NABD .zip in stock recovery. Then I Odined the engineering bootloader. Then.I Odined CF auto-root. Then I Odined TWRP. Then I flashed Freeza's stock-ish deodexed. I had backed up anything important of course.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] zeroempathy:
Baseband says N900PVPPUBMI5 =/
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kaos420:
You guys going from 4.3 to 4.4.2 should really back up important stuff do a full wipe. Different file structures. I flashed tar of nab. Then did a full wipe in stock recovery. Reflash tar again. Full wipe again. Then I odin recovery (philz). Then installed nabd not a single issue or freeze. I was mj4 baseband. Now I'm nab. Deoxed no issues.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Dude, you're running a 5 month old modem on a 2 day old operating system.

You need to hit the reset button on this setup.

I'm surprised you have a semi-functional phone.

Let us know if you would like a starting point to get you where you need to be.

We are all here to help you.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] zeroempathy:
I'm surprised too. I've been running stock forever. Apparently updating modems isn't something I've learned to do yet.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
I've got some groceries to buy, but I'll be in a position to help in 30.

Please stand by...do nothing with that phone until we block and tackle this.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] zeroempathy:
What should my starting point be? Do I go back to MJ4 and odin a MJ4firmware.tar?

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Okay, I wont touch it.. you guys are the best
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonyrance:
Dude, you showed up just in time...Lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] antila:
One more question. If I'll Backup the data on my 4.3 odexed ROM with TWRP and after I'll do all steps needed to Odin and root 4.4.2 ROM can I restore Data I've backed up? Sure if I'll Odin TWRP for 4.4.? Will the restoring data work?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
If your phone is powered on, backup only your contacts, call logs, sms, etc. Copy your internal storage to the computer if possible. Do nothing else...don't power cycle it, no app backups.

I'm driving, but at a light.

Please download the NAB tar to your PC, not your phone.

No data restore.

You probably could, but just don't mess with it.

You're lucky you booted.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] antila:
So, what is the better way to backup and restore data if you are moving from 4.3 to 4.4? Better way and better app?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] xyojimbox:
I didn't back anything up I was on jellybomb and just odined the tar file for 4.4.2 and it loaded up and everything was the same except rom and themeing of course
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Neither...

Neither. I don't know what you hope to save, but data is best kept off the table. What possibly could you have on that phone that needs saving besides contacts, call logs, text messages, and photos? Since you are running a very strange hybrid, a baseband that first came out with this phone, and a ROM built for an entirely different operating system.

Plan on saving your necessities, use Titanium Backup to backup ONLY xml format logs and messages. Plan on downloading apps from the play store. You may have other desires in mind, and I could be wrong, but let us assume that you should not restore data or system anything.

The watchword here is do not tempt fate. As I have noted, you are lucky to have a working phone.

Now, [MENTION=341864]antila[/MENTION], report back here once you have backed up those items I've mentioned, and have successfully downloaded the full NAB tar file.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jivany:
Can u point me to the media fix zip please. Also I'll try to make the folders internal and external now that I'm off work and can tinker!

Edit... no I can't make any folders in ES File Manager internal or x.... but in Stock file manager yes?????
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cmdauria:
After finally updating to KitKat and this rom, the only problem I seem to be having is my sd card is coming up as not writable? Please, any help is appreciated!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
It's in the OP...

It's listed in the OP under Addons and Mods, fix for media is here.

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From the OP...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonyevo52:
Delete
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] zeroempathy:
I'm the one with the odd baseband... I'm on the engeneering bootloader.... philz cwm... and I have the deodexed tar file. I'm already knoxed and I have no personal data or apps I need to save i've got odin 1.89 and odin 3.05
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jivany:
Is this safe to flash it's for mj4.. 4.3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
I thought you had...

I thought you said that your baseband was MI3. Am I mistaken? I did get a few mixed up in the shuffle, however.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cmdauria:
After researching online, is this the same as editing the build prop under system/etc/permissions/platform.xml..To add <group gid="media_rw" />
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
No...

No, that zip is for the build and thread in which you are treading, KitKat, not Jellybean 4.3.

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No, our OP/master dev [MENTION=309990]freeza[/MENTION] has given you a far better fix than a bootleg hack. Use it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] zeroempathy:
In ABOUT DEVICE it says baseband version is N900PVPUBMi5 software version says N900PVPUBMI5 android is 4.4 and build is nab
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cmdauria:
Should I delete that line if I already added it?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
OK...

Good. Now tell me if you have the full tar file for NAB downloaded to your computer. You should have had time to do that while I was grocery shopping.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] zeroempathy:
I have the N900PVPUCNAB_N900PSPTCNAB_N900PVPUCNAB_HOME.tar.zip and unzipped
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Sorry My Man..

I am so sorry that I mixed up the two folks. My recommendation would be to keep your 4.3 TWRP backup file on your phone, and use Titanium Backup to extract data only from your NAND. It can do that with ease. I would not use your TWRP from 4.4 to restore data from a TWRP 4.3 data backup.

Again, sorry for the confusion.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cmdauria:
Ok, I flashed the download in Twrp, wiped Cache and Dalvik and I am now stuck on the SAMSUNG screen?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Good...

Good, now download the following:

1. This NAB to NABD update zip file, put it on your SD card, either now or later, but definitely on your PC

2. This TWRP recovery, stays on your PC

3. This SuperSU zip, goes on your phone, but download it to your PC, it's an older version .1.91, but it works

4. This open bootloader file, because you're going to be awesome

Report back once you have these items at the ready.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] antila:
I know, this is the question for different thread and different forum but I did not know that TB has an option to extract data from NAND. Thank you very much for all your help. God bless you!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cmdauria:
I just went back in to twrp and tried wiping cache and dalvik again and I am still having the same problem...Help!!!!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jivany:
I Might Be Crazy But Im Sure It Says Mj4 Created In Nov in op when I look for mods Addons all I see is spoiler for old 4.3 which were are the links you provided . But since I'm assuming it's a build prop edit it should be fine right?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] GAPO:
Is there a media issue I need to look out for? I just flashed all this today.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cmdauria:
Don't flash that file...I think it is causing a bootloop. I am waiting for someone to confirm...I am in freak out mode right now!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] zeroempathy:
Okay, got 'em on sd and pc
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kseriel:
Is it possible to flash this from NA4 keeping the engineering bootloader?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
No problem my man. And again, sorry for the confusion.

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Yup. It sticks to your ribs like sausage gravy and biscuits.

This rom does not include a bootloader.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cmdauria:
Hey Micmars...Any suggestion for the problem that I am having?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonyevo52:
Mic, I tried flashing that media fix and said it worked, rebooted and couldn't get passed Samsung screen, did recovery and back to norm. I can write to internal but not so card? Bad download and flash again maybe? Ultimately I want to do my twrp to my card.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Ok, good, that means that your PC sees your phone.

Now...

1. Power off your phone

2. Right-click on the PC Odin, select run as administrator, hit yes to Windows prompt

3. Remove the device from any cases, hold down simultaneously the power button + volume down + home until you see the caution screen, then hit volume up, which puts your phone in download mode

4. Plug the phone into the same USB port that you used to copy those files, PC Odin should tell you start under the portion labeled com

5. Select the PDA slot in PC Odin, load that NAB tar to PC Odin

6. Sing a Kumbaya for the wonderful devs, thank yourself for having brass

7. Click start from PC Odin, enjoy the in-sync status line whilst it's flashing

8. When it says pass on PC Odin, let the phone boot and settle in, no need to set it up, because you won't be on this build for long, ie, don't bother setting up your Gmail account, let the Sprint crapware shut up and finish already

Report back

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OK, let me check on this. Hold tight...

Do you have a recent backup?

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cmdauria:
Fortunately, I do...Unfortunately it is from 2 hours of work ago. I just have to start over with all my mods and programs. You are still the man!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Please wait. I'm checking for you my man.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] zeroempathy:
Okay... ODIN passed and booted. SOFTWARE VERSION SAYS NAB BASEBAND SAYS NAB
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jivany:
I flashed it bootloop city. Just re wiped and installed fresh..... anyways I guess I'll try to manually edit the build prop
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jivany:
This what happens when I try to use Sony Music unlimited app
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JonSCSL:
Ok so I wanted to download the deodex NAB that just finished uploading and on the download page it says the file is NABD. Is that a typo?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Here's Your Fix...

Here's your fix if you want to save a bit of time and you have an SD card reader for your PC. Otherwise, restore your backup. Sorry bro.

Follow this to the letter

1. Pull Micro SD card from phone, plug into card reader, copy this build.prop file onto your external SD, shove that card back into the phone, reboot to TWRP recovery

2. Navigate from TWRP Main Menu to Mount, tap "system," then tap the back arrow at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen

3. From TWRP main, navigate to "Advanced," then file manager, navigate to the place you copied that build.prop file (most likely ex_sdcard/build.prop)

4. Tap the file name, then select copy

5. Navigate to system, tap "select"

6. Flick the knob that confirms copying the file

7. Staying in TWRP file manager, select the button labeled "CHMOD," then select 0644

8. From TWRP main, navigate to Terminal Emulator by tapping advanced, Terminal Emulator

9. Run this command: chown 0.0 /system/build.prop

10. Reboot and profit
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] averymlewis:
Looks like some Flash 101 class is going on in here lol okay let's start fresh what is your phone doing right now?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Nice...

Outstanding.

Now, copy that NAB to NABD file I flipped you onto your external SD card, power off your phone, then boot into stock recovery (Volume Up + Home + Power). Navigate using the volume up/down keys to "update zip from external storage" and go to that file, and flash it straight from the phone, then reboot.

Report back...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] zeroempathy:
Okay, done!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cmdauria:
It's all good my friend! I installed my backup and am reinstalling everything. I do very much appreciate your help. The original Buildprop edit that I found seems to be fixing the problem!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Here's Your Temporary Fix...

Here's your fix...

Navigate using root explorer to system/etc/permissions, copy your existing Platform.xml to your internal storage, rename the original to "Platform.xml.bak," then push this into that same folder, fix permissions, reboot.

You should now be able to write any file to external media.

I hope this helps.

Good luck!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jivany:
Delete
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kaos420:
What sd card issue? Ive copied a few files from internal to external
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Excellent...

Excellent, now fire up PC Odin and load that recovery I gave you. Follow these steps:

1. Put phone in download mode, just as before (Volume down + Home + Power)

2. Plug phone into same USB port on PC as before

3. Load the recovery tar file I flipped you into the same slot (PDA) as the NAB tar file

4. Being mindful that this file flashes VERY quickly, and since the "reboot" option is probably grayed out on Odin, have your hands at the ready, phone in palm of your hand (not now, but very soon you will need to hold home + volume up as soon as that recovery tar flashes), then click start on Odin

5. After the blue line finishes, takes literally 5-10 seconds, when DONE, do he Home + Volume Up

6. You are now in TWRP

7. From TWRP main home screen, tap install, navigate to that SuperUser zip I sent you, flash it, then reboot

8. Profit

Now you can set up your phone as you like, but report back when ready, because we can get you that unlocked bootloader that freeza gave us.

Good luck, and congrats.

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Sure does appear that way, doesn't it?

Lol®
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] zeroempathy:
All done! I'm ready for the awesome
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kseriel:
Is it OK to flash nabd over na4 using twrp?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] TrofeoSC:
[MENTION=5244502]micmars[/MENTION] I am going to need a little help here.

I have MININ3 5.8, how do I get from there to NABD?

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonyevo52:
I can copy files to the SD card and pictures save there, but if I try to create a folder or have my twrp backup save to my card, it says fail.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
You can try using one of the files in the general thread.

If that doesn't pan out, it's stock NAB tar to stock update zip on external SD from stock NAB recovery, to recovery to superuser.

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Well, after you have had some fun playing with your phone, put that engineering tar I gave you in PC Odin, into the bootloader slot, phone in download mode, flash, you now have an unlocked bootloader.

Then you can flash this ROM, which is that from which we started.

Good luck!

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Use the platform fix I posted a few pages back. Works like a charm.

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Steps are meticulously laid out a few pages back; look to this post #647 for details...

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Beandip-Javier:
Same here, flashed it and got stuck on Samsung screen. Luckly I have a back up, wiped and restored just fine.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] TrofeoSC:
Yes they are but when I get into odin and load the tar file, it starts and ends with recovery and then says success and reboots the phone back to 5.8???
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kaos420:
I use Philz maybe why I already have done 2 full backups no issues weird
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Yup..

Again, my bad folks...

I am really sorry about the mix-up.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonyrance:
Bro...You are everywhere at the same time!

Greatly Appreciated You Are...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kaos420:
What about file only and move with root?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tdmodcon:
I know this sounds like a stupid reply, so my apologies, but are you sure you just aren't actually out of space? My Titanium was out of control

and was killing my storage space on my note 2. I was truly just out of room.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Beandip-Javier:
No worries, you've help me get my phone back from a flat line almost dead state to back to normal back a few months.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cmdauria:
Hey Mic, I am just curious if you see anything wrong with this fix for the sd card write issue. It was very easy for me to do and has been working. should I still use the one that you posted?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] TuscaloosKen:
I have plenty of space left. It's really weird. I've seen this problem before but can't remember the fix
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
This Platform.XML Edit...

Use this Platform.XML file. Using root explorer, navigate to system/etc/permissions, copy the file named "Platform.XML" that is in there to your internal SD card, then copy the one I just linked to that same location in system, set permissions, reboot. You may want to back it up in TWRP prior to doing this.

You should be able to read/write to external storage with that fix.

Good luck!

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Make sure that it's not that nifty new feature in ES File Manager that has the recycle bin turned on. It's a nightmare.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rpenrod23:
It appears the d/l link for NAB Deodex redirects to NABD Deodex... Can someone please try and confirm? I tried from my PC as well as phone but still am directed to NABD d/l

Edit: I replaced NABD with NAB in my browser when clicking the link from OP and am directed to the NAB d/l so link in OP does appear to be incorrect.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kaos420:
Wasn't it playstore related. Try wiping play store data
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JonSCSL:
I posted the same thing an hour ago. So it's confirmed.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Yup...

Yup, it's resolving to NABD DeOdex. It'll get fixed, I'm sure of it. Just sit tight.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cmdauria:
Is there a way yet to kill the camera sounds?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kaos420:
.any way to make it a dl file? Ever time I click it opens in browser as xml not a file to dl
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rpenrod23:
No worries here, got through it. Thx
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Try This...

Here you go; Try downloading this rar file and unzipping it.

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How did you get through it if the link is not resolving to the right file?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kaos420:
Copying worked. It's weird. I can backup in Philz fine. I tried to move from internal to external with phone on and it gave that error of storage. But your file fixed I copied fine from os side.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rpenrod23:
Changed the URL that opened when I clicked on the link from

http://goo.im/devs/freeza/HLTESPRStockRooted/SM-N900P-HLTESPR-NABD-DeOdex.zip

to

http://goo.im/devs/freeza/HLTESPRStockRooted/SM-N900P-HLTESPR-NAB-DeOdex.zip
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] TuscaloosKen:
I found the fix here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2397050

Not sure what caused it but it seems to be ok now.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] LMMT:
Here's a guide: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2490178

Sent from my SM-N900P
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Nice...

Very nice. I think it'll get corrected shortly.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] SantinoInc:
I must have over looked that customization in Wanam. Can you pinpoint where I can find that option
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] GAPO:
How can I check to see , if I am having this storage problem? It SEEMS fine....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Beandip-Javier:
Thanks for the fix, now my problem is that I see two ex. sd cards
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Well..

Well, looks like that is what I have to look forward to, inasmuch as I'm dong the full DeOdex NABD install now. That Platform.xml is a temporary fix and it worked great on NABD rooted. I suppose on the DeOdex ROM it gives you two. Better than what you had. [MENTION=309990]freeza[/MENTION] will delver the goods on a broader scale. For now, it hopefully is a good-enough temp fix.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonyrance:
Please fill us in , some more, on what you may or may not run into with "DeOdex NABD" install.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Certanly Will...

I certainly will. Thus far, everything is going well. Easy flash, retained unlocked bootloader, Platform.xml applied, moderate light sound mod applied, restored contacts, call history and MMS/SMS (all xml files) with Titanium Backup Pro. Now time to flash my inverted apps, after I turn off all of the crapware.

Good times, folks, good times.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jorgeperales07:
plis

plis how can I go back to mj4 ?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] GAPO:
What exactly is the nature of the SD card problem? Not sure I am having it...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonyevo52:
Thanks Mic, good to go now... But yea, getting the double SD card and still can't backup to card in twrp.. Almost there though...

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Some people are not able to create folders or use SD card for twrp backups (at least that was my problem) but [MENTION=5244502]micmars[/MENTION] edited an xml file and fixed part of the issue.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kaos420:
I'm on deoxed with only one ext showing. oh and I just wanna say this is nuts.

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Sound mod? Do share.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] xyojimbox:
I like the white status bar icons
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] TrofeoSC:
[MENTION=5244502]micmars[/MENTION], You are a godsend.

It took a while before I recognized that I was using the wrong file to begin with and after using the correct file twice it worked perfectly.

After that following your instructions was extremely easy and I am now on NABD, rooted, SuperUser and Engineering Bootloader!

I am now waiting for Freeza's NABD Deodexed rom to download and I will flash it through TWERP

Thank you so very much!