yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sec1rxg:
Thanks for the help, I'll give that a try. What the worse that can happen.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
If you follow that thread and superb drawing, you should be fine. But...it wipes your SD card. Backup your call logs, mms, contacts, whatever you need.

I would like to say nothing, but there was a guy whom ended up with a bricked device, but I'll stick my neck out and say that it was an anomaly, and not in any way linked to the file or procedure.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sec1rxg:
At this point after doing same reading and if it sounds logical, I'll try it. Although I have handset insurance, I want to avoid that deductible and try to fix it or even perhaps give it to Samsung for warranty repair.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Do that with which you are most comfortable bro. There are plenty here ready to help if you go for it (worst case scenario is you end up at square one). Again, the one example sounded like an anomaly.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sec1rxg:
I've been to Skunk Ape1's thread, not clear how this method is different. Im using Odin v1.85 to flash the factory stock MJ4 Restore all .tar then what? Should i be something different with Odin when i flash the stock ROM? I've read up on EFS, Im thinking the same as you, EFS data folder might have been corrupted.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Go for it...

Go for it bro. I would suggest using the version of Odin that Skunk Ape1 recommends, look at the spartan and highly useful drawing (who doesn't love visual aids?), and flash away.

This method is different as this is a rom that you flash from TWRP. The Skunk Ape1 rom is from your PC, it's a tar file, and you flash it from PC Odin. This rom does not update your baseband, nor does it wipe your internal data. The other one does.

Good luck. Please report back once you have success!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sec1rxg:
Forgive me for being a bit out of it, i've been all thru this thread & i didnt see anything describing using a specific Odin version or details resulting from flashing his specific ROM: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2549035 . A little confused about how to do this, you mentioned flashing thru TWRP and then thru Odin?????

I've been specifically looking in "Sprint Galaxy Note 3 Android Development" , Please direct me to the thread youre referring to? Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Follow the Skunk...

Follow the Skunk...

Go to this thread, read this post. Profit.

Make sure you grab PC Odin 3.07, just for sake of following others whom have reported success.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ninja_unmatched:
Does flashing this trip knox?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] blackcanopy:
Flashing this rom thru a custom recovery will not trip knox, however, knox will be tripped after flashing a custom recovery.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sec1rxg:
You've been most helpful but despite it all, "Huston, we have a problem!" this method has failed. Attached pics are in order of bootlooping sequence. I followed the suggested steps and still the same. Hoping some Inexperienced tech at Samsung does not notice my Odin status (Knox at 0x1) and just flashes whatever it needs or just replaces the device. Any developers out there, S.O.S!!!

Thanks again for your help.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
I believe that since recovery precludes installing this or any rom on this forum, Knox will be tripped.

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This is quite odd and royally sucks.

I'll see what I can do bro. Stand by...

[MENTION=1114507]sec1rxg[/MENTION]...whilst we wait, please confirm that...

-->your MD5 matches on the Skunk Ape1 download,

-->that your computer recognizes your device,

-->that your USB cable is rock solid,

-->that you have the latest drivers installed on your computer

***please try factory reset from stock recovery, which is what you should have if you did a successful flash of the full rom build that is in the Skunk Ape1 thread.

Anything? Please let me know your present status...

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sec1rxg:
Thanks for the leg work, i just downloaded 2014 Samsung drivers, downloading a fresh Restore ROM , testing a new USB cable...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Good. Hang in there and keep us apprised...also, it's your legwork man, I'm just trying to see success, and I know the feeling. It's why I joined Xda. In my time of need, an outstanding dev helped me on my E4GT, [MENTION=5076590]jdsingle76[/MENTION], and many continue doing so with this device.

Edit...Any luck bro?

Edit...Any update?

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sec1rxg:
MD5 checked

new USB cable

Fresh ROM download

stock recovery Reset

Drivers checked.....................NO CHANGE
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
I just saw this. I'm still searching for assistance.

What happens if you pull the battery, remove your SD card, reinsert the battery, and go into recovery (using keypress combo), and try factory reset from stock recovery?

Check post 43 in the Skunk Ape1 thread...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=48251599

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sec1rxg:
pulled batt while looping

flashed with and without sdcard

tried Fac Reset right after flashing and before booting

tried wiping data in custom recovery too

Flashed 3 consecutive times with a Fac Reset every tme

Flashed 3 consecutive times with a Fac Reset every time, also pulled batt in between boot and reset

Something is fried, some kind of motherboard settings fault or boot sequence file corruption. I've been in trouble before (touch pro 2, Samsung epic, Galaxy S2) and have always been always been able to find my way back. Note 3 is a beast to mess with.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
What exactly happens when you get into stock recovery?

And, is it possible to reinstall your last good EFS partition?

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sec1rxg:
Stock recovery boots up just fine. I also went down this avenue, installing factory stock ROM, flashed TWRP and restore EFS from one of my old back ups that has a EFS partition option...no go, looping. Flashed factory stock ROM , Fac Reset, installed TWRP recovery v2.6.3.2 restored the back-up with the EFS partition, reboot recovery, reboot system, waited for the looping , pulled battery, went into TWRP recovery cleared dalvik, cache & data. On system boot-up I get "Android is updating Applications" then "Process system isn't Responding..." then back to looping. Phone never fails to get into any recovery or Download mode.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Can you get into recovery now? If yes, I believe that I experienced your same issue, and got out of it. Let me know the answer to that.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sec1rxg:
Im currently running TWRP recovery...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Put the two files in the OP on your SD card from this forum, check MD5 for each, do not flash yet, meet me over there...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=47771576

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sec1rxg:
im downloading files now, just to make sure what you mean>>> download Freeza's fre3 Hybrid ( both versions) and meet you on that thread right...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
No two roms, just the base 1.2, and the update, 1.39. Download both, stack them in TWRP, flash in one session, boot, meet you there over on that thread.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sec1rxg:
working on it now, give me a minute or two
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kingdazy:
just a quick thanks to the OP for this file. often, just a good stock with the BS (read as: knox) removed is all I ask for.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kingdazy:
Quick question, anyone have weird behavior from Chrome on this rom? I get the "welcome to Chrome, let's take a tour" page about 2 or three times a day, regardless of the fact that I've already logged in, and have other tabs open from synced bookmarks...

Anyone? Buhler? Buhler?

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
I used the DeOdex version for about 3 weeks, no issues like that. I'd clear out your cache, uninstall updates, delete the apk from system, and reflash the nice inverted version from Kryten2k35 (who's better half just had a baby today...relevant, no, but who gives a crap, it's awesome news). You'll be loving it.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Nevell:
Dang been nice if we can get some Kit Kat love. I'm just itching to try it :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] aburns7487:
Great Cam app to add to your Own style...Kicks ass...Lenovo Supercam

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2427015
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jelucas30:
Has anyone had any problems writing or adding new files to their internal storage? I recently came back to this rom from trying out CyanogenMod and for some reason it seems as if my internal sd card is locked. I can't move, add or rename anything on there. Is there a simple fix. I checked all of my permissions and they're all correct.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
AOSP may have an entirely different set of partitions, I wonder if the paths to the SD card and onboard are different, or pointers to same. If yes, you may need to run the Skunk Ape1 first.

If I'm wrong about this, perhaps someone can let us know.

You'd think that the zip would take care of this, but the changes from 4.3 to 4.4.2 are significant.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
The partition should be the same.

Though it may be an issue with symlinks.

Try this....

Can you access in a file browser on the phone....

\data\media\0

I'm pretty sure that is the actual physical non sym linked directory for internal sd.

If you can access that but not /sdcard then the issue is most likely missing shortcuts.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
That'd be the pointers to which I was referring.

Thanks, MJ!

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I've been thinking about this, MJ. If those symbolic links are busted, the problem could still recur, if any app from the Play Store is seeking those links.

I'm still wondering if running the full MJ4 tar file isn't warranted. I've never gone from KitKat down to Jellybean 4.3.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
I've noticed no issues when going back to 4.3 from 4.4

Though I've only tried with maximus.

It's possible something happened during the install

That prevented sym links .

Though you are correct.

It probably would not be a bad idea at that point to go back to full mj4 and start over.

At least try a wipe of everything except internal and external sd.

Reboot recovery

Then try flashing this again.

That's the procedure I use on maximus every time without fail.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] freeza:
Hi.. please try these commands in adb or terminal emulator... make a backup of your internal storage just to be safe.

chown -R media_rw:media_rw /data/media/

find /data/media/ -type d -exec chmod 775 {} ';'

find /data/media/ -type f -exec chmod 664 {} ';'

PS: I'd run these in recovery
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] xxtavarxx:
Was there ever in answer for the camera bug?

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] drewiskee:
I have a stock samsung camera app that doesnt mess with the developer options! :good::good: but i still get the Beauty face for front camera as default but I can care less about that. I just hated the animation bug with is fixed in the samsung camera stock app i found floating around.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] xxtavarxx:
I haven't rooted my phone I'm just getting some info b4 I root. Can beauty be switched?

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] femmyade2001:
Samsung hub crashing for anyone? My error message is "Mandatory parameter not found (1101)".

I searched and it mentions something about a csc folder, so i tried this but it didn't resolve my issue.

Any ideas?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Not on this rom. It's stock with only root added.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] femmyade2001:
thanks micmars. I was thinking the same thing...this is meant to be stock with only root. I came from a CM rom and i did wipe system, data, cache, dalvik cache 3 times before installing this ROM.

Any chance you can PM me a link for /system/csc/ folder?

EDIT: Actually, i can just pull the one off this ROM since its prob same one u got
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
No problem. Just let me know. I have pretty much whatever you want at the ready.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] femmyade2001:
ok, i replaced the /system/csc/ folder and that didnt help. So i suspected maybe something wrong from my titanium backup. I did a complete wipe and reflashed, and before even signing on to any accounts, i tried it again. Same error on Samsung Hub. Weird!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Titanium backup is the devil with system apps. Wouldn't touch it for that.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] elcidroyale:
I keep getting touch wiz force closing. Any ideas for a fix?

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
If it is the launcher, go into app manager and clear TouchWiz launcher cache and data then reboot. You may have to reset your launcher settings after startup.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kbeatzzz:
can you flash using clockwork mod?

how are you guys flashing this?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
You do realize that these are stock roms with only root added, yes? Neither of these can be flashed via Odin, as both the Odex and DeOdex versions are zip files. You'll need root and working recovery. You can find this on the original development forum.

TWRP 2.6.3.7 is all I've ever used for any MJ4 TouchWiz rom, or Philz CWM recovery, with which I am completely unfamiliar, but about which I have heard excellent information. The latter I understand is highly regarded for AOSP roms, but may also work for this.

So root your device, obtain working recovery, and then flash either of these zips.

I hope this helps.

Good luck.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kbeatzzz:
Just tried to flash but got an error during recovery

just tried to flash the odex zip and it gave an error when flashing. Currently on cyanogenmod 11 4.2.2. Any idea why it gives an error when trying to flas the recovery? I've tried flashing back to stock via odin and tried this odex stock rooted rom. smh no luck thus far.

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OH and I flashed using the lastest CWM.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Yes. You're trying to flash a TouchWiz rom on top of an AOSP rom. I don't use that latter, just not my preference, but I have read that one cannot switch quickly, as you apparently are witnessing.

Here is what you should do, broadly speaking...

1. Go completely stock MJ4, and afterwards, factory reset from stock recovery or from the phone's backup and restore menu

2. Install TWRP 2.6.3.7 and root (can do root first, then TWRP if you like)

3. Flash one of these roms

I'd also suggest going to the Q&A forum and look for the thread by SantinoInc about this exact route through which you are also attempting to traverse.

Good luck!

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kbeatzzz:
It sales error executing updater binary in zip -_- smh
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Read above my friend. You have some work ahead.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kbeatzzz:
Got back to stock

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP!!!! I was able to get back to stock via this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2086769&highlight=billard

I just hope I am able to get updated to 4.3 update so if I was able to get back to stock the update should work fingers crossed. Thanks again bro!!!!!!:good::good::good::good::good::good::laugh:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
That's Great But..

That's terrific news, but...you do realize that is for the Sprint Galaxy Note 2, while this is a ROM for the Galaxy Note 3. You're lucky you didn't brick your phone.

Measure thrice, cut once bro.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kbeatzzz:
LMAO... I know bro..I got a note 2... that's why I put the link in...I didn't realize that this was the note 3 forum until I was looking for that dude. But you guided me in the right direction and that's what counts. I found my right stock rom and read up on how to do it and flashed. I appreciate your wisdom and guidance bro.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Excellent...

What counts most is that you made it through to the other side my man.

Excellent, as I am always glad to hear of success.

The entire point of this is to have fun...well, sweat bullets, dance around the flame, make horrible life decisions, but I digress...it's still to have fun.

It may not be something you tell the grandchildren later in life, but you did dodge a mighty big bullet.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kbeatzzz:
Back from the dark side

Yeah bro.. wasnt feeling the whole kit kat thingy with the huge icons and the glitchieness of cyanogenmod 11. I just couldnt function especially with not being able to play music my God they got major work ahead. But you live and learn. I'm back to my safe zone and will continue to watch from the sidelines. Can't thank you enough for the guidance bro!!!! :fingers-crossed:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] freeza:
Updating this.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rpenrod23:
Thanks, as always, for your dedication to this phone/ROM/community - most appreciated by me and I'm sure many, many others.

Cheers! :good::good::good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] femmyade2001:
quick question - whats the difference between the N900PVPUCNAB and N900PVPUCNABD roms (the additional D)?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rogerandgina:
The links aren't working in the op. Are there any working links?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MikeyLee:
Is this update based on official or the NAB Leak? Not that there is any difference but ya never know. When I try to update OTA it tells me I am already up to date so not sure if it has not rolled out here yet or if it's seeing NABD and thinking it's already updated.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] freeza:
I'll post up the changed files later on today. Once the ROMs are done uploading.

Not yet, once the MD5 status changes from uploading, then the link will be active.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] michaellu:
Links arent working? Can anyone else upload on different site
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] freeza:
This is based on the official...leak. It is the same. However, the D is slightly different, so that's why i'm posting up both NAB and NABD ROMs.

I'll post the changed files from NAB to NABD soon.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rpenrod23:
READ READ READ the 3 or 4 posts above yours....ROMS are still uploading. Patience young Padawan.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rogerandgina:
Actually it said "updating this".
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jivany:
Freeza i love you man ..... even thoigh yoi had virgin mobile all over my evo 3d lol.... Your the man!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MikeyLee:
Right on man thanks.

And for those people asking for working links or others to upload these, read the OP. It clearly says "UPLOADING"
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rogerandgina:
I guess I didn't read the op closely. In post #489 it said updating this.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] blognc:
I assume flashing this trips Knox Warranty?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] blackcanopy:
If you are flashing this means you already have tripped the Knox warranty by flashing a custom recovery
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] xyojimbox:
Can you do all this stuff with mobile odin? And if not can someone link me to odin. Thank you very much
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tgamble160:
Is the updated bootloader included? Or do I need to get it separately?

Sent via note 3 in boss mode @ quad core 2.9 ghz
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Wacky2bakky:
I am already on the NABD leak. So all i should need to do is download and flash whatever version I want of the ROM correct? I should already be on the new bootloader with this leak?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] aburns7487:
Sounds awesome....can't wait to see screenshots. Could someone list which versions of twrp/philz/cwm work for kitkat. Also, where is the boot loader we need for Kitkat...

Excited
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] freeza:
NABD deodex is now available. NABD odex is up next, followed by NAB deodex, then lastly, NAB odex.

Then I will start making add-ons and mods, such as adding facelock back, 4-in-1 reboot, etc.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kaos420:
Ok so if im on mj4 and have philz recovery. How do I update? Do I need to Odin to stock and then update? Or can I just flash this via recovery.?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] SantinoInc:
Same question here. Plus an additional question: what is with the D and non-D versions? I haven't been following all the KK madness so I'm a little out of touch
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] freeza:
I just created a thread with the ODIN tar of the KitKat update. Go ahead and flash that to get to 4.4.2. If you have an MJ4 tar, you can flash that to get back official and take the OTA from the system updates menu to get you to the same version. Just depends on what you want to do.

As for recovery, you'll need to download and flash one (TWRP OR Philz) specifically compiled for the 4.4.2 bootloader, or it won't boot into recovery.

The differences between D and non-D i'll post up after i get all these ROMs uploaded.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] femmyade2001:
+1. Does anyone have links for the bootloader?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rpenrod23:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2655674
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Moguledyouth:
Does anyone have links to Recoveries that will work with KitKat? I have tried the newest twrp and it obviously isn't compiled for KitKat. I would like TWRP if possible but any working recovery would do.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kaos420:
Yes yes twrp latest is compatible as is philz. 4.4 bootloader have been out since leak. Recovery have too
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Moguledyouth:
Actually yes and no, The file name for the KitKat build of TWRP was mistakenly uploaded as openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-hltespr.img.tar but with a upload date of 02/17 that is the version I hear works it's supposed to be 2.6.4.x I think.

Ok so this did not work either...

For whatever reason I have not been able to get TWRP installed however Philz CWM recovery installed prefectly the first time.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] yotaking:
was this an ota update or tar of Samsung site?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] piaa_nissan:
Link in the first post http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2630514
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] freeza:
NABD was made with ota.

NAB will be from tar. Essentially the same thing anyway. :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Epix4G:
The rom will re flash stock recovery when it boots .... Use Odin to flash the latest twrp which bigbiff updated but uncheck auto reboot .... Then when it's done vol up home and power to immediately boot into recovery. ..

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