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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
A unlocked bootloader is the advantage...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] gerg004:
You need to do 2 things. Verify (somehow?) actually WHICH version of the OS you're running. From there you should navigate to Samsung's site and find the official stock recovery files. That was the only way I was able to flash in Odin and not have it fail.

The hard part for you is since it wont boot its going to be hard to confirm you're actually on 4.4.2. Good luck man.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] mrmark75:
I would try loading stock MJ3. If it dont work keep moving backward.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] DaveDroid662:
I appreciate the response everyone. So I called up my buddy, he said 100% it was 4.4.2. I just don't know what file to flash? I've basically flashed each one (I'd flash one, try and start up, if not load recovery mode, factory data reset, than load back into odin mode and try the next.) with the same response.

As long as it's turning on means I can somehow get this going right?

Thank you so much everyone.

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Isn't MJ3 DEV? I have retail I believe? Honestly not to sure.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] gerg004:
If you're certain its 4.4.2, this is the only .tar restore file that got me back up and running. I can't guarantee it will work for you, but again, it was the the only thing that worked for me. Flash it at your own risk but considering you've tried everything else this could be your best bet. Just use your discretion as I can't be sure this will work for you.

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=29319

Good luck.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
You need to flash the NC4.tar linked in op with Pit file, boot directly into recovery, and wipe data/factory reset. Then boot the device normally.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] DaveDroid662:
I'm realizing the only file I never flashed was the MJ7. I'm going to give it a try.

Anytime I flash anything, Odin gets an error at Aboot.mbn and than the device says "SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot] Fused 3 > Binary 2"
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
That is the same file linked in the OP.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] gerg004:
Yup, that was the exact error I was getting. Until I flashed the file direct from Samsung.

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Its not though. The file in the OP failed every single time, after multiple attempts. The file from Samsung worked. Not sure what else to say...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
If you read the OP clearly, it mentions why you can not revert back to older firmware versions. The latest update blacklists the older firmware bootloader so it will fail at Aboot everytime in Odin. :)

Again flash the NC4.tar with pit file per OP instructions. Make sure to ncheck auto reboot so you can boot directly into stock recovery and wipe data/factory reset. Then reboot the device, I am 99% sure the device will boot up normally after 4-5min.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
I do not have a file in my sig and most likely you had a bad download or downloaded a older firmware version(not NC4). The guide and files work, its been tested and confirmed by many. :)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] gerg004:
Yea I edited my post and fixed it to say OP for you. So its clear. It has been tested and confirmed that it does NOT work for me. I'm not sure how many other ways to say it???? He also said hes already tried the file in the OP. You can keep saying the same thing over and over and over, but the results are the same unfortunately. That file, for whatever reason does not work for everyone. The file I posted worked for me... I'm trying to help the guy out. I can't seem to understand why you feel the need to rebuttal that fact.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] DaveDroid662:
I'm downloading now directly from Samsung.

Half the time I download from original file I get a download error now. 2 Days ago it worked, but now it won't so I'm downloading direct from Samsung.

Just so I'm sure....

Flash NC4 (with the .pit file) MAKE SURE AUTO REBOOT IS OFF, than load into stock recovery (VOL UP, Home, Power until Galaxy appear and let go of Power) than Factory reset, and wait?

I've done this with the files provided, and it sits at the Verizon Icon, probably endlessly, but I only wait 24 hours lol
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] DaveDroid662:
I get an error when I extract the file to open in Odin. I'm about to give up.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] DaveDroid662:
i love you for telling me to go direct to Samsung. Downloaded from them, installing now, got passed aboot failure, installing system now.

As for everyone else, I REALLY APPRECIATE THE HELP.

I had to flash the NC4.tar (but the one provided here didn't work for me) along with the pit file.

THANK ALL OF YOU SO MUCH.

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She is up and running. Next thing I gotta figure out is if my buddy messed up the sim. He had ATT and tried getting it loaded, but said he never got signal, so he let a friend with Verizon have it, who said he put his sim in, but it would just show a circle with an \ through it where it would say 4g or whatever, so he gave it back to my friend who gave it to me.

I'm going to Activate my Sim in a bit and see if it gives me issues.

I know with some phones if you put a sim unlock code in wrong it messes up the phone. He said the place he went to did it twice, and got it right on the second time. Is this true it could mess up the phone??

THANKS
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
Lol whatever.

Btw I do appreciate you helping him out and Thanks for posting the link, I will add it to the Op.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] statustray:
Excellent OP ;)

Excellent OP. I followed the steps there and was up and going with my device returned to stock and ready for shipment back to Verizon. Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] DaveDroid662:
The Problems Continue....

The phone is running great, everything but the service.

Now I don't mean it's spotty. I mean it never activated. I spent a total of 8 hours on the phone with Verizon, and have tried now 2 Micro NFC Sim cards. It constantly shows a O with a line through it, and not a single bar. It showed a bar once, only 1 bar, and I tried to place a call only to be directed to an Operator.

Is there anyway to test the Antenna? Or maybe download and flash some info in it? I reflashed the NC4 Modem, and still no luck. I've switched from Global to LTE/CDMA and back. Left it on each for at least an hour. I have the standard Verizon APN in there, but it's like it won't read the sim card?

I want to bring this to Samsung since I think it's internal BUT... I think Knox was tripped on this thing thanks to my buddy.

What do you guys think I should do? It's been 4 days with no phone (whatever no big deal) but I bought the phone, the thing is MINT, not a mark, it runs smooth, I just really want to get it going.

I appreciate it everyone. Thanks again.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] gerg004:
Wish I knew for sure… but personally I'd goto samsung everyday and twice on sundays before going to Verizon. Go to big red as a last resort but if you're out of options and its still not working I'd see if sammy can help.

Worst they can say is no. Plus its your phone and you dont pay them anything so I'm not sure they care as much about knox as verizon would. Even if they did In not sure that means they'd refuse to help you. I could be way off base here but if I were in your shoes and unable to find answers here that'd my next step.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
Did your buddy flash something that was for the International N3?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] DaveDroid662:
I'm not sure I would have to ask him. So it finally activated this morning but now the weirdest thing if I don't have a 4G connection then I have absolutely no signal and no connection. Then when I do get 4G connection I could use the internet and send messages but when I try to place a call it says mobile network not available.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] DaveDroid662:
Back to no service and no signal at all.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Grimstache:
Pit?

Where is the pit file I need for odin?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] DaveDroid662:
In OP but for sake of time

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23159073880936457
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] haza12d:
Will this bring me to stock even if I'm running Jasmine ROM 2.0?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
Yes...It will bring you back to stock no matter what rom you are on. :)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] DaveDroid662:
so I visited a friend of mine who happens to have a Galaxy Note 3 and I checked out his settings and I'm noticing I can see his hardware in his settings button mine its blank. Is that normal?I still don't get any signal with the phone although everything else is running properly. I really appreciate all the help in this guy's and I've been sending out thanks to everyone who's helped.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Michele31415:
Will this method work even if I didn't have USB debugging enabled before getting soft-bricked? My original SW version is N900VVRUCNC4. Odin sees the phone (it gives me a "COM nn" message). I made the (apparent) mistake of trying to use Root de la Vega, which simply resulted in Hasta la Vista.

Odin said FAIL and the phone said:

KNOX KERNEL LOCK 0X0

KNOX WARRANTY VOID 0X0

QUALCOM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE (CSB)

AP SWREV: S1, T1, A1, A3, P1

WRITE PROTECTION: Enable

UDC START

SW REV CHECK FAIL: [aboot]Fused 3 > Binary 1

I also tried recovering with Kies 3, and that was useless - it didn't see the phone at all. I had no trouble rooting my Note 2, my S3, and my Tab 3, so I'm a bit perplexed.

Is there any hope for me or is it time for the Drive of Shame back to the Verizon store? Any help would be most appreciated.

SOLVED!

I didn't hear anything back but I figured I didn't have anything to lose, so I went ahead and tried the soft-brick recovery method in the OP for my 4.4 NC4 retail Note 3. And it worked like a charm! Even with USB debugging never having been enabled. Many many thanks to droidstyle for this - you saved me from having to slink back to the Verizon store to beg for help.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Michele31415:
OK, so now that I've brought my phone back from the dea, I need to root it. In the OP, it says:

But going over that list there seems to be problems with each of the methods given there. Root de la Vega in particular is what soft-bricked my phone in the first place. I also see another root method mentioned here http://galaxynote3root.com/galaxy-note-3-root/how-to-root-attverizon-galaxy-note-3-on-android-4-4-2/ that uses TowelRoot.

So being once bitten twice shy right now, could some kind soul please recommend which root method they would suggest for a VZ Note 3 running 4.4.2 NC4?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Tada10:
https://towelroot.com

from there install safestrap then flash supersu.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Michele31415:
Whoa - that was easy! That took less than 60 seconds and worked perfectly. I didn't even have to reboot. RootChecker confirms I have root and TI Backup is working. Now if all I want is root, do I still need to install safestrap and supersu too? Just doing the first part seems to have given me what I was after.

Anyway, thanks very much for the suggestion. TR is great. :good:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Tada10:
No need to install others if root is all you need. [emoji106]
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
Yep I need to update the OP for towel root. Glad you got up and running!! :highfive:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Michele31415:
Couldn't have done it without your help. :o You saved me from an embarrassing trip to the Verizon store.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] alizonmi:
which odin do i use? My rooted note 3 is on VRUCNC4 4.4.2
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
NC4
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Michele31415:
You have the same model I do. I used Odin 3.09. Worked fine.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
Correct I thought he was asking what stock odin file to use. :)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] MoltarTheFabulous:
Anyone want to rehost?

I have tried downloading the cnc4 file like 3 times and it fails every time and the DL speed is like 400KB
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358549642
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] soulja11c:
Soft bricked and Odin keeps failing when I try to flash.

I Fubar'd my custom ROM install and I get this error when I try and reboot phone.(See attachment)

I have Kies installed with all applicable drivers, the .pit file and the stock rom. I followed the directions in the OP but after SetupConnection....

it says "Complete(Write) operation failed."

I get that I tripped Knox (don't really care) but I can't even get the thing to work. Not new to rooting and not even new to rooting something that is a pain in the ass to root but nothing is working and I'm not seeing many more options when I search. Any help would be appreciated.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
Get rid of kies...need to use odin with kies uninstalled. Its a driver issue...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Sinju33:
Great info... been looking for return to stock :) Thanks for this!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Unknown_Hero:
Need Help!

I am in need of some help please =)

I am new to Verizon, I just got set up with a LG G3 and ended up trading a guy for his Note 3 in person. It was already rooted and had safestrap/twrp recovery. I needed to wipe the phone since he's stuff was on there. I booted into safestrap/twrp, wiped the usual and then couldn't find any ROM on his phone anywhere (he thought the stock rom was on there) so I ended up just taking it home to DL a rom and flash. I accidentally formatted data while in recovery and I lost safestap/twrp and I have no OS to boot.

I tried to ODIN flash both MJ4 and MJE stock. tar files in ODIN 1.85, 3.07 and 3.09 and all failed. I used the PIT file and tried both stock .tar files in the PDA/AP slots and it constantly fails. Any thoughts?

I have no idea what base he was running prior but It had to be either MJ4 or MJE right?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
You need to use NC4.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] treach701:
i am having the same problem did you just use the 4.4.2 or did you have to use the other lte step to sorry i am new to this my phone is still bricked thanks for your time bro

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i am in a soft boot ..i am pretty new to this i just downloaded the pit file almost done with the 4.4.2 file i just wanna kno how do i flash the files or do i just open odin and put the file in the right spots might sound like a stupid question deff a noob at this thanks for your time

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I JUST DOWNLOADED the pit fie and almost done with the 4.4.2 file do i just put the files in the right spots in odin or do i have to flash them first the 4.4.2 file is a tar file that i am downloading ..and if i have to flash the files can you explain what i have to do and what program you would use thanks for your time…this tread is great thank you
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] treach701:
If anyone is in a boot loop on 4.4.2 just get odin and the pit file ..once you opened odin put the pit file in the right place hit start you note 3 will reboot with no problems i was looking for a day thinking i had to get the stock rom that in not the case just the pit file takes you 10 mins in all ..thanks for the help everyone enjoy your day
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] J Sharp:
I got as far as Section 1, Step 2. I downloaded Odin 3.09, but I don't have a clue where to obtain a "stock Odin image and Pit file", nor do I know what a Pit file is.

Here is what I am working on. I have a Verizon Note 3 with 4.4.2 which I rooted with Towelroot. After Towelroot, I installed ROM Manager with the intention of experimenting with some additional ROMs. I must have done something I shouldn't have in ROM Mgr, because seem to have "Soft Bricked" the phone. When the phone boots, I see an open padlock and get the following message in the upper left corner of the screen.

RECOVERY BOOTING....

SYS REV CHECK FAIL : No Version

SECURE: SECURE VERSION failure (recovery.img)

Set Warranty Bit : recovery

The screen the refreshes to the following:

SECURE FAIL: RECOVERY

System Software not authorized by Verizon...... (I'm sure you guys know the rest)

I began doing some research and learned that I can (if necessary) flash the phone with a factory ROM, but I can't find a good download source. I also cam across several threads talking about Odin. Although this thread seems to be the most concise, where the rest seem to be written by people who assume everyone knows the Geek Speak associated with this type of thing, I am stuck at Step 2.

Can you help?

Thank you in advance.

J Sharp
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
Everything you need is posted in the OP... Read thru section 1 thoroughly.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Tom_q2356:
need help to root an updated Note3

Hi, my Note 3 software has recently been updated, and I remember reading some articles somewhere online saying that once the software is updated it will almost be impossible get rooted, at least for a good while. So I am not sure if there is any new root instruction now for situation like my Verizon Galaxy note 3. Thanks for your help!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] BrutalHoe:
i followed directions, flashed PIT and Bootloader file.

After reboot ii see samsug splash screen and in the top left corner i "Recovering booting..." and phone keeps boot looping....

i tried to reflash PIT & Bootloader again n still get the same....did i miss sometrhing?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Tom_q2356:
My phone would love to get rooted, please help!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] pgalioto:
Very useful!!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
You need to use Towel root.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
You need to flash pitfile and NC4 stock formware at the same time. If the device keeps bootlooping after you have done the above, boot into recovery from a powered off state and wipe data/factory reset. The device should boot up.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] RK KINGKONG:
RETAIL Odin Flashable Stock Verizon Tar

I need the recovery retail back to stock 4.4.2 but any available links wont start download and its surely not my speed with 50mb down ..

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?confirm=29319

and

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2524572

neither are downloading for me .. can anyone share the file please i need to recover from this fatal fall lol

NC4 Full Stock Tar
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Tom_q2356:
Have you succeeded in rooting yours? We have the same model. Could you share a little bit of your experience. Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
Its pretty simple...download Towelroot.apk, make sure install from uknown resources is checked, and run the apk. There is instructions in the OP on how to do it... Step 1 in section 2B. If you do not want safestrap recovery then stop after step 1, if you do then continue on and follow the rest of the steps.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
Not sure what to tell ya, the links download fine for me.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] RK KINGKONG:
yes im sure youre right , im noticing that i can download like apk files etc but not large files .. this is as of recent .. im sure now its more of a browser,windows or virus issue but then again i have virus protection .. oh well , i will have to wait to figure out my PC issue now before restoring my phone because i cant download the dam file ... smh im losing it over here .. dont want to factory restore my pc .. dammm trying to look for answers on Google , thanks for you trying ..
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
Yea I just downloaded NC4 in 5min from the mirror link.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Tom_q2356:
Avast reports, "Android:TowelExploit-B [PUP]". Can I uninstall Towelroot after phone being rooted? Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
Avast will report it, it is a exploit after all...can you choose to ignore it?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] LillieBennett:
Lookout lets you ignore.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Tom_q2356:
Thanks! Now I was trying to boost my phone volume yesterday; but it looks like I need Safestrap and Jelly beans. So I like to ask, would Jelly beans erase all of my contact information and everything else including all the new apps I had installed? How should I do it correctly? Your help is highly appreciated!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
Yep you pretty much have to wipe data before installing any rom if you do not want force closes. There are ways to back that stuff up tho. Google account backs up everything, but there are several ways to do it. Oh and I would go with Alliance rom.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Tom_q2356:
Dear Droidstyle,

I think I need your help again. I had followed the instruction of downloading and installing safestrap, and use that to go to recovery and wipe davlik and a factory reset. but flahing the Rom ended up with "failed." I am able to turn on the phone and use it, but it just looks like everything returns to when I first bought my phone, except those deleted system apps. What did I do wrong? Do I need to wipe data and everything else too in the recovery? Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
Are you flashing alliance in the stock rom slot? All you should need is to wipe data/factory rest before flashing. Also I believe you need to flash the NC2 kernel...check the Alliance OP.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Tom_q2356:
Well, my phone went black screen many times, & I felt terrible and kept taking out the battery and had retried installing the Rom, and the last time it showed "successful" for the first time. But then I have this message when rebooting, it says, "

System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone. Please turn off your phone and go to the nearest Verizon Wireless store for help" I don't know...I went through some misery, then all of a sudden, it is now"Downloading... Do not turn off target!" then I tried again with Odin3 v1.85 "Epic 4G" and downloaded NC2 kernel with it; however, I am still getting "...nearest Verizon Wireless store for help."

version 4.42

SM-N900V

Kernel 3.40

dpi@SWDD5020#1

April 28th 2014
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
you need to use odin and flash the stock NC4 package with Pit-file.

then re-root with towel root.

install safe-strap.

Now flash unified kitkat firmware from here. http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358551261

now try flashing alliance.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Tom_q2356:
Sounds good. The problem is now I have this "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please use software repair assitant & try again." Not sure if I can do all that you mentioned above. I am going to try now... By the way, I have a bitcomet, how do I copy a MD5 file like the one you mentioned to it for faster speed downloading purpose? Thanks for your continue help!

Does "KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0*1" mean my phone warranty got void?

Actually, here is what I see:

"ODIN MODE

PRODUCT NAME: SM-N900V

CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official

SYSTEM STAUS: Custom

KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0*0

KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0*1

QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE (CSB)

AP SWREV: S1, T1, R1, A3, P1

WRITE PROTECTION: Enable

UDC START"
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Tom_q2356:
Well I have flashed kitkat firmware with odin and now the welcome screen of Verizon logo freezes. Maybe this version of kitkat is no good? I hope it does not have anything to do with my removing saftstrap after installation. Or should I do a factory reset, wipe all at the beginning? Thanks very much! :)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
After you flash NC4 you should boot into recovery abd wipe data factory reset. Let the device boot once. Then proceed....