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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] dpoverlord:
Let me be clear what I did thanks for the great post, I have the De La Vega files from here which I got a month ago

Any Way you could help with a bit step by step or direct me?

1 I rooted with Root_de_la_Vega-SM-N900V (using Verizon Note 3)

a. I also downloaded the Stock Recovery Files

2. Did this a month ago and have tons of SMS's and apps now... Which I Really do not want to lose

3. Saw the update last week and did not think anything of it and downloaded.

NOW

1. No Root

2. Wary as to what is the best way to re-root, since I don't want to be f'ed

3. Kicking myself in the ass since I should have chcked first

4. SuperSU wont launch since it says I updated to 4.3

5. Can't figure out on XDA what the right method is, or if I should wait has no mention of what to do other than maybe screwed

6. In the future is it best to just never update?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] dirtydeeds:
I used Kingo and had good result. I read the complaints about Kingo and then also read the response Kingo to XDA. It doesn't seem like they are being shady at all and there was a good explanation for the things they were being called out on. I:rolleyes: mean really if anyone is that worried about information being gathered about a device or themselves I would strongly suggest chucking you phone and computer in the nearest mud puddle, cutting up your drivers license and social security card then move into the woods and pitch a tent while hunting squirrel. As of now we have 2 options of root access, Root vega and Kingo. The latter is the easiest install and revert.

I soft bricked, thus my reason for returning stock...... and I'm considering picking my note 2 up again.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] WilliamSchfr:
kingo

I think what you meant to say was you hear the concerns about kingo. I haven't really heard any complaints. I mean to each their own. Since you're not really concerned though about your information being used can I borrow your credit cards? Daddy needs some new shoes.... lol! All that is being said is be careful! If there's any risk at all I'm out. I've heard a lot of great things about both root options and a lot of bad. I guess it's just a preference thing. Either way good luck!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] dpoverlord:
Is this the option that I need? Trying to find a step by Step, so I don't brick, hit knox, the De La Vega was amazing. Step by Step even had a Youtube video.

This seems really complicated any way to to do this step by step so I don't break my phone?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] WilliamSchfr:
As a rule of thumb if you're going to be messing with your phone I.e. root and such. Don't accept updates until there been cleared by devs.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] dpoverlord:
hindsight being 20/20 +1
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] WilliamSchfr:
root after ota

It always is.... it always is.... I'll keep my eyes open and if I see something I'll let you know. Read up some more on Kingo. Right now it seems like ur best bet.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] dpoverlord:
I am not adverse to that method, but it sounds really risky, I would flash back to my old os, if there was a away. That was my first idea and then load one of the titanium backups. Then I saw that people bricked their phone doing that :(

For example, I could have done the survival mode setup before updating. But I am a genius and did not "Read"
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
Any information on your device is available with or without the use of Kingo if somebody really wanted it. What do you think Root de la vega is? It was a root method obtained by a security exploit in the system. Lol.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] G8orDroid:
FYI: The survival mode method did not work for everybody. *raises hand*

Any root method is a "bit risky" since you are essentially breaking security that is in place to keep you from gaining root access in order to gain root access. Since these are "connected" devices anyone who creates a root exploit could theoretically embed code to steal your info. No doubt, it would be found out at some point, but when.

The Kingo method is an AIO setup for many devices. You install their app, it identifies your device and sends that information back to their servers to determine the proper root method for your particular phone. It then downloads the proper exploit and applies it. I believe that the main problem the XDA staff has with the method is that it was/is collecting the MEID information, which is not necessary for phone identification.

It is your decision, you should now know the risks. I am not advocating the use of Kingo, nor condemning it. I used it, but that was my personal choice and I was willing to risk it. As of right now, I believe it is the only publicly available root method for the standard edition Note 3 on MJ7 that doesn't trip Knox.

If you are cool with waiting (no one knows how long), Designgears stated a couple of days ago that he is working on updating RDLV to work with the new bootloader. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=47373169#post47373169
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] dirtydeeds:
Good point!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Frank Westlake:
EDITED: My problem is solved but I can't find a delete button in this editor.

Confirming, is that unroot method above only for LOCKED devices?

Are both these links correctly labelled "(Retail Locked N3 ONLY)"?

- Official VRUBMJ7 4.3- .../note3/hltevzw(Retail Locked N3 ONLY)

- Official VRUBMI9 4.3- ...RT.tar.7z.html(Retail Locked N3 ONLY)

I just need to return to stock to restore damaged files, then I want to root de la Vega again.

Frank
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] dpoverlord:
Thanks a lot for the info, the only problem potentially is won't the root with Kingo or RDLV wipe your device?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] G8orDroid:
Not sure about RDLV once it's available, but Kingo won't.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
"Retail Locked N3 Only" means the Developer Edition can not use these files.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] vickcar13:
hi, i have a question, which version did u used to recover the softbrick?? i have one stuck on "update encounter a problem, please use software to repair.. bla bla"

thanks..! i've already tried the ml9 with no luck! im downloading the other one...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] vickcar13:
good news its fixed

hi to everyone... after passing the night without even sleep... well i cam back to my office and tried again with the ML9,,, and ERROR AGAIN...

what i did??? just flash the pit file, just for test.. .... it reboots and for my surprise... everything is ok... :D thanks god.. and thanks xda developers for all the good reading i've had....
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
Thanks for the update glad you got it working.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] dukins:
Much appreciated. Thank you helped tremendously.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] polorsport:
URGENT HELP NEEDED. Might be a bricked phone.

I had recently upgrade my firmware to MJ7 and was rooted via de la vega on Hyperdrive RLS1 and wanted to update tp Hyperdrive RLS2.

I had this lingering issue with my internal storage numbers not showing up properly. (The phone told me I was using roughly 45gb internal when I have less than 32gb available. Duplicates of everything.)

I tried following Brandonrz guide [Guide] How to install roms on over stock rom (not compromising space), via ss. And wiped my phone a couple of times and was trying to install the Hyperdive RLS2 as my stock rom to save space and fix my earlier problem. But, for some reason my phone would not take that RLS2 rom. It failed and I was stock with no rom, and no stock rom.

Then I tried following [GUIDE] VZW Note III Edition[Return to Stock or recover from a Soft Brick and More]. I followed all the steps downloaded everything I needed, but despite my efforts everytime I goto flash the stock rom Odin fails.

My phone currently reads "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please use Software Repair Assistant & try again." I have tried numerous times with both Odin 3.09 and 3.07. The only other thing I can do is get my phone into downloading mode.

PLEASE HELP!!! I absolutely need my phone working in the next few hours.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
You have to use the latest firmware on your device. Odin will fail if you try and use MI9.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] jayhammy:
THANK YOU

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I thought my device was soft bricked for sure as I'd taken the OTA and tried to reroot. Just flashing the PIT file worked. YAY!!!!!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
good deal
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Canadoc:
Can anyone help.

I am on Canadian note 3. No forum to ask. This was only one I could find.

got the same softbrick when Odin failed during a flash.

People talk about flashing the pit file, but I have no idea where to locate one for my model phone.

any ideas?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] SirKronan:
Edit: removed my unintentional false information.

BUT I still cannot get the MD7 stock files to flash. Fails every time. I really really need to get my phone back to stock. It is actually defective. Any ideas? I am following the steps as closely as I can. With or without the PIT file it will not flash the MD7 stock image. Iv'e tried redownloading it to make sure I got a clean file. No luck. Help please!! I've never had this much trouble returning a Samsung to stock before.

:eek:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Canadoc:
Those are verizon pit files

Am looking for Canadian Rogers ones.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] SirKronan:
Oh SNAP!! Sorry, man. Arghhh..

On a good note (no pun intended), my Note 3 FINALLY took the stock image via Odin. 17th time is a charm.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
Have you tried Adam Lange SamsungUpdates.com website?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] mpdayii:
bootloop note 3 after upgraded safestrap ,63 to 3.65

i upgraded safestrap then rebooted... bootloop, stuck at the samsung custom lock screen. i went back to the root de la vega and tried to odin... but cant seem to get download mode...phone straight goes to android system recovery and odin wont recognize phone though computer and phon have all the drivers..... help help help....PLEASE

need someone to walk me through this please...ive rooted numeroud devices, used safestrap for two years on my razr and flashed roms galore, got my note 3 on 11/3 and went home rooted it in two hours, flashed three roms on it already... yet today decided to upgrade safestrap and followed the insrtructions in Hash codes thread.....first bootlooop on this device. know i can get out of it somehow. i did this two or three times on my razr and managed to get through, but this time im stumped
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] BruinSkiiz:
Can anyone re upload the official VRUBMJ7 4.3 Odin image please? Everytime I click on it, it keeps coming up with a "Contact the server admin, this file is not in the file array" message.

Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] js0uth:
regarding the dev edition.

does anyone know or can any verify if the files at http://opensource.samsung.com/ are the stock files for the dev edition or are they the retail files?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
what files, Iink shows nothing?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] js0uth:
you have to search it. forgot to mention that.

click mobile and type in the search. sm-n900v

im not sure if thats where maybe beans might have got it for his firmware collection thread.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] oldschool.matrix:
Alternate method

None of the above measures worked and i was getting desperate. Ran Odin. Selected the .pit file....and only that. I hit start and....

Unbrick!

Note: new phone. Allowed the OTA update first. Got softbrick. Did the above step. Recovered. Used Kingo. still got Root!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
there is no dev edition firmware yet thats available to download.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Sydman:
Have a quick question, I ran this twice now and it is not returning to stock factory state. It is taking away root and undoing my tweeks to the boot animation and what not.

However, all my apps and stuff are still there. I went ahead and just did a FDR from stock recovery, but I don't feel my phone is getting cleared out properly. Still some strange things here and there I would like to get rid of.

Any thoughts?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] mpdayii:
I f...ING hate samsung... Though this note3 is the best phone ever had! Big thanks to Dutch Dogg for the help and Pm....I recovered my stock image and rerouted and then reinstalled safestrap3.65.... softbooted again. .... But this time I just redid it all over again....

Now I'm fully recovered back, rooted De La Vega, then installed safestrap3.63 installed the recovery and then restored my room partitions... Yeehaw. .... All is well!

Bean v2 on stock, bean v3 on slot 1, hyper drive 3 on slot 2... And have a stock back up still. .. Thanks again for the help
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
You should be back to stock. What stock image did you flash in odin? Did you use the pitfile and was repartition checked?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
Cool story bro :good:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Sydman:
I flashed the MJ7 odin file and the PIT file in the OP, twice. It was like it put all my system files back to stock, but kept all my user data. Phone has been running okay, I will keep an eye on it.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
Ok so apparently the MJ7 odin file does not wipe user data. That means a Dev must of pulled and made a custom stock image...no biggie, all you need to do is a factory reset and the device is back to bone stock. Sounds like you did that so you are good :good:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Sydman:
Well that makes perfect sense, thank you sir.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
No problem! I will note that in the OP.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] k1ngju571n:
Anyone have a working link for the MJ7 image? The link in the OP just takes me to a site that states that the file path does not exist.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] njfoses:
First post here, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2528707
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
links updated.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] redsman55:
The steps were perfect for the Developer Edition. Many thanks!!!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
Thanks for confirming!! :)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] dcmarch:
return to stock

In the op it talks about the pit files. I have tried everything to download then with no success. I am on mj7 and would like to return to stock to take update. My root method was Root de la vega is there away to go back to stock if the method above is the way how do I get the pit file and tar files.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
Download them there in the op.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] muzhik:
I keep getting "file is corrupt" message when trying to extract it using 7zip.. md matches, any ideas?!

Official VRUBMJE 4.3- http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23252070760975512 (Retail locked N3 only)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] tenyrnote:
I also am getting "file is corrupt" ???
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
Thats because I believe the file does not need to be extracted. If its in .zip format then yest it needs to be extracted, if it has a .tar, .tz, or .tarmd5, there is no need.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] tenyrnote:
It is zipped but upon extraction it says "corrupt file"??
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] muzhik:
Just Odin to MJ7 then OTA to MJE until someone uploads "good" file...

Tap'd via N3
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] tenyrnote:
I ended up just connecting my phone to my PC and a VZW software upgrade tool showed up and asked me if I wanted to upgrade my software. So I did and it pushed the new software to my phone in about 15 minutes and kept my data and setup. Then ran Kingo an voila... I am on the new software and am rooted without losing data and set up!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Easymfe:
I followed everything to a tee to go back to stock MJ7. Ordin said it was a success, but when the phone rebooted, I had all my apps and everything else like I left it. However, I lost root and safestrap. I was fully expecting to start from scratch (out of the box). Tried taking update, and of course it failed. I must be missing something obvious.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] njfoses:
You did everything correctly. Odin does not wipe data on this device.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Easymfe:
Thanks, but the update is failing:(
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] njfoses:
You can factory reset and then take the ota.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Easymfe:
Genius. Thank you so much.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] MichellejAnd:
How do I which pit file to use. For returning it to the stock?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
Either one...the one is just a torrent link so it does not take as long to download.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
Noted this in the OP...Thx!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] njfoses:
There's a button for that.;)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] monadzback:
I am currently attempting this on a Kingo rooted MJ7 using Kies. It just failed.

---------- Post added at 06:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:31 PM ----------

Well it did work, and in about phone it says I am on MJE, however it still tries to update to MJE and says there is an update.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] tenyrnote:
I didn't use Kies at all. I just connected my phone to PC and a VZW software update tool popped up and asked if i wanted to update or repair. I used it to update yesterday and this morning I was messing with some framework and soft bricked my phone so I connected my phone in Download Mode and brought up the VZW tool again and hit repair and 15 minutes later I had my phone back working, although it wiped it this time. Then straight to Kingo for root and then safestrap to do a nandroid.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] lownignitus:
so odin is not finding my MJE file... even though im in the folder it is located.... it ends in .tar.md5 and both those should be found.... but the file is not displaying... any help would be welcomed.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] chaunold:
MJE file NOT UNZIPPING!!!

Hey, Im really desperate for the MJE tar.md5 file to flash in odin to get my phone working again and everytime i try to unzip the archive it doesnt work....I tried using my mac, pc, and ubuntu and it all doesnt worked...i also tried unzipping with ignoring CRC and also correcting the file and it doesnt work....can you please find a way for me to get the file!! I heard on forums others been having the same issue...THX!! :)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] kgbrown247:
thanks for the guide. had to restore and return my retail N3 today. N3 DE on the way:D
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] NuclearBier:
The torrent has no seeds and the direct download of the pit file is only 4KB. Is that the correct size?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
Yes
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] dpoverlord:
EDIT: Official VRUBMJE 4.3- http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23252070760975512(Retail locked N3 only) link does not work.

Hey guys, basically trying to follow this guide, since I need to wipe - clean and load the new VZW update. Reason being:

3 problems: KNOX Detected in SUPERSU, Can't update, random crashes

SUPERSU has an error Samsung KNOX has been detected. This might limit root capabilities and cause annoying popups. Try to disable KNOX?

edit:I went and downloaded v1.8 and still get the knox error above.

I then went to update and it said "The update was unsuccessful" does this due to me having safe strap installed?

Help info:

My Baseband Version is: N900VVRUBMJ7

Android Version: 4.3

Kernel Version: 3.4.0 se.infra@r0302-06 #1 wed oct 16 18:45:50 KST 2013

Hardware Version N900V.07

On the step by step guide here is what I understand:

1. Download Odin v3.09

2. Question Which download below should I download for my phone????

Official VRUBMJE 4.3- http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23252070760975512(Retail locked N3 only)

Official VRUBMJ7 4.3- http://d-h.st/IEW(Retail Locked N3 ONLY)

Official VRUBMI9 4.3- https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B26p...LWs/edit?pli=1(Retail Locked N3 ONLY)

VZW_32gb.pit- http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23159073880936457

3. Before I install, I went to Titanium Backup and I ran a backup of my apps and SMS data, is there anything else that I should backup?

4. Is it better to wipe my phone first? Right now I experience A LOT of Lag when I open my contacts (10,000) and try to type messages in my sms folder.

Edit:Basically, should I wipe the phone, is there a way to roll it back pre-root so its as if I am intalling root on a fresh device? I have more lag on this phone now than I had when I first had De La Vega (i.e typing lag, sms lag, contact lag)

really appreciate the help!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] kgbrown247:
1. Download Odin v3.09 ODIN v3.09, v3.07, v3.06, v3.04, v1.85, v1.83:

2. Question Which download below should I download for my phone????

Official VRUBMJ7 4.3- http://d-h.st/IEW(Retail Locked N3 ONLY)

VZW_32gb.pit- http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23159073880936457

Edit:Basically, should I wipe the phone, is there a way to roll it back pre-root so its as if I am intalling root on a fresh device? I have more lag on this phone now than I had when I first had De La Vega (i.e typing lag, sms lag, contact lag)

See section 1 | Step 7 of the OP Section 1: How to return to Stock Android 4.3 and recover from a Soft Brick.

I am assuming you attempted to install the update while strapped and rooted?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] dpoverlord:
Yeah I tried updating while strapped and rooted it failed

What is the VZW 32gb PIT and out of curiosity when I follow that is it better that I install MJ7 I figured this would have to be the one since MJE is the latest update.

Last question, after wiping and installing do I use Kingo when everything is done? Or after? I just don't want to trip KNOX while updating and I will need to root so I can install Titanium Backup and load my apps / old SMS messages. I really do not want to lose those old SMS messages...
[HTC One X+] Jean_P:
Hello,

I'm looking for an option to not have metadata at all in the pictures I take for privacy concern (or better yet, to choose those I want).

I looked in the little list of parameters of the stock app and nothing seems to allow me to handle that.

Is there a way to change that without installing a third-party app ?

If no, can you give mo some advice about app that could help me ? preferably light ones.

KR and thank you in advance. :cowboy:
[HTC One X] amirage:
Hi all M.E friends we have the update for sense 5 and about time..
[HTC One X] drali500:
Thanks amirage for letting us know. I am using CM10 at the moment will revert to stock and update it today. And yes it's about time.

Happy eid to you.
[HTC One X] ceylin45:
I revert to stock and downloaded but loading stock recovery mod failed

whic can i use stock recovery

Can you upload 3.16.415 stock recovery for me.

Thanks...
[HTC One X] drali500:
I have the same problem I don't know what's wrong .
[HTC One X] amirage:
Do you need the stock recovery or the nandroid backup... The nand backup is already there on xda.. As for stock recovery, Pls pm me and I can send it via email. If you need to update the hboot you need to relock it
[HTC One X] amirage:
Happy Eid to you too
[HTC One X] drali500:
Thanks .

But this nand backup isn't working . I reverted to old backup of mine .
[HTC One X] drali500:
Do you a way to fix wifi issue?
[HTC One X] amirage:
Funny I don't have that issue... Don't know why.. And even if I apply the fix, there's no difference
[HTC One X] drali500:
So what fix? Please share it.
[HTC One X] Ali_ultra99:
Does anyone have a problem in editing photos in stock gallery
[HTC One X] madoooz:
any news about htc one xl j15 update ??
[HTC One X] drali500:
It's already out. Released yesterday.
[HTC One X] madoooz:
one x was already updated yesterday

i mean ONE XL snapdragon s4 version