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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] capnkrunch:
Via adb it should be saved on your computer regardless of freezing or reboots. (I'm pretty sure) logs are not saved on your phone after a random reboot but in that case you can grab /proc/last_kmsg for me as well (this is a very cool Samsung kernel debug feature that saves dmesg from RAM in the event of a kernel panic triggered reboot; I think that's how it works at least). You can use a root explorer to copy it to your phone's storage or sdcard or use "adb pull". It sounds like "adb pull /proc/last_kmsg /path/on/computer/last_kmsg" will be the way to go.

Actually, between 3.5 and 5.9 the kernel make command line was changed in a commit that said something like "fix modem." I don't think this is the problem commit but depending on how last_kmsg looks I might give you a kernel built with the old command line to test (building a kernel takes infinitely less time than building a whole rom).

If you report random reboots to Temasek (or most devs really) you know they want that last_kmsg. Last I checked CM has it disabled, though I haven't looked through their kernel source in KK. Most kernel devs enable it as do a number of custom roms.

EDIT: If it is rebooting before you can connect your USB per my instructions then just do the initial reboot while already connected or connect before advancing to the second setup screen. If the logcat still doesn't write to your computer then try stopping the logcat before the freeze/reboot but as close to where it normally happens as possible. If you need deviate from the instructions in my last post, please let me know what happened and what you did (even if all you did was what I said in this post). I am far from a real dev so there's a good chance I won't pick up that kind of thing just from reading your logs.

On a different note, these test builds I'm working on are straight CM sources, not Temasek. The idea being the CM maintainers might be more willing to help if we gather data using their code base. Plus if we, by some miracle, get it working and get the fixes upstreamed to CM it will eventually be merged by everyone else as well.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] DavidFlory:
[MENTION=5639793]capnkrunch[/MENTION] do you think that the following would probably restore my current environment including no SIM problems?

* Take a complete TWRP backup.

* Clean flash v3.5 and initialize it.

* Restore the backup.

If yes, then I should be able to test by doing a clean flash of v7.3 or v7.4 and taking a logcat of SIM problem.

Clean flash v3.5 and initialize then restore as above and take a logcat.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] capnkrunch:
I want to say it should but since I don't really understand how or why the fix works really your guess is as good as mine. For now if you can just pull a logcat of your working setup I can get a better handle on what's going on. I'd rather wait for someone who doesn't currently have a working Lollipop setup to pull back to back broken/working logs than risk your system breaking.

UPDATE: I realized I'd like a 3.x log as well. I updated my post with the instructions to include that. If someone already has already posted one from back in the day could you please point me to it?

UPDATE 2: My first test build is done. This was build using straight CM sources and NC4 blobs. It boots on my phone but says my SIM is unrecognized. Please clean flash for testing. Please DO NOT flash GApps or SuperSU for testing purposes. Please pull a log with adb and "-v long" whether or not you have any issues. If you feel like doing some extra work, I'd like someone to try clean flashing Temasek 3.5 (and pull a log while you're there) then dirty flash this on top and grab a log.

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934525484

A second build using NK1 blobs that I'm cautiously optimistic about is in the works right now.

As always, my sources are at my github:

https://github.com/capnkrunch/android_device_samsung_hltevzw/tree/cm-12.0-nc4

https://github.com/capnkrunch/proprietary_vendor_samsung/tree/cm-12.0-nc4

I also added a repo with my local manifest in case anyone wants to get in on this

https://github.com/capnkrunch/local_manifests

UPDATE 3: Here's the NK1 test build. Once again, it booted but failed to recognize my SIM. Source is the same, just on the NK1 branch.

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934525638

UPDATE 4: If you didn't realize, this project is over due to lack of interest, lack of time, and that sweet, sweet Nexus 6 that's in the mail.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] alexp1289:
If I could find a buyer for my Dev note 3 I'd sell it and get nexus 6. It's been fun guys but time to get out.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
why the Nexus 6 is buggy...a friend of mine has one and *****es about it.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] dhufford81:
I have one and love it. It's not buggy anymore than any other android phone I've owned. Especially the note 3 lol.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] untouchablez:
I've been thinking about moving on from my DE N3 as well. Not sure if it's worth it to get a DE N4 since there not much development going on over there since the retail is locked up tight and all the good developers have pretty much moved to N6 or other carriers..

I can live with no SD card slot on the N6 but the lack of a removable battery is the biggest hurdle for me. Popping in a freshly charged battery is so damn convenient lol.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] dhufford81:
Turbo charge is nice, makes it easier to deal with.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] untouchablez:
To those who have installed CM12, is it still pretty buggy? I've been running Eclipse for a while now & it's been rock solid but I wanted to try out some Lollipop newness.. Any recommendations on which builds are pretty stable at the moment? I'm already running NK1 baseband and 2.8.5 twrp.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] DavidFlory:
I am using v8.8 as my daily driver. Two suggestions. Read my older posts about how to avoid problems recognizing your SIM and getting an LTE/4G data connection. Do not do clean flashes after your first one.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] untouchablez:
Yeah I saw some of your other posts already.. Going to try a fresh install of 3.5 & then dirty flash straight to 8.8... What kernel are you using?

Update: so I downloaded 3.5 and 8.9 for hltevzw but I've always had hltetmo twrp recovery and twrp is saying the binary failed to execute b/c the package is for hltevzw but my recovery is hltetmo... I didn't update twrp to hltevzw since I'm still on 4.3 bootloader so I used the tmo twrp... Do I just need to use hltevzw specific twrp even though I'm on 4.3 bootloader?

Sorry for the noobish questions, it's been a while since I've flashed anything
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] DavidFlory:
I am using Temasek's builtin kernel. Works fine for me.

I am using openrecovery-twrp-2.8.5.0-hltevzw-4.3.zip with no problems. You should be able to get it from this site.

http://www.techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/hltevzw
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] untouchablez:
Sweet! I'm going to check it out later. Appreciate it!! Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] untouchablez:
So I was able to get temasek cm12 installed and wow that is a pretty smooth & polished rom, I was definitely impressed. However, I had to go back to Eclipse bc I was having issues with data connectivity. Clean installed 3.5 then dirty 8.9 and the LTE would be fine for a while then it would dissappear and wouldn't reconnect no matter how many times I rebooted, toggled airplane mode or changed to LTE from global etc etc.. I tried to rinse & repeat with 3.2 and 3.5 then dirty to some of the newer builds but the end result was the same... Sucks going back to 4.4 but I needed a stable phone bc of work..
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] DavidFlory:
Which modem are you on?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] untouchablez:
NK1
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] DavidFlory:
Did you give the phone a chance to settle into v3.5 before you flashed v8.x? I needed to turn on WiFi and toggle airplane mode a few times before I got away from phone problems. It never got happy with v3.5 but then the dirty flash of a v8.x worked for me. I am using it as my daily driver with no problems. I am wondering if you might have gone strait from v3.5 to v8.x without a reboot or two and some time...perhaps 20 or 30 min.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] untouchablez:
I didn't wait very long before I dirty flashed one of the newer builds.. Perhaps I'll try again and try your suggestions.. When you flashed to 3.5 did you get an LTE connection? I didn't get an LTE connection w/ 3.5 until I flashed 8.9..
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] alexp1289:
Did anyone try flashing the new modem from the lollipop update? It may fix issues with cm12. Idk how to get the file or I'd try it out.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] untouchablez:
You can get the ob6 modem here:http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=60178468&postcount=9684&nocache=1&z=7802493651397526

Under downloads click to show content and you'll see ob6 modem... I flashed it on kk but nk1 gave me better reception so I went back.. I tried temasek cm12.1 v10.4 rom and I couldn't get any lte or 3g data connection at all but that was with nk1 not ob6.. Try out ob6 on cm12 & report back if not I'll try later if I have some time.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] rlivin:
This may be off topic but i am looking for a Verizon note 3 developer edition and wanted to know if the back has developer edition wrote on them. Or what is easier to see the difference between it and a regular retail version. Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] radionerd:
It is engraved under the battery, and the box is engraved too.

Box

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Odin Screen "Mode Developer"

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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
I may be selling mine. Pm me
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] rlivin:
thanks for fast replies
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] alexp1289:
Why would you want a Dev edition? There's pretty much no support for it anymore and no one cares to even add it to cm12 device tree. Can't even get temasek builds on it without flashing a bunch of files so it doesn't bork it self, can't even clean flash temasek roms. I have it sitting on my desk and I been using my retail edition ever since it got the lollipop update.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
Developer Edition FS

https://swappa.com/listing/DHZ321/view

SOLD
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] davekaz:
Help note 3 Dev edition owners. There is a way to unlock retail with you help. Thanks for saving us from bricktania

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3346420
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] davekaz:
Is there anyway you can help to unlock retail with your developers edition . There is a thread that's talking about it but need a DE to pull it off

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3346420
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] TheRock40359:
I have 2 sm-N900v phones. When I put them into download mode on 1 I see it has Knox 0x0

The other doesn't even say Knox. I thought all sm-N900v had Knox. And it doesn't say developers device on inside phone
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] alexp1289:
Just posted in there waiting for a response. I've even tweeted to all the firewaterdevs in hopes of a response so I can help everyone if possible.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] oneandroidnut:
i have not ran a rom with note 3 activated. only kernels
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] BeansTown106:
just made a stock mj7 odin file for dev editions and it worked wonders :D will post soon

EDIT: if you could imagine the reason behind my madness is so i can get us all the correct mje ota files without updating any bootloaders
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] jwilliams0100:
I will finally feel safe flashing!!! You're the man!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Grompy:
Has anyone attempted to flash on retail edition yet?!

Edit: nevermind, the tar doesnt update the boatloader. So no dif.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
Did you have to repack the system.img as a sparse file? Tried contacting you on hangouts but evidently I dont know what I am doing lol. I dont do social media...email, text, and pm's is all I know.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] robroy90:
Thanks Beans! Looking forward to it!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] mrlaigle:
installed the lastest TWRP. Getting an "unable to mount 'usbstorage' " Message. Have not tried to an older build. Anyone else? Seems to still work ...

Edit to confirm I'm not attempting to use USBstorage. It's not even plugged into anything with this.

Edit: from what I see in the t mobile twrp thread this seems to be normal. Have never seen it perviously..
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Tidefan13:
What is EFS and modem. And what do we have to back them up for? It says back all of them up, are the last 2 suppose to be backed up?

Sent from my DE Note 3
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] sdaelr:
Hello, I just received my DE and just to start off I'm very new to this and not really sure what I have gotten myself into here.

The main reason I purchased the DE was easier root access and later down the road getting in a little deeper.

At this point I am not comfortable at flashing any new roms or anything like that. I Will get there after a little more education.

Anyway what I am looking to do now is to just root, and if there are any updates that I need to do. Can anyone point me in the right direction to help me out with this? As I said I'm new here and hope your guys forgive me but have to start somewhere.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
Check my guide out located in this section.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] sdaelr:
Thanks, but (and I'm probably missing it) I dont see any root instructions. And should I do any updates?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] LillieBennett:
We've been flashing a custom recovery and then using it to flash root (supersu). Maybe that's why you are not seeing it, otherwise read it again. The T-Mobile site has chains one click root that might work for the DE.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] sdaelr:
Thanks, But if I do flash this recovery, there is no way to revert back to stock as of yet is there?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
recovery and root section is there....2a
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] LillieBennett:
Why buy a de only to keep it stock :) but right but Beans is working on the next best thing!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] sdaelr:
Like I said I have to start somewhere. So I chose the DE, that's why. Just looking for a little help... I am completely new to this. I don't mean to be a bother...

I do plan on doing custom but I need to educate myself a little more, so just looking for root, and a way to recover to stock if I screw up.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] TSman74:
We were all noobs once. No bother! :)

As of right now there is no stock tar to flash back to. You will have to rely on the backup you make first thing after you install twrp. You can always flash the backup if you need to. But there is a mj7 rooted stock rom also available in the development section that you can use as well. MJE (the latest update) should be available soon as well.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] sdaelr:
Thanks, what version of twrp do you recommend? And can I just use something like kingoapp to get me rooted for now?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] cam30era:
There is no reason to use kingo on a Dev Edition. Just follow the step by step guide in the OP of this thread. If you don't understand something, just ask.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] sdaelr:
Thanks, Ok so part 1 steps 1-5 of the OP will get me root/SU with no custom rom? Any reccomendations on backing up before I start this?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] cam30era:
Yes on question one. You can not make a backup until you have at least installed TWRP.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] sdaelr:
Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] cam30era:
I'll offer a piece of unsolicited advice: always read the directions at least 3 times. Make sure you understand every step. Follow them precisely. And don't hesitate to ask questions.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] TSman74:
Good advice!

Make a backup with twrp and save it to your sd card so it doesn't get wiped if you install a new rom. I also copy it to my computer for safe keeping.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] richoz30:
basic questions

I just received my Note 3 DE yesterday and although I'm coming from a line of phones including the OG Droid, Droid Bionic, Droid X2, Thunderbolt and Galaxy Nexus where I've successfully rooted, rommed and unlocked everything, I'm having trouble understanding what seems to be some basic things with my first Note device and I now the intelligent folks here perusing these forums can answer my questions.

Does this Developer Edition ship with the bootloader already unlocked or is there something I need to do? I'm not seeing the unlocked picture of the lock like I have on previous devices, but that may not be the case with this one.

Also, I'm totally new to Odin on the PC. Do the ADB commands still work at all times, such as "fastboot oem unlock", or do I need to use Odin for some of those tasks?

Thank you in advance for all your help. I love these forums and it's what helps keep me sane throughout my day!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidrev71:
It comes with the bootloader already unlocked. Yes you can perform adb commands on the dev edition. No need to use adb to get your phone unlocked so use Odin to get recovery. I suggest Google or YouTube to get more of an understanding on Odin. It's very simple once you do it. Like mentioned before read op and other guides.

One other point. The directions in the op and the help have been spot on. Give the thread five stars plz.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] richoz30:
Thank you so much for clarification! I have read all of the instructions and plan to give them a go sometime tomorrow. Definitely worth the 5 stars as is most things posted here. Keep up the great work & hopefully I'll be able to contribute something down the road!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] cam30era:
Question for those DE users who have flashed the MJE modem: can you comment on radio performance versus stock (MJ3) modem?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] cveez11:
I went from mj3 to mj7 and didn't notice any difference. Went from mj7 to mje and seems to be a slight improvement.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] cam30era:
Would you mind elaborating? i.e. LTE, wifi, bluetooth, tethering... Whatever observations you can make would be appreciated. Thanks, in advance.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] cveez11:
MJ3 to mj7 seem to be the same on all fronts. I just flashed mje last night and am at work today. So, I can say that my lte signal at work is stronger than before, but haven't had time to test anything else. How this helps.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] cam30era:
Yes it does. Thank you.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] abe_cedar:
EFS

EFS is a must. I have found that the hard way on an S4. Without it no network IMEI and all other things. hellish. I can get into the rom but no wifi nothing. I am still working on that phone.

I did back up on the N3 everything in the phone and on a sd put the sd in a safe place.

I get the unable to mount usb E drive. I believe that is trying to mount an external usb by default. no biggie

---------- Post added at 12:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:47 PM ----------

It is a little better that the MJ7. Several dbm in same places at the same time.

Used Advanced signal status to monitor network.

anybody has a nice collection of all 3 modems in zip files?

I would like to have them all on my phone. There are only tar files in beans folder.

appreciated.

Abe
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidrev71:
Your welcome. I hope you successfully set up your phone. If you click my thanks button I'll be happy :)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] sdaelr:
What's the difference in going from stock MJ3 to mj7? My plan for tomorrow is to get my note rooted. I will run rooted stock for now till I get a little more familiar with this. But just wanting to know if it is worth it to go from MJ3 to mj7. Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] abe_cedar:
Which kernels ?

oneandroidnut,

which kernels have u tried. I have tried imo's and saber.

I am interested in the ones that have EXFAT support.

Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] LillieBennett:
Probably not if the phone is working for you and when you're ready you will be able to skip over mj7 to mje. Some are saying nice things about mje.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] cam1pbell:
I have a developer phone with build mj3. What order are the builds from the start . And is mj3 just for the developer phone. Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
MI9(Retail)-> MJ3(DE)->MJ7(Retail)-> MJE(Retail)->DE_MJE(Modified Retail .Tar By Beanstown that has the bootloader removed).
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] alexp1289:
Okay quick question. Now that we have Odin files thanks to Beans :) is there a way to go back to stock if anything happens? I just need to know from a few users that I'll be safe if the unexpected hiccup occurs. I have my retail note 3 right now but I'd like to be able to sell it on swappa to get most of my money back. But if I need to keep it as a backup phone I can.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidstyle:
Yes that is the whole point for having stock Odin files on hand.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] sdaelr:
Im like you, I want to flash Bean's ROM but want to make sure I'm covered. Where can I find Bean's stock odin files? Would the first TWRP backup I made after installing TWRP get me back to stock also?

Oh and on another note I finally activated my DE last night and while doing so I we were discussing updates and the Verizon lady told me that I will receive OTA updates for the DE. I didnt think we would. Of course she probably had no idea what she was talking about anyway.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] alexp1289:
Yep she would not even know what rooting is LOL. All those reps are just sheep I've literally never dealt with a rep that knew what I was talking about. Actually I take that back there was one in a little mall kiosk not official Verizon store. If someone develops CynogenMod for this phone then it'll be worth me moving over to the DE but if not I don't see myself moving unless I lose root.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] freefalling0411:
Does anyone know where I can get a tar file of dev edition. Just like to have some backup. If I soft brick my device.

Sent from my SM-N900V using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] TSman74:
There is no stock mj3 tar because sammy hasn't released it. But Beans has a custom MJE stock tar here second post: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2524572
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] sdaelr:
Wouldn't the custom twrp backup created from start get us back to stock if something went wrong?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] TSman74:
Stock tar would get you to full stock including recovery (no twrp or root) I believe. So good to have incase twrp dies on you.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] freefalling0411:
I boot img also

Sent from my SM-N900V using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] oneandroidnut:
Beans has an mje stock tar but if you corrupt something or boot loader you are in trouble still lol
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] freefalling0411:
Dam. I really just need the bootloader img

Sent from my SM-N900V using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] oneandroidnut:
If you get me one please let me know but good luck lol
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] sdaelr:
So if TWRP is also corrupt I should be able to just flash Beans MJE tar with odin and that would get me back to "Beans" stock, correct?

That is if nothing is wrong with my boot. Also would I flash this same way I did when I rooted?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] oneandroidnut:
Correct I believe his includes stock recovery
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] SeanPlunk:
Thank you to OP. I got my DE Note 3 last night and had Beans 5 up and running inside of an hour.

Rookie question: If I use GooManager to update my recovery script, will it know to grab the T-Mobile variant based on what is installed, or do I need to oden newer versions as they get released?