yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Az Biker:
This link has UPGRADING SAFESTRAP instructions

How To Update From JB 4.3 To KK 4.4.2 On Verizon RETAIL NOTE 3

Keep in mind that DOWNLOADING the safestrap apk and INSTALLING safestrap are TWO SEPARATE functions.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Tom_q2356:
Shaggy mentioned, "You'll need to dl safestrap vs 3.75b04 run it, and the nc2 tar file, https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358549058 , put the Tar in the AP Slot in version 3.09 of Odin, and then flash the ROM in Safestrap."

So you both talk about odin the nc2, but one is after and the other is before flashing the Rom. Either way is ok to use N900v_NC2_FW_Updated.tar.md5.zip? Yes, my Rom is from nc4. Thanks very much!

version 4.42

SM-N900V

Kernel 3.40

dpi@SWDD5020#1

April 28th 2014
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Az Biker:
If you're running NC4 OTA, you can ONLY flash the NC2 kernel in Odin, in the AP field. That give you the ability to install Safestrap which bypasses the locked boot loader and allows those on NC4 OTA to get root.

I'm sure someone will correct me if I am mistaken (I did the whole NC4 leak to NC2 thing a while ago, and I'm old)...

If you are on NC4 OTA (I never took the NC4 OTA), there is a set of instructions in the NC4 OTA link in my sig. You need to get rooted and go to Safestrap 3.75 from there...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Tom_q2356:
I am now on this Rom: N900VVRUCNC4_N900VVZWCNC4_N900VVRUCNC4_HOME.tar.md5; does it conflict with your "RETAIL NOTE 3?" I mean is it Stock rom vs. Retail rom? I am confused with those, sorry. But I will start reading that website a little bit; it looks like a lot of information.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Az Biker:
If you have any further questions about going from NC4 to NC2, hit me up On My NC4 OTA thread rather than tie up Alliance Rom any further.

If you took the NC4 OTA or recently got your Note 3, you need to follow these steps (working links found in NC4 OTA thread above):

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IF YOU ARE ON NC4 (Official VZW OTA) Follow The Below Instructions

(courtesy of barrackobama)

WHAT YOU DO WITH YOUR DEVICE IS COMPLETELY YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY

Step- 1 - Root Device with TowelRoot courtesy of geohot

Step- 2 - Install Busybox from play store and install busybox itself

Step- 3 - Install Safestrap 3.75 courtesy of Hashcode

Step- 4 - Boot into Safestrap, Select Stock Slot

Step- 5 - Wipe Data, Use Factory Reset Slider

Step- 6 - Install the latest Alliance ROM courtesy of the Alliance Crew

Step- 7 - Reboot into Download mode From Safestrap

Step- 8 - Unzip & Install In ODIN This NC2 Kernel .tar courtesy of Beanstown106

XDA user barrackOBAMA confirmed these instructions work!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] the_rooter:
Also confirmed it worked. followed the steps 3 times an no issues here
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] suki7474:
Thank you for the reference. It was helpful!. Rom installed flawlessly! Thanks again!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] the_rooter:
I figured I share this before I charge this is 5.5 hours of screen time.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] kubes069:
Am I the only one getting this annoying notification?? I can't seem to figure out how to make it go away.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Shaggy Kobain:
[MENTION=4245412]kubes069[/MENTION] Use either root explorer to remove verizon vm or titanium to freeze it.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] kubes069:
[MENTION=5837033]shaggy_kobain[/MENTION] thank you so much!! You just made my day!! Have a Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] SugeLover:
I flashed this rom a couple days ago and flashed the nc2 kernel via odin as instructed. However after two days my battery life is HORRENDOUS. According to gsam the kernel itself is the reason. It's the top power consumer. Anyone else experience this issue and have any idea how to fix it?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Az Biker:
Make sure you're on the stock slot with Alliance. Alliance no likey slots 1-4 :)

Notorious 3
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] SugeLover:
It's definitely on the stock slot.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] RayMcGrath:
Lol!

Do you mean this annoying notification?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] chefrd38:
5.5 hrs of screen time .i don't know why some of u are having bad battery life.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] RayMcGrath:
Today's look.

This Alliance rom has unlimited customization!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] droidstyle:
I actually had that exact look on my Note 2 for several months...wall paper and Icons. :good:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] neyenlives:
Installed today per instructions. The toggles don't change when toggled. For instance if I hit the wifi toggle it stays brightly lit green so you can't tell if wifi is on or off. It does actually turn the wifi on or off, you just can't tell by looking if it's currently on or off. Any ideas?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] the_rooter:
you have to change that under settings that is a default setting. Settings>custom settings>Toggles
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] neyenlives:
Already tried that. Changed styles, changed background...... Nothing fixes it.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] the_rooter:
I just did it three times today. Read through the thread about 15 post back. Plus can't say it doesn't fix it when it's not even broke. The developers put it this way so u can customize.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] neyenlives:
Post 11124 I has the instructions needed, in case someone else comes asking about this. Also when picking a color for some reason the alpha slider is set to zero by default. Slide to right after choosing color so the color you chose actually shows up, otherwise you get all invisible toggles. Lol

Can't figure out why the default settings are this way. Seems strange.

Thanks.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Frijole:
What icons are you using?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] jrbxx7:
App icons are pitched glass

NoTe III'd
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] dukebluedevildb:
Would someone be kind enough to provide me the download link for the 16.1 version of Baja? FYI I love the alliance rom but the lock screen issue has me looking to go back until it's fixed. Thanks all and appreciate the forum and the work of all.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] chefrd38:
What problems u having wit lock screen
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] dukebluedevildb:
Has it been fixed where you can use the pin lock? It wouldn't work for me to be able to lock my phone.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] barrackOBAMA:
Build one doesn't have pin or password lock.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] aerichards1977:
Not sure what u see but I use password and my wife uses a pin and both work 100% fine here.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] barrackOBAMA:
Mine freezes upon confirming every time.

Maybe it's just my phone. Who knows
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] the_rooter:
You possibly froze something in titanium backup. Are you using that?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] dukebluedevildb:
Hmm, well to confirm, is there more than one version of this Rom (version 2 and the title hasnt been updated?). When this first dropped the lock screens (pin or password) would not stick and work. Was this fixed through an update that I missed? Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] the_rooter:
Hey guys been running this rom pretty much since the release and everything works great. Question though. Still learning about the different customizations and notice a block call/messages. How exactly does this work? i put in the phone number i want to block messages/ calls and I still receive a text from them. I made sure the box had a check mark next to it.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] DaPoets:
In my place in L.A. (not there all that often) I have to keep my Note 3 plugged in because the signal is so bad the phone runs hot trying to get a signal and my battery drains faster than my Galaxy Nexus terrible battery life days. If you are in a bad 3g 4g area that will do it....
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Az Biker:
Only build out is build 1 according to OP.

I tried both lock screen pin and password, both worked fine.

It's possible some setting changes you've made since flashing build 1 have aligned the Android stars for your lock screen pin to work :D

Notorious 3
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] downhillvinnie:
permissive mode or enforcing mode

anyone know if this rom is already in permissive mode, i looked in the about device and it doesnt show up

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http://www.xda-developers.com/android/easily-change-your-android-selinux-mode/

found a simple app that does it
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] megacache:
Theme defaults

I just loaded this ROM, was playing with the Themes, would like to get back to the default of no theme. Can't seem to find how to do that.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] RayMcGrath:
I would do this... Wipe cache and dalvik... Reflash rom. Before changing any themes, colors or settings - backup in alliance manager. then you'll have a default to fall back on.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] jrbxx7:
Also make a backup in alliance manager of the default theme after u dirty flash then u have a default theme to flash

NoTe III'd
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] xxVAGRANTxx:
Doesn't work for me either, one thing that I really need
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] schrochem:
My pin was wonky when I had a xposed module loaded (forgot which one). Uninstalling fix it.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] fireproof1905:
When's is version 2 coming
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] almahix:
Oh, no.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] almahix:
He did indeed. Turn off alerts for a few days! Here come the firestorm.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Az Biker:
When they announce that it's posted. That'd be my guess :D

Notorious 3
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] fireproof1905:
Lol didn't ask for an exact eta was just curious if there was an about..... hoping a new one comes out before I switch to the note 4....
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] RayMcGrath:
I heard it will be available when it's ready.

(could just be rumor though)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] fireproof1905:
Why do people get speared for asking that question? It's been awhile so didn't think it was a crime to ask...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] RayMcGrath:
Lol. Sorry. I've had a couple of beers and couldn't help myself. [emoji39]
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] NunHugger:
Not sure. As a developer it never bothered me. But it seems to be some XDA taboo. When in Rome, I guess.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] chefrd38:
Be patient u don't things to to crash so u come back and ask how to fix this and that
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] fireproof1905:
There's not a rom that's ever been released that has been able to do that. Every phone reacts to Roms differently so good luck with a perfect release.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] platinumrims:
For me this one is and has been flawless Except! That black text in the dark background in pop ups (like in dialer and a small few other apps). Still haven't found a solution.

Edit: actually I just got the dialer one fixed.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Goldie:
That thing about phones reacting differently to roms is nonsense. Kernels that oc have the potential to do that due to minute differences in processors but rom code is rom code and is the same from one phone to the next as long as they are the same model etc
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] cubarican84:
I recently called Verizon for 3 days straight because my Note 3 had gotten to the same point your phone was at. Terrible signal, battery drain because always searching for signal. I've tried every possible software related fix so I knew something was up hardware wise. So they sent me a replacement and the difference was night and day. Note 3 is a beast again. There are known issues that Samsung has acknowledged to Verizon with their early Note 3 released. The new ones have better antenna configuration.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] megacache:
Did just that, still came up with same theme, I ended up picking the KitKat theme and it seems to be OK.

Other issue I'm having is adding shortcuts to the lock screen. I didn't see a way to do it in the ROM so tried using Wanam Xposed, which worked on the Jellybeans ROM but doesn't on this one. This is a show stopper for me I'll wait for next release and see if I can do it then.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] LeftyGR:
Just curious. Which rom for the Verizon Note 3 has native support for adding shortcuts to the lock screen?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] RayMcGrath:
well... clean flash and start over, it's worth it!

Which shortcuts are you wanting to add? You can add some pre-selects from settings.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] RayMcGrath:
Try this theme. See if you like it.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/qe0y3xboj1fno7u/blue aosp.zip?dl=0
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] DaPoets:
I thought of that but I just got a brand new edition of the Note 3 (came w/ NC4 a couple weeks ago) and even my wife w/ her iCrap phone doesn't get a signal. We are on some odd wifi roaming while in our apartment there and when we make calls there is a 1 time beep at the beginning of the calls.

Sometimes it's just the area and has nothing to do w/ the phone.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] fireproof1905:
I meant Roms as a whole including kernels which is part of the rom... so anyways
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Jinded:
Shortcuts on the lockscreen is a native TouchWiz function, at least if you're using the Swipe lock screen... System Settings > (Device Tab) > Lock screen. Select Shortcuts, set it to Custom. Then underneath that hit Edit shortcuts, and select whichever 5 shortcuts you want.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] LeftyGR:
True. But only with swipe unlock. Sig, pattern, pin, and password do not have them.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] jrbxx7:
Actually with the locked bootloader the kernel is not part of the rom. Kernel can only be changed via odin.

NoTe III'd
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] megacache:
I'm using Nova so have to rely on Wanam, which worked on Jellybeans but doesn't on Alliance, least not for me.

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Phone, GO SMS, Flashlight, Camera and K-9 mail.

I thought I tried the pre-selects but will go back and look again.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] jrbxx7:
I dont no if there's a native option for shortcuts. Widgets yes. Personally I use a zooper widget and then add on tap shortcuts to all of the different layout areas.

NoTe III'd
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] scott_65:
Do you have a goofy little reception indicator above or next to your normal reception bars when you get this one time beep? If so, it sounds like your linking to someone's signal booster. I just got Verizon to send me one that uses my internet connection to fix my lack of signal and I get that beep

Typed with both hands from my Allianced N3 phablet using the XDA Free app
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] DaPoets:
Yeah it's the signal booster for the building. Drains my battery big time...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] scott_65:
Oh I see. That's strange. Mine saves my battery. I have the opposite problem. Without it, I'm hunting for service and it kills it

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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] megacache:
That worked!

Thank you!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] profman03:
Did VZ send you one for free, or did you have to buy it? For some reason in and around my house I have CRAP service. Anywhere else in the neighborhood is fine. And it's not like I'm in the boonies, I'm in LA... it's strange.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] incredibler:
Will not boot

I just got a replacement, hoping it will help with reception. I rooted with towel root, install safestrap, reboot phone, go into safestrap, flash rom and now it wont boot. Any suggestions?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Shaggy Kobain:
Flash Nc2 updated firmware after you flash the ROM, and you'll be set
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] scott_65:
They sent it for free, but it wasn't easy. They have to start a tech support ticket and send somebody out. In my case, I do live in the boonies so he only had to travel to my general area to see there was a problem. But they never wanted to call back, I had to keep calling them. And when they finally admitted there was a problem with service, the lady got real weird on the phone and started playing word games. I think they aren't allowed to OFFER it for free. I stated that a previous rep had told me it would be free because I threatened to switch carriers because a competitor had good service. So she decided she could set me up with the free one. It has worked beautifully. However, the range doesn't seem all that great. But anything is better than the absolute nothingness that I had before

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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] barrackOBAMA:
^^^^^

I like that signature Scott. :cool::thumbup::thumbup:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Az Biker:
Slow day at work, so I decided to do a brutal, battery test.

7 hrs unplugged, 5.5 hrs sot, 10% remaining. Mostly Internet, videos, texting, games, calls, Tapatalk, etc. Wifi converter with 3 of 5 bars (middle of desert).

5.5 hrs of use in a 7 hr period seems way outside of normal, work day use.

Useless batt life info everyone's been wondering about :D

Notorious 3
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] chetta:
How can I change the black background on text boxes in apps such as shown with FB?

Thanks, in advance, for any assistance.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] kickenwing13:
Good to see a buckeye!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] DutchDogg54:
Can anyone tell me how to disable this "recommended apps" from appearing when headphones are plugged in? I don't see anything in the settings menus...might have missed it, though. :eek:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] chefrd38:
Got one here
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] scott_65:
I'm sorry, I'm absolutely no help here as I don't use headphones and I've never seen that sort of popup. But what launcher or app are you using that got your home screen set up that way? The icons, the folders along the right hand side, the short transparent notif bar. I don't typically get too excited about screen shots of other people's setups. Mine is far from perfect, but it works for me. But yours for some reason, looks pretty slick

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Lol thanks. I got tired of using xda's website on my phone, it was getting glitchy. So I tried Tapatalk. No offense to those who use it, but that was horrible. Idk, maybe I'm too simple minded (dumb). So I downloaded the xda app. It had a sig by default. For whatever reason I decided instead of disabling it, I would type something. That's all I could come up with...

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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] DutchDogg54:
Thanks, I like beautifying my screens ?

Nova launcher Prime with the "L" style folders.

Moonshine icons https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nexbit.icons.moonshine

The notification tray is actually full screen just like yours, as you can tell with the alliance logo on the handle at the bottom right. I just have almost everything set transparent in Alliance settings - colors - backgrounds. It just looks like it's short because of the stupid recommended apps thingy that is jiving up my theme ?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Sek0n:
I think you disable the headphone pop up by freezing or disabling the "PageBuddyNotiSvc" app.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] scott_65:
Very cool. I've already bought nova prime and been tinkering. It took me what feels like hours to figure out how to make the notification drop down see thru, but I finally accomplished it without asking. But it's late and I'm frustrated and tired, I give up, I'm gonna ask. How did you get 6 shortcuts on your bottom row? Don't remember what it's called, but the ones that stay even when you scroll between screens.

Edit: Deleted part of the post. Answered a question myself

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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] jrbxx7:
That should be under dock settings in nova. Increase icon # to 6

NoTe III'd
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] DutchDogg54:
You are correct, good sir! It didn't work immediately after freezing but after a reboot it was gone, as well as the headphones icon in the status bar...which was stupid since Play Music puts a headphones icon up there when it's playing as well, so it was getting super ugly for a while there. Much appreciated.

Yep, [MENTION=4345388]jrbxx7[/MENTION] is correct - Nova Settings - Dock - Dock Icons - Make it whatever you want :good:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] megacache:
Can't help you but wondering how you changed the color of the text and icons in the status bar?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] DutchDogg54:
Settings - AllianceROM Settings - Colors - Unlinked Colors

This is assuming you've not messed with this stuff, it could be "linked colors" if you've tweaked some settings.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] warriorpluto:
On this Rom, do phone calls minimize to a small box like on the galaxy s5?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] scott_65:
Good grief, i scrolled past it a thousand times. I guess when I see dock, I think of the mounts you buy to go on your nightstand or in your car. Never had one so i figured it was settings to make it do something special when "docked". Haha. Thanks guys

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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] DutchDogg54:
Yes, like this:

But you need to have this setting checked under menu/settings/call:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] warriorpluto:
Thanks;) I surely do appreciate the info

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Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] UnexplainedBacon:
I do have WiFi scanning unchecked.

The screenshot showing 3G was at my house. Despite being in Verizon's service area we have the WORST reception here. Getting 3G, even for a few minutes, is a luxury. Usually there is no service downstairs and maybe a bar of 1x upstairs near a window.

I don't think this is the source of my battery issues though, as when on Beans 6 I was getting much much better results. And nothing has changed, either in the setup of the phone or my locations (home/work).

Could wiping and reinstalling Alliance possibly fix an issue like this? Or is it just time to try a new battery?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] jrbxx7:
Which baseband (modem) are u running?

NoTe III'd
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] rhidalgo1973:
Digging the BLUE in my drop down notification panel..sweet!!!;)

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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] RayMcGrath:
I'm on the nc2 modem but have a very consistent signal. You may consider flashing it. (via Odin... "odining") a new verb!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] the_rooter:
Anyone have any ideas?