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[Galaxy Note 3 General] inconfundible:
New OTA update "stability improvements"
[Galaxy Note 3 General] jonstatt:
Released on BTU, O2 and Three

For Three this is quite a jump from NB4
[Galaxy Note 3 General] joebongo:
could this be a root prevention patch?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] EyeTech:
I've installed it over my previously rooted last version without problem (via odin). I did need to reapply cf auto root again. No problems. Root re acquired and system running fine.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] stesteste:
ok i was on fnf4 firmware and rooted with this procedure knox still 0x0 did OTA update to gng1 lost root did same procedure and now rooted again knox still 0x0 thanks again

using this method

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-3/general/root-root-xxufnf4-stock-firmware-knox-t2840150

hope it helps someone
[Galaxy Note 3 General] inconfundible:
When are we going to get the Lollipop update. Its been ages since we got an update of any kind....
[Galaxy Note 3 General] gellofish:
Depends what carrier you are on. I got mine OTA yesterday with three.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] inconfundible:
I have a unlocked BTU version!
[Galaxy Note 3 General] gellofish:
Sorry if I am saying the obvious ... but have you checked Kies as sometimes OTA takes ages?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] descb600f:
Their leaving unbranded to last. Paying cash for your phone puts you to the bottom of the list.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] gellofish:
That sucks!
[Galaxy Note 3 General] st3chn0:
Not necessarily I brought mine from phones4u before they disappeared
[Galaxy Note 3 General] tdodd:
Check here to see which official ROMs Samsung has released - http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N9005/. Nothing yet for BTU owners like me.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] descb600f:
So what version did they sell you that you have lollipop?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] st3chn0:
I got my phone on contract with Vodafone. I have the btu and no lollipop
[Galaxy Note 3 General] descb600f:
If its a Vodafone branded phone you should have lollipop by now. It's sounds like your an unbranded BTU like the rest of us still waiting.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] andrewilley:
Kies currently offers me: PDA:NG1 / PHONE:NG1 / CSC:NJ3 (BTU). Not sure which variant that is without checking the version numbers (you'd have thought it would have said) but I'm guessing 4.4.2.

It doesn't worry me too much either way to be honest. I don't want Lollipop until xPosed and Wanam mods fully work on it - and even then I'm not all that sure if I want it. (For mostly the same reasons that my PC still runs Windows 7; Material Design seems to make all the same user-interface mistakes than Windows 8 does)

Andre
[Galaxy Note 3 General] lorettambarnes48:
October 2914
[Galaxy Note 3 General] tdodd:
Lollipop for UK (BTU) has been available through Kies for a few days. I've upgraded and find the experience positive overall.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=62085062&postcount=573
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sweatingmytittsoff:
Ha it doesnt bother me to be honest i think il just stay with the polish fw as it will continue to get updates first and also i cant be assed rerooting and setting everything up again
[Galaxy Note 3 General] nookcoloruser:
There is no rule saying poland will get the firmware first. It just happened this time around.

Given the speed of the rollout however, I hope that Google decide to put out a phablet this year themselves as I've lost confidence with Samsung with rollouts and factoring in Knox.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] radicalisto:
No rule no, hut Poland is where R&D is based and European HQ

Sent from my CM11 Kitkat powered N9005
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Mulletmeister:
Polish XEO

My N9005 started out as an O2 branded jobbie, but O2 unlocked straight away and then it ended up wearing XEO as I believed the hype (My Own, I might Add!!) about Kitkat. I have to admit I am quite disappointed in the whole Samsung KK firmware. Yes it's a bit slicker and the battery is longer in life, but the overall feel is just JellyBean after a couple of Red Bulls!!

I admit I have been spoilt by the wonderful resources on this site over the past few years which saw my S2 continually updated, and then onto avatar 4.4.2 (great build). My HTC One ville was also played with many times and finally ended up running Beanstalk 4.4.2. Compared to these custom roms, the official firmware is a bit of a damp squib :( If it wasn't for the wonderful Knox, I would be running a custom rom as the TW is pretty lame on 4.4.2.

So in short, all those that are waiting like expectant parents, you won't see a great deal of difference, just the knowledge that the BTU will ditch the bloatware, and that can't be a bad thing can it!!

---------- Post added at 01:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:02 PM ----------

If it comes.....exactly!

My mate works for O2 as one of their (comically titled) Guru's. He just shrugged his shoulders. He hasn't been given any information about the o2 bloated version either!:confused:
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sweatingmytittsoff:
I thought everyone already came to the conclusion that poland is where the european research and development team are based and thats why they release the updates there first?

poland have had two 4.4.2 releases already where as we haven't received any
[Galaxy Note 3 General] cz.marcin:
does installing polish kitkat is gonna wipe my phone?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] ukshadow:
I have found that kitkat for three has been released in Ireland allready but not over here. http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=25627
[Galaxy Note 3 General] androidflea:
Mod, please open up my locked thread for England BTU, because guys, I've got a feeling,,,,,,,,, lol,,,,, within 48 hours,,,,
[Galaxy Note 3 General] dsm52:
Looks like nb4 is starting a wider rollout now.. can't be long now.

http://live.samsung-updates.com/index.php?device=SM-N9005
[Galaxy Note 3 General] androidflea:
Could it be tonight? Maybe tomorrow morning we all wake up with this.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] @home:
It's all becoming a bore, waiting & waiting & then when it comes nothing special.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] seepage:
England has its own?

No wonder Salmond is doing so well,
[Galaxy Note 3 General] androidflea:
If I can just explain this England bit, I thought it was only England BTU that was not released, I wasn't aware lots of countries waiting.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] nookcoloruser:
You still missed the point he was making. It's the fact that you are segregating England from UK.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] nickkyboy36:
Just found out my Note 3 is running firmware from the United Arab Emirates. Most bizzare! I bought it from Three.

I was getting annoyed at the lack of an update, but our glorious FA cup victory over Sheffied Wednesday on Monday has distracted me somewhat!
[Galaxy Note 3 General] radicalisto:
Grey imports (even our carriers do this lol) - you can flash the BTU when it becomes available or the Three firmware. -- if you can't wait just bang on the XEO Polish as BTU won't be any different than it... In regards to modems, XEO is fine with Three :good:
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Mulletmeister:
And that is why some are getting a little frustrated! XEO has been out for sooooo long now, and as mentioned above, BTU will be pretty much the same anyway so why the long wait. It's been mentioned on here before that it may be down to Samsung and our carriers being tied up in knots ensuring that their 'bloated' tat comes first to the detriment of all others.

Will these networks / carriers also explain that once you have upgraded ( or should that be sidegraded???) to 4.4.2 you won't be able to restore to JellyBean and that your control over the device you own is greatly diminished? Many people will awaken to see a system upgrade on their phone, when BTU / carriers push, and will just install it without the full knowledge of the ramifications. I seem to recall (Cr)apple getting in all sorts of issues when people were forced to upgrade to the latest iOS, whether they wanted it or not, and it went as far as legal challenges in the States??:confused::confused: Surely by restricting the ability to return to your previous settings Samsung have well and truly 'apple-ised' us? And then don't get me started with Knox Warranty, very underhanded!!
[Galaxy Note 3 General] ram11:
How to check which firmware you are running?

My device is from Three as well, and still no update.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Mulletmeister:
It is posted all over the forums.

*#1234#

Hit thanks if it helped :cyclops:
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Brownie2k:
I always thought BTU was the whole of the UK? The wait is annoying especially when you see Poland getting a new firmware every couple of weeks or so.

Just gotta be patient, whilst I want the new firmware (hopefully it'll improve my dreadful 4G reception on o2) I'm willing to wait for it. It doesn't look like it changes too much except for some under the hood speed/battery improvements
[Galaxy Note 3 General] JAMIE1000UK:
Can you flash Polish version on unrooted note 3 without tripping knox?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] uzunoglu:
Hi everyone,

At first I'm newbie and I'm sorry if these answers were posted somewhere in this forum.

I have bought a Samsung Note 3 UK-O2 version. Can I flash Polland rom to this phone smoothly? If yes, after that can I flash to another country's rom?

Thanks a lot.

AP:	N9005XXUDMJ7

CP:	N9005XXUDMJ7

CSC:	N9005O2UDMJ1
[Galaxy Note 3 General] stoney73:
Yes. Ive done.so.on.mine without tripping knox.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] nookcoloruser:
The caveat being that you won't receive OTA updates afterwards as your CSC will not match your Rom and you will get a nag in Kies too.

In order to receive OTA on your newly flashed rom you will need to change your devices CSC and in doing so 'root' your device and likely trip Knox counter.

This is only an issue if you plan on keeping the rom and want OTA updates. If your happy flashing and setting up from fresh with a new rom - then you don't need to change your CSC.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] JAMIE1000UK:
Thanks very much for your reply. Think I'm just going to bite the bullet. Not that kk will make alot of difference.

Any links for mega?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] stoney73:
Incorrect. I flashed the original polish rom na3 through Odin. I've also received the ota to update to nb3. Knox is NOT tripped. Knox trips when you try to downgrade back to 4.3.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] nookcoloruser:
Really ? I stand corrected if true, but when I flashed BTU over my Vodafone rom via ODIN I would get error message if checking for OTA and Kies reported the discrepancy too. I had to change my CSC to match the BTU rom and after doing so I received OTA updates.

Doesn't the polish rom have multiple CSC support perhaps?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] stoney73:
That would be correct. So we are both right AND wrong lol . The polish rom is multi csc. Which was a deciding factor in my flashing the original polish rom.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] @home:
Sounds a right faff. No wonder Samsung are being slagged off so much about this kind of thing lately.

It's my phone & i should be able to do what I want with it.

I love my Note 3 but I am really doubting I'll but samsung again.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] nookcoloruser:
Most of the faff would be bearable if it wasn't for Knox rising its ugly head at times.

The Note 3 will likely be my last Samsung device as there seems no escape from ever increasing the lock downs imposed on users via the threat of warranty refusal.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] @home:
I agree. It's a shame they are going down that route. :crying:
[Galaxy Note 3 General] stoney73:
This is the first Android phone I've had that I havent felt the need to root, etc. Tbh, I'm glad. Spend more time enjoying the phone rather than fiddling with it the time. Maybe I'm just getting old lol.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] st3chn0:
most likely are ;) aha

i really want to tinker with my device but knox is holding me back :crying::crying::crying: gotta resist the temptaions
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Mulletmeister:
I'm old and want to tinker!! Bloody hate touch wizz. The phone could be sooooo much better and laid out better. I, too, am frustrated by the knox, but sooner or later, well, when I've spoken to someone in consumer law it may have to be tripped!:cyclops::cyclops:

All these grey areas are starting to depress me!
[Galaxy Note 3 General] skally:
Why trip it? I rooted using the stickied 'root de la vega' method (I really couldn't stand the front button waking up the device, had to root so I could disable it) Both Knox flags are 0x00.

There is also an option in wanam xposed to set fake system status so you should still get OTA updates(Until I set this, both Kies and android update check said my device wouldn't get OTA's, now they both seem to be fine)

Has something changed since I did it? Or have I got something wrong?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] radicalisto:
RDLV only works with certain firmware versions <j2

Fake system status is wanam just allows you to download the OTA it will never install until you reroot. Pointless activity really.

Sent from my CM11 Kitkat powered N9005
[Galaxy Note 3 General] skally:
Now you mention it, I do seem to remember reading something about the later firmware editions not rooting.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] natsumi48:
So just when the feck is kitkat for BTU coming out?

Since they released kitkat on note3s, poland got like 3 updates and this fecking uk didn't even release it.

I probably guess when poland gets update for new touch-wiz same as s5, we will then get our first OTA
[Galaxy Note 3 General] darkshizzle:
How is that possible... last time I get a samsung device if this continues.

who else got the update so far?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] androidflea:
Your not the only one, was looking at the nexus 5 today, just thinking if they release anything bigger than 5.5 I will do it, can't believe we are still waiting, even if there is a new version of the mega that could tempt me.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] xsiv74:
French phones received today...we ????

Στάλθηκε από το SM-N9005 μου χρησιμοποιώντας Tapatalk
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sergiu84:
Guys, I honestly feel your pain - aside from the Note 3, my Note 10.1 (old model) is still on 4.1.2. My point would be that unless you're genuinely missing functionality that would come with the updates, then there's no absolute pressing need to get it NOW, you could wait for a bit and you'll be just fine...
[Galaxy Note 3 General] uvaman:
All I know this is my last BTU device and Samsung should think about how to treat with "premium" users because we ARE!!!

If you know some big british mobile media, contact them because this is just sad....
[Galaxy Note 3 General] nookcoloruser:
Samsung does not segregate customers based on CSC. Just because you have a BTU device it does not make you more premium than any other Note 3 owner in other territories or on carrier handsets.

At no point have Samsung stated that if you had a BTU territory device you would be in some privaledged position - if you have that idea it is of your own misconception.

That being said it is indeed frustrating how Samsung roll out updates. But owning a BTU device does not give you an easy pass on updates - for that you buy nexus device or an iPhone and benefit from international quicker rollout of updates.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sweeney_uk:
Just flash any kit kat image. Warranty is not affected. I have the XEO firmware and got a warranty repair carried out yesterday ?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] uvaman:
All you said it's true and I agree, I wanted to say something different but don't have words or power to write it. I am tired of this ****.

But all I know that Spring today ejected KK for S4....Enough to feel :silly:
[Galaxy Note 3 General] androidflea:
BTU is in a privileged position, we don't have to wait for networks to put on there extra testing time, and bloatware, meaning you get the update as soon as Samsung release it, we are being treated badly
[Galaxy Note 3 General] radicalisto:
XEO DBT XSA and any other unbranded firmware are all the same. The UK is not the be all and end all lmao, Christ you actually sound deluded man.. Like Samsung owe us something.

They can update every single region and leave one of they want, there's no "PRIVELIGE in it at all.. If you watch their updates it comes in via Eastern Europe.. Through the Baltic regions then Into UK, Ireland etc..

Sent from my CM11 Kitkat powered N9005
[Galaxy Note 3 General] B3311:
During stressful times I often seek solace through the medium of poetry.

Please accept this humble contribution, I hope it can be of succour and comfort to you UK residents in this hour of need.

The Spirit Of The Blitz can rise again!
[Galaxy Note 3 General] 1980aksoy:
There's a possibility maybe we will get update with new touchwiz interface .... maybe
[Galaxy Note 3 General] androidflea:
No chance of new touch wiz,
[Galaxy Note 3 General] ValenteL:
The BTU appear when we have a Rom whit Multi-CSC OXA like N9005OXAENxx. Like ITV for Italy also.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] ixon2001:
Well with France finally getting Kitkat, hopefully we might get it tomorrow with any luck.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] uvaman:
[MENTION=2776460]androidflea[/MENTION] You were wrong that we'll get KK in 48 hrs :D
[Galaxy Note 3 General] dhan_shh:
CSC code: SEE(South East Europe) KK is out today!

CSC code: SEE(South East Europe) KK is out today! (source:samfirmware)

EVR update is expected soon!
[Galaxy Note 3 General] androidflea:
Yes I'm defeated now
[Galaxy Note 3 General] xclub_101:
Actually that is not an accurate description of the situation - it might have been half-correct in the pre-LTE days but right now I a afraid it makes a lot of sense for the carrier-unlocked version for a given region to be launched AFTER all carriers freeze their LTE-related stuff. And with a number of networks still deploying such stuff plus the extra care to be had for the picky customers in The City I think it is not unusual for Samsung to go for the BTU update towards the last in EU. But IMHO it can't take more than a week or so ;)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] alom5:
How many of these threads. .... and same over and over lol some crying why haven't I got it ...I should have it I'm BTU ?. Just Flash the friggin kitkat. So many different regions out now. Take your pick. It hasn't got loads of new features over JB..... and those who have flashed KK have found there are some issues with some stuff not working how it was. Unfortunately they can't go back. ... Some have hard bricked trying. .... so be thankful you still have the choice of staying on JB or going to KK.

Personally think they'll give the new tw with the next update and BTU MIGHT JUST BE FIRST? what you say to that androidflea lol
[Galaxy Note 3 General] uvaman:
Actualy we are not crying here, more like spamming cuz this is it and nothing more in the end. Nothing smart we didnt said or pointed out...
[Galaxy Note 3 General] alom5:
Obviously a bit touchy ?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] nookcoloruser:
UK vodafone is out.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] JAMIE1000UK:
Links for Vodafone btu?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] radicalisto:
Isn't BTU if it's Vodafone. link is in it's usual place
[Galaxy Note 3 General] nookcoloruser:
As radicalisto says. It's vodafones own CSC - but at least now one carrier has it available in the UK. (EE as people misreported is actually still 4.3)

So hopefully BTU will be soon.

Vodafone Ireland on the other hand have had two 4.4.2 roms.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] androidflea:
Soon,,,,,,,,,
[Galaxy Note 3 General] natsumi48:
Feck BTU is slower than Vodafone looooooooool
[Galaxy Note 3 General] jonstatt:
Well this was what I was saying right the way back in the thread as it is happening with HTC's updates too in the UK. Rumour has it that the networks have asked the manufacturers not to release the software updates until the carriers have approved it as well. Therefore they should all release carriers+sim free at around the same time.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] natsumi48:
oh really? I should not cry for it then and wait again...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................:angel:
[Galaxy Note 3 General] JAMIE1000UK:
Course it's not btu ... Lack of sleep frying my brain... I did check Sam mobile but couldn't find it. It's there now I've slept another hour lol. .

Thanks:thumbup:
[Galaxy Note 3 General] jonstatt:
You see how impatient a lot of us are over this fairly minor release (me included).....what is it going to be like if Samsung really do release the new TW for the Note 3 and we are kept waiting for that one. The media headline "Samsung responsible for increasing mental health issues in the UK" :laugh:
[Galaxy Note 3 General] uvaman:
If you will feel better http://live.samsung-updates.com/index.php?device=SM-N9005
[Galaxy Note 3 General] alom5:
I've flashed this and it just had a couple of Vodafone apps which you can uninstall.... and voila. .. You have your btu boys
[Galaxy Note 3 General] ixon2001:
What the CSC is BTU or Vodafone?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] nookcoloruser:
CSC is just each code.

Vodafone CSC is VDF/VDH for UK and Ireland

BTU is the CSC code for unbranded devices UK.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] supasye:
Hi dudes. My note 3 is downloading an official update as im writing this. It came as a surpsise because 10 minutes ago I tried it and it said nothing is avilailable. Then ive been trying to search for info on the net. And now suddenly it notified me about a new update.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sweeney_uk:
Is it branded?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] jakethesnakeuk:
Nothing on mine
[Galaxy Note 3 General] supasye:
30% done. I was on my way to the gym but im in starbucks now just for the friggin wifi.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] uvaman:
And we have a new changelog 14.02.2014	638180
[Galaxy Note 3 General] TonyK2005:
Nothing on my unbranded Note 3 yet either :(
[Galaxy Note 3 General] alom5:
Can't wait to see what the changes are. .....

and I'm still on NA2 ?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] tarny:
nothing on mine either..Unbranded from Phones4u:(
[Galaxy Note 3 General] supasye:
I dont know if it makes a difference but I have an unlocked n9005 on a vodafone contract.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] alom5:
Your getting the Vodafone kk... which I've flagged through Odin earlier
[Galaxy Note 3 General] supasye:
Is vodafone kitkat a bad kitkat?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] alom5:
Na mate.... Not at all. I'm on Vodafone myself and have been running Poland version until the Vodafone one comes out. .. Now it has. .. I'm on that

Also got a free mcafee protect as part of Vodafone. .. Will try it out. .

Is not like the chocolate kitkat with different flavours lol
[Galaxy Note 3 General] gavinfabl:
I would have preferred mint kitkat lol
[Galaxy Note 3 General] supasye:
Yep. Works fine. Noticably smoother now im ready to root and get rid of the junk. ?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] uvaman:
You won't see the list of changes, only personal ones or little ones. Changelog is something which Samsung won't say

what they changed...
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Mickey Padge:
If I have the NB4 from Germany installed, rooted and set up how I like, there is no real reason for me to change is there, the NB4 build is inherently the same across all the releases, no? :)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] radicalisto:
Pretty much yea, I wouldn't bother changing unless you feel the need to have BTU.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] freszu:
Cool

good news,french kitkat is available,so mostly after french update time for UK update :)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] cd78:
UK Kit Kat is here. Vodafone UK.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] @home:
What about BTU?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] natsumi48:
Not yet. Taking fecking so long
[Galaxy Note 3 General] nookcoloruser:
Read back a couple of pages ;)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] alom5:
The one on samobile is actually the Vodafone Spain firmware. ... Although it says Vodafone uk on the site.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] GigabitEthernet:
Dear all,

I tried flashing the German 4.4.2 firmware on my BTU N9005, but it errors. What should I do?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] alom5:
Flash it again. ... and Also tick the update bootloader box.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] GigabitEthernet:
I did. It fails on Hidden.img.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] alom5:
Is your reactivation lock on? Or try download the firmware again. Maybe bad download