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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] AG0087:
Nevermind I got this. But one question. I'm stock, but can I root with root de la vega, stay stock, then use odin to flash the new ota tar file and not trip he knox counter? If not, what method can I use to root and stay stock with no recovery? Is it possible? Thanks for the help.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] lightforce:
can we enable ART on the note 3?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] hasbrobot:
No art. It's not able to be enabled on stock due to missing libs. It didn't come with our update.

posted while using my note 3
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Gordon Ramsay:
I find it funny how much you guys are harassing and carrying on about "Tap to Pay". I came from Verizon where every boot loader was locked and they gave zero ****s about anything. Now we all feared they would lock down the boot loader on the KitKat update and they didn't, and you all pick some feature that a majority don't care about and carry on like T-Mobile is the worst carrier there is. Fascinating.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] samklee:
Is unlocked bootloader confirmed?

Someone on the vision thread said to hold off because the bootloader was locked?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] amoblox:
Welcome to Reddit... oh wait... I mean "the informed Android community".
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Gordon Ramsay:
I read that it was still unlocked. Hard to tell with the circle jerk in full swing
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] samklee:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50840352
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ingenious247:
People will always find something to complain about. I just said **** it and started using ISIS, which I have zero issues with. ISIS even offers you a pre-paid Amex that you can link to your bank card so in essense, you really can use any debit card you own. Not sure why everyone is crying about Gwallet

One thing I am a little disappointed about, is the lack of ART support. I mean, that's the crown jewel of KK, and the implementation will be happening very quickly (at least on all the major apps). Why push an update to KK if the only real benefit isn't included? Especially when they break support for external SD, which is one of the major selling points of Samsung's flagships.

I think Google was trying to do a few things here, and all of them served Googles agenda. I guess that's a given though huh
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Gordon Ramsay:
If that is true then I would suggest people stop crying about using their phone as a credit card and shift their concern to that.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] lightforce:
whats new in 4.4 then? I notice nothing except the camera button in the lock screen lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ILA970JOSH:
I'm completely stock never rooted I downloaded the update. Zip and shut down, booted into recovery and applied update from sdcard external, it started the update and failed, any ideas why?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] _bhaves_:
Has anyone tried rooting via the kingo root method?:confused:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Gordon Ramsay:
so just did the update via Kies 3 and Kies said it was a success but phone is just sitting on the boot screen and at the top it says RECOVERY BOOTING...... after sitting like that for 15 minutes I pulled battery and its still the same.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Limeybastard:
More bars in more places, 5 bars now. It is just for show. LOL
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] siraltus:
Can anyone check if file explorer apps can still read/write to the external SD card? If Samsung is following the KitKat change that disables app access to the external SD card (except their home directory), this will really suck.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] REM4606:
emoji style change for hangouts

Looks like the Hangouts app is using Samsung emojis.... although the emoji keyboard is still the Android style emojis, but once typed in or received via text they change to the Samsung style which looks like the iPhone style.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] prycem:
Cannot install any recovery

Hi All, I have a problem. Posting to see if I can get any advice.

I have updated to the new Kitkat, and successfully rooted using the CF-Autoroot for N9005 mentioned earlier in thread. All works well, phone working nicely and smoothly. My problem is however is that whenever I try to install a custom recovery - i tried Philz_touch as well as CVM via odin as well as rom-manager - and restart phone I go into a boot loop with phone unable to boot into recovery (or any other mode). the only solution is to pull battery for a few minutes, reboot into download mode and use odin to flash CF_autoroot again. Phone will boot up normally after, and can go into the stock recovery mode.

Any ideas?

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] bigbiff:
No one has updated there kernel yet in custom recovery.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] prycem:
Thanks

I see. Thanks for the heads up.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] OxyClean:
Did anyone needed the update.zip anymore? Been busy working https://mega.co.nz/#!y0xTGajb!Z4jvwt6c9YqCMJiSVcE4yADqaW78MG3gdg-wrQZW1K0
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] daraj:
locked bootloader?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sacky73:
I cannot get to root at all.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] wamu93:
Could anyone be kind enough to try/let me know if this update breaks viper4android app? I really need this app as it's tremendously helpful( hard of hearing)

I ask because i have a nexus 7(2013) with 4.4.2 and can't viper4android to work properly Thanks much appreciated!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ILA970JOSH:
I downloaded twice, tried applying through stock recovery keeps failing, and ideas, never been rooted
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] prycem:
Viper4Android

Mine works without a problem after the update.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Eric214:
No, more likely TWRP or CWM need to be updated to account for new bootloader and kernel. It might be a few days to a week before its up and running right. Until all that gets sorted out I'm just going to wait instead of adding to the confusion of so many updating and posting so many questions.

My Knox is tripped as i don't care but i'll wait and Odin back to stock then take the OTA and root via CF-Auto Root and get recovery on. For me no use in just updating and getting root and just sit there with stock. Especially with no ART, I don't even care to get 4.4.2 right now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonyec7:
Use cf-root method
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dkb218:
Seems like it. I can't save pics from Dolphin to Ext SD. Isn't there a fix for this?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] wonsanim:
I'm on stock t-mo 4.3 rooted with philz touch recovery and I like to flash 4.4.2,I don't plan to go back to 4.3 and I like to factory reset my device also to make a fresh start,I have no problem using cf-root and tripping the knox, can you guys tell me the rom i need? the original from sammobile or any other? Many Thanks in advance.:angel:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rockinandroid:
Seen couple questions asked if bootloader is locked or not......different answers......so is the boot loader locked on this ktkat update...does this update have the new boot loader???? Thanks for any help...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] siraltus:
That's major balls. I think customized ROMs will not have this restriction and at some point there will be an Xposed module that circumvents this.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] bigbiff:
Everyone send a message to dolphin HD to tell them to update there permission list for KK external sdcard modifying.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] wonsanim:
I read that is not locked
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] wamu93:
Thanks!!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Defenestratus:
I was rooted using the CF method prior to upgrading. Upgrade went off without a hitch. Seems that I lost root in the process but otherwise I'm up and running without a problem it seems. I'm going to wait until a verified rooting method before try to root again. Thankfully it didn't reinstall all of the bloatware I disabled while I was rooted.

I'm fuming mad about them disabling tap and pay however. T-mobile has lost my business forever thanks to this. From now on I'll only buy unlocked from the manufacturer on prepaid services. So sick of carrier bull crap.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] avengethis1:
the back door way to get unlimited tethering seems to have been fixed in the update........back to the drawing board.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] siraltus:
If it was that simple, everyone would have updated their apps a long a time ago.

KitKat won't let any app write anywhere on the external SD card other than its home directory in the /Android directory.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...at-and-even-samsung-may-be-implementing-them/
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] avengethis1:
I can read but cant create a folder or move/ write data to extSD.......fail!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Eric214:
Well, It looks like I may just stay on 4.3 for a time.

---------- Post added at 12:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:41 PM ----------

Another reason to wait lol

And just so everyone knows, I appreciate all the people who have bit the bullet so to speak for taking the update and working on it. I'm just so gun shy after living with VZW for the last 18 years.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] princeferoz:
I just upgraded my Note 3 using Kies and unfortunately my Knox Warranty Void is now 0x1 :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] avengethis1:
sucks bro. I did the same way and mine stayed at 0x0:o
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] amoblox:
FINALLY, when you disable the camera shutter sound, the tap to focus beep is muted as well.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Persianhawkes:
Do you think they completely removed tap and pay or have it hidden and it hasn't been enabled?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rockinandroid:
i also have flashable zip so i am assuming i just flash in twrp...correct?? also doe this come with new kitkat kernel??? should i take external sd card out before flashing....thanks for any help....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] pandacookie:
That's what I wanna know. But no one answered me. :(

Can I flash update.zip in CWM recovery? Or not?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rockinandroid:
flashed zip in twrp but fails.....any help....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] pandacookie:
Looks like you need to flash stock recovery, then this.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] daraj:
How about installing the entire ROM in Mobile Odin with root enabled?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] djtheraven:
Will kingo root work?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] prycem:
As posted here, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2671063 Philz_touch 6.19.3 works. Can confirm working.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] motog35:
Hi All,

I just updated to the 4.2.2 OTA, and now once the phone powers on, after about 30 seconds it immediately freezes and turns off. I've tried restarting, pulling the battery and same results.

The phone was completely stock and unrooted prior to the update.

Any ideas? TIA!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jinda628:
Question: Can I install the OTA Zip over a custom ROM? Or do I have to go back to stock ROM first?

Thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dirtybudha:
SO MANY SOFT BRICKS AND BOOT-LOOPS!!!

I Odin'd the factory TAR file with no issues-it updates your bootloader and the sofware-and even kept my apps and layout.

Then I, and this is where I've read other methods, Odin'd the Chainfire root TAR for 9005 and got root permissions.

These can all be found in the development area.

Easy, Squeezy, Cheesy!!

I suggest going into the threads your downloaded your ZIPs from and ask for advice.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] id10terrordfw:
I had the same problem. I was able to get into download mode through the battery pull then volume down home and power. I then used the ODIN tar of the stock ROM to flash and was back up and running.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] orangedude654:
Return to home screen via button lag

Hi all...

I was completely stock before the update.. after the update I noticed immediately that there is now extra lag time when hitting the home button. No matter what I am doing at the time (in the browser, in any app, the app drawer) - there is a noticeable difference in how quickly the task is performed.

I was using Nova before and using Nova now. None of the 'look & feel' settings appear to affect this new behavior.

This is quite annoying because, from first glance all I notice is the white notification bar color and this lag.. awesome update.

Anyone else getting the same thing?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Defenestratus:
Definitely is not as smooth as it was prior to the update. Overall I'm not seeing the benefit of upgrading.

No tap and pay

No write access to ext SD Card

Increased lag

....

Any bonuses?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] _INSPIREed:
go into s-voice. press the menu button to access s-voice settings and uncheck press home button to activate. will fix home button lag
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] siraltus:
Did you install and set up Google Wallet? Does it say tap and pay is not available?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] orangedude654:
Thank you so much!!

Very strange that this got turned back on with the update.. S-voice was still completely turned off/disabled on my phone.. so I had to re-enable it in the app manager - open it and un-check that setting.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Defenestratus:
Its not available. Neither in settings nor in Google Wallet Settings.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] motog35:
Anyone notice horrible battery life on 4.2.2?

Looks like Google Services and Android System are now top two.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Heff66:
I updated with Kies and I have custom recovery from Philz, what do I root with? Seems nothing is working, link if you have the answer please.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Defenestratus:
FYI,

Kitkat is 4.4.2.

Seeing it as 4.2.2 makes my OCD meter peg.

My battery life seems fine. If Google Play Services is taking up all your battery, just do a reboot. Seems to fix it for me.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] richardpwnsner:
Just a quick outline for fellow idiots who, like me, update through Kies and get hurled into "recovery booting" purgatory. This surely isn't the best way to fix it, but it worked for me:

(1) Remove your battery and unplug your phone. While you have the battery out, copy down your serial number.

(2) Reinsert your battery and boot into download mode by holding power, volume down, and home until you get to the "installing a custom OS will condemn you to hell" screen. Push up.

(3) Open Kies 3 and elect to initiate a firmware upgrade & initialization. It'll ask for your model (SM-N900T) and serial number (under your battery), and then ask you to put your device into 'recovery' mode...don't worry, they mean download mode, and you're already there, right?

(4) Allow it to begin downloading, and then open C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Temp. Sort by date and look for the newest file—it'll be a tmp for now.

(5) Wait for it to finish downloading. It'll begin to flash the phone. At this time, the tmp file will be extracted into a 'zipfolder'. Copy that to your desktop. You may or may not need it, but it'll be handy to keep it around just in case.

(6) In my case, the recovery fixed the phone. In your case, I can't say, but you've now got a copy of the firmware that can be flashed in Odin if it doesn't.

Good luck, bubbalooga!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Heff66:
Battery life always takes time to settle in after updating.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] avengethis1:
For anyone that uses unlimited tethering the unrooted way it is no longer working. the rooted method below is working

--> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2659573
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Turbo Brian:
ugh. one of the first things i noticed. i cant find a way to change it. i like the android emoji's better. hope there is a way to change this and im just overlooking it...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] btbamzao:
May I ask how you flashed this in the past? I flashed today after updating BL and flashed Clean 0.93, but it made me choose a CSC and there wasn't an option for US. Everything seemed to work except WiFi which I need for my chromecast.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] VonKlinger:
Can't post a link since i don't have 10 posts but the updated CF autoroot for n9005 international qualcom variant works, Just google CF autoroot 4.4. The 900t file does not work with 4.4.2) Flash with Odin (it contains a copy in the file).
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] xile6:
So is it root able without tripping knox?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Heff66:
thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] phuzion420:
I don't know if anyone has asked this yet... What color is the contacts and the dialpad on the official KK? White or dark?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Defenestratus:
Contacts looks the same as JB.

White and crappy and straight out of Gingerbread.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] phuzion420:
Bummer. I assume it's the same for the phone dialer? I was actually hoping to get the new black colored KK dialer.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] hawkye:
Here is a working TWRP recovery: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=50846397&postcount=99
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sensationfan623:
Keyboard is dark now though
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dkb218:
http://download.chainfire.eu/352/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.zip
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] richardpwnsner:
It was ****ing awful. Either your nephew is a freakshow, or my grandma buys particularly horrible dog food. I can't even explain the flavor except for the hint of rotten fish that lingered for like 5 handfuls of the peanuts I was originally reaching for.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] siraltus:
Well that's balls. I'm just going to wait for Cyanogen to get stable then.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Defenestratus:
I just wanted to confirm that the int'l qualcomm version of the CF-root worked for me as well.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Pajar0913:
Dialer same. Dark keypad. White notification icons.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] evohog:
To people running the new ota, can you give a little heads up on whether the new radio is an improvement or not. Hopefully has a little better reception and speed. Thamks

GN*3
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] phuzion420:
It doesn't look like anything has changed as far as the dialer and contacts. That stinks because I really hate the white dialer.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Pajar0913:
I don't like the white dialer either. I don't wanna root or flash a rom. Wonder if I could find something like dark neon red color pad
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] siraltus:
Fix for restricted external SD card writing posted: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2671445

That didn't take long. :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mandm7:
email sync problem?

I've noticed that since updating to 4.4.2 this morning my email seems to sync weird. first off, you need to actually have the master sync option enabled, whereas before you could just manually push in the email app. sometimes it will sync, sometimes it won't. ive also noticed differences when using wifi or just using lte to refresh the email and check for new ones.....the latter (over lte) rarely working =\ any thoughts?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Pajar0913:
Bam blazing 4G LTE
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] RMXO:
That fix has been posted for a few days to a week now. TekHD just made it easier for everyone to find.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Defenestratus:
I just tried to flash clockworkmod through the ROM manager app and no bueno.

Looks like its still stock recovery.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Towle:
ex dialer works as a good non-root dialer replacement and has a bunch of themes.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Fox.Hound:
I had to install cwm to get the update.zipto work

Lost root

Feels faster for sure
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] imaleecher:
So.. has anyone updated to 4.4.2, rooted and keep Knox at 0x0?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] flexte:
I usually have 0 to 2 bars in my house. today i have 2 to 4 but time will tell . it may just be a network thing.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] advocate2:
My email was previously on auto-sync for each account . Now, auto-sync is disabled for each account and I can't figure out how to turn it back on.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mingkee:
Incoming server setting for each account.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] louforgiveno:
Better yet...anyone come from stock 4.3 (no root)....take OTA and then root all while keeping knox 0x0 ?

And can I use mobile odin or regular odin to flash the sdcard fix file or must I use a custom recovery to flash the sdcard fix?

The more info you can provide the better.....and please quote this post if you are responding to me.....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] OxyClean:
Lost root. Have not attempted to get it back. From stock rooted 4.3
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] wonsanim:
To flash the sammobile tar file need to use odin 3.09?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gregcapps:
Thanks for the heads up bro.

My Galaxy Note 3 eats iPhones for breakfast...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Ark1406:
Excuse the late reply. Assuming you got the ROM flashed and working (if not, PM me and i will help you)

You need to flash WI-FI FIX

in order to get Wi-Fi, lte and those stuff. Make sure you are also flashing an N900T kernel, like this Kernel
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] btbamzao:
I did have it booted and all. So I just flash the ROM then the fix? And kernel of my choosing of course. I see the fix you linked is for the n900w8. Will that work with n900t?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] saugiro:
Wow bootloader lock, why tmo why?

Sent from my Nemesis Note 3
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] btbamzao:
Delete
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rjohnstone:
That's not a bootloader lock per se.

You can still flash a custom recovery and load custom ROMs.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] saugiro:
So, I can still update and root anytime I want, cause my Note 3 it's stock rom no root no nothing...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] paul89:
That just means you can't downgrade via their OTA packages.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] evohog:
Is the new radio flashable on its own? Thanks. Used the xda search but you know how wonky that can be sometimes. Thanks.

GN*3
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Ark1406:
The fix works for both, so do not worry (I have N900T, running Xnote). The kernel, make sure it is N900T and for 4.4, and yes, just flash the rom. It will wipe your entire internal SD card though. If you are OK with that, go ahead. If not.. Do this

1. Unzip the ROM file.

2. Remove secsetupwizard apk from system/app.

3a. Download this file (updater script) SCRIPT

3b. Navigate to META-INF/com/google/android and "REPLACE" updater script with the one you downloaded.

3c. Rezip file.

Flash New ROM/Kernel/Fix

If that is to complicated for you, i have the updated build. If you would like, i can send you the link after i upload it.

Credits to [MENTION=2382804]djbrian52[/MENTION]
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] btbamzao:
I've actually done all of this when trying to port a ROM before. I won't have a PC to work on until late when I get home from work so the link would be appreciated.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] siff:
Took the full update and tried Kingo but no good. Just looped at the getting phone info step. So here I sit waiting for some 14 year old genius to figure out how I can play with my phone...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sacky73:
You unable to Root to?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] siff:
Correct
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] djtheraven:
Lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Ark1406:
OK. Already started uploading, at 35% (ETA 15 mins)

Just in case, i am about to flash it (with the new bootloader) so i will test it, if it works, i will send you the link. I tried it yesterday with the old BL. Just being cautious!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] wonsanim:
Success! Undate to KK 4.4.2, rooted using CF-Root and flash Philz Touch Recovery:victory::victory: