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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
What I mean is, that which you described, has also happened to me.

The solution I found was to flash the stock tar (NC5 is the latest), and deleting the entirety of the TWRP (and CWM, since you've tried it as well) subdirectories on both internal and external memory locations. Then reflash recovery.

If the above does not work, then the next logical step is the wipe your internal storage prior to flashing a new rom.

My hope is that it will not be necessary to nuke your internal storage. This is rarely an enjoyable option.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Acedooncoon:
Ohhh Ok...and flashing this stock tar (NC5) will pretty much wipe everything? or it just to change a few things on the inside that will allow me to get passed this obstacle?

I dunno if this means anything but I'll put it down anyways...

Software Version: XXXXNAB

Baseband Version: XXXXNAB

Build Number: NC5-2.0
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
First, flashing the tar should not wipe your internal memory or external SD card.

Second, I recommend deleting the backup storage locations simply because of the error messages you've described.

Lastly, your modem and software are not in alignment with your build number.

So, flash the tar from my thread, or the one-click from [MENTION=4513677]rwilco12[/MENTION], then grab the latest TWRP for KitKat, linked below, version 2.7.10,

https://www.dropbox.com/s/foh6ps3tt1wb7ga/openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.0-hltespr-4.4.img

Then flash a prerooted rom or flash the latest root and go stock with root.

Latest supersu is below,

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vgqvxsn7qal5q6c/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.01.zip

Good luck!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Acedooncoon:
Thanks man...the Rom I'm currently on is a prerooted rom...so Im good with that...and Im already on TWRP 2.7.1.0....although the file in the link u gave says 2.7.2.0.....otherwise Im also good with that.

I will delete the folders that u suggested as well.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Good catch, and ugh. That was TWRP for the T-Mobile Note 3...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/foh6ps3tt1wb7ga/openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.0-hltespr-4.4.img
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Acedooncoon:
OK OK...I just want to be 100% sure of myself b4 I do this....flashing the .tar shouldnt wipe anything....right? I've already deleted the folders. As for all the other steps....I dont really need right??? Or the other steps are a MUST?

Keep in mind...Im already on 4.4.2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
OK, if you're on partial NAB as it looked before, and you've deleted the backup folders, your steps are...

Back up all items you wish to preserve (contacts, mms, call logs, etc,

Flash the NC5 tar file

Flash TWRP

Flash the latest version of the pre-rooted rom of choice.

Let it boot, set up your phone.

Attempt backup via TWRP recovery.

Good luck!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Acedooncoon:
Im not seeing the NC5.tar file when I open up ODin 3.0.9. Should I extract the file from the zip? Im only able to see the file when i extract it...I thought we didnt have to do that? and Im also opening it from the "AP" section correct?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Odin is only Odin. That's the computer program that allows you to flash the stock rom.

The tar is contained in the zip, the link to which is located in my thread...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2712205

All of the instructions you need to complete your objectives are carefully lain out in the OP of that thread.

Yes, as to Odin 3.09, I believe that the AP slot is for both the rom and recovery. I recommend using 3.07, and you would select the PDA slot, but either should work fine.

Good luck!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Acedooncoon:
Ok so Im going thur the process now...Ive flashed the .tar file..then the recovery file (TWRP)....now flashing the Vision X rom that I was on....at what point do i flash the super user file? and do i flash if via recovery or via Odin?

UPDATE: After following the steps...my software still says NAB as well as my Baseband

UPDATE 2:

Still getting the failed when trying to backup
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] AzzidReign:
THANK YOU! I had been reading through a bunch of threads and then came across your comment. I was reluctant seeing as there are so many issues with all the rooting processes and TowelRoot isn't even a stickied thread in here...but I went ahead and looked it up, tried it...and bam, 5 seconds later, I'm rooted. Easiest rooting experience ever. I've done a few Evo4g's and a Nook Color in the past. This is by far the easiest way of rooting and with it supporting nearly all devices, I just can't believe it!

For more info for anyone coming across this, I just checked out this guy's video before actually proceeding:

[YOUTUBE]i6EVPeHkz4k[/YOUTUBE]

For step by step (like you need it lol):

www.towelroot.com

Go to the link on your phone.

Click the lamda button

Download the apk

Go to your settings > security > check "install from unknown sources"

Pull down the menu and click the apk

Click Make it rain

Done - It won't reboot for you to have root. You can use root checker to see if you have it (likely you do). If it did reboot, that means it didn't work.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Go For It...

The existing root is insanely good, and the recent TWRP and Philz run flawlessly. What would be the wait? This is flash TWRP via PC Odin, flash Chainfire SU zip via recovery, you're full-on running a wonderful ROM.

With the Unlocked Bootloadder, it's pure gold. If you've tripped Knox, which I believe that you have, then it's full on go for it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] insane209:
Right on..thought i would ask just in case lol been seeing boot loops flying around left and right dnt wanna be a victim lol thanks for the quick response :D :good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cmdauria:
The majority of the boot loops were happening due to a small mistake that had nothing to do with the rooting process. This method works flawlessly!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] insane209:
Already rooted and got twarp :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jlcbean:
What was the mistake? I seem to be running into this boot loop both with stock and engineering bootloader.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Epix4G:
Most people getting the boot loops are because they are not being careful and are using twrp for 4.3 and not the one for 4.4

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jlcbean:
Turns out I was installing the N900P auto-root, not the one the OP instructed.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] laffen13:
I successfully updated to KK with the NAB TAR. Now I am trying to root. Can I just use the Tar in the download and follow step 6 to root my phone without tripping KNOX? (Step 6. Reboot Phone & Put it back into download mode & Install Tar File that Came with Odin)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JimSmith94:
I'd like to be proven wrong, but according to this link, it will trip KNOX: https://www.samsungknox.com/en/node/617
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Not true. The engineering bootloader is not a necessity in any of this.

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It could trip Knox, and your working assumption should be that it will.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] lopies:
I flashed the engineering bootloader instead of using the stock one. Are there any downsides to this? Will it work just as well as the stock one?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
There are only but benefits with little accompanying downside, especially if you already have it.

It allows possibilities of which you could not avail with a locked bootloader. One example would be that you can add a future baseband if superior, and nothing else (ie no changes to the rest of the device). Another is, theoretically, you could go back to MJ4, while those with a locked loader could not.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Wh19L45H:
1 clicked odin works pissah. All my apps work perfect . Thanks :thumbup:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] furiousgtz:
i installed stock 4.4.2 and followed your steps and works!

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonyevo52:
Has anyone tried to go back to mj4 from the engineered bl yet? Haven't seen anyone mention it yet.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JonSCSL:
I tried restoring a nandroid and it's a no go.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Nope, but freeza mentioned you could.

I don't desire to, but others have expressed an interest.

The path, I think, would be NAB to NA4 to MJ4.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonyevo52:
A nandroid would only work once you successfully go back to mj4 and then you could restore, I just don't think anyone has tried at the risk of bricking..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JonSCSL:
I did it just to restore all my apps and settings and then I flashed the NAB zip overtop. It works great.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonyevo52:
So you went from nab or nabd, and engineered bootloader back to mj4?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JonSCSL:
Well I am on NAB DeOdex not NABD. So I just restored a MJ4 over top NAB then flashed the NAB DeOdex zip. And yes its on the engineered bootloader. I took a risk but I love all the mods I did to my MJ4 especially the toggles and they stuck. It's just like taking the ota cause you never loose you settings and data that way.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonyevo52:
Interesting, I didn't think it was possible...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Did you restore boot, system, data, or, system and data, or just data?

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonyevo52:
So you didn't actually go back to mj4, I'm guessing [MENTION=5244502]micmars[/MENTION]' guess is that you did just data.. Not the mj4 tar
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JonSCSL:
I have had few complications like external sd write issue and random reboots but not sure if the reboot could be fixed with a reflash and or reflash NABD witch I haven't tried yet.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonyevo52:
I've been having lots of issues, mainly reboots, flashed wilcos one click restore to stock NAB and just haven't messed with anything else again yet.. I think most of my problems were from xposed
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JonSCSL:
It's possible. I have 10 modules running on my rom that transferred from MJ4. They activated soon as I reinstalled the framework. It was sweet.

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I just restored the 3 main I backed up using twrp I think it's system data and boot.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
May We See...

May we see two pictures please:

1. Your about/phone

2. Using root explorer, navigate to system/app, tap on the file called "Bluetooth.apk," select "view," tap on the file entitled "AndroidManifext.xml," take a screenshot of the first screen (want to see the build number).

Thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Now One More...

Thanks for that, now please navigate system/app, and tell us if there is a file called "SecPhone.apk" in that folder. If yes, shot of the manifest please. Now navigate to system/priv-app, look for "SecPhone.apk," same screenshot of manifest file.

Report back.

Many thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JonSCSL:
That file is not there.

Ok it's it priv-app
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
You're saying your phone app is not in priv-app?

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JonSCSL:
It is
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Show me the contents of the phone file as below. Then confirm if that same file is in system app.

My hope is no.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JonSCSL:
Ok here they are.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
I think you're good. That's a huge relief.

Outstanding news.

Let us know if you stay stable.

Thanks for doing that. I appreciate it.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonyevo52:
So I assume you were trying to see if jon was still on full kit Kat and not partial?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JonSCSL:
No problem what are you interested in with my system?

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+1
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
The phone app was in system app on MJ4, it's in priv-app on KitKat. If you'd restored boot, system and data, and it planted the phone app in both locations, it would have meant that your restore gave you a hybrid of things.

My intent was to see if you may be facing problems in the future.

Didn't mean to cause you any unnecessary inconvenience, just trying to help.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JonSCSL:
It's cool I was just curious of what you were looking for. Thanks for looking out for me.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
No problem. I'm pretty amazed at the results folks are getting.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JonSCSL:
Yeah at first I figured I would get boot loops but then I figured what the hell, it works for ota than why not this way.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonyevo52:
So if I'm correct by jos's phone status now, he actually flashed his mj4 nandroid, was running mj4, and then flashed the mj4 to NAB file.... Curiosity is killing me to try...

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I don't know why I'm talking about you like you're not here Jon... Haaa
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
My guess is that TWRP restored your data, and left your boot and system intact. Good for you!

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I wouldn't try it that way, I'd extract it from Titanium Backup, data only, which that program can do, extract data (and system from a nand).

But yeah, it looks like TWRP is very safe. It grabbed what it could use, in his case, data.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JonSCSL:
Yes but after I restored I restarted twrp then flashed NAB DeOdex zip. It did leave the engineered bootloader, my data and recovery. I never select recovery in twrp by the way. Stuff like my added extra toggles mods from MJ4 and rom settings all stayed it practically looks identical to how MJ4 looked one I reinstalled Xposed framework. Keep in mind I did originally follow your original instructions on getting the update to kit Kat from MJ4.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] blackcanopy:
That's the beauty of Xposed. The modules you install leave a folder on your SD card keeping your preferences intact. Installing Xposed framework and your modules; enabling them and rebooting will put you right back where you left off.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonyevo52:
Once I activated modules in xposed is when I started getting problems with reboots and phone not being responsive.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JonSCSL:
Do you think it's certain settings in certain modules. If so you do a process of elimination to see which module is the culprit.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonyevo52:
Well there was only about ten I was running, going to leave stock for a day or two and see if I have any of the same issues...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mid3vil:
I grabbed another flavor of Odin 3.09 and used it to flash. Worked like a champ.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
That seems like a lot of Xposed modules (I run one on my Note 3, Wanam, and one on my Nexus 7 2013, Gravity Box), relatively speaking (I could be in the minority).

You may want to deep-six the modules and the related backup files and start a new, if things get strange (random reboot, force close from different apps).

At a minimum, you could turn them off, then add them back one at a time.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] pongoface:
Will this trip knox on a never rooted note 3 on kitkat already? Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tonyevo52:
So rooted again and everything going ok so far, i have looked and didnt see, but i know XPOSED saves your settings somewhere because

when i redo my phone, the previous settings are there, any idea where they are saved at? Thanks fellas!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Yup. There is a thread just for your goal...

Check this forum, the title is self-explanatory. I'd link it, but I'm on my phone.

Here's your thread...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2658315

Good luck!

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] pongoface:
I kept this phone not rooted. I am 4.42 never been rooted. I believe the link you gave me you need root for mobile odin. Thanks for your time and suggestion.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
The link provided gives you the tools needed, just leave out the root part. And use PC Odin in lieu of mobile Odin.

You can always grab the tar or one-click from the dev forum, which is where the thread I sent you provides much of the tools.

The time I spent posting provided you that which you need, and extra information that will be useful.

Please search sir. It's worth your time.

Far more than taking the time to post a thanks for sending you to not the precise place you need.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] nas02302:
So im Already rooted, but don't have recovery installed currently, last time i did that when i got kit kat i bricked my phone installing twrp, i believe i used the wrong file. Can i just install recovery with Odin and tar or do i need the engineering bootloader file thing?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
You do not need to install the open/engineering bootloader to obtain recovery, just the right version of TWRP or Philz...

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gajendarksky:
Would this work then if I am on a custom ROM and did the NAB tar through PC Odin and then followed these steps?

Thinking of taking the plunge to get the update but just want to make sure if these would be the correct way to go.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
The NAB tar or one-click gives you everything in one shot, you go from custom rom to stock in one flash.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gajendarksky:
Thank you sir, you have been a big help on here for a lot of people and much appreciated.

I want to get back to root as well though and I am thinking this would be the easiest that I have found. I have been going over posts for the last two days and haven't seen anything about a one - click method. Can you possibly post a link for me to check out this method?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Thanks for the kind words.

As to one-click packages, we have none other than the extraordinary contributions made by the legendary [MENTION=4513677]rwilco12[/MENTION].

His one-click packages for stock NAB can be found in the development forum, the link for which is as follows...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50530254

[ROM][ODIN] SM-N900P NAB (NAB Modem/Kernel/Bootloader/ROM - Full Restore - Unrooted)

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JonSCSL:
We have one clicks but there not rooted. The maker of the one clicks does not have our device. He said he is only comfortable doing stock one clicks for our devices since he can not be here to troubleshoot and or support if there is problems.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
True, but the one-click plus TWRP and you're in business. Odin TWRP for 4.42, flash superuser zip in recovery. Profit.

Rwilco12 may not have our phone, but he gave us a wonderful means to an end.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gajendarksky:
The last two files need to go in the PDA section of Odin, correct?

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NM, got it and worked like a charm!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] 4dayrally:
thank you , very useful info............

keep up the good work:D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] CollinsB:
Simplified steps for those already on stock ota?

So i am going to root my sisters phone, as she has not been previously rooted and she is already on the stock kit-kat ota. Im looking at this method and I hear good things, though I believe that things are a little bit easier for those who are already on stock ota. So to help clear up some confusion im listing the simplified steps for those already on stock kit-kat so could someone please confirm if this is accurate?

1. Download odin/CF-root from op (file name-CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005)

2. Download 4.4 bl compatible twrp from OP-(file name hltespr-recovery-4.4.img)

3. Since you are already on 4.4 Bl simply put phone in dl mode and flash the included CF-root 9005.tar (placed in PDA of course)

4. Allow phone to reboot (no data will be wiped, and phone will be rooted correct??)

5. Boot back into dl mode and odin the hltespr-recovery-4.4.img (placed in in PDA)

6. Reboot.. now phone will be rooted with Twrp recovery and you are free to flash any rom 4.4 only of course (freeza's 4.4 stockish rom)

7. Done!

so please someone confirm if this is correct, and clarify whether data will be wiped?

Thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
No data wipe if already on KitKat and only obtaining root and recovery, you could first flash TWRP from Odin, then boot straight into recovery to flash supersu zip (instead of tar, I can link it if ya want it), boot once just to let the new stuff settle in, fire up the Superuser app to update binaries if needed, reboot again if binaries updated, boot back into recovery, do a backup from recovery, flash freeza's rom. It's here at this step that data is wiped, and if flashing the DeOdex rom, you might be able to restore data from your backup after letting the rom settle in, but I wouldn't mess with it.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] CollinsB:
hmmm..welll i know that when you fash a new rom data will be wiped, though of course you can backup/restore with titamum backup still right? but otherwise will the method i descibed fail to work or have risks because i feel more comfterable using traditional cf root.tar and THEN flashing twrp, it just seems more traditonal and i feel that it would be more relible (plus reading around i hear some issues with supersu.) but if not and i do need to flash twrp then supersu could you pleasse link me to the right supersu to flash? thanks!:)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Custom recovery for our phone is typically an IMG file, or tar file, typically flashed with Odin or flashify/similar app, not via a zip.

Superuser can be flashed from recovery as a zip, or a tar via Odin.

I recommend not restoring system, as stock is DeOdex, and freeza's rom you choose may be DeOdex and has files removed from system.

I recommend not restoring data from recovery, but that is your call. FWIW, Titanium Backup Pro can restore items from a nandroid backup.

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