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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
I have to tell you, you're far better off than having a strange behaving phone.

This CSC issue is real and I kindly suggest that the thread starter provide a warning in the OP, and mention that if things begin to go in a bad direction, then restoring stock is the only Knox safe fix.

Either that, or one will read through hundreds of posts to find out that which you've already discovered. Consider yourself blessed.

I'd suggest thanking Rwilco12 and freeza for those tools, and perhaps buy them each a cup of coffee.

Congrats. And...I think you can get WiFi tether via other means that needn't require root.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JFay22:
Agreed...The mobile odin involvement that precludes the csc flash can cause major issues. I experienced it, and my solution was Odin back to NAB and trip knox via CF autoroot. Not a big issue for me, but if preserving knox is paramount to you and you don't want to sacrifice app functionality, this method may not be your best choice...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kosmo42o:
Well I manually copied csc files over and my gsm option came back but action memo wouldnt work.. so thats when I tried to flash cache.img and got stuck on kernel panic mode. I remember on mi3 I did flash tar and csc separate.. so can be done just need to make the csc file. Any info what wifi teether for non rooted people be appreciated..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JFay22:
Man I'm not sure for non root. Sprint is notorious for blocking the non root tether apps. I know VZW note 3 users reported hotspot toggle working but no dice on sprint. I would try foxfi...free version first to see if it works and if so buy pro key or it will limit tethering time. The biggest concern I have is that the non root options may only give you ad hoc non secure options if any at all. But foxfi may be your first try. Let me know.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Eyezayah:
Just want to clarify that running RWilco's exe file will get me back to stock, unrooted, and maintain Knox 0x0? Thanks for your help. Didn't think the Action Memo FC's would bother me as much as they have been.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Eyezayah:
Just a heads up to the OP. Looks like I may have found another thing that maybe you'd want to include in the OP. Handwriting Language settings also FC when you try to open them up. When you try using the S-Pen to write out text messages, it won't turn your handwriting into text.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ninja_unmatched:
Anyone try out Helium on the kitkat stock unrooted to restore apps & data?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] optimummind:
Good point about a warning about csc on the 1st post. I'll update it later tonight once I'm home.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JFay22:
I can confirm that I had that too, when I flashed back to stock it is now fixed

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I can confirm. I am knox tripped now but that occurred after cf autoroot. I used odin 3.09, flashed the stock tar, and I was 4.4.2 stock unrooted knox 0x0. I've not used the RWilco one click, but if [MENTION=5244502]micmars[/MENTION] recommended it, I would be confident in that method as well.

Once I flashed the stock tar, my csc was restored, action memo+screen write edit+handwriting recognition all worked fine. I also can confirm that cf autoroot works perfectly it just will trip knox to 0x1. If you do root with cf autoroot do make certain to read all instructions carefully as things like not unchecking auto reboot in Odin can send you into boot loop and you will have to flash tar again and jeopardize losing data. I can also confirm that when I flashed back with freeza tar I didn't lose data and didn't have to factory reset. I'm not sure if that will be the case for everyone as some have to factory reset. Just monitor your phone behavior and if you have issues then address it.

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I haven't but I think you can do it via the pc app combined with phone app. Helium is only incompatible with moto devices. On play store it seems it was recently updated with some kitkat compatibility fixes. Is your chief concern backing up app data or just to ease app restore?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ninja_unmatched:
It's the app data. Wanna restore my progress in a few apps.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JFay22:
I think it is a good idea to update the OP with warnings, especially since this is a general forum thread not dev thread. The main issue is for those who are rooted MJ4 knox 0x0...they need to know that this method is not without consequence. Once they flash that NAB bootloader there is no going back to MJ4 so if they can't live with the issues surrounding this method, they are relegated to stock or they have to trip knox for root. However, I will state that anyone on xda that attempts to do anything outside of taking standard otas and running stock should know that anything can happen. Plus anything that Samsung does not formally recommend or provide could void your warranty. Although I opted to bail on this method and Reflash tars and root with cf autoroot and trip knox, I was planning on doing it eventually anyway because I wanted a custom recovery. I think what needs to happen is to put these issues posted here along with logcats to an experienced dev to see if the repercussions are fixable. If they are, this method would be perfect as who knows how long it will be before there is a Knox safe root method for 4.4.2. Maybe [MENTION=4693652]optimummind[/MENTION] or [MENTION=5244502]micmars[/MENTION] can get a dev involved, I'm newer to note 3 but I have years of experience with android (but I'm not a dev) Just sharing, anyone needing help let me know, and btw I love this phone, but Samsung really infuriates me with this knox bs. If they want to throw road blocks in the way of the android development community, they should stop battling apple in court and join forces with them. If I wanted layers of crap preventing me from performing even the smallest modifications on my device, I'd have an iPhone. I have an iPhone and iPad company issued for my job, and my iPhone can't even send a photo as an attached .jpg, has to embed in email. Ridiculous. Only thing android could glean from apple is from iPad because it's the only device I've ever owned that can be unplugged and unused for days and you turn it on and battery is 98%-it truly sleeps perfectly. Ok I'm done. Sorry for the Tolstoy length post...

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I don't have a way to test it...my only suggestion is to perhaps post in a general thread with a request for a stock 4.4.2 Sprint Note 3 user to confirm it works or to test for you. I can put it up on G+ on a Note 3 community I follow to see if I can get an answer for you...want me to try it?

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kosmo42o:
I'll give it a try tonight.. since I'm back on stock nab. Missing Titanium backups..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ninja_unmatched:
Cool thanks since you mentioned it I just looked into that. Didn't know they had G+ groups like that
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JFay22:
Yeah, I got into g+ because apps like Nova and Dolphin release beta versions through playstore now and all feedback is thus through G+. Some of the communities are fluff lots of homescreen setups and icon packs, but some delve into development type issues. I thought it might be a good idea because the majority of users in those communities are not rooted and modded to the hilt, so may use Helium. On xda most are going to know Tibu better...In your situation though you are an advanced user just having to hold out stock for a while. You could always trip knox like me and root...I understand your reservations but let me tell you, a custom recovery with a nandroid that can magically bring you back from boot loops and other major issues is a good choice if you like to modify your phone. Trust me, a rooted device without a custom recovery can be a dangerous thing
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tujitsu56:
Worked for Me!!!

I just wanted to post another success... It worked well for me. The CSC thing or Global network capability is gone from my phone as well. I only show CDMA/LTE or CDMA.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kosmo42o:
So tried helium out and yes it works .. but I screwed up and when i wiped phone it wiped internal and my backup was gone, So you need to either move backup to external or purchase pro app to do cloud back up. Couple of things .. if you reboot phone you need to be by pc before you can back up or restore apps again, and also it doesn't back up all the apps it excludes some apps and there is no way to back them up. I only used free app maybe pro lets you idk. it does back up app and data so that is good.. option for non rooted users
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ninja_unmatched:
Cool.... Good look.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Macros746:
So, though my action memo force closes self-healed, I have found another bit of badness. Pocketcasts no longer has permissions to download to the external sd card. This is probably a deal breaker for me. Gonna have to Odin back to unrooted stock. Anyone have a possible fix for this before I take the plunge?

Thanks,

Macros
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] optimummind:
That's not a Mobile Odin issue but a Kitkat issue. You have to modify a system file.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Eyezayah:
YouTube seems to be FCing for me also. Anyone else noticing that?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Lukaslukasm:
This could probably be due to the new YouTube update. My phone auto updates my apps and I realized my YouTube received the dogfood version (that's for internal devs only you can tell the difference by the YouTube app icon having a dog bone instead of the play button) and it force closes without even opening the app... You might have to wait until an update released fixing this issue
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ninja_unmatched:
Flashed back to stock with Rwilco... so I can test out helium. Will let you know my results.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
That does not sound good. Were you rooted or not when you received this version of YouTube?

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Lukaslukasm:
I was rooted when I received it but the problem is solved because I updated my YouTube Ad away module in xposed installer and it fixed the problem
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Good. I'm glad you fixed it.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] optimummind:
Added a "Known Issues" section to the first post. Thanks for the feedback and reports, guys. :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
I think that this one should go under fixable bro.

I think it's great that you're taking initiative, but this one swings in the direction of having root can get one out of that into which was entered.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] optimummind:
Is there anyone here who performed the How-To, is on 4.4.2 with Root and Knox 0x0, and want to try something I cooked up?

I found a way to extract the CSC information from the NAB.tar and was curious if anyone wanted to try downloading the files and copying it onto their phone?

To sum it up, you'll be doing this:

[1] Download the CSC files/folders from my Dropbox (it'll be in RAR format)

[2] Extract the contents of RAR

[3] Copy the files into the Device directory of your phone

[4] Reboot the phone

Hopefully, this will fix the GSM/UMTS and Action Memo/S-Pen app issues.

Since you'll just be copying some files and not flashing anything, it's safe. :)

And for those who are brave enough to try flashing a CSC tar file I made (!!) and is willing to flash the stock NAB.tar in case the phone soft bricks or something, then I have a CSC.tar.md5 file as well. :P
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Terrific, bub.

Is it working for you?

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] optimummind:
I'm unable to try it on my phone. :( Before coming up with these 2 possible solutions, I experimented with some solutions trying to fix the CSC issue with MOP (although I was aware that MOP has not yet been updated for Kitkat) and I got a soft brick. So my phone is now on completely stock NAB with no root. :(

I'm tempted to experiment with my wifey's Note 3 but she won't let me, LOL~! She's currently content with stock, Rooted 4.3 MJ4 with Xposed + other mods. :P
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Lukaslukasm:
I volunteer for the safe way I'm going to work in about 30 minutes but I'll try to give you any sort of data that I find out when putting the new csc files into my phone :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Macros746:
Thanks! I would have thrown the baby out with the bath water on this one. Apparently, they are going to

update the app to fix this issue.

Macros
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] optimummind:
PM sent your way. Thanks~! :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Lukaslukasm:
Hello everyone, I have exciting news! My action memo and screen write apps self fixed themselves after I downloaded an app called pen window manager from the play store. I downloaded this app because another app I have called multi window manager (it's an xposed mod) placed all my apps in my pen window screen and made it painfully slow to run it. I installed pen window manager removed apps from my pen window and rebooted my device. After I rebooted and checked that pen window worked, I curiously gave action memo and screen write a try and both of them worked flawlessly! In the description of Pen window manager I read something along the lines of it requiring an undamaged csc feature.xml or others.xml files. I assume that this app must've edited my csc files to make them work. I hope this can help anyone with the issues and thank optimusmind for finding this root option without tripping knox and micmars for always willing to help anyone.

UPDATE: Action Memo is fixed to an extent. The Link to Action option fails to recognize whatever is written on Action Memo but at least it doesn't FC automatically like before. I will continue with transferring optimummind's csc files to the root of my phone and see where it goes!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] optimummind:
That's great news~!

I have good news as well. I flashed using Odin v3.04 the CSC.tar file I created from the NAB.tar and it flashed correctly with no issues. One would open Odin v3.04, click on PDA, and flash the CSC.tar. If anyone wants to try, PM me for the file. :)

Before I post up the file, I would like to see more success stories.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] optimummind:
If you'd like to fix the issue yourself, you can modify the file and add a line. I used Root Browser by JRummy in the Play Store.

Navigate to: system -> etc -> permissions -> open platform.xml

Look for this entry:

<permission

name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE">

<group gid="sdcard_r" />

<group gid="sdcard_rw" />

</permission>

Add this line so it looks like this:

<permission

name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE">

<group gid="sdcard_r" />

<group gid="sdcard_rw" />

<group gid="media_rw" />

</permission>

Reboot the phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Macros746:
This worked beautifully. Thanks so much. Now I can comfortably wait until someone can do away with Knox entirely. :D

Macros
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ninja_unmatched:
Knox has its uses. I use my phone at times to test out questionable sites. Knox actually gives me an idea when some weird app gets installed on the phone. Alerts me to its activity.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] optimummind:
I have great news to report. Flashing the csc was a success~! :D

The GSM/UMTS options are back and all the S-Pen apps now work correctly.

Here are some screenshots.

Stock, Rooted 4.4.2 NAB with Knox Warranty Bit still 0x0

CSC fields are now correctly filled out. :)

Still Rooted, thanks to Mobile Odin Pro v4.00

Full setting available again for Mobile Network

Writing a text message with the S-Pen (no crash)

Screen write working as intended.

I wanna give a HUGE shout-out and BIG THANKS to [MENTION=5328045]Lukaslukasm[/MENTION] for testing out my csc file. You've been patient, a great communicator, and all-around awesome guy.

And huge thanks to my wifey, who finally caved in and let me test on her N3. :P

For those who want to flash the csc file, here is the link to my Dropbox:

https://db.tt/KEImeTCK

Intructions:

[1] Shut off phone. Then boot into Download Mode (VOL DOWN + POWER + HOME).

[2] Open desktop Odin v3.04 by right-clicking it and choosing Run as administrator.

[3] Click on the PDA button and select the csc.tar file. Click Start and sit back until the flash completes and the phone auto-reboots.

Thanks everyone for being patient with me and for assisting in making this How-To guide better. :good:

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Lukaslukasm:
Lol awww shucks :D :D :D. It was all you [MENTION=4693652]optimummind[/MENTION] with your ideas and your work ethic that made all of this work (and saving my mess up too) :thumbup: I think your wife deserves more credit because she's the one with her phone actually rooted with all these features. We're on the outside looking in now.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] optimummind:
For sure~! lol~ Sucks to be on the outside but we'll get "in" again I'm sure, haha~ :cowboy:

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The first post has been updated with the new info and new file accordingly. :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ninja_unmatched:
Good to hear...now let's test things out a bit. Backup & restore of apps & data you know put it through the ringer.

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Also check out if you can install sketchbook... That was another issue I found. Kept getting some error like it didn't recognize the phone as eligible or something.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] optimummind:
Sketchbook works. Xposed + modules work, as well as other Root and S Pen apps. :)

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Glad to see you follow this through.

Don't underestimate the value in getting this to the next level.

This took a bit of risk on your part to put the method out there on the first place, and a keen sense of honor to see it through to the other side.

I applaud you sir.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ninja_unmatched:
Shoot too bad I'm on stock NAB now. I'm sure using desktop Odin will trigger Knox flag
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] DCLocal:
Verify Odin version

This is great news. Just to confirm, we need to use dekstop Odin v3.04 to flash the csc.tar and not the v3.09 used in the first post for the upgrade? If so, do you have a link for desktop Odin v3.04?

Thank you.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] optimummind:
I recommend using v3.04. I'm not home but if you can wait until lunch time, I'll send you the file.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] droidcruzer:
I've looked and I can't seem to find the instructions, does anyone know how to go back to MJ4 from NAB? I'd love to for the simple fact that when I went to NAB, my signal strength and speed went way down. I can live without the other "features" of NAB in order to get my signal strength and speed back. I work on the Sprint campus, so I'm already fighting to keep some sort of signal, even roaming is a pipe dream. You can imagine my frustration when I went to NAB and my signal on the campus got even worse.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JimSmith94:
I'm looking for this too, but haven't had any luck. People have been able to go from NA4 engineering to MJ4, but so far no one has been able to go from NAB to NA4 engineering.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] optimummind:
This is something I'm gonna look into next. No promises but I'll report anything I find out.

[MENTION=5244502]micmars[/MENTION] Do you have the link to the NA4 (?) bootloader that supposedly allows one to downgrade to the MJ4 modem?

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] washi3e3:
received kernel panic after installing

When I followed this tutorial I was not in the stock 4.3 jellybean. I was in a cyanogen rom. I wanted to flash this new bootloader so that I could then flash kitkat 4.4.

and so that is what i did. I flashed this bootloader via the odin 3,09 on this forum. Unfortunately, it didn't work out too well

long story short:

when I go into download mode on my sprint note 3 it looks like this:

and when I boot phone or try to go into recovery mode is says kernel panic and stays on that screen

It sounds like I could just download and flash an open source 4.4 kernel via odin to solve the problem.

Is this the best resolution?

I desperately need any help you can give me as I absolutely need my phone as soon as possible. Thank You
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] optimummind:
If you came from running CM, then it means your Knox is already tripped, due to custom recovery. So you didn't even need to follow this guide. :P

To get out of your current situation, you can just flash the stock NAB 4.4.2 tar file using desktop Odin. You'll be completely stock 4.4.2 NAB with stock kernel, recovery, modem, and bootloader.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] optimummind:
Here is the link for the v3.04 desktop Odin at my Dropbox:

https://db.tt/iomLtHqk
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
I have the NA4 everything (the entire rom). If you want is PM me, no problem.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] washi3e3:
Re re kernel panic

Thank you for the much needed reply!

I realized that my know warranty was already done. I can care less about my know warranty. I was just trying to do whatever it took to get it on 4.4 or off the current rom I was on

Do you mean flash the Stock NAB 4.4.2 CSC.tar file that's listed on this forum? And should I use odin 3.04 and flash it on pda with auto - reboot and reset time?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] optimummind:
Yes, you got it right. Odin v3.04 and use the PDA button.

But don't flash the csc file. Flash the NAB.tar file from Step 4 (freeza's file) from the 1st post.

Sent from my SPH-L720
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] washi3e3:
Re re re kernel panic

If this works your'e the best thing since sliced bread. I would actually pay you money if this works. AND IM DAMN SERIOUS. You have no idea how much I need this to work right now. Trying to download odin 3,04 right now
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] DCLocal:
SUCCESS!

WOOT! I'm happy to report success flashing the csc.tar via deskop Odin 3.04. :D Issues confirmed resolved:

1. S-Pen apps work as expected

2. CSC information shows as expected

3. GSM/UMTS and Automatic options appear under "Preferred network mode"

4. The "SmartcardService" stopped message no longer appears on reboot

Many thanks to optimummind for this upgrade thread and follow-through. And thank you to everyone else that has provided such valuable information in this thread. I've learned so much just reading each post.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Glad You're Excited...

I am very happy that you're excited, as we need more of that on these forums. However, I would suggest that if the OP doesn't have a donate button, then you should follow through on your word, and donate to the dev on whom this mostly relies (chainfire).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] optimummind:
I was able to flash each component of the MJ4 successfully, without triggering Knox, except for the bootloader. A software check by Samsung prevents bootloader downgrading, as expected. :P

If I don't flash the MJ4 bootloader and try to reboot, then I get stopped at the Kernel Panic Upload Mode screen.

No go with the NA4 bootloader either - same software check blockage.

Luckily, I was able to Odin back to stock NAB without losing any data and keeping Knox at 0x0. Guess gotta wait for Kingo or some other group. :)