yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] bobbyphoenix:
Did you make sure all your apps were on the internal memory before doing this? They shouldn't be on the SD card when starting due to the unwritable issue. Maybe that's what happened.

Sent from a Galaxy Note 3 far, far away....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dirtybudha:
Try to Odin the Chainfire Root, and the Recovery again. Might even redownload the files in case there was a problem during the DL.

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Twilight Zone INDEED!!

So far, I haven't seen anything happen on my end. Had you activated any modules or flashed any tweaks?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] flyimages:
Havin same issue..

Odin shows 100% completed, phone restarted, Its stuck on on the blue font "Startup recovery on top left corner & shows Samsung logo in middle"

I even went back to dl mode, odin install twrp, wiped everything, same. I can reinstall the previous N900TUVUBMI7 factory via odin and works fine. I tried dl it multiple times from orig/mirror servers to make sure its not a corrupt file, still no luck
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Tiffany84:
If your stock rooted it will usually still say there's an update avaliable and will let you download it but when it goes to flash the OTA it will fail since your rooted.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] bdorr1105:
I have had success with TWRP, works better than Philz, I had issues with his, none with TWRP
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] thechoirman:
You are The Bomb!! Thanks!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] robert90262:
I always got this when on 4.3 thought it was normal
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] les_garten:
I was rooted and was prepared to ODIN, etc, etc. So I decided to go the Kies route and it upgraded perfectly.

I got zero complaints about the upgrade...

But this should be called JB 4.33 or something, not a major revision to me.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] djbrian52:
Did anyone get this md5 number or something different from the op and still flash ok?

f4266bebc730096a353c510636f8871f

Sent from my Note 3...making all others drool!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] stkman32:
Anyone having problems with the sd card fix not working?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ezsoulja:
Great tutorial works great ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] evoforevo:
Im rooted with de la vega stock.how do you go the kies route or should i just go about ed this odin route to get kit kat stock rooted any help.:D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] fatouraee:
I did. I flashed the Rom via Odin and all the other files per instruction provided.

Still the same. I can use recovery to flash some stock odexed or deodexed rom and boot to the normal rom fine. but still the same message.

Am i missing something. I tried downgrading to MI7 to but failed.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jonnberg:
Problem with CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.zip

STEP 1 -> Unzip the ROM (file name TMB-N900TUVUCNB4-20140305155920.zip) & the CF-ROOT File (CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.zip)

I tried to unzup the CF-ROOT file and get an invalid zip file error. I have downloaded it a number of times and tried 7zip, WinRAR and the default Windows explorer zip functionality.

Any ideas what I am missing?

Jonn
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] bobbyphoenix:
http://extractnow.com/

This worked for me.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jonnberg:
Still no go. Extractnow says there is an "Archive open error".
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Randyc2800:
This is the correct method for me as well. I ran into the loop trying to do it in order as posted.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jonnberg:
Anybody know if I can use Mobile Odin and inject root that way?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] les_garten:
I just hooked it up to my laptop and ran Kies and if offered to upgrade firmware. It also left all my programs, settings, desktop ecatly the same.

Zero Pain. It only grabs the smaller update file, not the full ODIN ROM. Very fast and the way mine worked, my wife could have done it.

However, your mileage may vary...

Then re-root like here and flash recovery, you'll need the SD fix.

Hop this helps.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Iorveth:
Just wanted to say thank you!

I followed the steps exactly as you mentioned and it worked perfectly!

Again, thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dirtybudha:
Wait...is it blue?

If so, I had that ALL over 4.3. If I remember correctly it has to do with the kernel. If the ROM is running fine, and recovery works great, then I wouldn't worry about it too much.

[MENTION=762991]dragonstalker[/MENTION], Do you have any info on this? It's above what I know, but I think I've had this when I was on Tweaked but running Lean Kernel.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] bdorr1105:
At any point did you happen to wipe the internal memory before flashing a custom ROM...The fix has worked every time so far
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Bestplayer55:
Help

I just followed the guide and works. But now I lost my IMEI and in baseband Version says UNKNOWN. Any help with this?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] YellowGTO:
Step by step

Step by step video instructions :P

[YOUTUBE]YpZmr9SouHI[/YOUTUBE]
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] s_snk3:
Thanks for this, works great.. i used twrp instead of philz.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] acostello:
yo

already rooted. using cwm. do you just have the zip i can use to install this rom? i want the stock but want to stay rooted.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jimmydene84:
after initial ROM flas in ODIN, it says "recovery booting" in blue on top and wont boot? Could still get to DL mode so im trying it again...any thoughts?

EDIT: appears after 2nd flash its working, weird, ive NEVER had an ODIN flash fail...?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Darksynz:
Why do I always get an error with Odin while trying to add an .md5 file to the AP box, Followed by a bunch of kanji characters?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] bdorr1105:
I believe there's a zip out the there that helps restore the IMEI then you ODIN and all should be good
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sanjsrik:
Just to verify, and not to be flamed...

* Using this method, trips Knox

* Thee is speculation that T-Mobile doesn't care about tripping Knox, some believe it's okay, others think it will void warranty

* This method is not foolproof and has been causing bootloops, although, after reading 13 pages of messages, I'm really not sure what is causing said bootloops and how to fix them

* The external SD card fix may or may not be working

Is that accurate or was there anything I may have missed?

I'm thinking I'll hold off until the process gets smoothed out and there's a method like Kingo that will let me flash the OTA and then use a method to gain root. Mostly want root to be able to run things like TI Backup and get rid of bloatware.

Thanks in advance (ducking from flames)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Darksynz:
sTUCK at Boot screen, never did it load completely into android while following the steps.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Darksynz:
Its actually more work than depicted. I came from MyRom 4.2.2. Using this method didn't work as I had to install a kernel for it to boot into android. Still working out some bugs with the keyboard but after installing a kernel It finally booted.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] bdorr1105:
How is anyone having a problem booting. You are installing an official ROM released from Tmobile and Samsung with kernel and bootloader....if you follow the instructions there should be absolutely zero boot issues.....The only time that should occur is when flashing a custom ROM after the official update which then it should be kernel or recovery issue...it's important to know what ROMs you are coming from especially if you are trying to flash update from 4.3. And lastly, stop worrying about Knox no one cares....root and go all in, if you bust your phone chances are they don't care. Every time I trade my phone from an upgrade i leave it rooted and profit. If you need help please explain what you have done so far so it's possible to even attempt to help. Not one boot issue yet and I done the process like 5 times....all different phones
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] trm96:
Can't I flash the EXT SD Write Fix from TWRP or do I have to flash it using Philz recovery?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] bdorr1105:
You can flash with TWRP there is a new version as well...you can odin the new TWRP or flash it

Here is a link to the 3 latest versions.....There is a flashable version, Odin flashable, or adb version as wellhttp://teamw.in/project/twrp2/198
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] PowerMan572:
No problems here. I followed this guide and had 0 issues.

1. I put my phone into download mode.

2. Flashed the 4.4.2 kitkat ROM via Odin.

3. Flashed the root file via Odin.

4. Flashed Phil recovery via Odin.

5. Logged into Phil recovery and flashed the TWRP recovery zip file (since I like this recovery better.)

6. Went into TWRP and wiped device, cleared cache and dalvik.

7. Flashed the Deodexed ROM found here.

8. Used Titanium backup to restore my apps.

Thanks OP! I'm glad I waited to upgrade to KitKat a few days. You made it easy. I can also confirm that I'm still able to bypass the T-mobile 2.5GB tether limit.

I do notice a smoother phone with the upgrade. I have the Samsung OEM flip case and on JellyBean the screen would delay sometimes when I would open the case etc. Now everything works perfectly as it should.

I also notice that PowerAmp Lock Screen works much better now. I would often tap the home/power button to wake up the phone while PowerAmp was playing music and the lock screen would jump around. Doesn't happen anymore.

I notice nothing but positive things here with the KitKat upgrade.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] robert90262:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2671063

This helped me regain my imei look for bootloop fix page 37 I think
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Jack$on:
MD5 Check

Seeing people having Issues.... I decided to run MD5 check on the origianl download. (thinking of installing this morning)

Failed!

Weird.... first time Ive seen a MD5 fail.

Downloading from mirror to check mirror.

Anyone else try to do a MD5 check? Hate to ask a dumb question..... but is should pass right?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Jack$on:
Mirror download also did NOT pass MD5 check. Ugh?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] trm96:
Another question before I flash this: Do I have to do anything on my phone to prep it for the upgrade? I am root, running exposed with Wanam module. Will this effect anything applying this update? Also will flashing this update through Odin wipe my /data/ partition?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Techngro:
Question

Hey all, quick question.

I installed a few days ago, but some apps are acting up (all internal). If I want to do a clean install, can I wipe everything (factory reset) and then install via Odin? Since the md5 files won't be on my phone, I should be ok with wiping, right?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] bdorr1105:
No, you just follow this simple guide as it says....It's irrelevant what you are running when you ODIN the official update.

1. Step 1, make sure you have all the Samsung Drivers loaded

2. Reboot phone in download mode like it says

3. When you open ODIN, make sure it recognizes your device

4. FOLLOW THE GUIDE ITS PERFECT

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Did you ever flash the SD card Read/Write Fix? I have had zero issues....And could you explain further what you mean some apps are acting up?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mike102871:
Make sure you run Odin as administrator. That is only thing I think I missed that caused me problems of not booting.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Techngro:
When I first installed, my root apps would request root, but the popup that allows you to grant root access wasn't coming up. Also, my Amazon MP3 app started draining my battery drastically, which never happened before. Nothing major, but still, i'd like to do a clean install anyway. Plus, I need to clean off my internal storage anyway since i'm running out of space.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] truthkillszz:
I don't have access to a computer until tonight when I get home, is it possible to flash the stick IMG via mobile Odin? I know I will have to finish the rooting process on a computer tho.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] KevG510:
Hey folks, I have my STOCK rom and STOCK Bootloader on my note 3. i rooted it with Kingo and now that i see there's an official update I want it. So, I UNROOTED with Kingo and everything seems good (system reads offical). i Uninstalled all root apps after as well. Does anyone recommend not updating the right way to gain kitkat access? Will i be able to root if i use this method? i really want to flash X-Note kitkat build after the update.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] akapaul26:
Thanks for the guide, made reference easy. Everything it 100% just like a brand new phone out of the box. I have customized to my liking and am enjoying kk. So far my experience is better battery, and much better signal. Thanks again for taking the time to put everything necessary in one place. Only thing I would add to the guide is to do a full system wipe and factory reset before doing any of these steps.

Sent from my SM-N900T using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dragonstalker:
OK !

First off.

THIS GUIDE IS FOR INSTALLING AND ROOTING THE UVUCNB4 T-MOBILE ROM AND THAT ROM ONLY. FOR THE PEOPLE WANTING TO INSTALL AND RUN INT. ROM. GO TO THE INTERNATIONAL FORUM.

If you refuse to follow the steps here, your questions will be ignored.

If you fail to read the T-MOBILE FORUM (yes there's a Q&A Thread for all this) your question will be ignored.

If you try to run third party apps like Xposed bla bla bla, and can't figure out why you can't achieve a,b and c, your questions will be ignored.

If you are going to sit here and lie and say, hey i did this exactly and it's not working, your questions will be ignored.

This is getting ridiculous people. I took my family out for a nice day and came back to at least 3 pages per thread. And guess what. All 5 threads, have the exact same questions, some of them by the same person posting in seperate places. AND ALL OF THE QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED MULTIPLE TIMES.

2nd.

Please do not give people smart alec answers and comments because you feel like they should know it. Some of the questions are legit and people actually do need help. Belittling people on XDA will get you banned. I will report you to the Mod's myself. My job as an RC. Please be considerate in how you approach others. You do not know them or their background. Some people may take offense to condescending comments and tone.

With all that said. Please , Please, Please read and search. This entire section is starting to get riddled with duplicate information. If you have a problem or want to flash a particular rom, please go to that section to post your questions.

Thank you .

Kwam Gary

AKA DragonStalker
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] trm96:
Works great! My only problem is that ESFile shows 2 extSdcard , one located at /mnt/media_rw/extSdCard/ and the other at /storage/extSdCard/

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] chaolanren:
follow this guide i have installed 4.4.2 and thanks alot.

However, my baseband and imei became unknown, I think i have a soft brick, is there any solution please?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cbucz24:
Try this, says it fixes that issue

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50906045
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dirtybudha:
AAahh, you beat me to it.

XmentalX:

"https://www.dropbox.com/s/vvnvwapc08ihgh7/Brick_Loop_FIX_afterRestoringBackup.zip

Flash that it clears your modem partition which the phone will rebuild on boot."

You're not the only one that has had this happen.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] chaolanren:
Thanks sooo much it works like a charm.

Now does anybody know how to manually add chinese into the phone? some apps i use only in china region google play store..even i download the apk, app will in English because my phone is english.....need some help please!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dragonstalker:
Did you dirty flash over another rom? Did you check the platform.xml to ensure you made proper changes to the file?

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if you go to setttings/controls/language and input - it does not allow you to choose Chinese? I have English, spanish, french, italian, and squigly line (im guessing is chinese)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] chaolanren:
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if you go to setttings/controls/language and input - it does not allow you to choose Chinese? I have English, spanish, french, italian, and squigly line (im guessing is chinese)[/QUOTE]

its korean...

I was on the stainless rom for a while till the 4.4.2 recently out.

Editing the language.xml doesn't work on note 3..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dragonstalker:
its korean...

I was on the stainless rom for a while till the 4.4.2 recently out.

Editing the language.xml doesn't work on note 3..[/QUOTE]

ok let me check into it. if we had it working on stainless, we can figure it out on here. What Rom are you running?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cbucz24:
ok let me check into it. if we had it working on stainless, we can figure it out on here. What Rom are you running?[/QUOTE]

There are a few ways it can be done. If it's not preloaded in the rom, it has to be added.

Not sure if it's all the same on 4.4 but there is a folder under system/sipdb/

The language zips are there on 4.3. You might be able to steal it out of that rom you were running an paste it there
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] trm96:
Yes I did dirty flash over the stock JB ROM. Yes I just checked the platform.xml file identical to the one in the zip

It doesn't seem to make any difference so I'm not worried about it as of right now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] TEKHD:
> > > POST 2 UPDATED

> > >

Boot Screen Customizations

< < <

>> After you are done flashing N900TUVUCNB4, you may want to change the boot screen / shutdown screen to AT&T Stock or International Stock or revert back to TMO Stock. Just flash the boot animation that you want... here:

> AT&T STOCK BOOT/SHUTDOWN SCREEN

> INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOT/SHUTDOWN SCREEN

> T-MOBILE STOCK BOOT/SHUTDOWN SCREEN (in case you want to revert)

> > > I just ask for a simple THANKS!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] chaolanren:
You are the man, installed 4.4.2 follow by your instruction, and do you know how to add chinese language onto this rom please?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] OPGT:
i made sure to read OP and i didn't see anything about wiping data/system before following the steps... Should I???
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] BACARDILIMON:
I did with no issues. Better safe than sorry

TWEAKED 2.0 ELEMENT V3.0 NOTE 3
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dragonstalker:
Did you see cbucz post on the previous page? Instructions on how to add languages.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sanjsrik:
I may have what be a dumb noob question even though I swear I've flashed recovery images before. How do you ODIN the recovery you have here? When I go to ODIN in download mode, the recovery.img file is not seen so I can't flash it.

Any help would be most appreciated.

So far I've been successful, the only part I'm stuck at is flashing that latest TWRP recovery

Okay, I admit it wholeheartedly, MINE was a dumb question. The recovery included in the steps above WAS already the .tar file, I unzipped it and wondered why I couldn't see the image.zip through ODIN.

I went back and just flashed the .tar file instead.

Apologies for the silly question and the brain fart.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] chaolanren:
Yes I did see,

I manually added via root explore and it doesn't work.

I tried with a flash and still show nothing.

and I did edit language.xml with zh_CN

Is there another file i need to edit in order to make it work?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Dvanzutphenkann:
I'm new to T mobile so I'm ignorant but following these inductions means I'll have a 4.4.2 bootloader? Tia
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Mr. Moe:
Installed all seemed good. BUT HOME button does not take me to the home screen. I can double tap it to get S-voice but nothing else....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] zoth:
Galley FC's

Galley FC's all the time cleared cache & data for Gallery & Media. Cleared cache & dalvik cache in TWRP but still FC'ing. Anyone else have the same issue.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dragonstalker:
You on Odex or Deodexed CNB4?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] zoth:
Stock Odex CNB4 :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dragonstalker:
Just for S&G , delete the gallery, then dirty flash the rom over itself and see what happens.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] zoth:
K, will try...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vibrantliker:
Probably a dump question but this installs the stock kernel, right?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] TEKHD:
Yes

Sent from XDA Premium HD app.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Android_Guy:
Stuck on splash screen with "Recovery Booting"

Followed Guide to the "T"

Coming from Anthem ROM, factory reset prior to odin....odin worked, said "Pass", but on 1st reboot, now stuck on splash screen waiting for recovery to load and it just sits there...:confused:

HALP!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sanjsrik:
You using the 2.6.3.8 recovery? the thought is flashing a custom ROM is only going to work with 2.6.3.1

go back and try flashing that recovery and try flashing the ROM

http://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/hltetmo
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Android_Guy:
Re tried and all is well now :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] willham:
Thank you TEKHD for these instructions! Was able to update my phone and root without any problems!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Dvanzutphenkann:
I flashed DarthStalker V6 using 2.6.3.8 no problem.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mustafamanya:
I flashed dr ketan rom on my note 3 sm-n900 after which my phone kept turning off (WORKED FINE FOR A FEW DAYS ). It would work for a few seconds and turn off even after restarting an taking the battery out 20 times . So i went on my custom recovery and did a factory reset and tried rebooting it once again . Now it turns on and stuck on the Samsung logo for a few seconds and turns off . now I cant even acess my custom recover any more so im stuck . please help me !!!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ValenteL:
Please, write on title "Note 3 N900 stuck..."
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mustafamanya:
So no suggestions ?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jdomadia:
As long as u can access download mode u can good to go for flashing stock rom.

P.S. U will get more help if u post @ Q&A section.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mustafamanya:
Yes i do have access to it. So should i flash it through odin?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jdomadia:
Yes
[Moto X Q&A] gsusx:
Hi all

Have just bought a moto x off of someone. They've told me it's a us import. As of yet I cannot seem to get a lte signal on the ee network in the Uk and I'm worried I've bought something that isn't going to get lte in this country (my fault should have checked first)

Does anyone know if it's possible to root and install a new firmware so that it sees the lte band here in the Uk. (1800 I think)

Please tell me I haven't made a massive mistake buying this. :(

Cheers

CJ
[Moto X Q&A] gsusx:
Looks like it's a XT1058 if that helps.
[Moto X Q&A] Steve-x:
There is no chance of adding 1800mhz LTE, the needed hardware is not present in an XT1058. It does have band 7 LTE though(2600Mhz) if you have a provider that uses that.
[Moto X Q&A] gsusx:
Ah man. Pretty sure they just use 1800mhz.... bugger.

Thanks for the reply really appreciate it....
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ArtieQ:
I've had my Gmail account for many many years but would like to make a new one with better username. Is it hard to switch over from my old to a new in terms of apps and stuff?