yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tdgillihan:
But, if you just odin the tar you'll be stock unrooted. Follow the rest of the steps for root and recovery if you want to flash custom roms. I recommend using twrp for recovery, but that's just my preference.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] YrrchSebor:
Yeah, i flashed Phillz, but im glad to know TWRP works well too. I couldn't figure out how to do an advanced or 'custom' data restore in Phillz, i got confused at the final step
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tdgillihan:
Yeah, never tried Phillz, so I can't help you there. You should be able to flash TWRP still I think.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ssmr2t:
Can't download the rom in the OP so I can upgrade my BL...Can someone help with a mirror?

Thank you,
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tdgillihan:
You can get it here too:

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/

Edit: Here's another link you can use:

http://d-h.st/4xl

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] papabear:
Is there any way to root without a PC/odin? Or if someone has used Lunix/Heimdall that could help me?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tdgillihan:
The only part you need a pc for is to upgrade your bootloader with Odin. If you can't use Odin, you can take an ota update from carrier and it will update the bootloader. Did you make a backup of your original factory stock setup after you first rooted on 4.3? If you did (as you should have) you should be able to restore and then take the 4.4 ota update to upgrade your bootloader. Then flash a custom recovery (I recommend TWRP myself), and then flash a custom rom. Most custom roms for KK are pre rooted now. And be sure to backup the new stock rom from the ota after updating and flashing recovery before flashing anything else.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] oMszKikiIzWavyo:
So i've been having this problem ever since i updated to 4.4.2 and been looking all over the internet for the solution and cant find anything. But i did everything the OP said to install KitKat plus the SD Fix but however when i install my backups through titanium backup and reboot the phone, the applications on the sdcard do not load. Only the ones on my phone internal storage. And i just bought a new micro sdcard. I've unrooted and re-rooted to see if that would fix it but the problem still remains. So if anyone wont mind helping me i would truly appreciate it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] simpl3lang:
problems downloading the 1.4gb file. and also the mirror. keeps cutting off around 100mb. can the OP reupload please. thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tdgillihan:
You can get it here too:

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/

Edit: Here's another link you can use:

http://d-h.st/4xl

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Stock or custom rom?

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tdgillihan:
[MENTION=4107827]TEKHD[/MENTION].

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] oMszKikiIzWavyo:
Sorry I forgot to mention i'm on stock rom and also i have the samsung pro 64gb micro sdcard
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] AFourg:
Download stops short

I downloaded all files but when it comes to the actual NB4 rom it doesn't do the whole 1.4GB. It stops in the hundreds of MBs.

Any other link for the actual ROM zip download?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tdgillihan:
Read back a few posts.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ZDeuce2:
This thread was made when the kitkat update first came to help everyone that was already rooted jump up to kitkat without having to Odin back to stock, take the OTA then root again. Any of the new philz, from the original link on will get you updated. Twrp didn't work originally which is why it wasn't included. I would assume that since the original way will still get you upgraded, and most already have, that their has been the need to keep this "up to date". And if you read enough about it you know about the newer philz, or twrp recoveries anyway, so you should know how to substitute them where needed.

something a little Tweaked; Powered by ColonelX
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ejdavis:
Rooting another friend phone but it won't take root. I did 2 phones today as well like I usually do.. Want take root even though Odin says successful... Anyone else ever experienced this? Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tdgillihan:
Best thing to do is search the TMO Note3 questions and answers, help and troubleshooting forum first. And then if you can't find what you need, post your questions there. You probably won't get any help for this here.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] oMszKikiIzWavyo:
Thanks for helping. I actually found out what the issue was and now my applications load when i reboot the phone. I just had to format my sdcard with the SDFormatter instead of the Windows 8 utility. Once again thank you.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] nba1341:
both mirrors keep failing..... Anyone have mega link?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jp2dj1:
Hey, thanks for the easy guide! I'm also having the same problem of downloading the ROM. Download speed is slow , then after 50.0 mb or so, it will stop and fail. Is there any more mirrors?? Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tdgillihan:
This seems to be a problem here. Try this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2694023

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] buzzltyr1818:
thanks!! did this last night and worked perfectly. actually i had to odin the stock twice before it actually loaded in cause it was freezing at the loading screen like a lot of people. other than that everything else went smoothly and was able to install wicked's new rom. your awesome!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jp2dj1:
Being trying to download the stock ROM but now it fails after downloading 160-200MB. Can anyone help me? :(

Thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tdgillihan:
You should be able to get what you want here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2694023

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jp2dj1:
Sorry, haven't slept in a while :(

Okay, what the difference from this method to the current one?

Thank you!

Seriously haven't slept...........

bdp Oct h
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tdgillihan:
Pretty much the same with minor differences. But, the big difference is that the download works there. For some reason a lot of people are having trouble with the download in this guide. Just follow the instructions in the linked guide and you'll do fine.

Oh, and if I did help you, please say thanks by clicking the thank you button. Thank YOU ;)

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Chrisw_2003:
If I already have kitkat, can I skip the rom flash and just use the root to root the stock rom?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tdgillihan:
Yes.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Chrisw_2003:
Awesome, I shouldn't trip knox correct since it's the stock rom?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tdgillihan:
If you flash a custom recovery, which as far as I know you'll have to to root, you will trip knox. I heard that there may be a way to root without tripping it, so you should do a search first if you are worried about it. And please remember to use the thank you button when asking for and receiving help. Thanks ?

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] pvchip3:
cf auto root

can we use the tmobile version of cf auto root? or would it be better to use the other version of cf auto root

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can anyone provide a mirror for the rom i tried to download 4 times from both links and i keep getting download interrupted.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] westkhalifa13:
How can i use these steps on a mac computer ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tdgillihan:
Try this guide: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2694023.

There seems to be a problem with the download in this one.

As to which root, I would use the one for your device.

I recommend doing a Google search for "how to update Galaxy Note 3 to Android 4.4 bootloader on mac".

Please remember to use the thank you button when asking for and receiving help. Thanks ?

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] garz:
Quick and Painless. Thanks!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dramitt_live:
Will this work with the new update?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Wonderwouldyou:
Awesome guide. I just got a Note 3, SM-N900T with the new CNB4 update already on it from the factory, and I was able to ROOT and Install Philz just fine. Running a Nandroid as I type this of the stock ROM.

Thanks for the guide, and to PhilZ and CFROOT:good::good::good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Boot329:
Hey everyone!

I am helping someone restore their (rooted and custom recovery + rom) Note 3 back to Stock... I did it before but now it seems to be having issues..

I followed all the steps and ODIN says "Passed" then the phone boots into up into the Samsung boot screen and stays there... No progress.

I am literally out of ideas :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sshafranko:
Boot into stock recovery and factory reset than boot up. Pull the battery put back in, hold volume up, home and power for recovery, that should do it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dramitt_live:
Will this cf-autoroot work with ne6?

Enviado desde mi SM-N900T mediante Tapatalk
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tdgillihan:
Yes, and the new nf1.

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Please remember: when asking for and receiving help, don't just say thank you, click it too. ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dramitt_live:
Thank you very much sir.. I want to flash tweaked ne6 alpha... Shoul i update to nf1?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tdgillihan:
That's what I'm running Tweaked on now. But the files for nf1 are not here. Better to go to Jovy or effortless' guides for updating to nf1.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vibrantliker:
That's a question I've been trying to get answered. If I upgrade boot loader and modem to NF1, I can still use a NE6 based rom?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tdgillihan:
Yes. At least every ne6 rom and kernel I have tried so far since upgrading to nf1 has worked. And I have tried several.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] asifbaig:
I can't download the EXT SD write fix. I keep getting sent to the following site:

http:// sites.securepaynet.net/redirect_0.html

Is there a mirror available? My google search hasn't been successful...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tdgillihan:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/fix-your-sdcard-issue-on-kitkat/

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MadJoe:
Actual Download Links for Full NB4 ROM

For all of us having issues downloading the ROM file, you can download the uncompressed version here: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407576329

I found it in this post: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2671063

Thanks to all those who posted download links to the bootloader, but I didn't have issues downloading that, just the ROM.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] bobbyphoenix:
Since the new update is out will the OP be update with it? I checked my phone for updates, and it was there, but won't work since I'm on a custom recovery. It only shows it's there because I'm using Xposed with a force status to default. Just to check. LOL

Sent from a Galaxy Note 3 far, far away....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] bobbyphoenix:
Never mind. I used the full image from here http://xdaforums.com/note-3-tmobile/general/n900tuvudnf4-extracted-stock-firmware-t2834398 Worked perfect following the OP steps.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] 90.rocky:
I did the update from my phone and it is tuvudnf4, while the one listed is tuvucnf4. Any major difference between these 2?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Bamba1260:
Does that update the radio, baseband, etc...?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tdgillihan:
There is a newer guide here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=52968449

that will help you with the full update to nf4 with the latest modem, baseband and bootloader thanks to [MENTION=421215]effortless[/MENTION]

Edit: NF9 now.

Always thank those who are helpful...and just ignore those who aren't.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] A Christian Guy:
And what happens with NE7 any good news
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tdgillihan:
It's been updated to ne7

Always thank those who are helpful... and just ignore those who aren't.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jeep447:
Thanks to the op for providing everything in one thread so it's an easy process (for the majority anyway lol), but I do have a suggestion.. It might be a good idea to let people know in the op that following this guide will update their bootloader and as of right now there is no way back. That doesn't mean it's necessarily a bad thing, it's just that once you do this you can no longer flash any of the 4.3 roms anymore because you have an updated bootloader. Anyway I'm definitely not trying to complain and it's great that you put everything together for people, but I know how people can be and I'm sure a lot of people will see this and that'll be the end of their reading lol

Edit: Yeah the guy above me perfectly explained what I was talking about! Lol

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] bobbyphoenix:
No problem. One other question now. The very last step to flash the SD card fix you say to back out until you see REBOOT. I did that, but when I pressed to reboot I had two options. 1- No, and 2 - Disable Recovery Flash. I pressed 1. Is that correct?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dirtybudha:
You're right about how people can be. I know a lot of us are trying to help people from screwing up their phones.

OP, add a link to Dragonstalker's Q&A section and suggest they go there FIRST before attempting the update. That will take blame off you and should give them a great resource for answers.

I know I've been crawling around the threads trying to answer questions and help where I can.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] TEKHD:
1. No... Correct
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] bdorr1105:
You dont have to use Phil's recovery, there is a 4.4 TWRP Recovery that works great and I have had less issues flashing ROMs...I was unable to flash [ROM] ViSiON X N3 - US TMO [N900TUVUCNB4 KK TW 4.4.2] [N900T/N900W8] yesterday until I used TWRP....This is a great OP...

I would recommend everything you said and add the following.....

1. Update using the official ODIN

2. ODIN TWRP after Reboot - Found Here

3. Inject Root with Chain fire if they want to stay where they are

4. Download Custom ROM and place on SD Card that you plan to use if they don't want to stay

5. Reboot into Recovery and Factory Reset, Wipe Cahce, Dalvick, Data, System, Internal SD (Only if you have an external SD Card)

6. Go into Download and ODIN Official Firmware again and then repeat steps 2-3

7. Reboot into TWRP and only Factory Reset, do not touch anything else, just factory reset (will have issues exporting from Dropbox to your SD Card)

8. Flash Custom ROM

9. Let it sit for 5-6 mins

10. Reboot and flash the Read Write Fix for the SD Card.

I already did all this, YOUR GUIDE IS AWESOME and its perfect dude, explains it all for the people who are having troubles, I ran into a lot of unexpected issues from doing a full wipe after I did the ODIN and I don't know what, if it was the system wipe or internal SD wipe

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When I flashed in TWRP, all I did was wipe dalvick and cache, hit reboot and all was good...What is this option you are talking about?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] steve97ta:
Which version of TWRP?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] bdorr1105:
Its twrp-2.6.3.8-4.4-BL-hlte - I provided a link
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] steve97ta:
Damn it I missed it, you're awesome. Thanks!

More familiar with TWRP myself
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] marcviado:
So i just made the transition to official 4.4.2 kk for my note 3 using the method in o.p and i just want to say that this was the quickest/easiest method in my opinion ever. Good job o.p! I am now running the beautiful 4.4.2 kk +root +custom recovery +sdcard fix awsome job !
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] TEKHD:
lol... glad to know that... take care...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jpeps:
Really new baseband work
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] johnvicencio:
Thank you.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dragonstalker:
Dude we need to get this link out in the open somewhere. TEK please link this on your OP

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=50843126&postcount=41
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dirtybudha:
Philz has a strange option that pops up, it's not in TWRP. It's not a big deal, but everyone should hit "No" in that option.

Glad that there's a legit working copy of TWRP now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] steve97ta:
DUDE I missed it, thanked the guy and all. Number One rule broken READING got it
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] bdorr1105:
Lol It happens, When I saw that link yesterday i was like BOOOOOOM!!!! I love TWRP
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] deeznutz1977:
confirmed works for me
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] aeok18109:
I had already updated to 4.4.2 with the ODIN method in the other thread. Had not seen this thread before. Now im stuck on unrooted,stock recovery of new rom with no external sd card write fix LOL. is there ANYWAY i can get rooted/sd card fix at this point? since im on the new bootloader and all?

EDIT: NVM i just used the auto root ODIN file and from there the phil recovery/sd crd fix. awesome. thanks guys :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dirtybudha:
BOOM shalakalaka
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Nerowoof:
Your post was a saving grace for me! Thanks so much, yep i also clicked thanks on your OP.:laugh:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] derekny:
roots phone

just looking for simple way to root, this method will root phone if it is unrooted?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] pinoiryder:
any one have link for the ROM?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] GEMINI365I:
Do we have an official 4.4.4. or 5.0 Stock ROM for the N3?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tdgillihan:
Not yet

Always thank those who are helpful... and just ignore those who aren't.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] TEKHD:
thread updated to lollipop

start here
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] minchaca5:
is there a zip to install on twrp

Any chance there's a zip that can just be flashed by TWRP....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dirtybudha:
It's a pretty big update.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] danigraham:
coming from DomPop thread...

So, I have been having wifi connectivity issues and someone on the DomPop thread suggested I take the official Lollipop update. I dont know what I am doing but I can figure it out if you can answer me some questions :confused:

I hear some people going back to NK3 and taking the OTA, is this guide you have supplied us an alternate route, or the same, I am confused only because you gave a link for SamMobile to get the 5.0 files (which is taking hours, I am not a premium user, first time), and the date on it says Feb. and the OTA came out yesterday or today right? Is there a completely different way of getting the update (reverting back to NK3.. is it?)? if so, would you be so kind as to enlighten me?

[MENTION=3282624]ludeawakening[/MENTION] told me maybe I should get the official update to fix my wifi connectivity issues and I wasnt sure cause I love DomPop, but if I knew how to do it completely, I want to try. I already have downloaded USB Drivers, CF, TWRP.

If you would point me in the right direction please, I am not stupid, just learning :D As I said in one of my last posts on DP, I trust you guys, yall always give good advice and are so helpful, I learn a lot! If I should PM you about this, and stop clogging your thread, please tell me!! Thanks in advance.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] TEKHD:
okay...

don't worry... I will guide you thru...

1st -> go here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N900T/ and download the 5.0 Firmware from March 2015.

2nd -> Go to the Guide (this Guide) and download the kit... (files posted at the beginning, CF-Auto-Root, TWRP Recovery...

3rd -> Start the Guide... Step -3... Step -2... Step -1... Step 0... Step 1... etc...

Now... pay attention to the 2 RED Important Notes

If you follow the guide I guarantee you will have a perfectly fully working Note 3 with Lollipop (Rooted with Custom Recovery)

No need to go back to NK3 firmware... you can do it directly.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] AG0087:
Hello. I rooted successfully and added TWRP. It asks me to update the super su. binarys, but they won't . I've tried with TWRP and no luck. Do they have to be updated? Thank you
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] TEKHD:
It's recommended to update the binaries but not vital... If for some reason it doesn't update... Forget it... Nothing to worry...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] AG0087:
Thank you!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] DxFire:
I follow the instructions and everything went well. :) (Lollipop)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jcevox:
Help!!! What should i do?? The phone has been flashed with unauthorized software and is lock!! This appear when i update my note 3 to 5.0 from 4.4.2 (NB4)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] warmonster:
Followed the instructions on OP and looks like everything is working correctly, but is the baseband and build number suppose to match?

View attachment 3198919
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] wonsanim:
warmonster I think this is related to CF-Root, looks is not for Lolllipop
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] DxFire:
I noticed that my baseband didn't change... Is this supposed to happen? :confused:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sjancura:
Nope. Do odin again but turn off the phone and remove the battery for 10 seconds. Then replace the battery and boot directly into download mode and flash again. Same thing happened to me and this was the fix.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] DxFire:
Thank you so much!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] 90.rocky:
I got the OTA yesterday and was wondering if the red warning in step 2 still applies as I only need to Odin the CF Root and TWRP recovery?

Thanks

Edit: What do I do after I stop the reboot when CF Root finishes installing and I am (hopefully), back in download mode? Cancel, (volume down) or Continue (volume up) ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] TEKHD:
Continue, volume up... And continue the guide... Flash TWRP...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ruffriderisback:
boot to recovery

i just install this update with the instructions and i messed up somewhere i cant boot into recovery i tried the volume up and down with home screen button and nothing, when i press the volume up and home screen i get a boot menu but not the download menu . can someone please help me thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] derekny:
power + vol dwn + home button - download mode
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ruffriderisback:
thank you