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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Amd4life:
Pretty sick integration, thanks for the info. I did this also, I actually prefer the larger icons and the ability to view all settings in one scroll down menu.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jpeps:
How do we change it with the new bootloader and baseband is more better lte ???
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dragonstalker:
ok think of it like this. Your Bootloader is your phones CMOS. It tells the phone how to boot up, where everything is, sets permissions and simple security before android actually takes over. When you update the bootloader, its represented in android by the baseband number. As for better LTE. That would be the Modem. This has an updated modem of course and updated CSC, I have seen no change in signal strength with the new modem, but it does have faster switching between wifi and network. The CSC is just each carriers custom imaging and branding information along with you region and carrier specific information
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dirtybudha:
I've notice more bars on the cellular icon.

Does this ACTUALLY mean I have increased signal strength? Not 100% sure.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dragonstalker:
Well, lets try this one out. if you go to about device and status you can see the signal strength.

For instance, on the old modem i was usally at about -93 to -88dBm signal strenght.

Now on the new modem i am between -85 and -75dBm signal strength.

stronger signal, but not enough to say BETTER IMO. I still have to drive down the street to get anything better than edge.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dirtybudha:
What if mine says -118dBm 23asu? AND I'm in the a building.

The reason I'm curious is that I went from 1 bar on 4.3 to 4-full bars on 4.4 and I'm inside an older building. That's where I'm elated, but slightly skeptical of the accuracy of the reading.

-- Also, I'm currently tethering like a mofo.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] deeznutz1977:
stronger without a doubt
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dirtybudha:
The force is strong with this droid
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] pezlomd:
Also if anyone is Interested if u pull the android emoji and notocoloremoji font from a aosp build 4.4 and replace our fonts with those u can get the Google emojis in color through the whole system
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jmerlos:
I flashed the stock Odin firmware and then flashed the DeOdexed version and have working wifi calling. Any custom kernel I've installed breaks it.

Sent from my SM-N900T
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] louforgiveno:
Anyone know of a launcher mod for touchwiz kitkat that allows home screen rotation?

Thanks

Not talking about 3rd party launchers.....The TW Launcher....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dirtybudha:
I believe there's like 2 or 3 kernels for Kitkat.

Sounds like AOSP kernels, since AOSP doesn't support WiFi Calling
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] siraltus:
Wrong. The baseband is the modem firmware, and the "Baseband" field in the "About phone" screen reflects its version, it has nothing to do with the bootloader.

The baseband is its own separate, proprietary operating system that runs the baseband processor. Android communicates with it using proprietary commands via the Radio Interface Layer (RIL) module provided by the baseband processor's manufacturer.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dragonstalker:
Not gonna argue with you. But our bootloader contains the modem.bin, and to users that have no idea what that means, the bootloader number updates the baseband.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] siraltus:
That's so weird. But we shouldn't be confusing people by mixing up the two terms.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dragonstalker:
Not contains it in the file. but when you get the source and extract everything, the only number that is changed is the CSC. The system.img and bootloader have had the same name for the longest time
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] PlankLongBeard:
Has anyone been able to just get the modem I.e. Radio as a flashable zip via CWM recovery?

I'm so tempted to just use mobile odin to update the whole device and be up to date with everything from bootloader to radio and use the everroot option within the app to root the firmware but being limited to just philz CWM is still iffy. I guess since it is a CWM recovery my nandroids can still be restored but what about the older backups and the bootloader, will it cause an issue?

Can you still run 4.3 roms like jedi and etc or ate you stuck with only 4.4.2 roms and kernels?

Thanks a million ?

Sent From The Moon
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kalm_Traveler:
Everyone is saying that once you update to the 4.4.2 bootloader you can't go back to JellyBean ROMS for some reason. I don't understand why you couldn't just Odin back to a 4.3 ROM...

Anyway, PhillZ CWM works fine - it's the only recovery I've had since getting the phone last year.

Easiest way (I found) to get all up-to-date:

1. Odin OTA update. After bootup, reboot into D/L mode

2. Odin PhillZ recovery

3. PhillZ CWM flash rooted, CIQ and Knox-free 4.4.2 (deOdexed/ Odexed - your choice)

4. (optional but no-brainer really) PhillZ CWM flash ExtSD read/write fix

I did this and didn't have to wipe anything since by Odinin'g the OTA all your data gets updated to KitKat already. All I had to do at this point was manually remove all the Tmo/Sammy bloatware again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dirtybudha:
Okay, this is ALL in this thread already.

You won't flash the bootloader with Mobil Odin. However, YOU CANNOT FLASH BACK TO 4.3 ROMS IF YOU DO FLASH THE TAR FILE ON A PC WITH ODIN!!

Why? Well I'll leave that to dragonstalker or someone that knows. Regardless, this has been known for a week or so.

Philz isn't the only option, TWRP is working. However, Philz is fine but most of us as familiar with TWRP.

PLEASE PLEASE search the thread. a search for "4.3" would have answered the first question. "TWRP" would have answered the recovery.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] PlankLongBeard:
I definitively, absolutely did a search in the thread and found some answers and closed a few concerns but the reason I still posted was because I have a mac and I cannot do our use odin... my option would've been mobile odin hence I mentioned the everroot option. Now it seems I won't be able to update without running into issues as you mentioned I don't have that route. My only method of choice I guess would be to use Kies and let it install everything and the via jodin which is the Web browser option for mac users for odin I would be able to install philz CWM recovery.

Through that process I would be able to get the latest radio for any improvement tmobile and Samsung might have done. I gather I will still be able to run my rom by amin and a couple of others as they're 4.4.2 and should be compatible. Thanks for the response and the help in deciphering what should be done but I guess I might wait to see what happens in the upcoming days.

Thanks a million?

Sent From The Moon!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kalm_Traveler:
Can't all the newish Macs use Bootcamp to have Windows on them also? Might be a good idea to have as a backup for times like this where it's much easier to use Windows (or Linux if you're learned in it's ways) than Mac.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] thatotherguy..:
Anyone got this?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] njcobra10tha:
Anyone notice High temperatures since upgrade?

I never ran this hot, only saw 135 if doing a lot of read/write like Titanium Backup. Reboot didn't help.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dragonstalker:
If you have Mac or Linux you should have no problem running Heimdall. Which is Odin variant for linux based OS's.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ggallardov:
Which of these versions dont have the Tmobile logo when the phone is loading? I hate to see that so Im looking a Rom that allow me to remove/change that or if the room comes without it and keep the stock samsung logo will be awesome.

thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kalm_Traveler:
If you're rooted you can just replace the boot animations. I snagged the .qmg files from themes and apps here. If you hate the t-jingle sound as much as I do you'll also need to delete or replace PowerOn.ogg and PowerOff.ogg under /system/media/audio/ui I believe
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ggallardov:
Thanks a lot... and what about remove all the TMobile app, if there a version like the international that would be awesome. I dont want nothing from TMobile, I bought the phone there but now im using the phone with AT&T...

regards
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kalm_Traveler:
Glad I could help! If you're using it on AT&T you might be able to use an international ROM or at least an AT&T ROM. I know some international models have a different cpu though so you'd probably want to check the AT&T forum and see what those guys are running. If you keep the t-mobile ROM, you can just delete all the t-mobile crap with Titanium Backup (I do this always, because I just want a nice android phone with Google's apps and a few of my own choosing without all the garbage t-mobile and Samsung force on you).

Best of luck!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ggallardov:
I confirmed that in terms of hardware the Note3 Tmobile version and AT&T are the same so this means that I can install a international version or At&t without problems? Do i need to change bootloaders o kernels? and again thanks a lot!

Regards
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kalm_Traveler:
I've read that also - I believe AT&T uses a locked bootloader though. I know there are non-U.S. models that are the same hardware also, so you should be able to use a ROM for them, and just manually enter AT&T network info (which I think you already had to do to use your t-mobile phone on their network in the first place?)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dirtybudha:
aahhhhh, should have said you had a Mac.

Seems Mobile Odin is the option, which won't change the bootloader.

I'd say find a friend with a PC to use Odin on. I've read that Kies has some issues as well, but could be a route to check. However, you won't get to use chainfire without Odin.

Dragonstalker has a good point with Heimdall. I used it a LLOOOONNGGGG time ago on my Mac as well. Let us know what route you take and how it turns out. It will help others with Macs.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] PlankLongBeard:
I don't have too much experience with Heimdall although I did use it to flash the recovery and chainfires super su package when I first got my note 3 last year and it went well... I've never flashed a full firmware but I've always learned the ways of the force pretty quick Thanks be to God. So if I'm pointed in the right direction, I highly believe I can make it, so I'll start my search and learn as the young padawon I am.

Thanks a billion for you quick responses!!

Sent From The Moon!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] robert90262:
Just updated step by step only one problem now my sim card doesn't work I know it's not your fault just letting you know
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dirtybudha:
Magenta will replace that for ya. Jump on down to the store and tell them what happened; updated and it killed the SIM.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JonnyOctagon:
Currently I'm running stock rooted 4.3 with stock recovery.

What is the easiest way to install? Flash a custom recovery then flash the rom?

Or unroot then download OTA then re-root?

Or can this be installed via Odin?

Thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] XmentalX:
Have you confirmed it's your sim you may have wiped out your imei which if so it's a simple fix
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] nickles96:
I'm going to go through Kies (i do NOT want to do a full wipe), and then use CF Autoroot. to regain root.

TBD if i flash a custom recovery or keep stock.. probably keep stock if i can get away with it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JonnyOctagon:
Will Kies work when a phone is rooted...?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] nickles96:
yes.

if you have any xPosed modules (like fake system status) then you can also try the OTA right from your phone. people have said that if that doesnt work, Kies does it with no issues.

I have same setup as you. Stock, rooted.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] pezlomd:
Does the stock kernel now come set to interactive by default?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dirtybudha:
You will likely lose root. However, there are plenty of treads that explain how to regain root.

I used Odin and the factory TAR file, but I've heard Kies will work, though some have said they had issues with Kies. Check the thread(s) for more details about Kies.

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I'm gonna venture the guess of "no." There are custom kernels in the Original Android Development forum that work great.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] AcE XBOX:
I used Odin, got the phone running, it did NOT wipe anything which really surprised me. I was going to root it so I flashed TWRP recovery through Odin and I read that I needed to do the auto root, but no need apparently, flashed a new rom and it working well.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dirtybudha:
Yes, if you used the files from this thread they are already rooted. Some of us grabbed the original TAR file that wasn't rooted, hence the Chaifire root.

Congrats!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ezsoulja:
Anyone find a working modem or do I have to flash the fully stock version thru Odin to obtain it alll
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dirtybudha:
Thus far, flashing stock is your option.

I know one or two peeps are working on the bootloader but have mentioned intentions of working on the modem as well.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] robert90262:
No sim works on my phone please help I put my sim card in my wife's s4 and it works
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] 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.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] robert90262:
I'm using "MyRom" does it matter that I'm on a custom Rom I flashed it thinking it will fix it
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] XmentalX:
Shouldn't matter if you go to settings, about device, status if your imei and Mac addresses are missing this will fix it
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] robert90262:
My imei was missing along with a lot of stuff the zip fixed my imei but it still doesn't connect to Internet
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] XmentalX:
Disconnect your wifi also make sure your apn settings are setup properly under mobile networks. Also did you update your baseband (aka did you Odin flash to KitKat) otherwise you may need to head over to the MyRom thread for support at least half the problem is now fixed
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] robert90262:
Reflashed KK with Odin everything works again thanks again :thumbup::sly::thumbup:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] XmentalX:
No problem
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] boogerburns:
Where's the art? Damnit Samsung! Why build a Kitkat build without one of the best features of the new Android build?!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] themichael:
Agreed. I have heard from some devs that there is the possibility it just needs to be unlocked but I have yet to see any attempts.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] boogerburns:
I hope that's the case. I bet a kernel module can be injected and turned on by a xposed module or something like that. ART is such an attractive feature. I <3 android.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] diamantericos:
Mamy devs have said art is a placebo. I have art on my nexus 7 latest model and see no huge difference with it on or off.

The Demon Galaxy!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dirtybudha:
We're onthe tail-end of week one of the release. There is work on getting the bootloader unlocked and making the modem a flashable ZIP.

Be patient, I'm sure the awesome dev's will find a way to get it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] boogerburns:
I hear you and I completely understand and agree. However, Samsung should have never taken it out to begin with. Placebo effect or not, it's a feature of Android, and as a user of Android I should be able to choose to enable it or not. Also, if you understand how Java actually works, you're applauding Google for not sticking with mediocrity and "the standard". I am a Java developer myself, but haven't gotten into the Android spectrum. Java has its merits, but also its pitfalls. One double edge sword is being that it needs to work in a virtual machine to even run. It's resource intensive and makes for alot of overhead. But also allows for more secure apps, and little risk of damaging hardware or its host software. Any improvement is a very welcome one when it comes to this bloated programming language. But I digress, ART should be there in the first place.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ZDeuce2:
More than likely, Samsung pulled it because there's some incompatibility in their firmware. Like the issues with xposed not being able to run on ART yet. If it's not in there, it's probably for our own good.

Infamous, the dynasty of development.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] boogerburns:
I did not know xposed can't run on it yet. Good to know! It will take time, it's experimental, so I guess you're right, it's not ready for the masses. If I wanted bleeding edge should have gotten a nexus 5.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jcbennett:
Anyone else having issues with screen rotation not working? I did a search of this thread and couldn't find any.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kalm_Traveler:
I posted a thread in q&a and got this response: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50914917

[Q] 4.4 update broke auto rotate?

*edit*

Flashed and it does indeed fix the auto rotate on our N900T model as well!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ZDeuce2:
Cm based roms can run ART, not sure about tw based international roms, but a lot of apps don't work well or at all with it yet either. It is a complete different base of runtime environment, the guys with xposed have been messing with it since it was introduced, and still haven't got it yet, so yes, it's going to take some time.

Infamous, the dynasty of development.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] AxAtAx:
nevermind..sorry...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dirtybudha:
I'm gonna say that a dirty flash is not a smart road to take.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] apatcas:
Cool. so anyone have a kernel i can use? i dont wanna update the bootloader yet.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] siff:
Quick question... Is the Factory Image rooted?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] teshxx:
hmm I would start fresh...4.3 to 4.4.2 is a big jump.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] teshxx:
Nope. That is pure stock. Will update everything.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dragonstalker:
No the factory image is never going to be rooted. You will need to download and flash a stock (rooted) rom and flash in custom recovery or via update.zip
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] teshxx:
odexed and deodexed both include the new boot.img
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] apatcas:
Thank you.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] hd2Raz:
Holy Crap you're the man!!! teshxx to the rescue. THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Bacardi222:
I'm still trying to wrap my head around what to do here haha. Currently I'm on stock rooted with NO custom recovery and I have Knox at 0x0. I'd like to update while keeping root and not tripping Knox, what should I do?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] teshxx:
if I am not mistaken "Root de la Vega" doesn't work on 4.4.2 factory images. so if you want to keep 0x0 you will either have to loose root and flash the factory image or stay on 4.3 to be rooted and keep your knox untripped.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dragonstalker:
You should say screw Knox unless you plan on trading in your phone anytime. I usually sell my phones on craigslist and buy new ones.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Bacardi222:
Haha, maybe you guys are right. I had Knox tripped on my other Note 3 and sent it back in (front facing camera didn't work) and they had no problems sending me a brand new one. Screw it, Kitkat here I come.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] themichael:
Does anyone know, was there a new modem included with the release?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] daisymone:
the deodexed is there a specific kernal i need to download or im fine because it has its own kernal
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] thatotherguy..:
Omg
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dragonstalker:
Still picking it apart. I have heard ( DO NOT FLASH BOOTLOADER YET) IT MAY BE LOCKED ) You can gain root back, but heard from multiple people that they can't get a custom recovery to take. Hopefully TWRP or CWM will be updated soon to figure out this issue.

REMEMEBER: The update is less than 8 hours old.

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BOTH these releases have updated boot.img.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] thatotherguy..:
Do we just full wipe then flash?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] teshxx:
yea...twrp (tried it myself) and cwm (didn't try) has to be updated. flashing old ones won't work.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] teshxx:
yup. start clean.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] raw2000j:
Anyone one has link to stock kernel cant finf it need it cause wifi calling not working running 4.3 bootloader and this rom
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jcbennett:
It did not work for me. It still get very intermittent screen rotation. I've done a factory reset and that fixed it for five minutes.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kalm_Traveler:
How new is your phone? Any possibility that the sensors might need to be recalibrated or just going bad? That fix has been working perfectly for me so far...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Upstreammiami:
Hey guys I have 4 3 bootloader how can I flash the new bootloader ?

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OK so I flashing the image in Odin than when I reboot I root it after that ? And does twrp work with this new bootloader? Or only philz
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] robert90262:
Did I do something wrong isn't 4.4.2 supposed to have the new flat icons
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] bdorr1105:
TWRP works, its been stated more than one time...I have had less issues with TWRP than I have had with Phils...I am fully updated with 4.4 to include bootloader...

TWRP for 4.4

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They have the same Icons as 4.3, that did not change, think you are confusing that with IOS 7
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Upstreammiami:
Thanks man
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] bdorr1105:
No problem, use ODIN to flash then you are good to go
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] louforgiveno:
nope....that's rolling out with the s5
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] robert90262:
TWRP for 4.4

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They have the same Icons as 4.3, that did not change, think you are confusing that with IOS 7[/QUOTE]

I saw someone post this is in the note 3 forum stock KitKat
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] bdorr1105:
I saw someone post this is in the note 3 forum stock KitKat

It's hard to tell I am sure these icons can be pulled from the s5 or can be made in a theme that can be applied with xposed....are just the system icons flat or any app installed becomes flat?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] PowerMan572:
WARNING: Battery drain!! I found the cause of my problem. I am using the Deodexed 4.4.2 ROM and my battery was draining fast. I mean like insanely fast! I pulled the phone off the charger and went to the gym immediately after waking up. When I was done doing my 40 minute workout, the battery was down to 60%.

I have the "S for Switch Voice" app installed to replace the double-tap home button that brings up S Voice. The "S for Switch Voice" was the cause of my battery drain. As soon as I uninstalled it, the battery stopped draining at an astronomical rate.

Hopefully this will help someone if they have this app installed as well and wondering why they're losing battery life so fast.