yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
now a OTA KTU8P-N900AUCUDNJ5 459.5 MB is pushing out. I downloaded but I did not let it install.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] note crazy:
Soooo what can we go with this bro we will probably loose root right
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
you will loose root if you take the update, so do not take it if you want root.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Walter.White:
I need the new OTA .zip and someone willing to test few things for me.

[MENTION=3271517]carl1961[/MENTION] you ready for some testing brother?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] killacam1989:
All them bestbuy techies dont know crap glad XDA could help you out :)
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
yep

I'm uploading OTA but it it sllllllooooow 37%
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] note crazy:
O I know that I am not taking any ota updates it took to long to get rpot to begin with lol
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
Yep you got that right, me either

yep we over here playing
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] degeiso:
Thanks!

Thanks People, this thread got me back to OEM stock (where I wanted to be to make a SafeStrap Backup for future saving) Waiting to see if we can get a work around for the Safestrap 4.4.4. OTA update going in the next little while, but for now I'm right where I need to be!

Thanks again!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] imanony:
Hi there experts here,

need some help clarifying my understanding before i proceed.

Background: Like many others, my note 3 is failing to upgrade to 4.4.4 at 26% because i had it rooted (towelroot). it currently is on 4.4.2. I factory reset the device as well.

So if i'm not mistaken i can use the process on the first page of this thread to upgrade to 4.4.4. I'm fine without rooting until something like towelroot comes along for 4.4.4. so rooting is not a requirement after upgrade.

So to clarify:

- Using Odin, i flash these 4 files in one shot

AP_N900AUCUCNC2_722276_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_C ERT.tar.md5

BL_N900AUCUCNC2_722276_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_C ERT.tar.md5

CP_N900AUCUCNC2_722276_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_C ERT.tar.md5

CSC_ATT_N900AATTCNC2_722276_REV03_user_low_ship_MU LTI_CERT.tar.md5

- Do i have to use the pit file here when flashing 4 files?

- With this method, i wont trip knox and this method will bring the phone to stock 4.4.4. Is that correct?

The confusion i have is what are these 2 files for?

Do i need to flash them as well or they are covered in the above 4 files?

Is there anything else i need to do? btw, i dont care about deleting personal data on internal/external storage.

thanks
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
to get to install 4.4.4 rooted use this thread, get back to where you have safestrap working. muniz_ri has everything in first post.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] imanony:
6554

I went thru the instructions on that link. But if i do not want to root anymore, do i still have to do that first or i can directly follow the instructions on this thread (4+1 files flashing)?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
If you do not want root, then install with odin the NC2 stock firmware

Below,

N900AUCUCNC2_Full_Odin_Tar.rar

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001615211

then install the OTA

or if you already safestrap the install the NJ5 rom at bottom of post 1

another way would be you have to have a copy of the original OTA copied to your external sdcard and rename 2400258.cfg to 2400258.zip then use stock recovery to install

ATT-KTU8P-N900AUCUDNJ5-2400258.zip 458.8 MB

https://mega.co.nz/#!bRd1SSqb!19xaiIDTzgnYxAgvDQ-rswcdABBygJ95_bDsEm2dwuo
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] imanony:
I tried the sdcard option earlier and again tried with the file u provided but the update fails with error saying unexpected contents in SHealth2_5.apk and then it just wipes off my phone and restarts. Can this be fixed or i have to flash to NC2
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
you need to do a factory reset, and odin install the NC2 firmware, or use the 4 separate files and that will make your phone OEM NC2, then the OTA will install
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] imanony:
thanks carl for your help so far. i have one last question. what is the difference between the tar file that "HOME" in the name and the full tar file (N900AUCUCNC2_Full_Odin_Tar.rar) that you mentioned here? Should i select full file under AP if i want to use that instead of 4 files? just trying to understand the details here. thanks.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
yes you can, the full tar does the factoryreset for you all in one install.

what it is really is the 4 separate files put into one file
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] TechWaze:
Questions...

Couple of questions -

Confirmed my Note 3 (SM-N900A) is on NC2 (No root / no custom recovery)

I'm on Cricket so I will most likely never see the OTA from AT&T (Been trying for a few days now)

If I understand this correctly, I download the ATT-KTU8P-N900AUCUDNJ5-2400258.zip, unzip and rename the 2400258.cfg to 2400258.zip and move to SD-Card installed on device.

Boot into stock recovery mode (VOL Up / Home / Power Button)

Then in recovery, select 'apply update from external storage'

Then select 2400258.zip and let it do it's thing

Did I miss anything?

I have done root / roms in the past with other devices, but I've read the Note 3 from AT&T has issues with root / custom roms so haven't taken the plunge yet.

Thanks
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] imanony:
I was able to flash my phone to NC2 using 4 files + 1 file (PIT) and was able to apply latest update via external SD card method and it worked. Now i'm on 4.4.4. thanks carl fo your help.

there are some minor issues like sview crashes 100% of the time with my s cover, but not sure if this is related to build.

---------- Post added at 08:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:12 PM ----------

Those are the exact steps i followed and was able to upgrade my ATT note 3. good luck.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] a042349:
Some quick questions/confirmations before I start flashing ROMS

Hey all,

I'm about to start flashing new ROMs on my AT&T Note 3 (4.4.2 NC2) and just wanted to confirm I'm ready to go and more importantly, have the pieces ready I'll need to fix/restore myself back to stock in the unlikely (no...probably likely) event I soft brick my phone. This Safestrap stuff is new to me, hence my double checking with the experts.

I'm rooted, and ready to install SS and begin flashing. I'm going to start off with non-primary "slot" in SS so I can test the ROMs and find my favorite, but eventually I'll probably flash over the primary/stock image and want to make sure if I want to go back to stock (NC2) I can simply use Odin to flash the file from the OP of this thread:

So if I use Odin, and flash this file: All-in-One N900AUCUCNC2_N900AATTCNC2_N900AUCUCNC2_HOME.tar.md 5, then Towelroot, busybox, etc and I'm right back where I am today is that correct?

Is there an equivalent SS compatible stock NC2 zip file I can grab to leave Odin out of the mix if I need to return to stock?

Another question: If I have Stock NC2 in slot 1 and then flash a custom ROM in slot 2, is that sort of like dual booting a PC where I can make either slot active and bounce back and forth, or does the "factory wiping" sort of "zero out" both and require app reinstalls/reconfiguration before it's usable?

I'm sure I'll understand the SS/locked bootloader stuff better once I dive in, I'm just mostly concerned that I have what I need handy to recover/flash back to stock NC2 if/when I need to.

Thanks in advance, you guys are great!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
You got the procedure correct

this is SafeStrap NC2 install http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2786043
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] a042349:
Yup thanks, the SS install isn't my big concern, what I want to make sure of is that I have a fallback to stock AT&T (via either Odin or SS).

Do I understand from your first post in this thread, that if I flash the following file (in PDA slot of Odin):

All-in-One N900AUCUCNC2_N900AATTCNC2_N900AUCUCNC2_HOME.tar.md 5

that I'll be right back where I was when I got my Note 3 - stock AT&T NC2/4.4.2 build?

I've learned from experience to have all the "fix my brick" pieces ready before I start flashing new ROMs.

Thanks again for your help
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
yes that will put you back stock NC2 without wiping internal sdcard (home)
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] a042349:
Does the OEM recovery (volume up at power on) have a factory wipe? Mainly cause I really like all my rebuilds to be as clean as possible even if I have to reconfigure/reinstall everything.

I always worry about crap from past builds/ROMs being left behind and screwing up the new one.

If recovery can't wipe can odin? Or at the very least boot the new restored OS and do it from in settings I suppose.

(can you tell I'm used to cleaning up from flashing mishaps?)

:)
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
yes stock recovery does have factory wipe

also [MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION] N900AUCUCNC2_Full_Odin_Tar one file install does the same. what he did was combined all the 4 separate files into 1 odin installer.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] a042349:
Thanks again man. Hopefully this'll be the extent of my help requests! :)
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] strider5236:
I have successfully modified Aroma and installed Hyperdrive N3 RLS7 for T-Mobile on my AT&T Note 3!!!!

Link to Rom:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2709867

Link to Aroma Guide:http://highonandroid.com/android-roms/how-to-remove-aroma-installer-from-rom-zip-file-for-safestrap/

So I used the guide to modify the zip file to install in safestrap. I followed it almost exactly with one minor mod. I had to use the update-binary from a rom made for AT&T as the one he has a link to fails the installer. Figured this out through several fails and finally realized what was causing the failure.

So the process goes like this:

1: Download the rom

2: Extract all the files within the zip into a workable folder.

3. Navigate to C:\Users\User\Desktop\Rom Folder (or what ever directory and folder you are working from)

4: Once you are in the root of the folder, navigate to META-INF\com\google\ (Here you will find updater-script )

5: Rename updater-script to updater-script.txt

6: Download and install notepat++ and open file in notepad++. (From the guide, the stock text editor for windows is not advised)

7: Go through the text and delete all aroma related entries. You will need to study the video or guide to understand what to delete, but seems pretty straight forward. If I can do it, you can do it!

8: Save file and remove the .txt extension from the file.

9: Remove all but updater-script from that folder.

10: Open another rom zip made for ATT and navigate to the same folder within that zip. Find update-binary and extract it to your working folder.

11: Now go to the root of your working folder and zip it all up. (You can use windows zip program for this as it works just fine)

12: Once it is zipped up, rename it to what you want and copy to your phone.

That's it. Just be sure to make a nandriod of your system so if something goes wrong, you can just restore and try again.

This is a copy of the modified text I used with all aroma text deleted and left all apps and tweaks intact. You can compare this with the original that the rom comes with. It can be modified further to exclude what you do not want.

View attachment updater-script.txt

Original script:View attachment original-updater-script.txt
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
Did you post for [GUIDE] Other working ROMs on AT&T
[MENTION=3386961]CryptKilla[/MENTION]
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] strider5236:
I did not but I will do so now.

---------- Post added at 10:34 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:28 AM ----------

LOL, I just realized where I posted this! I thought I was in that thread. LOL That's what I get for having multiple tabs open!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jdmsohc22:
I am already rooted and everything, and stupid me tried to flash a JB rom on my KK phone and now I'm left with a wiped internal storage and can't flash anything from SS because I get an error message because it says "unable to mount '/system", is this fix for me??

Thanks!

Also, if anyone could list the steps that would be prevalent to me I'd appreciate it.!!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
Install the nc2 firmware and use tr.apk to root. Then install busy box and then safestrap. Then you can restore your backup or go to nj5.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jdmsohc22:
Do u happen to have a link to the firmware I need? There are so many that I'd hate to flash the wrong one!?!

Thanks so much!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] andygev35:
The first post of this thread.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jdmsohc22:
also, do I need to use odin to do this? I'm on a macbook pro and I dont think i can use odin..

thanks
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
yes you need odin

[MENTION=818819]jdmsohc22[/MENTION] look here, I know nothing about a mac except I never wanted on ;) http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s2/help/using-odin-mac-osx-windows-virtualboxs-t1391189
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jdmsohc22:
Thanks im doing it now!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jdmsohc22:
Wow, what a PITA to do this from a Mac... =/

VirtualBox sucked ass, wouldnt let me drag and drop anything so now I'm using Boot Camp and installing a Windows partition...
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
when you win then you can post a guide ;)
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jdmsohc22:
FAILED! WTF =(

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> AP_N900AUCUCNC2_722276_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> BL_N900AUCUCNC2_722276_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> AP_N900AUCUCNC2_722276_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> CP_N900AUCUCNC2_722276_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> CSC_ATT_N900AATTCNC2_722276_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn

<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn

<ID:0/003> tz.mbn

<ID:0/003> sdi.mbn

<ID:0/003> NON-HLOS.bin

<ID:0/003> boot.img

<ID:0/003> recovery.img

<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4

<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Walter.White:
[MENTION=3271517]carl1961[/MENTION] my N3 doesn't turn on at all.... Looks like a hardware problem :'( :( Don't know what to do right now. When I press power button nothing happens :(
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] andygev35:
Does anything happen when you connect the charger?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Walter.White:
When I connect to wall charger nothing happens. But I just connected it to my laptop and it reboot? I'm scratching my head here. I was talking to my friend and it just shutdown on me.

Also my battery isn't charging at all? Do you think a dead battery could do this?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
Did it happen with safestrap? A USB jig got mine to bootloader. If it's the power button broke, I read somewhere this week how to get it to turn on. I had to fix mine with a old part , ( I wore the button themble, out, that tiny metal circle that's taped and glued to power ribbon).
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Walter.White:
I think its the battery. Not sure though. Wish I had a spare one to test :(

Anyway I have a N4 build for you to test. I just need to upload it :)
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] andygev35:
Sounds to me like either a bad battery, or more likely a poor battery connection. I'd pull the battery and inspect the pins and the battery pin locators.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
Looks like it failed at the start of the system.img.ext4, file size reads correct, comparing it to op. Wish I could help, I know nothing about a mac pc.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Walter.White:
After doing some more testing battery is fine. It is either the USB Adapter that came with N3 is bad or the wall outlet is bad.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
I hope it's that easy to fix. Mine was a bad button , I ordered a new one (6.00 free shipping, put it in and it did not work, had to put my old one back. I ordered another one today from a more replical place, .
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jdmsohc22:
thank god for Parralels on MAC, I'm back up and running..!!

Thanks!!

PS EDIT - It seems I only have data on Wifi..? I'm getting texts, emails, etc but once I take it off Wifi my signal goes away? I got a message about my sim card and asked me to reboot and I did, but still no go..?? Do I have to adjust any network settings??
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jdmsohc22:
Not sure what happened, but a few reboots, and it seems to be working again.. lol oh well, hopefully it stays working!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] blane3298:
I just picked up a note 3 for cheap. Can I Odin from nj5 back to nc2 so I can root or am I stuck on 4.4.4?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
Yes you can.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] imanony:
What is the difference between this N900AUCUCNC2_Full_Odin_Tar.rar file and the Home.tar file that is in the first post of this thread?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
The full tar is the 4 files combined it will factory reset and wipe your internal sdcard.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] resac:
hi carl,

even after i flash with the full odin NC2 flash in my NOTE 3 its not showing CP, in *#1234#.

but if i flash the MLG modem file then it will show CP: MLG

whats the issue?????
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
do the 4 separate files then use and select the pit file.

Mine shows up but of course I am on NJ5
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] resac:
Doing with the 4 diff files only which you posted it on Forum.. i need to check the re partition???
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
It will automatically select when you attach pit file, you select the 4 files and the pit file. That will make your phone factory restored.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] resac:
But my question is , i am doing same as of u said. but whenever i flash the NCUC2 firmware my imei become null and Baseband also shows unknown. just i am wondering how.

if u flash the MLG modem file from "ALL AT&T N3 Modems - Odin & Recovery Flashable" then i get my IMEI back with Baseband - " N900AUCUCMLG "
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
I do not understand your issue, all the times I have installed ROM's and firmware on my phones I never even checked my IMEI, so what the reason your having to check your IMEI.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] resac:
now i m in NJ5

but same even i flashed the kernel but its not shown the CP, so flashed MLG and here i am........

after flashing NJ5 Modem here is the result --->
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
Intall the nj5 firmware

https://mega.co.nz/#!CNMGDKaB!g2x607AzsKhcVtwcuCYZbJH0YjqEXheSV07lPctNqwg
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] resac:
No!! Even After flashing firmware same here!!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
Then just install the mgl CP file (modem )
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] blueghost24:
Worked like a charm!! Used the OTA on my external SD and used stock recovery to install. Thank you!!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] resac:
But i am not getting network. its saying insert sim card to access network service!!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
Maybe you need to see if there is a newer simcard from your provider. Seems you cannot install anything past mgl rom.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] resac:
just tried with all operator.. in service mode its showing sim i there. but even though its asks for sim card......!!!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] mpulford311:
I have a question. I bought a note 3 for At&T on eBay. Right now it is in a bootloop. Don't know what version of Android was on it before. I went into the recovery and wiped cache, dalvick, then rebooted. To no avail it goes as far as the start screen then gives me a process system error and I will not allow me to use touch screen but I can use the S Pen.

I think I need to reflash the stock Rom. Can someone point me in the right direction on what tar file I need for Odin. I know how to use Odin just need the file to get started. I think I need to reflash to get my note 3 working.

Any help would be appreciated.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
Install the 4 files, AP, CP, BL an CSC
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] mpulford311:
So if I plug all 4 of those files in Odin it won't freak out right. LOL. Then just hit start and it'll flash without a hitch
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] cudencuden:
hmm...messed up real bad here. tried all the options as pictured in screenshot but whenever done and phone restarts...i get stuck at the ATT logo screen....help?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
what steps did you do? I seen your past post where you where on the wrong threads trying roms, also never install a rom on AT&T N900A where the partitons or diffrent, you could hard brick your phone.

so what state is your phone and what did you do here? maybe I can help ;)
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] cudencuden:
I got it to work...had to do a factory reset through the stock recovery...thnx..I think what caused the issue was me selecting "nand erase" in ODIN
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] bmr169:
ive been stumped for 3 days on how to go from 4.4.4 to 4.4.2 again so i can root my device everything has hung up on odin or my phone the status bar goes a tiny sliver and doesnt budge til odin fails. im out of ideas any help is appricated
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
please explain more detail about your situation
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] mozart1791able:
New update

AT&T releases an update of 4.4.4 having a baseband version of N900AUCUDNL1, anyone here have the update.zip file that can be installed through ADB? Thanks
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] kinvid:
hey after trying 4.4.4 nj5 rooted. I decided to go back to stock 4.4.2 via odin nc2. It flash fine, but i notice my samsung boot screen still has "Custom" on the bottom. I thought if you odin back, you lose root and go back to stock recovery, etc.??
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
it should go away after a couple reboots, as long as your all oem stock nc2.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
I have update, I am currently makin a NC2 odin install the only installs kernel and system, so after getting bothe OTA's installed we can odin install the NC@ system and kernel so we can get root but we do not loos the NL1 bootloader,modem and recovery. soon as I can proove it I will upload (I have very slow upload) maybe [MENTION=5575828]Walter.White[/MENTION] or [MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION] can do it faster ( making odin install of just the NC2 system.img.ex4 and boot.img)

steps

1 odin install full NC2

2 adb side load NJ5 ota

3 adb sidload NL1 ota

4 odin install the custom NC2 odin install of system.img.ext4 with kernel

ok I successfully did all this, soon will have NL1 bootloader and modem dumped and made into odin installs ;)
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] muniz_ri:
Here is pre-rooted ROM: http://xdaforums.com/note-3-att/general/how-to-root-n900aucudnl1-4-4-4-12-24-t2983357

And here are the other partitions:

N900A_NL1_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5

N900A_NL1_Stock_Modem.tar.md5

N900A_NL1_Stock_Recovery.tar.md5