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[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tanker32:
Let me see...

Hmm... When I read here: Goomanager so there is function for flash recovery. But if I don't get wrong, so this recovery files must be on www.goo.im server. Theoretically all ROMs, MODs and RECOVERY files lying on goo.im server

you can download to your device and flash it!;)

But for me and if I want to flash something, the best way is: Flashify

Here is it TOP 11:

1 - Flash boot and recovery .img without even needing to go to recovery.

2 - Flash zip files. Option to wipe cache, dalvik and data when using TWRP or Philz recovery.

3 - Download and flash CWM, Philz, TWRP, Gapps, Franco Kernel, Stock Nexus Kernel (premium), and Stock Nexus Recovery (premium).

4 - Automatic Loki Patch when needed.

5 - Full nandroid backups/restores when using TWRP or Philz recovery.

6 - Backup/Restore kernel and recovery using Sdcard or cloud (Dropbox, Box (premium) or Google Drive (premium)).

7 - Automatic cloud synchronisation of backups between devices and desktops.

8 - Keep track of recently flashed items.

9 - Flash multiple files and build your flash queue.

11 - Flash from anywhere! Do you want to flash from your favorite File Explorer or Email app? No biggie, that also works together with Flashify.

More at links above!

Have great Flashing :victory: Peter
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lordofstuff:
I have an 8013 as well that I acquired used. it was pre-rooted, but the custom recovery on it didn't work for newer roms. I looked into installing TWRP and found that although the official TWRP instructions said you could install it from GooManager, when I tried to, it didn't find a recovery for the device.

I did successfully get TWRP installed quite easily using their alternate instructions, though. here's a quick breakdown, especially since their instructions are a bit vague.

1. download the .img file for the recovery from here: http ://teamw.in /project/ twrp2/110 (remove the spaces; I can't post outside links yet.)

2. in either terminal emultor or through adb shell, run the command shown below, replacing the bracketed sections with the path and filename of the .img file:

dd if=/<File path>/<filename>.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p6

For example, say you save it in your downloads folder on the internal sd card. The path is probably something along the lines of /storage/sdcard0/Download/openrecovery-twrp-2.7.0.0-gt-n8013.img

If you get the path or filename wrong when you runthis command, it will just tell you that it could not find the file you told it to write. if you get the second part wrong, however, you could brick your device, so make sure you double and triple check that part.

Another good check to do before running the command is to ensure that your download is not corrupt by checking the md5 checksum. To do this, make sure you copy that when you download the file and then check using a file browser that supports it. I use Explorer (by Speed Software) to check the md5. To see it, long press the file and click properties. If the one given when you downloaded it and and the one you get from the file do not match, your download likely got corrupted and you should try again until they do match. It's rare, but you don't want to flash a corrupted recovery, so do check it.

The command itself can either be run from an app like terminal emulator or over adb (android debug bridge) from your computer using the command:

adb shell <command>

I followed this basic procedure and now have a fully functioning TWRP recovery on my 8013. Best of luck to you in getting yours working. :good:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
Hi Folks,

I would like to restore my note 3 which now seems to be either stuck in recovery mode or just on samsung note 3 screen when I remove battery.

This is what I had done. I had rooted my phone earlier using kindoapp. Today I decided to upgrade my note 3 to 4.4. Hence i unrooted my phone and tried update OTA. Kept getting an error. I thought fine, let me connect to my computer.

When connected to the PC, it mentioned new firmware is available. Would you like to update. I clicked yes and since then my phone has been stuck.

I am able to go into recovery mode and download mode but ain't sure how to proceed. Kindly assist as I am not a geek with Android and this is my first Android device.

FYI - My note 3 is International one. SM9005

Thanks,

Nikhil
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenny1991:
Omg what a mess.

Why unroot and and then update via OTA. You could just flash your firmware with Odin. That you have to do now. You never read anything and you mess with it. Nice.

Use Odin 1.85.

Go into download mode

And flash your firmware 4.4.2. Download from sammobile.com got your region.

If you get bootloop just do full wipe and factory reset in recovery
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
Hi Kenny,

Thanks for your help. Odin 1.85 or Odin 3.07. I downloaded the latter.

Also which firmware to use. I am in UK tied with Vodafone. I couldn't find firmware for my specific carrier.

Also i bought the phone from Phones4U and they mentioned the phone isn't carrier tied.

Could you kindly provide me detailed instructions as I don't want to mess up again.

Thanks again.

Nikhil
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
Kenny,

Got the Vodafone firmware. Should I be using that if I am carrier tied although got a contract with them.

Also whats the diff between odin 1.85 and odin 3.07.

Lastly, anything specific need to be done in odin 1.85/3.07 ?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenny1991:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/

You could flash any firmware for SM-N9005.

There is one out for Vodafone UK on sammobile.com check this link:

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=27401

Download it. May take some time.

Instructions

Extract (unzip) the firmware file

Download Odin v3.09

Extract Odin zip-file

Open Odin v3.09

Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)

Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin

Add the firmware file to AP / PDA

Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked

Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes

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Lol

If a version of Odin didn't work then you try another. I always use 1.85 as it works for me. You can use latest.

Tick the option update new bootloader. But i think it is already updated
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
Hi Kenny,

Thanks a lot for the instructions Kenny. I have added the firmware to download queue and will use Odin 1.85.

Will revert back once I am done with the steps.

Fingers crossed everything should work fine.

Nikhil
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anonymous0123:
Hi. This seems to be a bit similar to my problem.

See, i had my phone rooted thru kingoapp before. Then i updated my android version to kitkat 4.4.2. After upgrading, i noticed that i have no root access and my device was not rooted. So what i did was root it again with kingo app. Then is says successful. But when i checked root access, it says that it was not properly rooted. Done it several times. Please help
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenny1991:
Omg.

New thread? Or just root with cf auto root
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anonymous0123:
Haha. It was frustrating. I've alao tried uprooting it with kingo and rooting it but to no avail. I'll try using cf auto root later.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
Hi Kenny,

I tried the Odin v1.85 but it failed in the end.

I am now stuck in "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again"

Current Binary - Samsung Official

System Status - Custom

Reactivation Lock - Off

Knox Kernel Lock - 0x0

Knox Warranty void - 0x1

Shall i try with Odin 3.7 again ?

Thanks,

Nikhil
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hey_joe:
Try booting in recovery mode and do factory reset.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] celderic:
What version of the firmware did you try flashing?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
Hmm.. I am stuck it seems.. Tried Odin 3.7 and 3.9 Too.

No luck. Everytime it failed

Any suggestions as to why it failed. It seems to have tripped the Knox too.

Thanks

Nikhil
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
Hi Celderic,

I tried the latest version. Below are the 4 versions mentioned for Vodafone.

Country/Carrier	Date	Version	PDA	Kies

United Kingdom (Vodafone)	2014 April	4.4.2	N9005XXUENC2

United Kingdom (Vodafone)	2014 February	4.4.2	N9005XXUENB4

United Kingdom (Vodafone)	2013 November	4.3	N9005XXUDMJ6

United Kingdom (Vodafone)	2013 September	4.3	N9005XXUBMI7

I tried the first one.

Thanks

Nikhil
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
Hi Joe,

It doesn't go in recovery mode. It gives error "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please use Kies to recover ... "

Thanks,

Nikhil
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] celderic:
NC2 is what i am currently using, so you extracted the rom tar.md5 from the zip, selected it under phone/pda in odin? (Cant remember the names im not near a pc currently)

Have you tried selecting bootloader update? Also could you provide the log from odin, as it will say if anything failed. But it sounds as if odin worked fine.

Edit: i have always used odin 1.85

And in the first post, you say that you plugged the phone in and it notified you of an update? So that means you must have had kies running? Before you run odin while the phone is connected, in the task manager on your pc kill every related process to kies then open odin, i have had problems when both are running on an older samsung device.

Edit2: if your knox is already 0x1 and you still cant get your phone working, you could download alexndrs nc2 rom, and put it on your sdcard, then put it back into your phone, flash the latest cwm by chenglu in odin, boot to recovery and wipe data and system. Then flash that rom from your sdcard.

Make sure your knox is already 0x1 before you try this, as flashing a custom recovery will trip it.

Hope this helps.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hey_joe:
When you connect your phone in download mode, can you see your phone being detected ( in odin on top left corner below ID:COM, it should show something like 0:[com7] )?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ultramag69:
In ODIN Mode is re-activation lock "Active"?

If so you are in trouble...
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
Hi joe,

Yes the phone does get detected and it starts with "working its magic". I see a blue bar in the phone progressing too. Status also changes on Odin. I have seen "hidden", "cache" etc.

I shall try closing Kies tomorrow and check if that helps. Meanwhile any other suggestions are welcome too

Nikhil
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
It says activation off on the phone. If you mean on computer, I had only ticked auto boot, timer reset( these both were default ) and selected PDA file and ticked it before starting.

What does it mean ?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hey_joe:
When flashing through odin, which part fails?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
In the end I get a red "Fail " .

How do I check which part fails.

Also do I need to run Odin in administrator mode or something like that . Shall I try another firmware ?

Thanks all for your reverts.

Nikhil
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hey_joe:
When odin starts flashing the firmware there will be a log in the message window on which file is being flashed, you will find there which file gave the error.

In my case, I've never ran odin in admin mode. Any of the firmware you downloaded should be good to install, there's just an issue somewhere preventing the firmware from flashing.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
Hi Joe,

I tried again with Odin v1.85 and it failed.

Below is the message :-

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> N9005XXUENC2_N9005VFGENA4_N9005XXUENC2_HOME.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> Get PIT for mapping..

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

<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> modem.bin

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

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

<ID:0/003>

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

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Nikhil.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hey_joe:
I don't see anything there which caused the fail.

Do you have Odin 3.09? If you have, try using that one. The file goes to the AP slot because there's no PDA and tick repartition in the option area.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
I have Odin 3.09 and have also tried it earlier.

Okies the only extra i need to tick is Repartition correct ?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
When i clicked on repartition, it failed initially saying "Failed to enter PIT value ..or something like that".

I am giving it one last shot for the day I meant on another windows machine with Odin v3.09 and NC2 firmware.

Closed Kies too.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
It Failed Again :(
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hey_joe:
If you want to try another firmware, you can try this one from Germany along with this pit file. I know it's not your first choice but just to have a working phone.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
What would be the difference ??

I have got no clue. Could you kindly explain while i have put the file for download
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hey_joe:
I think there would be no difference function-wise if that is what you're asking. But there is a difference when flashing since this one comes with a pit file that will erase and repartition the phone. Out of curiosity, how big is the internal sdcard on your phone?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
I got a 32 GB phone internal storage that is.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
Also the earlier version of 4.4.2 vodafone update failed.

I will try your version tomorrow too.

Also if all this doesn't work , can i install a custom rom. I mean i don't want the phone to be bricked and no use.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hey_joe:
You can install a custom rom but you will first need to flash a custom recovery. I personally use Chenglu's CWM recovery and never had a problem.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
Hi Joe,

I am a total newbie in android do I would need handholding in getting this done. I guess custom rom would be better since I have already tripped the Knox counter. Could you kindly advice what are the steps involved in doing the same. I am assuming custom rom would be rooted by default.

Also if it possible that this stock update isn't working coz I had rooted n installed titanium backup and other root program.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hey_joe:
It's pretty easy.

First download the CWM on the link I posted ( you can also use TWRP but this one has advanced functions that you probably don't want to messed with ) and flash through odin.

Download your custom rom and put in external sdcard ( I hope you have one available as the other option is through adb which I have absolutely no idea about, in copying it to internal sdcard ).

Reboot to recovery and scroll ( on the touchscreen ) to " install zip " then press home button to enter. Scroll to " choose zip from /storage/extcard". Navigate to where you put the rom file then just scroll to yes and install the rom.

Some roms have Aroma installer where you choose which apps/features to install so just tick what you want and you're good to go. Phone will reboot afterwards automatically but there are times that you have to reboot system manually.

Lastly, if rom doesn't come rooted or root is not working, just install this courtesy of CF through recovery to gain root ( it's just like installing a rom ).
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
Hi joe,

I was just reading about this too and the steps seem similar to what I had been doing. I shall download this recovery and also install supersu too.

Then was thinking of installing cyanogenmod ?

Any problems you foresee. Just wanted to check which time zone you would be available in since I would be doing this first time I can post to get reply from you. Hopefully all goes well tomorrow.

Thanks again for all your assistance. Appreciate it !!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hey_joe:
I don't foresee any issue installing cyanogen. In fact you don't even need to install supersu as it comes with ( i think ) superuser built-in.

My time zone is EST. I'm checking the forums often so just post away. Even if I'm not around there's a lot of helpful members here who can help you out should you get into a bind.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ultramag69:
Guys, he pretty much said Kies is open... This is a major problem as it has incompatibilities with ODIN and will make the flash fail...

We need to know what was originally on the phone when the trouble began, Jellybean or Kitkat, what size memory and what you've done since...

But before trying to flash ANYTHING, kill Kies....
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenny1991:
Oh.

I think you will get note troubles with custom roms. Because you don't even know what to do.

As ultramag said close kies even uninstalled that crap.

And try again the first rom you flashed with 1.85

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Auto correct
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
Hi Ultramag,

I will try to go into details.

I was on Jelly bean with Root from kingoapp. Decided to upgrade to Kitkat.

Hence unrooted my phone and uninstalled Xposed Installer and Wanam Xpose.

Checked the phone was successfully unrooted.

Tried OTA update but failed. Kept getting an error "Your device has been modified".

Read somewhere could be because of the External SDcard. Removed it and tried. Still the same error.

Kept the card out and connected my phone to PC. Kies detected there was an update. Tried the update.

It updated but got stuck on "Recovering screen" after the update.

Tried removing the battery and reinserted it. Stuck on the Samsung logo screen.

That's when i tried the flash with Odin v 1.85, v3.07 and v.309. Kept getting errors.

Might have been that Kies was running in the background but in the last two times, it wasn't. I confirmed that.

I will uninstall Kies now and try again with v3.09.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
OK I uninstalled Kies.

When tried to flash with Vodafone firmware 4.3, i got an error at first itself

"SW REV Check Fail : [aboot]Fused 3 > Binary 2

Trying with 4.4 Kitkat version from Vod
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gr9nole:
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[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
Got a failure again with Odin 1.85 and Vodafone firmware.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] celderic:
You just tried to flash 4.3 when you tried 4.4 yesterday? Thats what it sounded like, if so that will just cause problems and not work. It is not possible to downgrade to jb from kk.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
Hi Celderic,

Right. That's what i thought too.

Now I am going to try with KK latest firmware from Vodafone. IF this doesn't help, could you kindly provide me any alternatives.

Thanks,

Nikhil
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] celderic:
I already did a few pages back, custom recovery and alexndrs nc2 rom on your sdcard as a final option.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
IF i was to add custom recovery mentioned by Joe too, can i get the phone working.

And can I go for custom rom like cyanogenmod or do I need to for alexndrs nc2.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] celderic:
I wouldnt suggest using cyanogenmod when you are trying to simply get the phone running. As i have had many problems and little bugs with it.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenny1991:
I think you have uninstalled Samsung drivers too. That you shouldn't. Install drivers and make sure Odin recognizes your phone.

You can't flash to an earlier firmware now i think.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
Hi Kenny,

The phone got recognised and I got COM with Yellow also on Odin.

I tried the latest version and it went through all the process and then failed. So i think the drivers are there still.

I have just un-installed Kies.

Thanks,

Nikhil
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
Hi Celderic,

Could you kindly assist me in installing custom recovery and alexandr nc2 rom then.

I have downloaded the Custom recovery linked by Joe.

Thanks,

Nikhil
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
Hi celderic,

Following is the link i found for installing CWM recovery. I have downloaded the file provided by Joe though. 2 Questions :-

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/galaxy-note3-android43-root-install-clockworkmod-recovery-510219

1. Are the steps fine.

2. How do I move the ROM to SDCard. Do I need to connect SDCard to Computer and have a card reader thingy.

Thanks,

Nikhil
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] celderic:
For the recovery, just flash it via odin as you would with any other package. Yes you will have to use a card reader to put the rom on your sdcard, here is the link to the rom thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2649176 the download link is in the first post.

Here is the link to the recovery http://d-h.st/zVa
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
Hi Celderic,

Thanks for the files.

I am downloading the rom.

Quick question, when i insert the card reader to my computer. It says it wants to format the card.

Is that fine. I have backup stored on the card from Titanium backup.

Thanks,

Nikhil
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] celderic:
That is very odd. I dont know what to suggest, is it a 64gb card? If you format it you will lose everything on there. Including pictures, your backup. but if your backup was from jb anyway it could possibly cause problems with kk.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
Hi Celderic,

Yes the card is 64Gb samsung card.

I don't care much about the data at the moment. My main goal is to get the phone working firstly.

So Shall i click on format the card.

Thanks,

Nikhil
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
Is there any way we can chat via any IM's.

It would be easier for me if you don't mind.

Thanks,

Nikhil
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] celderic:
Im guessing its because your phone has formatted it as exfat and your pc isnt reading it. If you are sure you dont have any essential data you need on there. Then go ahead, it will probably format it as fat32. (When you get your phone running format your sdcard from the settings on your phone so it is back as exfat)

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Not a problem, what would you like to message over, skype? Leave your details and i will add you soon. Got to go and walk my dog, i will be back within an hour.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
Hi Celderic,

I messaged you my IM details.

Also formatted the disk and now the size is only 1 MB. God knows what the F**K is happening.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhanda:
I am going to the market to get an external SD card and an adapter.

Will be back in 30 minutes.