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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] DrPhant0m:
Has anyone with an S-View compatible case run into issues with this build?

Supposedly 4.4.2 blocked a lot of 3rd-party S-View cases from working, and there were workarounds and xposed modules necessary to get functionality back.

In addition, I'm also curious if anyone has an S-View compatible case, and has also modified the DPI to make better use of the resolution of the phone. (I'm at 320, and I highly recommend it) When I changed my DPI, I did it through the build.prop editor in ROM Toolbox Pro, so it was system-wide. After I changed the DPI, I found that the S-View window was proportionally smaller (only occupied the top-left 75% of the window, the rest was black)... and I could not find a way to get it back to normal. I installed an xposed module called App Settings which enabled me to change most apps DPI settings on an individual basis... but the S-View window settings was not among them. (All previous statements were about being on MI9, 4.3.x) I've changed the DPI in the same way, and I have found com.sec.android.sviewcover available in the App Settings module. But again, I do not have an S-View cover available to try it out.

Anyone else have any luck?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] CovXX:
I've been getting worse coverage with the kitkit radio but i just flashed the last radio but haven't really noticed a difference
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] openwheelracing:
what do you mean by "just flashed the last radio"? Is there a new radio firmware?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] buppie:
I assume he means the MJE radio. I've been thinking about doing the same. Since the 4.4.2 upgrade i get worse speeds on 4g (cant even play a youtube video on HD without buffering every 10 seconds), worse 3g, and more time in 1x.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] openwheelracing:
ah..duh! That makes sense. I think I will do the same and flash MJE radio. Do I put it in the same slot in Odin as the NC5 firmware?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] BigMcGuire:
I wonder if doing the old 4.3 trick where you use a build.prop editor to change the persist.radio.add_power_save to 0 does anything for LTE in 4.4.2? I guess I'll try. (Rebooting now as I write this).

I'll let you guys decide... Using Speedtest.net app.

Before Build.prop Edit (default 1):

LTE - 12.02 mbps down. 3.44 mbps up.

WiFi: 18.45 mbps down. 22.66 mbps up.

After Build.prop Edit (set to 0):

LTE - 39.08 mbps down. 13.80 mbps up.

WiFi - 26.31 mbps down. 15.74 mbps up.

Looks like WiFi is hardly affected at all this time (whereas in 4.3 I NEEDED build.prop edit to get any WiFi throughput). Now it seems the LTE radio is the most affected by the new radio.

WiFi upload speeds seem to vary a lot - another test I got 25mbps up.

Conclusion: I think I'll go back to powersave 1 because I'm getting very "acceptable" LTE and wifi performance on 1.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] buppie:
Wow. That is a massive increase. I may have to try this before flashing back to MJE radio.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Seion:
In a crappy LTE area while doing this test and on public wifi. (On 4.4)

Before Build.prop Edit (default 1):

LTE - 1.2 mbps down. (Says 4g)

WiFi: 10 mbps down.

After Build.prop Edit (set to 0):

LTE - 0.23 mbps down. (Says 3g)

WiFi - 13 mbps down.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] bam654:
LTE before build prop 4.98 download

LTE after build prop 1.15 download
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] pmt223:
Heimdall?

Hello, is anyone able to flash the firmware using Heimdall (for Mac)? I can't and its frustrating as heck. I get the "firmware.xml is missing from the package" error when loading the md5. Does anyone know anything about this, or has a xml file to use for this? I tried reading the readme and all for Heimdall but it's confusing and I just want to be able to flash the damn thing. Thanks everyone!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] BigMcGuire:
So wait, you guys are getting worse LTE speeds with buildprop radio power saving turned off? How is that possible? Is there something wrong with my radio? Because on last firmware I got 0 wifi throughput with radio powersave 1. Now, everything is fine for me with it default.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] mrwebb:
Hopefully Beans or other devs come up with a simple fix as far as improving our radio issues..I can definitely testify to being on 3g more than LTE on this new build in areas that are normally LTE prior to KK.....
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] BigMcGuire:
Same. 4.3 I never saw 3g. Now I see it quite often, especially at home where I have only 2-3 bars.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] bjtcars:
I am getting "Mobile Network Not Available" around the house where I haven't seen that before so yeah hopefully there is an easy fix for this.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] spydersilk:
Any build prop edits to improve GPS
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] sudermatt:
This radio issue is one that I will wait to get settled....it is...After all...The key to a phone.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] LillieBennett:
Others have reported same. Your signal strength looks great and that is what bothers me about this update. Reporting great signal and slower service makes me think of throttling. I have seen Verizon throttling and it seems very efficient. Get on the open road and I have seen data speeds up to 3-5 MB per second then down to a very slow 56 KB. You can tell it's network load.

SM-N900V DE
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] billinaz:
Its not a throttling issue for 2 reasons. I havent used that much data and my account has unlimited data with tethering isnt subject to throttling according to the plan. I think Im going to reflash firmware in odin when I get home and see if there is any improvement. I think I may go back to 4.3 if not.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] buppie:
Before build.prop edit:

LTE - 4.43 mbps down, 3.87 mbps up

after:

LTE - 3.57 mbps down, 4.60 mbps up
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] BigMcGuire:
I've run my results 5 times in a row and I'm getting almost no difference between the two now. I'm chalking up the first results to network load or a glitch of some sort... But with build prop 0 I'm getting on average about 3-5mbps faster on down and 3mbps faster on upload. Sorry bout that all. Should have run it more than just once.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] 4shlr:
OK [MENTION=4144006]ForevermanRGPC[/MENTION] I'm not trying to be a PIA about this but I just want to be sure I do it the right way...would you mind telling me what you did step by step to get S5 messaging to work and S5 Gear manager to work with it? You can PM me if you want. I appreciate it :good:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Sudbury78:
Help a brother out. What am I doing wrong???
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] DutchDogg54:
Are these battery symptoms constant on your device or is this an isolated incident?

First thing I'd do is reboot and charge to full.

While that's going on I'd download Wake Lock Detector.

Once that's installed I'd open that app and tap Menu>Settings - then check the "Advanced mode" box & the "Statistics since unplug" box. After this is done and you device fully charges, you'll be able to unplug and act as normal. This will monitor exactly what your device is doing and you can check it out a little while later to see what is really causing the problem.

"Android System" is a bunch of core, non-userfacing stuff so I'm guessing the reboot will fix whatever it is. If it doesn't then WLD will surely shine some light on what it could be.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] magnum870:
If I have Bluetooth on all day it drains my battery like 20% more on this 4.4.2 build. Don't know why. I did see you had BT on in the screenshots.

Also, get better battery stats and enable their root features to get more details what's draining your battery.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] openwheelracing:
$#%T. I just did a factory data reset, and now the phone is stuck on "Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Custom" with "recovery booting on the top left".

What do I do? Did I soft brick the phone? All I did was factory data reset.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] mike7728:
reflash the firmware package in odin, and leave reboot checked. see if that'll get her to boot.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] RayMcGrath:
Was that a safestrap reset?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] thornev:
Power off, boot into download mode, cancel out of download mode and phone should boot up into stock.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] DrPhant0m:
So, what's the verdict on this? I did a speedtest and got

8mb down, 1.48mb up on 4G,

and then modified build.prop and rebooted.

When my phone rebooted, I got lesser results:

3 - 4mb down, 0.8 - 2mb up on 4G.

--- however, I realized that my phone was trying to download and install google play updates.

After the updates were done... I ran it another few times, and got BETTER results:

15 - 20mb down, 3 - 6mb up on 4G.

I've been sitting at my desk the whole time... so the 4G access should have been constant. No accounting for network traffic, though.

I guess I could put build.prop back to default and test it again, but my results have been so far inconclusive.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] derekdauzat:
yes do this but you will need to have the back cover off on your phone,, & pull battery... next have your fingers on the buttons you need to enter download mode, wile holding the buttons have someone insert your battery and you should be in... then just read and it will say press volume down to cancel. and KazAm :cyclops:..

you should be good
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] openwheelracing:
Thank you (and others who helped). BTW I reset within the OS (Safestrap 3.72 was no installed) which caused the soft brick. Be aware!!!

I flash firmware again using Odin and the phone booted (no data reset). I am glad I didn't brick the phone.

Also I immediately ran speedtest and got 3 rounds of download speed at less than 2mb down.

Then I immediately installed Safestrap 3.72 and installed recovery. Now I am down downloading at 15mb down consistently. So in my case, I am going to stick with NC2 modem because I finally got the speed I am used to seeing. I will report if it drops again.

Perhaps I got lucky and perhaps this is a fluke. I wonder if those with low speed also didn't install safestrap/recovery.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] BigMcGuire:
I think your verdict is correct. Like you, I think I was downloading something when I ran the original test - hence the massive difference I saw between the two initially. Afterwards (seeing people report worse results), I did the test 5 more times (ate tons of Verizon bandwidth ....) and got results that showed a slight 3-5 mbps down increase with powersave off. Upload was too inconsistent to comment on. Instead of retesting my original results I rushed here and figured I'd let everyone know the good news - but my phone must have been downloading something when I did the first test. Sorry bout that.

Imo, it's not enough of a difference to leave it at 0 - most are showing a decrease - assuming they gave the phone 2-4 mins to settle down after a fresh boot. So I set mine back to 1. Back on the MJE? 4.3 kernel - I couldn't get ANY WiFi throughput with powersave 1. Now, that is not an issue with the new kernel.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] mike7728:
Thats what we r all here for. Glad u got it up and going with no data loss.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] kvirus11:
I guess my question would be this..

I have yet to install SS and I flashed this on the 24th and have not had any radio/ data issues. I actually watched Boston eliminate Detroit on the phone while at a park and never left 4G. I, personally, have actually seen better signal strength since flashing this versus 4.3

What are you all doing aside from the actual Rom to the phone like mods and the like?

I am in no way devaluing anyone's issues as I know how frustrating it can be when I had my bionic. That gave me grey hair.

I ask because it is plausible that maybe mods that weren't initially released with the leak may be giving some of you fits.

I personally hope you all get this figured/solved , but I can say I don't have any issues aside from my keyboard occasionally blinking when texting in landscape. I would maybe start from scratch and if any are using mods, maybe refrain and then check?

:confused:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] openwheelracing:
I came from 4.3 stock. Then rooted via vroot, SS 3.65, followed instruction step by step except step 8. So I omitted SS 3.72. No mod at all. I just added Google experience launcher and some basic apps.

My only issue with radio/modem is indoor. Specifically inside my house where I consistently got 15mb for the last 4 months, but only 1-2mb after 4.4.2 update. I know this because I rely solely on LTE data at home. I also had issue last night with the phone heating up and draining for no reason (even after reboot). I've flashed enough ROMs to know my situation is likely isolated though. I just need to monitor it and reflash later if needed.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] kvirus11:
So the same. This is a conundrum..

I did however, install TB and froze a ton of apps. I can PM you a list of what I froze..

Maybe this will help?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] billinaz:
I didnt. I just installed it and got a download speed of 1.17 Mbps
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] almahix:
This is great, but I am not a huge fan of stock. I've become accustomed to beans' and HyperDrive roms. I think I will hold off until one of them has their own roms on 4.4.2. Pleased to know this is all in progress. Gotta love the devs!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] 4shlr:
Anyone else noticed the stock keyboard has some differences? I just noticed them today. The main thing I noticed is it doesn't list the symbols above the letters anymore for the long press option. Is this just a setting I missed??
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] billinaz:
If I upgraded to this version can I go back to 4.3?

Without root for 4.4.2 I am thinking of downgrading to 4.3 and the 4.3 rom....
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] ForevermanRGPC:
Sorry man, work had me busy. I uninstalled everything gear, rebooted. Installed the S5 gear manager, let it do its updates and add the need apks back on. Co necked gear with NFC. Golden, messaging shows back up in notifications. Remember to uninstall the original Gear manager.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] ForevermanRGPC:
I've had no problems since I froze Verizon location agent. This was done in my basement, not bad for Samsung.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] droidstyle:
DP
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] openwheelracing:
please do. Much appreciated, I will mimic it.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] droidstyle:
Agreed! My gps is flawless on 4.4.2...best it has ever been by a long shot. Locks in seconds opposed to minutes and accurate to 10ft just like yours using gps test.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] mwshows:
Not even sure what this means? This version comes rooted and ready to go. Did you read the OP?

Maybe you are talking about taking an Ota, which is always a big no no.

Sent From The Darkside of My N3
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] droidstyle:
This is rooted lol.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] 4shlr:
No worries man I appreciate it...to be clear you uninstalled everything that you checked in that screenshot correct?...and when you say "need the apks back on" what exactly are you talking about?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] FormeriPhoney:
F**kin Beans, your an animal man.

Which version of Odin are we using these days? Can't seem to find a reputable site to get it from.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] rsohne:
Thanks to all involved for this rom!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] jmacvean:
You can get Odin from this forum http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2524572

[Firmware][Collection] Modems, kernels, Stock Tars [Current:MJE]
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] FormeriPhoney:
Does this work? Still have it on my pc from last year. V 3.09
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] cyberprodigy:
Thanks a lot. Flashed the ROM without any snags whatsoever. You guys are awesome!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] bajasur:
Yep your golden
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] ryanbg:
Awesome. Always my DD. Thanks beans!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] johnminator:
is wanam Xposed or any other xposed working
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] 117micc:
I am setting up kitkat on my note 3 and I was going to try some xposed mods :)

ill let you know if anything works
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] BeansTown106:
i dont think it matters as its gonna be writen over when u flash the rom

ya thats perfect LOL love the Beans B*itch
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] johnminator:
thanks bro
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Rootuser3.0:
Anyone get any tether apps to work with this update?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Tomsgt:
Working on a Install video for this KitKat rom and firmware now. awesome work Beans as always
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] acetkbez:
Does Google wallet tap to pay work???
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] SMR-DINO313:
for some reason odin isnt finding the firmware file i downloaded i need help phone in download mode and battery about to die
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] chayesfss:
Awesome man!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] bajasur:
Plug your phone into your computer so it doesn't die, then did you extract the tar file from the N900v zip beans posted?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] jmacvean:
Did you unzip the firmware file?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] CovXX:
ah thanks beans, always fun with samsung devices when you're on board,

EDIT

Just flashed, pretty easy but seems like the 4G indicator is still displayed when wifi is on.. Maybe just a bug or something I dont know of
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] PrettyPistol555:
u r a God!

Cannot wait to flash, cannot believe I left my laptop at work tonight. The netbook just won't suffice.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] ForevermanRGPC:
Yes everything in the screenshot including the original Gear manager apk, so basically nothing gear left on your phone.

When you install the new gear manager it will say "updating" and it will reinstall all the needed apks.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] 4shlr:
Ok that's what I figured but thought I'd double check. Thanks brother!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] ForevermanRGPC:
I've also have had great reception since flashing this rom. I've never had 4G and full bars in my basement hideout and I live in middle of bumf*&k Nebraska.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] neyenlives:
One of the Verizon apps, My Verizon I think today asked to be granted root. I do actually use their app to pay my bill and their cloud app for backup as I get 25gb of cloud space included in my account.

I thought it odd though that their app was asking for root. Does this mean under normal circumstances the app does what it does without root, or does the stock rom allow that app to get root access without having a fully rooted system?

Obviously the only reason I knew it was because Super SU pops up asking. If one wasn't rooted and didn't have Super SU, you might never know their app was running root on your device.

Also the other night after installing this rom, I notice in the Super SU logs it shows some asurian app being denied root many times. I assume this is the same company that services the warranty for our devices. Doesn't that seem back doorish?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] ForevermanRGPC:
My signal is actually worse on my network extender than it is without it now.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] billinaz:
No.....I upgraded with this rom but have terrible download speeds. I think Im going to go back to 4.3 and that version modem firmware.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] DutchDogg54:
You don't have to go back to a 4.3 rom, I've got all the modems as flashable tars in my thread in my sig.

Sent courtesy of my Note 3 & XDA Premium
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] jdog94:
if i want to go back to mje modem do i use the same steps in odin???? same settings in odin???
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] neyenlives:
Yes.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] mwshows:
LOL ok. But that's not what you asked about. And again, if you read the OP, Beans & Hashcode both have confirmed THIS build of 4.4.2 is unique because you CAN revert back to 4.3

And the last several pages have all sorts of info on switching between modems, so there is no need to downgrade to 4.3. Just flash the MJE modem and compare your results.

Sent From The Darkside of My N3
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] jdog94:
so i still choose the pda option to flash a modem???
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] allforwon:
It is stock rooted 4.4.2 to be clear.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] crcpeach:
We do not have any VMWare at work, but I did get this problem. Glad I saw this thread. I will try to fix it at home.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] neyenlives:
Yes. You always only ever use PDA. The only exception is if a dev tells you to load a PIT file in addition. In this case if you have a MJE modem only file, you flash the same exact way you always do in Odin, using PDA. You don't want to flash the full firmware file for MJE on a KK rom though. That would revert the kernel and boot images as well. You need a file that has only the MJE modem to flash.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Hitman3984:
has anyone noticed a sort of delay with text messages?

What I mean is The notification sound comes in but then it takes a full second or two for the vibration and actual message to be readable.

I'm using the same setup as I did with stock root 4.3 and it didn't happen then.

Basically ringo lite handles my sounds and handcent is my text app.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] jdog94:
thank you i figured i would ask to be safe
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] ForevermanRGPC:
Yeah have to say I'm pretty happy with this leak. With my normal use I could go another 15 hrs before charging.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] 4shlr:
This keyboard thing is seriously driving me crazy! Has no one else noticed this?... I may have to just go back to swiftkey. I've been googling this subject for the last hour and can't find anything on it.

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Also, I swear on 4.3 there was a Samsung app store in the drawer that would be used for the Samsung specific apps and I don't see it anymore. Am I nuts??
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Saythis:
This will enable the symbols on your keyboard.

http://xdaforums.com/xposed/modules/xposed-samsung-keyboard-alt-symbols-t2531697
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] billinaz:
I found the MJE modem. If anyone else is looking, here it is:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2524572
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Saythis:
Right here:

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23252070760975517
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] RomsWell:
And almost 3 hours of hulu
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] billinaz:
Looks like you posted before I could change mine!

Thanks.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] 4shlr:
Dude! Thank you so much!

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OK it looks like I've uninstalled all the Gear stuff and downloaded the S5 gear manager apk from the link but when I go to install it gives me the "problem with parse" message...thoughts?