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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Az Biker:
Yes, you must be running a cust rom AND safestrap 3.71 or earlier. Simply having a rooted device is not enough. I'm getting on my pc shortly where I can communicate 100 times better and faster. Gimme a few min

Notorious 3
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] bmp3448:
Thanks

that was my next issue i wanted to root but every method i read about seems to fail ill start here and then kit kat thanks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Harleydroid:
I just used vroot to root my girlfriends phone a couple days ago. Also I think Kingos older version works to root too.

One your rooted and install Safestrap you can follow the directions in this thread to get on the rooted leaked 4.4.2 build.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Az Biker:
You need to follow these two threads, to the letter. It might sound a bit overwhelming, but the ENTIRE reason I put these together is because there really WASN'T a detailed step by step when I Rooted my GN3 (at least not that I could find).

First, let's get your device to the point where it's ready to update to KK 4.4.2... this requires it to be rooted, a custom 4.3 rom installed, and safestrap 3.65/3.71 installed

READ and THEN follow these steps:

How To ROOT, Install Recovery & Flash Roms On Verizon RETAIL Note 3

THEN, if you want to jump right into KK 4.4.2, READ and THEN follow these steps:

How To Update From JB 4.3 To KK 4.4.2 On Verizon RETAIL NOTE 3

Myself and dozens of users have followed these steps with complete success. But read first, follow the step second. If you are NOT positive you understand the step, ASK!

Beanstown106 has said THIS is the KK rom you want to be on, so whole it might be a little daunting, it is most certainly worth it!

I'll be available online for a few hours, so GET ON IT MAN :D

Forgot to answer these:

- Boot into stock slot (SS 3.71 or earlier)

With device off, power it on, choose RECOVERY at safestrap screen (AFTER INITIAL ROOT AND SAFESTRAP 3.65 INSTALL)

- Wipe Stock Slot "Swipe To Factory Reset" (I also wiped INT DATA for fresh start)

Once booted into SAFESTRAP RECOVERY ( not android/device Recovery) you ensure the STOCK SLOT is highlighted RED, hit the SLIDER for a FACTORY reset (make a nand back up of the stock rom first just in case :)

- Install De-Odexed or Odexed NC2 zip or Baja Rom KKv1 (from sdcard) (Keep your eyes open for additional 4.4.2 Roms)

On the SECOND thread I posted **Update to 4.4.2*** download either the odexed, deodexed, BajaRom (links for all three provided) and place the cust rom file on your EXT sdcard

- DON'T hit reboot, hit back arrow twice, hit REBOOT, choose DOWNLOAD"

After INSTALLING a rom in SafeStrap, you have the option to REBOOT at the bottom of that same screen, but this reboots to the ROM, you need to reboot to DOWNLOAD, DO NOT HIT REBOOT from THIS screen, BACK ARROW TWICE, choose DOWNLOAD, then REBOOT, and you'll get there :D
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] bmp3448:
Vroot worked

i will read and folow the steps i am looking for the right safe strap now and i def want this chines su off my phone hopefully i can get this done it does seem like a lot thanks im going slowly
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Az Biker:
The link to Safestrap includes ALL his version 3.65, 3.72 which are the only two you'll need, SAME link, different files.

IN the ROOT thread it explains how to quickly flash chainfires latest SuperSU just to add a little warm and fuzzy for those concerned about a Chinese spy on the other end :D

It DOES look like a lot if you've never done it. I came from two years of crack flashing my Gnex, and felt like a complete novice again with the different processes to root and flash roms on the GN3.

Read, follow, ask if unsure :)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] bmp3448:
Safe strap?

IVE LOOKED AND LOOKED IS THERE STILL A VERSION FOR JELY BEAN? OR IS KK SAFESTRAP SAFE TO USE FOR JELLY BEAN? WHERE IS THE DOWNLOAD FOR JELLY BEAN SAFESTRAP? I SEE WHERE A LINK IS SUPPOSED TO BE BUT ONLY KK DOWNLOADS?

Safestrap-HLTEVZW-3.65.apk

Safestrap-HLTE-3.72-kk-B01.apk
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Harleydroid:
Here's the thread for safestrap. In the OP is the 3.65 Jellybean safestrap and the kitkat 3.72 safestrap

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2517610

[RECOVERY LOCKED/MJ7,MJE,NC2] Safestrap Recovery v3.72 [2014-04-22 KK BETA]
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Az Biker:
"The link to Safestrap includes ALL his version 3.65, 3.72 which are the only two you'll need, SAME link, different files."

You need BOTH those files. 3.65 is JB and 3.72 is KK.

They're both found at the same link, but are TWO DIFFERENT files.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Az Biker:
kingo root 1.1.5 download

XDA won't allow Kingo links: search "kingo root 1.1.5 download" on Google, it will take you to Kingo 1.1.5 & Kingo 1.1.6
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] bmp3448:
Safe strap?

Note 3 rooted but cant boot into safe strap ive installed 3.7 nothing and ive installed older version phone just reboots not in to safestrap mode

any suggestions?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Harleydroid:
If your still on 4.3 mje build use safestrap 3.65. Install the SS apk then install recovery. Reboot your phone and you should get the SS splash screen. When you see the ss splash screen hit recovery.

When using SS 3.72 for kitkat you will not be able to boot into SS recovery from the app yet.

Must restart phone to go into recovery
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] bmp3448:
Something Has to be wrong then

i have used 3,65 and installed SS and rebooted and nothing no logo nothing i am rooted but something is broke then it will not give me a boot logo for ss
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Harleydroid:
In your Safestrap does it say installed under State like this?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] bmp3448:
My ss looks like yours

IT looks like your photo but screen goes to the unlock icon says custom and back to verizon the to desktop no SS Boot screen
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Harleydroid:
Okay I need a bit more info here. Are you on 4.3 or 4.4.2?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] bmp3448:
4.3 mje

4.3 rooted
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Harleydroid:
Okay be sure to use 3.65 ss then install ss then open the app and install recovery. Then restart your phone. Should be golden man.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] bmp3448:
Nope dont work

I have 3.65 and no safe strap logo on boot 4,3 rooted
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Harleydroid:
Okay humor me and load up a screen shot of your Safestrap app like I did.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] bmp3448:
No safestrap logo on reboot

note 3 verizon rooted su installed busy box installed safestrap 3.65 installed on 4.4 phone will not show safestrap upon rebooting it just doesnt and i dont know why. Screen is black for a few sec then to the "unlocked icon" says custom then to desktop no safestrap eevn tho its installed
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] bmp3448:
Safe strap screen shot
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Harleydroid:
Okay your last post you said you were on 4.3 then this post you say your on 4.4. Which is it? Because you have to use 3.72 if your on the rooted 4.4.2 build.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] bmp3448:
4,3 ALWAYS

I TRIED SENDING SCREEN SHOT BUT THIS SYSTEM DOESNT MAKE IT EASY TO GET YOU THE IMAGE

https://www.dropbox.com/s/lblr1pbl33jzaa8/tempFileForShare.jpghttps://www.dropbox.com/s/lblr1pbl33jzaa8/tempFileForShare.jpg
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Harleydroid:
Okay well if your still on Jellybean 4.3 then SS 3.65 is what you wanna be on.

Are you using your power button on your phone to restart or are you tapping reboot to recovery in the safestrap app?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] bmp3448:
Sorry typo 4,3

I WANT 4,4 BUT I AM ON 4.3
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Harleydroid:
Okay well I'm not sure why your having trouble. Have you made sure Safestrap has root privilege is supersu?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] bmp3448:
Both neither works

okay well if your still on jellybean 4.3 then ss 3.65 is what you wanna be on.

Are you using your power button on your phone to restart or are you tapping reboot to recovery in the safestrap app?[/quote]

i used both power button the restart phone and reboots nothin

in the app i hit reboot into recover and nothing reboots and black screen then to custom lock icon to desktop nothing will not go into safe strap
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Harleydroid:
Have you made sure Safestrap has root privileges in supersu app?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] ohmygaa:
Hi there everyone, been having some problems with this.

I was on stock rom foolishly and seemed to have bricked my device, as after I used Odin to install the n900v_kk md5 file and rebooted, I get a black screen. I can get into downloader mode though.

Now I'm going to try to use Odin to install stock verizon MJE back, but will this work? Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Legato Bluesummers:
Sounds like you had a bad download of something honestly.

I just did this three hours ago. Stock rom only rooted. No problems. No need to be on a custom rom or anything to do this. System gets wiped regardless when you flash beans. I always wipe system beforehand anyways though before flashing any rom, old school flasher.

Sent from my GlaDos Baked Potato
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Az Biker:
Yes, start from scratch with mje in Odin (see root note 3 link in my sig for files) then see KK NC2 link in sig :)

Notorious 3
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Az Biker:
I'm sharing a DO NOT TAKE VZW OTA UPDATE reminder BeansTown106 posted with the roll out of VZW new OTA:

Notorious 3
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] 92sho16:
Is it really necessary to be running a custom rom to do this? From what i gather it seems like is a safety net in case something goes wrong with the installation of 4.4.2 to the stock slot is this true? Trying to update a rooted stock w/Xposed note 3 here.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Harleydroid:
Stock rooted is fine. By custom I believe he means rooted. Use safestrap 3.65 to flash the odex or deodexed 4.4.2 build then odin the firmware.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Az Biker:
That makes sense. I was just repeating Beans' Op. One less step :D

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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] TTLayland:
This is one of the best things I've seen a member post. Just absolutely looking to help the community. Keep it up.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] DSM4rill:
Followed the steps. .. got this.

Think I'm stuck here now with no root, correct?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Az Biker:
With the exception of the Build (I'm using BajaRom) this is identical to mine.

HAve you checked to see if you have root> Root Checker, open an app that req root see if it asks for supers permission.

From this pic, it's impossible to tell if you lost root. If you followed the steps, you SHOULD still have root.

Do you get a Safestrap screen when rebooting? (Recovery) on the left bottom and (Continue) on right bottom?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] DSM4rill:
i have no root access according to root checker.

no safestrap on boot.

i guess its the end of the root road for me for now...fun while it lasted
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Az Biker:
You could just start from scratch and flash MJE in Odin, root, then follow the OP again. I've done it twice with no issues at all, following each step, (except for MY OWN error the first time when I forgot to flash NC2)

It really IS worth the 30 min to start over from scratch.

I'm avail all night if you choose to give it a shot :)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] DSM4rill:
im down to do that.

i thought since im on 4.4.2. with no root, flashing back to 4.3 would brik me...

ill try it now though
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Az Biker:
You should have no issues going back to 4.3 as long as you STAY AWAY from the VZW KK OTA...

I'll check back every few minutes in case you have a question.

I'm sure you'll be fine. Follow each step, if you're not 100% sure, just ask :D
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] DSM4rill:
good looking out.

so far , i flashed back to 4.3...re rooted and im flashing the beans KK leak ...again...

thanks for hangin in with me... il l let you know how it went
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] DSM4rill:
success.

thanks az biker.

Cant figure out where i went wrong the first time but starting all over worked in about 25 minutes.

top to bottom.

ill donate to you my next pay period.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Az Biker:
SWEET! Glad you stuck it out man! Now, go enjoy that Note 3 and remember: DO NOT EVZER EVER EVER take the VZW KK OTA!!!!!!!!!!!

You stick with Beanstown106 leaked NC2, dude is a wizard!!!!!!!!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] DSM4rill:
i thought i might have inadvertenly when i booted w/o root...that wasnt the case.

im aware to avoid the OTAs...been following close.

i probably just missed a step.

thanks again.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Morlok8k:
Current Status: Rooted, stock MJE.

What I want: stock KitKat, rooted, no wipe. (I dont care about NC2's special stuff.)

Everything i see so far that involves keeping root wipes the device.

Is there a way I can OTA while keeping root? In the past i've used Voodoo OTA rootkeeper, but that no longer works apparently.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Az Biker:
Not sure I get what you're wanting.

NC2 leak IS stock KK but it has an exploit that allows reverting back to 4.3... If that isn't anything you're interested in, then you still have the STOCK KK image, forget about 4.3...

You basically have two choices;

1) take the official VZW ota and whatever security road blocks they've put in there.

2) take the process to flash the NC2 leaked STOCK KK image, leave it alone, and enjoy the OPTION to do more in the future. If you hate KK for whatever reason, you have the OPTION to go back to 4.3 with the NC2 leak. Once on the VZW OTA, you will walk down whatever path THEY choose for your Note 3.

Technically you have 3:

3) stay rooted on 4.3 and wait for the 4.3 dev herd to dwindle wawy...

Unfortunately, some 4.3 based apps, backups, data files, etc. WILL cause issues with KK 4.4 firmware/modems/functionality.

In the end, it is your choice my friend. I prefer option whenever it is offered.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Harleydroid:
I updated to the leaked 4.4.2 rooted build without wiping internal storage.

Just have to wipe the stock slot in safestrap. You do a factory reset in the safestrap but don't touch internal or ext storage.

After all was done my storage was exactly the same.

Some guys did wipe storage for an extra clean start.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] phatneff:
Play??

Not sure if anyone asked/answered this or not, but has anyone else had problems with getting Play to open after flashing to 4.4.2? It opens and then tries to run, but it just sits and spins forever. I can't install my apps from Play if I can't get Play to open! :)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Morlok8k:
#1) not an option unless i can root. EDIT: Does SuperSU's Survival mode work?

#2) I want KK. I'd actually perfer NC4 to stay on the OTA path. I'm not big on roms, except when i have to (like with my MK908 TV stick, where the stock rom is too crappy to use.).

#3) is what i'm currently doing... waiting and watching.

so, apps, accounts, and game files are still there?

My personal files are easy to backup, but game files and whatnot are not. And Titanium Backup is too confusing.

A Factory Reset is what i'm trying to avoid.

I just have everything i use on a daily basis set up perfectly, and i'd rather not bother to go through every app and set things up again. And i have some game saves that i don't want to lose.

Edit: Apparently someone has done what i want: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=52634371&postcount=108
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Sincerious30:
Quick question, Ive already updated my VZW Note 3 from 4.3 JB to 4.4.2. KK but I have SS v3.72 installed and (the app says so) but when I do a manual restart. I don't get the splash screen with the option to continue or recovery. It goes str8 to Samsung Splash screen...im using v3.72. 'm pretty sure and I have uninstalled the previous version. Does anybody have any clue what I'm doing wrong. I've uninstalled and reinstalled 10+ times. is anybody else having this issue.? Please Help.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Az Biker:
You msy have 3.72 apk installed, but fid you also hit 'install recovery'? It's a two part install

Notorious 3
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Sincerious30:
Yeah I did the install it shows its Installed and safe system : Not Active but when I reboot nothing pops up.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Az Biker:
So you reboot, no SS screen pops up, then your rom boots and all is good?

Notorious 3
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Sincerious30:
Exactly!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Az Biker:
Can you get into SS recovery, to wipe, install, etc.?

Notorious 3
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Sincerious30:
No not at all. If I do a reboot to recovery thru thru wanams 4way reboot, then I get the bootloop. Then I get back and redo the whole process of uninstalling and reinstalling and still no success.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Az Biker:
That's what I thought. My advice is to go back to mje in Odin, reroot, then starting the process over to update to NC2.

You're dead in the water as you currently are, no ability to backup, install, etc. Might as well start from scratch.

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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Sincerious30:
What all need to be done to go back cz I currently have it flashed to pageplus and do not want to break flash. It didn't break when going to 4.4.2

I don't have access to SS so how can I wipe and flash..or do I go thru Odin and flash mje then add 4.3..? A little confused..
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Harleydroid:
Yes use Odin to flash the MJE tar to go back to 4.3 and then root and start over.

I've read using the wanam 4way reboot is not good at the moment with ss 3.72.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Az Biker:
Like Harleydroid said, start over fresh, no worries. Clean fresh start isn't a bad thing and you need working SS regardless :D

Notorious 3
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] pandakat:
thank to all that are helping, i will try this today
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] skinnytoo2:
Hey guys, I lashed baja KK and then rebooted to download from SS. I open odin and plug the note in and it doesnt show up in odin. I installed the new sammy drivers and tested it as suggested and it worked fine. Any suggetions now? TIA
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Harleydroid:
Try a different USB port. Also restart your PC if you haven't tried that yet.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Legato Bluesummers:
Sometimes you have to have it in DL mode first. Then plug it into pc. Then start Odin. Should show up fine then. It can be finicky finding the proper start sequence. Some have to start Odin then attach phone. Trial and error really.

And to the guy above's point, rebooting is a great idea. If you Uninstalled your old drivers you should have Rebooted before installing the new ones. So all traces of old are gone before throwing the new drivers on.

Sent from my GlaDos Baked Potato
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] skinnytoo2:
I had already rebooted PC. I uninstalled drivers and reinstalled them. Rebooted again and it worked!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Az Biker:
NICE! Glad you're up and running!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] skinnytoo2:
Thanks, your instructions rocked it!! Couldn't have done it without em.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Az Biker:
That's what they're there for! I'm happy they helped and made things easier :D
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] skinnytoo2:
Do you have the new modems? Much of a difference?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Az Biker:
I'm on the NC2 firmware and funny you should ask, I got the weird idea to try a 4G Ookla Speed test about an hour ago: 43MB/s with 4 of 5 bars...

My reception in remote areas is as good or better than MJE. I'm not seeing anything but improvement with new firmware.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] wesman43:
Just to be clear, if I took NC2 without root/Safestrap then I'm preeeety much screwed until someone figures out a way to root NC2...correct? Obviously a noob, but I've learned quite a bit more since impulsively doing that. "Goin' learn today!" lol
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] susieq29:
update

Just updated and everything went well. Put in Safestrap 3.72 hit install recovery it worked. But when I reboot no safestrap screen appears.

I read it will work with new update. Is there something I am missing:confused:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Harleydroid:
Did you reboot from the safestrap app or restart the phone? Reboot option from safestrap does not work yet.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] susieq29:
I restarted by phone.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Harleydroid:
Hmmm. Your the second person I know of that this has happened to. I tried to trouble shoot with that user but no luck. You could try to uninstall recovery and safestrap and try a second time.

3.72 is still in beta although a lot of us hasn't experienced this issue.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] susieq29:
Glad to hear I am not the only one.

I will Uninstall and try again.

---------- Post added at 07:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:02 PM ----------

---------- Post added at 07:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:04 PM ----------

Uninstalled and cleared data reinstall did recovery same thing no safestrap screen when I restarted?

---------- Post added at 07:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:13 PM ----------

I got my safestrap from here http://goo.im/devs/Hashcode/thor/safestrap/Safestrap-Thor-3.72.apk

Maybe it is this software. Are the versions all the same. It is the same safestrap icon as I had before. Tried a different one the same thing happened
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] jmsandy.51@gmail.com:
When this happened to me I didn't simply try to reinstall SS. I actually downloaded it again. Must have been a problem with the first download. 2nd download worked perfectly.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] susieq29:
Tried redownloading. When it opened before I clicked on install recovery it already said it was installed. I uninstalled recovery and did it again and restarted still no safestrap screen.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] nullmem:
So far, I really like KK on my note 3 allot, but 2 things are bugging me. First, in settings under the "Accounts" section there is a "Backup Assistant Plus" account that I can't seem to remove. I froze the app, but the account remains. The second is I noticed that every now and then It shows "your now connected to WiFi" when I am already connected. I do have it set to keep WiFi on when sleeping. Anyone else have any thoughts?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] hapyman:
First off wanted to thank you for the instructions, they seem to be pretty clear and I don't see this scenario covered anywhere else.

I just purchased the note 3 second hand so I am new to this process, so I wanted to clarify a few things before I jump in.

The phone I purchased has the following:

Safestrap 3.65 (TWRP v2.6.3.1)

Neon ROM (4.3) in Stock Slot

So I believe I am covered from your the OG post since Neon is a rooted ROM and I have Safestrap.

As far as wiping the device, in your instructions you say:

I am assuming this is the "Wipe" menu setting and then I do the "Swipe to Factory Reset". Is this correct?

And when you say you wiped INT DATA... is that necessary? If so which button is that under... "Advanced Wipe" or "Format Data"?

I think I got the rest covered...

Thanks for your time!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Az Biker:
You are correct. Simply sliding 'swipe to factory reset' doesnt affect int or ext sdcard. Under 'advanced' is sn option to check for int data.

DO NOT WIPE MICRO/EXT SDCARD unless you WANT to delete everything from your ext sdcard.

You seem to have it covered. Enjoy!

Notorious 3
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] omid1234:
Upgrade and hotspot

does anybody know if the tether still works?

I currently use te widget then press the home button..

but can you use the Wifi tether application ? if so does anybody know the appropriate settings for it?