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[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] madushan92:
I think this update is worst.

Samsung has ruined the beautiful read mode feature which I used a lot. Now reading mode doesn't change the display to warm mode, instead it significantly reduces the brightness, sometimes I actually find it very difficult to read in the reading mode now.

Other thing is you can't turn off an accessibility service once it is turned on. There seems to be a bug in Samsung's software. (I am using Lastpass and Pushbullet notification mirroring service which cannot be disabled after turning on)

Sometimes we cannot increase the volume when watching videos more than Samsung's "safe headset" threshold. Yes, it warns me, but when I click OK, it doesn't increase beyond that level. Solution is to restart.

Text in the notifications are not clear and sharp

Device became laggy as hell. It was never laggy when in 4.2.2.

Apart from those cons, I don't find any additional features added. Samsung you ruined our device.

Can somebody explain me how to go back? I would like to go to 4.2.2, and I can't wipe my data, because I have done lots of "things" on my tablet. :(

- A very unsatisfied customer
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] hkwl:
WIFI not working

When I flashed my note it ran into problems with the modem. I managed to get it sort of back on line by flashing CWM but now WIFI does not work (I have not yet tested whether mobile connectivity works). I probably should have guessed that something would go wrong as I bought this tablet in China and had quite a bit of problems getting this to work with a non-chinese rom.

I am guessing that I have two options:

1 - Only flash the modem using CWM

2 - flash the entire ROM using CWM

I am not sure whether these are viable options or how to get hold of CWM flashable files - any ideas?

Thanks
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] sefrcoko:
I'm on Civz 4.4.2 rom and Reading Mode still working fine for me, but when using auto brightness it is definitely much darker than before with 4.2.2. So I just untick auto brightness and adjust manually when using reading mode now. When I'm done I turn auto-brightness back on and turn off reading mode. Also, be sure to add your apps (e.g. Kobo, etc) to the list of reading mode apps otherwise it will have no effect! To do this, tap the reading mode settings and configure accordingly. Hope this helps.

Aside from that, 4.4.2 is not laggy for me (did a full wipe before flashing) and the text/icons are sharper than on 4.2.2. Battery life is noticeably better too. Not perfect, but a clear improvement for my N5110 with this upgrade.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] NMonster69:
One can tweak auto as well. I have mine +3 auto and I'm happy. That was my solution.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] p107r0:
Try Lux Auto Brightness ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vito.lux), it lets you easily tune your own brightness curve.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] Full Battery:
What about trying Emergency Firmware Recovery?

Did any one try emergency firmware recovery to get the device to it's original firmware.

In normal cases this can downgrade and make it official.

Did any one try with KitKat?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] myfire888:
would like to know this too.. very much want to downgrade my n5100 back to official firmware from this 4.4.2 poland... battery really sucks...
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] edwardbeer:
Do you think that could be a problem if I try to install it on my N5100 from China (CHN) ??

I'm thinking about the modem.bin, if that will be ok or not.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] ketut.kumajaya:
I just want to inform the GPU libraries and camera HAL from this Note 8 KitKat update reusable for my unofficial CyanogenMod for Tab 3 8.0 . Less/completely no screen flickering and now video recording works on both front and back camera. We still need better exynos encoder implementation for better video quality :( In Tab 3 8.0, MPEG-4 codec for camera recording better than H264, any info about CM for Note 8 recording quality?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] michpan:
I suggest you flash a full ROM using Odin. I had a similar problem with my S4 mini and that's the only thing that worked..
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] aben2amu:
I have not been able to have a good flash with CivZ KK Rom, I have tried several times and have come back to this one, custom recovery and rooted.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] claubvro:
Samsung Smartview app problem

After install this rom, I noticed that the application does not work all. the live video stream not work at all, only the remote.

I am very disappointed
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] keshihua:
Is there a Mobil Odin WiFi Fix yet??

I used Mobile Odin on my N5100 to update to N5100XXDND8 - and now no wifi

(seems to be a "bootloader" issue of some sort from what I've read).

I tried emailing (market1@chainfire.eu) 3 times - no answer.

Is there an N5100XXDND8 fix (bootloader or otherwise) available (I'm DYIN" w/o WiFi)!
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] p107r0:
Flashing with PC Odin gives working wifi
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] keshihua:
N5100 Used Mobile Odin to Flash N5100XXDND8 - Now Wifi Won't Work

Thanks so much for the prompt response!

I tried flashing N5100XXDND8 with PC Odin (after I flashed using Mobile Odin),

but every time it gets to "Modem" (about 80% in the flash process) it PC Odin says "fail."
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] jazzespresso:
Like many times discussed here; Do NOT use Mobile Odin, I know it is more convenient (not using PC or Mac), but would give you some issue like no wifi..etc..
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] autorobbie:
I have had the same problem with the modem and I was using Odin on PC. Tried different versions always stuck on modem. Tried Civatos BL and Modem files, failed as well.i guess we need to wait for different country version. Still looking for a fix though..
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] keshihua:
... Any luck with finding a fix, Autotobbie? I'm DYIN here!!

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... Any luck finding a w-fi fix?

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Our situations are kinda similar (I bought my N5100 in Beijing, flashed 4.4.2 using Mobile Odin, lost wi-fi).

Have you found a soultion? I'm thinking about buying another N5100 (from HK maybe) and flashing to 4.4.2 using PC Odin.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] autorobbie:
Still on the works. Civato made a custom kernel that fixes the wifi on N5110, and he will make one for our model as well. He made a thread for the kernel, but we cannot press him about it. It will be alright. Had anyone tried flashing the UAE version yet? I am sure there will be a fix soon. I also found in a thread that if you have backed up your 4.2.2 ROM you can go back after you do a wipe, flash CWM, and restore. I haven't tried though, as I can't find my SD stash.. Hope that helps
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] sefrcoko:
Mobile Odin doesn't flash the new kitkat bootloader which is required for wifi to work properly. If you flash with PC Odin it will install the bootloader and wifi will work fine but you will also be installing and tripping the Knox counter and voiding your warranty. Civato's new N5110 kernel fixes wifi without requiring you to install the new bootloader, so unless you don't mind voiding warranty you'll need to wait for him to release a version of his kernel for your device.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] autorobbie:
I restored 4.2.2 my X note rom and all is good. Happy days:)
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] keshihua:
... Wellp; Pretty-Much-Sucks-to-Be-Me!

... Wellp; Pretty-Much-Sucks-to-Be-Me!

Check this out:

1. Sooooo, I buy a brand-spanking new N5100 (in Beijing, I live here).

2. Rooted it, installed Philz 6.xx. Everthing was - Cool.

3. Used Odin "PC" to flash N5100XXDND8 - WI-FI DISABLED (again)!

It gets to "modem" and just - FAILS. (But KK 4.4.2 seems to be installed, so I can't go back to previous version at all.)

So, I guess the problem is - NOT- just with "Mobile Odin."

The problem has got to be with KK 4.4.2 - or - something with the China N5100 version

4. Didn't panic (... wanted too, though).

Tried using Civato's N5100XXDND8-KitKat-Bootloader-modem-UPDATE_PACKAGE (flashed via Odin); zip, nada, nuthin!

5. Even tried using CF-Auto-Root-konawifi-konawifixx-gtn5110 using Philz. Got an error message with something about "no kona wifi."

So, again I'm askin', beggin' - HELP PLEASE!! Is there any hope, or do I just have to eat the loss (and experience)?

... Now I have "two" N5100's without Wi-Fi.The sad part is - I REALLY DO like the N5100.

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... PLEASE DO TELL; DO TELL! HOW?!?!?!?!:confused:
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] sidmoraes:
Let's make a try.

Get this file from address: http://moraes.org/gt-n5100.zip

Unzip it. Put files on modules directory in "/lib/modules", remember, you need root, and "mount -o remount,rw /" before you can copy these files to their destination.

Put your tablet in download mode, and use heimdall to flash, with this command:

heimdall flash --BOOT new_boot.img

Give to me your feedback.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] autorobbie:
Relax. Its not "bricked"

I live in China as well, and had problems finding a suitable ROM as well. Lets try this:

1) Firstly charge your Note fully.

2) Then flash the latest Philz recovery (CWM). (You could also find it from Civato's thread)

3) Then read carefully the instructions and download this ROM that worked for me http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2345299 and put it in an external sd card (or internal if you have plenty of space)

4) Go to recovery mode from your Note 8 (by holding Volume Up + Power button + Home button)

5) Install zip from external sd or internal if you put it there.

6) Aroma installer will launch and you can choose what you want installed. There are a couple of modem options to chose if i remember correctly. 1of them definitely WORKS!

I hope it helps. i backed up from that ROM and was able to roll back, after experiencing the same issues with you.

Please report if it helped, so other members will be benefitted, and if you want press the "Thanks" button.

P.S. Keep your chin up
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] keshihua:
... I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow (got my fingers, crossed). Thanks, again; I appreciate it.

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... Thanks, Sid. Can Philz CWM 6.xx be used to flash instead of Heimdall?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] sidmoraes:
Take this file http://moraes.org/sidney_kernel_gt-n5100.zip to use with CWM/Philz.

It's my first zip file for recovery, please, give the feedbacks.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] keshihua:
Wi-Fi’s Back! Oh Happy Day!! :good:

First of all, thanks your time and providing the rom link:

( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2345299 )

Since you're in Beijing, lunch on me!

Here's how things went:

1. Downloaded the rom and followed the instructions (used Phils5 6.xx to flash).

Note, Do this FIRST BEFORE Flashing: Philz -> Wipe Data/Factory Reset -> Clean to Install New Rom.

2. Followed instructions; rom installed back to Android 4.2.2. Wi-Fi works; everything seems - Cool - so far.

------------------------------------------

Some Observations:

1. The Samsung boot screen is gone, and now replaced by a circle with an "X" in it.

2. On first boot, it seems to have taken a long time to install. I thought I bricked it (or maybe I was just anxious).

3. This “X-Note” ROM seems pretty cool so far (many new features to explore).

So, far all apps are running well. Overall, doesn’t appear to be laggy.

4. As a quasi-newbie though, it feels kinda strange not seeing the “Samsung” logo on boot up.

-----------------------------------------

Screw Ups & Lessons Learned

* I accidentally left the N5100 in “Download” mode for about 2.5 hours - and it got REALLY hot.

So much so, I thought that I’d damaged it. I reconnected to Philz and got things back to normal. Til now, no worries

* Now that things are working - I immediately “Backed Up” the X-Note ROM/system and stored on an SD card safe in the confines of home.:cool:
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] autorobbie:
Awesome! Glad it helped.

Regarding the boot some developers put their signature of the rom which kind of cool. Some of the Roms let you chose.

Regarding he 1st boot, always takes a long time to complete, and you will experience it every time you install a new rom.

Congratulations in saving your note(s).

P.S. I am in Dalian but I will visit Beijing this or next month. When so I will give you a buzz. Drinks on me;)
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] Full Battery:
Poland Rom Update

I saw in Samfirmare a new version for the ROM.

Does any body know what's new in this ROM?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] cacaubc:
N5100 APP forced close

Hi evrybody...

I m new and im have some doubts... but first i have a serius problem in my 5100 with 4.2.2, after a weeks using device apps become stop and a message app stop work will be closed appear... happend 3 times, so i need reset system and config again... works fine but after some weeks... same problem... someone saw this kind of problem before??

Its a classical software problem i think...

I read about we cant dowgrade to 4.2.2 after up to 4.4.2 ... what we can do to get 4.2.2 back after up to kit kat??? just philz recovery???

I have new 4.4.2 XEO rom and 4.2.2 TPA rom... both official dowloaded from sams web , ODIN PC 3.09 and 3.07, but still reading the threads and saw many problems... so iam afraid to up... why?? because i want up only to stop with these stop working problems

After up with offical rom KNOX will show 1, warranty will void???

Tks
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] User_99:
You can downgrade to 4.2.x or 4.1.x after flashing latest KK 4.4.2, but you will have KNOX and 4.4.2 Bootloader. No change back to previous version of old Bootloader.

If you flash another Kernel Knox will be counted +1
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] Vincenseor:
Gt n5100 kit-kat wifi problem

please people has anyone figured out a way of properly updating to kit kat, without having this problem where wifi cant be switched on...Tried flashing the poland rom via odin3, got an error with the modem, then flash civato's root package, booted up but no wifi, tried flashing civato's bootloader update and modem files but odin3 keeps giving errors..
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] memooffon:
Did you try with Odin v3.09
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] Vincenseor:
Thanks for speedy reply.

Yes i did was just trying it yesterday so thats the latest version of odin3 i got, downloaded it twice actualy, then tried with the same version that is in civato's bootloader update zip, because i thought maybe it was getting corrupted during the download somehow and still nadah..!
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] matthewtech770:
Hello im in the USA I had this installed since may on my samsung N5100 is the OTA updates working it says system is up to date have there been any OTA updates from Samsung since May 2014 ? :laugh:
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] arsapoetra:
how can i downgrade my n5100 from 4.4.2 to 4.2.2, but my device has already rooted when still 4.4.2, supersu always force close...

helpppp meeee...
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] User_99:
Flash with Odin your older Rom...
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] arsapoetra:
How? Can you show me the tutorial? Please... :)... i'm a newbie...
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] User_99:
All here written many time in different threads or via Google. How have you flashed 4.4.2?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] arsapoetra:
I've already google it, try it, but its failed,,, i flash it with cf auto root, i didnt know if 4.4.2, cannot be rooted with that..
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] User_99:
How have you flashed the Rom, not how you have tried to root yor device.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] arsapoetra:
Oh sorry, my bad....,, i mean i didnt flashed my rom,,,

after i upgradiing to kitkat, then i rooted...
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] bimasakti85:
For rooting 4.4.2 , Use this method :

1. Flash the CF auto root via odin

2. Flash TWRP http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2783054 or CWM recovery via odin

3. Boot to recovery

4. Flash this : http://goo.gl/kpOHVm

5. Reboot

After that, open supersu and update binary + disable Knox.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] arsapoetra:
Thankyu so much... and how about to downgrade my kitkat to jelly bean N5100.?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] User_99:
If you have a Custom Recovery - not the original Samsung Recovery - flash any avaialbe Stock 4.1.2 or 4.2.2 ROM your find in the Note 8 Section. How to do that is mostly written in the OP (First post) of each thread.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] bimasakti85:
Download the 4.2.2 firmware from samfirmware and flash it from odin or you can find the zip file version that is flashable from twrp recovery.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] weberken:
I just flashed the firmware but my wifi won't turn on.. anyone know how to fix this issue?

Regards
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] nrseife:
In the samsung app store, do you see "gear manager" and gear 2 apps?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] edan1979:
test the Snote3 from s5.... working fine but we loose some function not like Note 3 version...
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] ianbbaa:
All N3 features can be ported...i am currently running N10,1 KK build on my Note 8 with S note and things from N3 running...

BUT

wifi and sensors doesnt work for me - WiFi might be bootloader related as i just used the Kernel and flashed via recovery. WiFi issue was also on S4/N3 when they got update with Knox bloader.

btooth, 3G calling works fine...no force closes in every app i tried, Snote 3 working, pen actions...

Need some time to fix sensors first cause auto rotate doesnt work.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] edan1979:
Nope. Non of new apps appear... yet...
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] NMonster69:
Loaded it with no issues. Wiped it clean before flashing (In TWRP). Everything seems to work. Flashed through odin.

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WiFi is working here. How did you load it out of curiosity?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] estebanbiotec:
Anyone has another link for download? :laugh::laugh::laugh:
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] NMonster69:
Anyone try to root or install recovery?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] pakisan:
we want others screen!
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] edan1979:
Yup.. rooted and custom recovery here.... with knox counter x1 ?

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Its basically the same interface. .. what screen do you want?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] pakisan:
mainly if they have added the formulations of KitKat and if it has the functions of Note3 (for example air command)
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] NMonster69:
Did you odin for root/recovery? The same as used on 4.2.2?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] sirgawain123:
Is it Multi user?

On the Snote side, under Note2 kitkat, the upgrade to Snote3 is available at samsung appstore. If this happen to be the same in kitkat for Note8, there should be no need to port Snote3.

Enviado desde mi GT-N5110 mediante Tapatalk
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] mezo91:
An update where it is 4.4.2 on the paper and no actual UI stuff to feel
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] NMonster69:
Here's a couple screenies.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] jgaviota:
Has someone tried updating with Mobile Odin to avoid the Knox bootloaders?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] p107r0:
Just finished flashing with Mobile Odin.

Flashing itself works, no problems with flashing PhilZ recovery along with ROM.

Problems so far:

- Mobile Odin's everroot does not work (had to flash supersu.zip from recovery)

- WiFi does not work (could be due to Mobile Odin flashing, used to have similar problem with other ROMs/devices - PC Odin helped)

- Swype crashes

As for knox: after flashing supersu and starting the supersu app it displays alert about knox and gives an option to disable it
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] sirgawain123:
Has your Knox status remained at 0x0, or tripped to 0x1, thus allegedly voiding warranty?

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[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] p107r0:
- no info on knox in download mode so I assume it's ok,

- flash counter at 1 - TriangleAway reset it with no problems
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] sirgawain123:
My educated guess based on Note3 forums: What I believe is Mobile Odin has kept your bootloader, which is not knox aware. ( the Good)

And that old bootloader causes malfunctions in kitkat firmware, thus preventing wifi to properly work (the bad)

Enviado desde mi GT-N5110 mediante Tapatalk
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] NMonster69:
So, with the new bootloader, has any one rooted/recoveried their Note8?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] p107r0:
think so too, going back to 4.2.2, will wait for CivZ 4.4.x
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] weberken:
I flashed through mobile odin.. maybe that is the problem
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] sirgawain123:
Mobile odin is unable to flash the bootloader part.

That is good when you want to upgrade just firmware but not BL.

But if new firmware doesn't get along well with older Bootloader, then you run into problems,

It seems that if you want 4.4.2, you need to do full upgrade including new Bootloader and keep stock firmware, or trip knox.

Enviado desde mi SM-P600 mediante Tapatalk

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Please, those who have upgraded, report on multiuser availability !

Thanks in advance.

Enviado desde mi SM-P600 mediante Tapatalk
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] NMonster69:
I see nothing that relates to multi-user whatsoever. I tried adding a user through contacts and there's nothing I can find so far. Nothing in settings either.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] glockman4519:
I can't believe Samsung would put out this 4.4.2 firmware and it be this crappy. From what I have read and can see in the screen shots it is barely an upgrade. They were posting screenshots and info in the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 forum. Doesn't look good....
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] sirgawain123:
It should be in "settings".

In Samsung Spain Web page, note 8 was advertised as multi user enabled from day1 of note 8. Misleading advertising.

As multiuser was easily achievable by rooting and editing build.prop, I kept high expectations of getting multi user from stock 4.4.2.

Disappointed. I want multiuser, but don't want to trip knox.

Looks like I'll keep my rooted, multiuser enabled note as it is now with no kitkat, so I can unroot if a warranty issue arises. I'll think about it.

Enviado desde mi SM-P600 mediante Tapatalk
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] NMonster69:
It's a bigger update to the code base and modem than it is to the interface IMO.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] Anto_Gio:
I second that: on the one hand I would like to flash an update which comes sooner than expected (even though KK was released 6 months ago), on the other hand I don't want to permanently void my warranty.

Even though I live in the EU and Samsung would have to prove that rooting my tablet led to the malfunctioning, I have already been lucky enough to see my Galaxy Nexus fixed even though it was sporting a 4.4. AOKP ROM.

Unless someone comes up with a de-Knox-ed ROM for the 5100, I'll keep my 4.2.2 ROM or go Full Monty with a custom ROM.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] p107r0:
Might be a week or two: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=52607481
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] Tetraguy:
here is a link for anyone who wants to download the rom:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9QvmNs9dpD-OExDWkJjTzAxNkU/edit?usp=sharing
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] edan1979:
Weather widget from s5 work but it need to be resize... 4x2 are small...