yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] effortless:
yes.. new kernel from June 17th
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Admiral2145:
Just a fyi you can run ne6 rom and kernel with out issues....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kronikings:
I have a Verizon developer Edition Note 3, can I do something like this?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Admiral2145:
Think so but, not many people bought that phone.. Your help is going to be very limited
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Upstreammiami:
You can't just flash the baseband in any rom? You have to go back to stock first?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dtr145r:
if im not mistaken you can as long as you have just the modem tar file..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] effortless:
If you want to update the files individually, use these files here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2789932.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vibrantliker:
After Step 1, my phone is stuck on the white T-Mobile screen and my menu and back buttons are blinking intermittently.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] swampthing1224:
I am also stuck after a successful odin flash at the tmobile boot screen. wth? Ive used two diff versions of odin and flashed it several times
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] effortless:
There's probably something on your phone installed that's causing a problem with NF1. You might need to format your phone, Odin by default does not erase anything when you flash.

Power off your phone and hold the Volume Up, Home Button, and Power Button at the same time. After the phone vibrates, let go of power but hold the other two and you should see the recovery menu.

Format your phone and see if it fixes it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] swampthing1224:
Many thanks. I was able to flash philz touch again and restore my ne6 backup at least. This time I will format first
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kurrupt_1:
Job well done!

Flawless instructions and an excellent rom! Great work and kudos. Can't live without native unlimited tethering so thanks for baking it in.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] OPGT:
Do I completely wipe before I start the update process to NF1? Currently on NB4.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] steve97ta:
Follow these instructions in the OP, you'll be good to go
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] oldmoney:
if i have nf1 via ota already can i just proceed on rooting and flashing custom recovery ? skipping the stock firmware flashing via odin? BTW you rock for helping people and with this rom.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] effortless:
You sure can.. that means you already have the latest bootloader/baseband installed. And thank you!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] effortless:
You can, either way it doesn't make a big difference. The step is typically unneeded unless you can't boot after installing NF1 to verify everything updated.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] oldmoney:
you are the bestest sir!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] OPGT:
Thanks for actually answering my question unlike other people.... :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Blkthght:
Just to be clear, if I am already on NF1 firmware and stock rom, I can install your rom after just wiping dalvik and regular cache? I would prefer to avoid wiping system and user data, but I will do so if its generally a good idea to do so. Thank you.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] RMXO:
its always best to follow the directions on flashing new different ROM's to the "T" to avoid any issues. The only time you would consider doing a dirty flash if you're flashing an update from the same ROM. Of course, you can do what you want but if you run into issues, you're going to have to do a FULL WIPE and reflash again. So the choice is yours.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] effortless:
It should work, but you might be missing the extra toggles that I've added to NF1. If you don't have for ex. the mobile data toggle, you need a full wipe when you install. I always recommend a full wipe when coming from stock or another ROM.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rob419:
Awesomeness! Pure awesomeness.

Thank you.

.werd.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Blkthght:
Makes perfect sense. Thanks for taking the time to respond.

---------- Post added at 09:31 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:18 PM ----------

Thanks alot for the advice. And what you suggest seems to be the consensus around here. Quick question tho, if I do a full wipe before installing this rom, will I lose root? What about the custom kernel I have? Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] effortless:
EffortLess ROM is pre-rooted. If that's what you're flashing, you'll be fine. As far as the kernel, the stock NF1 kernel will be installed, just flash your favorite custom kernel after you flash the ROM.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Blkthght:
Got it. I'm still new at this, so thanks for the help.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] effortless:
No problem.. that's what this is for. No question is a stupid question in this thread!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jcar6245:
Can I use safestrap with NF1?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] yousifnamir:
Upgrade?

OK I finally got my Tmobile Note 3 :cyclops: . It is on 4.3 MI7, so should I update to 4.4 NF1 and root? I want to install Hyperdrive that is based on 4.4. Help me guys. Thank you!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Morningstar:
I've been putting off updating for what feels like forever, but finally took the plunge this morning and I just wanted to say thank you for the excellent step-by-step! Not one hiccup during the process, which, for me, is unusual. Muchas gracias!

Sent from my SM-N900T
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gmplr831@comcast.net:
Effortless

Just wanted to chime in to this thread to say thanks. This is a GREAT guide and I have now done it on two separate devices and both work wonderfully. I don't know ow much easier anyone can make this for the end user, as this is about as easy as it gets.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Rickdaddy:
thanks man. I'm currently on rooted ne6 and the gf is still on 4.3, will be updating to nf1 soon.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Medic97:
Just wanted to pop in and say thanks used this guide so I could use your rom.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jsaradhi:
thank you for a wonderful guide. this guide makes installing your rom so easy and flawless.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dirtybudha:
I'm a pretty active member and know how to use Odin when flashing stock. You're guide isn't just easy to follow, but the locked up Odin, Easy Odin, makes it very simple to use it correctly. I know a LOT of users are nervous when the options are available, and having them locked makes it far less stressful that something might happen.

I also appreciate having everything I need in once place.

Great work.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ROADKING17:
Will flashing nf1 from ne6 wipe out my phone?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dramitt_live:
I updated from nb4 and it didnt happen to me
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tas350kts:
Same Prob but need a little guidance

So I am having the same issue.

I followed the directions to the "T". odin to NF1, Auto Root, TWRP, and V6 install. It all goes smoothly. The phone boots at start up I get "unfortunately, the process com.android.phone has stopped (ok). It pops up twice after hitting ok then it goes away. After the last OK is see the signal go from 4G to the no signal sign to eventually back to 4g.

ALso I am having the stock messaging app force close.

I have wiped cache,dalvic cache, data and system and reinstalled the ReV6 about 4 times with the same issues.

I dont know who to flash the ROM via ODIN since it does not show up when I click PDA while in odin.

Any assistance is appreciated.

My provider is TMobile. any other info needed i can provide.

THanks in advance.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ROADKING17:
Followed everything to the T works like a charm...cheers ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] wolfman7207:
Wont root.

I was able to install the Stock Rom through ODIN and that works fine. Check to make sure the baseband and build number are correct. Power off and go into download mode. When attempting to flash the root it goes through the motions and reboots but goes directly to download mode again and gives the error "Could not do normal boot". I then have to flash the Stock Rom again. Have tried factory reset and done this 3 times now. Anyone know how to fix?

Edit: Got it solved thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Bob Simons:
What was the cause of the problem and what did you do to fix it?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] okie03:
QUESTION

Anyone tried this on AT&T or will it work for AT&T
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] effortless:
Don't do this on the ATT Note 3.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] okie03:
Thanks for the quick response.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] santos.moreno3:
I am having a problem where my pc doesn't seem to find my phone when it's on Downloader mode well at least Odin won't when I connect my phone it installs the drivers but it doesn't show up on Odin any help please and thank you
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rob419:
Did you turn it (your PC) off, then back on again?

I know, I know; stupid question. But some PC's /drivers won't finish installing, or work properly until a reboot. My first Odin attempt months ago didn't 'find' my phone until after a PC reboot.

True story.

.werd.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] santos.moreno3:
Yeah I tried that and still no go I have tried several Odin versions as well and no go on Odin finding my phone is there a way to flash this on a mac or any other way for me to update my baseband then reroot and go Into the new rom
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] effortless:
It won't work in a virtual machine setting. Try jodin or heimdall for mac.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] santos.moreno3:
Thank you I will go and search for that and to give it a shot
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] toastido:
Not true, works just fine under parallels. Vmware is broken, though.

Sent from my leanKernel 3.2 powered stock 4.4.2 (NF1) SM-N900T
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] santos.moreno3:
I am starting to think there is something wrong with my phone its definitely not connecting to Odin at all I tried it on a friends PC and nothing it installs the drivers and makes the sounds that it is connected but Odin doesn't show it :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] santos.moreno3:
This is an image of my phone in downloader mode is there something wrong with it as it has on the bottom where it says write protection: enabled maybe that has to be disabled?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] effortless:
Your screenshot of "download mode" looks fine. Have you tried a different USB cable?

Also.. does windows device manager show a device that needs a driver? Check to make sure a driver is actually installed correctly.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] santos.moreno3:
I have tried 6 different a cables the one that came with the note 3 one I had from my s4, one from another Samsung phone droid charge, and 3 other micro USB cables I have 3 ports on the PC have tried all of them, I have installed and uninstalled the drivers about 6 times two different ones the one that comes with the effortless zip and one downloaded from Samsung :( thank you for the help
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Disneyfist:
Is there some reason why my phone wont' retain root? Just got it today, followed the instructions, everything went fine all the way through. But after I flashthe recovery, I went to verify root(like I always do) with terminal emulator, nothing. Tried using root checker....nothing. Even tried just installing apps that I know need root just in case I was doing something wrong, and nothing. Am I missing something here? I've flashed the root file 3 times now always with a follow up of the recovery. Some help would be deeply appreciated folks. I scrolled back, and couldn't find anyone with the same problem I have. Thanks.

**edit**- I realize I was saying "flash", but I meant odin. Was doing all of this with odin.

**edit**- Nevermind. Found the problem. *facepalm*
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] lioncool:
odin flash N900TUVUDNF1_N900TTMBDNF1_N900TUVUDNF1_HOME.tar.md 5 first boot stuck samsung logo
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] effortless:
Go into stock recovery and wipe your phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Jfree3000:
Finally got this to stick after trying like 5 times last night and accidentally wiping my internal storage (backed up). If you guys are having issues updating the baseband/modem try restarting your computer, that's what I did this morning and with one flash using odin everything was updated. Hope that helps someone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Megaflop666:
woot!

Worked like a charm, had to do the long process because baseband didn't take the first time, but everything is working perfectly and reporting NF1, so i'm doing a nandroid now and heading off to get all this annoying TMo crap off my phone again.

I hit "Thanks", but i'm thanking you again here! :highfive:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Mountain Flier:
Thank you for this! It was easy and painless. Now, to debloat and adaway and.....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] universed:
Bigtime thanks

Thanks for this, like others have said you have made it SOOOOOOO simple, clear and easy to do this upgrade....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JawjaBill:
My pre-NF1 setup was custom ROM & Kernal. After the initial ODIN, I had a Frankenstein mix of the custom Rom and Stock NF1. I ended up doing a battery pull + factory reset and was able to continue through the rest of the guide without any problems. NF1 in the house!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] moSess:
I love OP
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] FormeriPhoney:
WOW that was easiest guide I've ever followed in my life. Went smooth as butter
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Carlos6862:
Excuse me effortless!!

Can I use this method to upgrade my bootloader in phone Note 3 N900W8 (Telcel México), I´m root and wanna put it EffortLess Rom V6.

Actually bootloader is N900W8UBUCNA2

Thanks my friend!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] effortless:
Sorry for the delay in response, but do not use this to update your N900W8 bootloader. You need your specific phone's bootloader and TWRP recovery/root files. You can however follow the guide, just don't use the files I've included... find the equivalent ones for your model.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cunninglinguist:
EffortLess and Painless

Worked like a charm first time out. I did everything except flash a custom ROM. I'm going to rock stock for awhile as I was having a bunch of weird issues. I'm sure I'll get the urge to go custom again.

Thanks :good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] BeerBrewer:
Great guide .Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rob419:
NF4 ROM?

Am I missing something, or is the ROM still NF1? I followed all the steps, ended up with Baseband & Build number NF4. Then flashed the ROM from the OP linked post. Info then said I had Build number NF1. Reflashed back to NF4.

How badly would mismatched baseband and build number mess things up?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] effortless:
I'll be updating the custom EffortLess ROM to NF4 soonish, just stay on stock for now or use another custom NF4 ROM if any have come out already.

I'd recommend staying on NF4 not because of compatibility, but due to some security vulnerabilities being patched in NF4. NF1 should work OK with NF4 for the time being if you really want to use it.

http://www.techtimes.com/articles/1...lows-hackers-to-take-over-people-s-phones.htm
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tercelman:
I just upgraded from NF1 to NF4. If we could get Android 4.4.4 along with NF4 then that would be excellent. I keep on getting internet connection dry. I hate having to put my phone on airplane mode and turning it off to restore my internet connection.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] pvchip3:
Thanks again for the guide
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] tercelman:
I noticed that the speaker volume has increased a little bit from NF1 to NF4. Has anyone noticed this?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Megaflop666:
Yea, having hearing problems, I love it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] effortless:
EffortLess ROM REV 7 NF4

EffortLess ROM REV 7 based on NF4 is now available! :victory:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] voyagerair:
hey guys....looks like closed caption of Netflix does not work properly on Note 3, right?

I meant the front size changes randomly!

Is there a quick fix on this?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rob419:
Dude, you rok! Downloading now; flashing soon thereafter.

Awesomeness.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] hookerpuncher:
Just updated to 7.1, thank you for your hard work and can't wait to put this through the paces tomorrow.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] markv723:
errors during extraction

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] razielpr:
How can I root NF4 I just updated with PC Odin and used CF-Autoroot but my Note had a bootloop and falls in download mode I had to reflash the firmware again for the phone to boot.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Megaflop666:
The cf autoroot worked fine for me? Is your download of it a good one?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] razielpr:
Yes I updated to the new firmware and now I can't root every time I try my phone gets stuck in download mode.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] guaneet:
Try towelroot
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] razielpr:
Towelroot says it's not compatible with my device.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] effortless:
Towelroot only works on NE6.

Make sure the MD5 matches the downloaded zip and use the included odin. It should work fine as long you're following the rooting steps correctly.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] carlospr21:
Any help with this how can i remove this from boot
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] razielpr:
Ok thanks all I got root
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] razielpr:
Does anyone have a stock flashable kernel??
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] effortless:
It's in the Effortless Rom thread.. under optional downloads for effortless rom rev7

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23578570567722343
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Carlos6862:
Thanks my friend!!!

I¨m going to search files for my N900W8 and follow your guide

Thanks again!!!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dramitt_live:
Thanks you so much [MENTION=421215]effortless[/MENTION] !!???

sent from my rock solid note 3 powered by vendetta ROM
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MajorTux:
Thank you so much this guide really helped me out when i was in a budge. I would recommend people to do this every now and then to clean there phone out just like you would re-image a pc.:good: [MENTION=421215]effortless[/MENTION] :good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] zildjian89:
Hello, the full stock nf4 file is corrupted. I tried all the links and got the corrupted file. Please help thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] effortless:
The full stock NF4 file is not corrupt, over 850 people have downloaded it with no issues. Why do you think it's corrupt? Try downloading the file on another computer or use a different browser.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] zildjian89:
Do I have to unzip it? Cuz it says on the instructions unzip both files. Sorry if I'm confusing and thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] effortless:
Unzip both- as in "EffortLess ROM Prep.zip" and "Full Stock NF4.zip" if you downloaded both. Once you unzip "Full Stock NF4.zip" you will see N900TUVUDNF4_N900TTMBDNF4_N900TUVUDNF4_HOME.tar.md5 .. that's the file you will choose in Odin and flash.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] zildjian89:
everytime i unzip the Full Stock NF4.zip a pop up shows up and says

"The archive is either in unknown format or damaged"

do you have any other link?

Also, Can I directly do this even my phone is still on 4.3? thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] effortless:
The file is fine, but you can try this link as well. http://www.mediafire.com/?f9g1vqgg1te2n74 thanks [MENTION=5502546]toastido[/MENTION] for link.

Also, you can update from 4.3 to 4.4.2 directly.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] zildjian89:
Thanks a lot sir!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Jonphinguyen7:
Followed step by step and baseband is still NB4
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] effortless:
Did you use triangle away and reset your flash counter? If not, use triangle away and reflash stock NF4.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Jonphinguyen7:
Yes. Did a factory reset, flashed stock, let reboot, flashed root. Flash counter was at 0 in the beginning
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] effortless:
Did you actually click the button to reset the counter (even if it stated 0)? Or did you look at it and click to cancel and proceed since it was 0? It does more than just reset the counter to 0. It'll set the current binary and system status to official. It needs to be run if your phone didn't update the baseband.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Jonphinguyen7:
That's where I went wrong. It's all good now. Thanks for taking the time to respond I really appreciate it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] effortless:
No problem, I'm glad you got it updated!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] FormeriPhoney:
Just updated NF4. As usual it was a breeze :good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] SuperSmashedBro:
Could I just flash the bootloader and modem via mobile odin rather than the full stock image?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] effortless:
No.. mobile odin pro doesn't flash the boot loader, so you'd end up using desktop Odin anyway.

There are other mobile apps to flash bootloader, but I don't recommend them.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] scoobysnack:
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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kronium:
Hello, I just came over from a Sprint Note 3. Anyone know why the T-Mobile Hotspot doesn't work for me on this rom? My laptop will connect, but says no internet connection. All my other stock T-Mobile phones work fine in this regard.

Also, is it possible to go straight back to a custom NF1, or do I have to flash a stock NF1 first.

Thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Megaflop666:
Do you have the tethering mod installed that bypasses tmo data tethering check? Yes, you can flash NF1 rom over this but when you do, you're pda and csc will be NF1 while you're using that rom, won't hurt anything, just FYI.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] effortless:
Are you using the stock NF4 ROM or EffortLess ROM 7.1?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kronium:
I'm using Effortless 7.1. This ROM already has the tethering hack correct? Is the hack even needed if I plan to stay under the 2.5GB tethering cap? I signed up for unlimited data, and my wife's stock S5 does tethering fine with her 2.5GB data plan.

Thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] effortless:
You should post in that thread to get more responses. You don't need it, but it comes included. Search that thread for a tethering hack fix (which fixes access to apps like Skype) that I released for 7.1. Also, when you enable it and after you connect your device, simply open your APN list and click once on the tethering APN. It'll switch back to the 4G LTE one and your device will get internet access. It should only be needed once.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kronium:
Will the boot loader remain the same? Can I just flash back to 7.1, or do I have to go through the instructions in the OP again?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ArchangelRenzoku:
So what I'm understanding then is its probably not a good idea to try and install a recovery from apps like GooManager or ROM Manager by clockworkmod like we could on the Note 2?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Ed Murray:
Hi all, I'm looking to flash the latest modem, etc onto my N900T. Right now I'm on NB4, Rooted, Phillz Touch CWM and HyperdriveROM.

Do these instructions still apply to my setup? I'd like the update for the LTE connectivity issues, but I'm on AT&T so I cannot take advantage of VoLTE obviously. Also, my status is already 1×0 so I'm a little confused.

I have a complete set of Nandroid backups and was even thinking of going back to a AOSP ROM anyhow.

Thank you for any help I can get
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] effortless:
You still can. However, if you're not on the latest update and not rooted, flashing TWRP recovery through Odin is about 30 secs of extra work (as it's the same steps to root and flash NF4).