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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Milimbar:
Quick question

Debloated/Deodexed Version with updated core apps and external SD Fix: vrufnd7_debloat_build3.zip

Is that no-knox also?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bsober:
Try running folder mount. Available in play store.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Rootabaga:
A few questions before I start

A few questions before I make the plunge:

1. Has anyone tried this using Philz 6.48.4? This seems to be the latest version. Or is the version of choice still 6.00.8 as discussed earlier in the thread?

2. I currently have TWRP 2.5.0.0 (No I haven't updated TWRP since I rooted/unlocked last September :cyclops:) I can install Philz from TWRP, right? Just run the Philz .zip from TWRP?

3. Is this whole 4.4.2 process reversible? If, for whatever reason, I want to revert back to where I am now (rooted/unlocked 4.1.2 VRAMC3 w/ CASUAL/"Screw You Verizon") is that possible? Yes, I have complete TWRP and TiBU backups.

4. I think I finally have the steps clear in my head, but I'm not sure about what, when and how many times to "wipe" (pun intended) via recovery during the process. Could someone clear that up? How many rolls should I use? Ok, I'll stop now...! :laugh:

Thanks in advance
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lacoursiere18:
1. Has anyone tried this using Philz 6.48.4? This seems to be the latest version. Or is the version of choice still 6.00.8 as discussed earlier in the thread?

Yes that will be fine

2. I currently have TWRP 2.5.0.0 (No I haven't updated TWRP since I rooted/unlocked last September :cyclops:) I can install Philz from TWRP, right? Just run the Philz .zip from TWRP?

Yes just flash the zip in twrp..Than go to reboot/power options and reboot recovery

3. Is this whole 4.4.2 process reversible? If, for whatever reason, I want to revert back to where I am now (rooted/unlocked 4.1.2 VRAMC3 w/ CASUAL/"Screw You Verizon") is that possible? Yes, I have complete TWRP and TiBU backups.

Yes.. Just restore your backup or keep a 4.1.2 stock rom zip on your sdcard

4. I think I finally have the steps clear in my head, but I'm not sure about what, when and how many times to "wipe" (pun intended) via recovery during the process. Could someone clear that up? How many rolls should I use? Ok, I'll stop now...! :laugh:

In Philz just go to "Wipe Data/Factory Reset" than "Clean to Install a New Rom"...let it wipe than flash away!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jellyhead:
One step I would skip is updating the radio to ND7. I'm not on the ROMz here but I am on the 4.4.2 SR Remix which is basically a streamlined version. I ran for a few days on the MJ9 radio but then updated to ND7 and immediately began having issues with losing signal entirely for long periods. After flashing back to MJ9 the problem is gone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fallen00sniper:
I've been running nd7 for about a month or so and never had any issues with the radio, same with mj9 it maybe be per user or with how and what you flashed it with.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] samsneed69:
Does anyone know where I could find the wife tether fix?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lacoursiere18:
Decompile services.jar and make the edit in Tethering.smali..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] stueycaster:
I can't tell any difference between MJ9 and ND7.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] synapsesboob:
In my area I got a pretty significant signal boost in low signal spots.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fallen00sniper:
Me either, but it may be an update for xlte
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] PhilDX:
which radio gives you a signal boost, ND7 or MJ9?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jrkelley14:
FYI. In case anyone is wondering or searching for an answer to the question: does Chromecast's new Screencast functionality work with this Rom? Yes. It does if you use Mirror Enabler to allow the Chromecast app to recognize your Note 2 as an approved device. The only info I saw on the mirror enabler xda forum was that screencasting might only work on a Stock rooted Note 2. I guess this build constitutes as 'Stock' and I have mine working to prove it. And it runs pretty well; I'm surprised how fast it is. Best way to cast pics on the TV yet. Even a game like Minecraft looks pretty decent screen casted.

This Rom just gets better all the time since it's been rock solid stable and KitKat features like Chromecast are enabled now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] synapsesboob:
ND7
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ganggreen777:
You are correct. Works on my n2 aswell... With this ROM... And r3d's ROM too
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fallen00sniper:
Is there a fix for s translator?

It toasts server error when I try to translate, but the presets work fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Sal R.:
Thanks for this! However, with the buggy bluetooth A2DP and related connection problems, I've had to revert back to 4.3 with the ND7 radio.

Hopefully, google will get this sorted out and patch released by VZW. But I won't hold my breath. lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Rootabaga:
Is there any kind of consensus that bluetooth is buggy with this 4.4.2 release?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Sal R.:
Well, the issue was persistent w/ my Pioneer HU, dropped connections/calls on my Jawbone ICON , buggy/choppy audio on my moto S305 BT headphones, and Acoustic Research BT audio gateway.

Never had a problem w/ any of these when I was still on 4.1.2.

Searching pulled up numerous Nexus 4.4.2 users reporting the similar issues with BT.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Rootabaga:
Which pioneer HU do you have? I also have a Pioneer (AVH-P3400BH) and I am BT-ing all the time with it on 4.1.2.

I'll probably just need to try it and find out for myself.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Sal R.:
I have the AVIC-X850BT. BT A2DP Worked flawlessly w/ 4.1.2.

It was annoyingly choppy w/ this 4.4.2. Not to mention that if I switched to another audio source (i.e. radio) BT HSP profile would disconnect and I'd have to restart BT on the phone to get it to connect again.

Just flashed to 4.3 w/ the ND7 radio and seems to be a-okay so far.

Need to do some more observation, but it seems that I can actually keep my phone in my pocket and still get a good stream.

On 4.1.2, I had to take my phone out of pocket to get a good, continuous audio stream from BT.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Msmith2004:
Dear Lord is there ever going to be a method to root for those of us whose wives thought they would do me a favor and take the Ota update for me while I slept? I'm having root withdrawal
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Deejaydark:
Is there anyway in getting sdswap to work on this rom? I like to use my 64gb sdcard as internal.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] guardianali:
Is there any way to get the debloared, de-knoxed version that IS odexed?

I dont theme and Xposed works with odex..so id rather have the faster boot/performance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lacoursiere18:
There is a script here on xda that you put in the rom and it will odex the rom on boot..search for it.. we used it in N3BULA
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] guardianali:
I found it but the OP for it clearly states for all versions of Android except KitKat. :(

I did that search before i even posted the request for due diligence.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sithjedi333:
When I turn up the volume a notification comes up telling me I'm reaching unsafe levels. Is there a way to disable it?

Thank you!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fkfmfz:
Edit the script and add the priv-app directory.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jnewberry1:
Wanam

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ma.wanam.xposed
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fallen00sniper:
Hasn't been working for me, had a update and still nope.

Hmm that's odd it wasn't checked after the update.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fallen00sniper:
Anyone else getting the 4.3 issue with wifi refusing to connect even after forgetting the access point?

It just started yesterday.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sithjedi333:
Thank you this is great.

One more question. Google play music is running down my battery. I suspect it keeps scanning my storage for music because the display keeps flagging like it's refreshing.

Any way to stop that?

Otherwise this is a great ROM. I tried DN3 but it was unstable for me. With wanam this fits all my needs.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fallen00sniper:
I would use titanium backup and remove play music or freeze it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lacoursiere18:
Some people do have a media scan bug.. i know we created a script (@krowley3) that kills this at boot.. [MENTION=2950700]icedventimocha[/MENTION] I believe has a copy of it.. Maybe he will chime in here and THANKS if he does..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sithjedi333:
Thanks LC18, I always thank.

I will wait to see if they reply or shoot them a PM.

Trying to get DN3 to run stably as well.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lacoursiere18:
Yea, I don't know what to do about that ROM.. I might just release the build I am running now.. Without AROMA.. I think a lot of the issues are Kernel related.. deep sleeps and not waking etc etc
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ganggreen777:
Brian sounds like a plan. ...lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Rootabaga:
MJ9 Firmware clarification

Please forgive me if this is a dumb question.

Could someone please clarify which 4.3 / MJ9 file we need to ODIN prior to flashing the 4.4.2 ROM?

After going over this thread for a week, I have seen conflicting posts about what to flash before flashing 4.4.2. Some say to flash the complete 4.3 ROM and others say firmware only.

After reading more, I am inclined to think that we only need to ODIN the firmware package, "toltevzw_mj9_official_firmware.tar.md5", not the full 4.3 ROM.

Could someone please just clarify that this is correct before I go forward?

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Edit:

The answer to my question was probably obvious to most, but If anyone else was curious about this, you do NOT need to flash the 4.3 ROM prior to flashing 4.4.2. You only need to flash the firmware package.

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Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] manbat:
Un-zip..the file for odin is inside...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Rootabaga:
4.4.2 and BT audio

Sorry to take so long to report back. I was finally able to test the BT on the Note 2 with 4.4.2 and my Pioneer head unit and am happy to say it seems to work very well.

It paired easily, I played audio for about 20 minutes and the audio was smooth, not choppy at all. If I switched audio sources (from BT to HD Radio for example) the phone stayed connected and when I switched back to BT it resumed playback where it left off.

I don't know how you can fit this monstrosity of a phone in your pocket, but I put the phone in the back seat and it had no effect on playback.

Since I haven't done much tweaking to the phone yet, I did these tests using the stock music player. Normally I use PowerAmp.

I do have one issue that is irritating. I don't know if it's the Note 2 or my head unit, but every time BT pairs with my phone it automatically causes my default music app to start playing. Does yours do this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sithjedi333:
I figured it out. Apparently it's common for the SD card to get corrupted, especially when going to 4.4. I formatted the card and it seems to be working fine now.

Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ganggreen777:
Anyone out there have a fix for the stock camera failing. ..and stock video in fc'ing anyone know why and have a fix....I'm on rc3. ...and I have a fc of this

Anyone seen this or have a fix

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] stueycaster:
Are you using TWRP? When I did it messed up my phone bad. Using it to flash corrupted my sd card and using it to restore lost all my third party apps. I switched to CWM and things are coming out right. Some others had issues with TWRP too.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sithjedi333:
I was using TWRP on my prev ROM, but Philz to flash this one, but I think the corruption happened before I flashed this ROM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] stueycaster:
Well the other mistake I have made was to unplug my phone from my computer without going through "Safely Remove Hardware". I have corrupted my external hard drive with that mistake too. I guess I need the hard lessons to learn. Duhhh!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] rayjr13:
With MTP mode?

sent from my T6DNA
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] stueycaster:
I think so. I was on 4.1 then and there was a different way of setting it. Anyway I never unplug anything from my computer without ejecting it first. Corrupting your device storage really sucks big time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Sal R.:
Tried loading up this ROM again last night after reading your feedback and still suffer from the same issue. Doesn't matter how close I hold up my Note 2 to my HU. The issue was the same streaming from the Google Music, XiiaLive internet radio, and MX Player app.

I guess I'm stuck with Alliance 4.3 for now.

I had that issue when I still had my "old" DEH-8500BH single DIN HU.

Oddly enough, this has not happened once w/ my AVIC-X850BT.

I, actually, would like to have this issue.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] thisguyeh:
Has anyone got snapchat to work with 4.4.2 ? It won't work for me. Keep saying failed to save when I try to snap.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Rootabaga:
External SD Card Woes

I finally succeeded in flashing the odex/stock/rooted ROM. The whole process could not have gone smoother. Thanks to all who made this available and for all the info in this thread!

Just about everything is working great but I am still having external SD card issues. Specifically, 3rd party non-rooted apps can't access it.

I flashed Lacoursiere18's EXternal_Storage_Fix.zip which modifies /system/etc/permissions/platform.xml. This solved the issues with Titanium Backup and Root Explorer, but not other apps. In addition, I ran a couple apps, NetAppSDfix and SD KitKat Fixer. These two apps confirmed that my platform.xml file had already been correctly changed and they said my apps "should" be able to access the external SD card.

I also ran FolderMount. When it launched, it said it found a problem and proceeded to successfully modify /system/bin/sdcard.

However, 3rd party apps such as Dolphin Browser, Outlook, Maverick (Offline GPS) and others still can't access my External SD card.

I have been reading extensively to find a solution and still can't get a definitive answer if there is a complete fix for this problem. I have a SanDisk 64GB Extreme card and use it heavily and not being able to do this anymore really cripples the device for me. I'm pretty sure it's not the card itself because I have tried smaller cards as well and tried both Fat32 and exFat.

Is this problem really fixable with this ROM? Are others having this issue? Can anyone help?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lacoursiere18:
Try this http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51227430&postcount=1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ganggreen777:
I guess there isn't a fix.....I even tried Agni no luck....that SUCKS. I'll go back to a stable dn3.....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Rootabaga:
Thanks so much for responding so quickly!

I followed the instructions to the letter and no luck.

Here is what the relevant portion of my platform.xml looks like:

<permission name="android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE">

<group gid="sdcard_r"/>

</permission>

<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE">

<group gid="sdcard_r"/>

<group gid="sdcard_rw"/>

<group gid="media_rw"/>

</permission>

<permission name="android.permission.ACCESS_ALL_EXTERNAL_STORAGE"> (There isn't really a space between A and G, XDA is doing that and I can't get rid of it...strange!)

<group gid="sdcard_r"/>

<group gid="sdcard_rw"/>

<group gid="sdcard_all"/>

</permission>

<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE">

<group gid="sdcard_rw"/>

<group gid="media_rw"/>

</permission>

The permissions for the file are 0644.

Here are some thoughts/questions:

1. Do you think READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE should have a <group gid="media_rw"/> under it as well???

2. Do you think it could it have something to do with the actual ExtSDCard folder permissions?

For example, in Root Explorer:

/mnt/extSdCard shows rwxrwxrwx (0777) permissions, until you actually select permissions then it shows rwxrwx--x (0771)....weird

/storage/extSdCard shows rwxrwx--x (0771)

Any idea why the permissions would be different?

3. FInally,do you think system/bin/sdcard file has anything to do with this? After I ran FolderMount and it didn't work, I reverted to the backed up "sdcard" file.

Again, thanks for all the work you have put in on this and for responding to my question. There has to be a way to make this work!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] scoobysnack:
Try using SuperSU 1.94 then run sdfix. I was having issues and that's how I fixed my problem. Just don't update SuperSU once you downgrade it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Rootabaga:
Thanks for the suggestion.

I am currently running SuperSU 1.94. I immediately downgraded to 1.94 after I flashed the ROM when SuperSU 2.01 could not disable KNOX. Also, when I run SDfix, it says "No Action Necessary", meaning my platform.xml file is already "good".

Could you please tell me if ALL of your apps are able to read and write from your external SD card? Which ROM are you running?

Thanks again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lacoursiere18:
Only other thing I can think of is try the stock recovery wipe..it stickied under general section. [MENTION=4986903]Deckoz2302[/MENTION] wrote it..works when I have mount issues
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Rootabaga:
OK, I had a feeling you would ultimately suggest that.

You must be referring to this thread?

Do you know if this will do anything to my altered platform.xml file?

I'll give it a shot tonight. I really hope this works!!

---------- Post added at 05:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:06 PM ----------

Are you referring to the external SD card issue? or something else? If you're talking about the card issue, I am going to try a stock recovery wipe and start over. I'll report back with my results.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] scoobysnack:
It's NFC you can turn it off in settings.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Deejaydark:
I would like to say so far so good :) my only gripe is the battery but again I'll wait till it fully dies to see what happens.

---------- Post added at 05:05 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:59 AM ----------

Also when phone is on charger while phone is off.. it'll power up on its own.

---------- Post added at 05:39 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:05 AM ----------

Workaround I found for battery... charge phone when off by charging while in recovery
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] NXLTrauma25:
I was getting reboots until I installed agni kernel from the 7105 or whatever the leak was.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] drewcam888:
What are people usibg on this rom for fixing the kitkat sd card permissions issue
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] JeramyEggs:
Check the second, or third post. There is a external sd fix.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] drewcam888:
The second and third posts ob this thread are just reserved
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DrunkUncas:
From the port, not the leak. I haven't used it on the leak, but I'm assuming it's what everyone is using.

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358537746
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] JeramyEggs:
Thanks DrunkUncas. Sorry, was at work, and watch both threads like a hawk. Whoops....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] drewcam888:
Anyone having issues with some apps seeing the internal sd card. firefox tells me it needed a sd card to do a download. Storage/emulated/0/download seems to unavailable to firefox. I would assume it should see at least the internal. It doesnt give me an option to save to external
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] scoobysnack:
Everything is working now...signature lock also works :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] puritan007:
There is a mobile version of Odin, I think it's not recommended but a few people have confirmed it worked for them on other threads. So you should be able to try that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] rufflez2010:
I personally did not have luck flashing MJ9 radio via Mobile Odin... YMMV.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] GiGaLeOnZa:
No luck for me :\

I've flashed my fair share of roms so not a n00b here, but I'm having a hard time getting this ROM to install. I know it's me, since everyone else can. I was on Team Kang's latest KitKat AOKP nightly build 5.24.2014 (based on CM11) with 4.1.2's unlocked bootloader and the MJ9 modem.

My procedure thus far... I did TWRP's factory reset, then did a system, data, cache and dalvik wipe, then installed this rom. Booted it up, stuck on Verizon for 40 min, rebooted to recovery. Wiped dalvik and cache, rebooted. 30 minutes, still no love stuck on that Verizon red screen.

Thinking maybe some lingering CM11 stuff is floating around, I ODINed back to 4.1.2, re-rooted and unlocked, updated TWRP to 2.6.3.1 (which in GooManager is what it downloads and installs, not 2.7+?) and I also flashed the MJ9 radio. Phone is phone on 4.1.2, all is well so I attempt to re-flash this KitKat leak... Still no love. I restored from a TWRP backup and now I'm back on AOKP, I'd really love to get this on my phone.

Is a kernel related issue? That's one thing I never messed with much, I usually stick to the kernels the Devs include in their releases, I'm not daring enough to mix and match kernels as I use my phone for work. I'm going to flash this leak, then the agni kernel as some have suggested and report back. Just figured I'd share my experience and see if any1 else knows a simple fix that I might be overlooking, thank you.

Great work to all involved, I had no idea you can dump an OTA so quickly without root! Very impressed!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sting5566:
Have you tried wiping your internal storage?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] GiGaLeOnZa:
Yes indeed, I did so after ODINing back to 4.1.2. I hadn't mentioned that. First time I tried it no, I just factory reset it which does data but not data/media, dalvik and cache. I also wiped system afterward. Internal storage wasn't wiped, which I figured was the cause of my problems.

However before flashing this leak for the 2nd time but after ODINing back to stock, I had wiped everything except external SD and I left system alone, I figured if this was 4.4 stock w/TW and I'm going over 4.1.2 stock w/TW it'd be OK.

I also then wiped everything then installed, still no go.

I know what to try now... I'll wipe absolutely everything, then flash this ROM again. Then I can try wiping everything, then flashing the ROM and wiping dalvik and cache afterwards... and if both fail, perhaps I should try a rooted, deodexed 4.3 stock w/TW and drop this on top of it.

If I still can't get it, well then I'm at a total loss :laugh:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jmart75:
I was having problems until I switched from TWRP to clockworkmod for my recovery. I tried to use the latest version of Philz but I keep getting a bootloop and had to use Odin to factory reset to 4.1.2. I went through that twice and just decided to use CWM instead of Philz.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jcbauerca:
Just installed this on my note 2 from Verizon using ClockworkMod 6.0.4.3. Working like a charm no problems at all and using MJ9 modem. Email is snappier with 3 exchange and 2 imap accounts. Even BofA app for depositing check works.:good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] rayjr13:
The only real question is is there a success with the Google Wallet app

sent from my T6DNA
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] GiGaLeOnZa:
success, finally.

I tried again this time full wiping, then flashing the ROM, no dice. Then I full wiped, flashed ROM, flashed agni kernel. Up and running no problem.

Is my unlocked 4.1.2 bootloader to blame as per why I can't run the stock kernel? Are others running the stock kernel with the same bootloader?

Either way it's up and running fine, will post back with any bugs I find.