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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] BeansTown106:
nc2 kernel is in OP and updated instructions for nc4 users!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] mirrin:
if i am on the previous upload of yours from 5/13/14 should i update to your latest update 6/19/14 nc2 bootloader.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] texaswickedtoys:
Does this mean we could possibly flash back to stock nc2 aswell?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] jrbxx7:
[MENTION=4395895]BeansTown106[/MENTION] great work! Can't believe vzw slipped up. Haha.

TaPpEd from my XpOsEd 4.4.2 NIII
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] moin786:
I have NC4 Bootloader, so can i flash NC2 kernel in ODIN after flashing De-odex NC4 ROM...where should i put the NC2 kernel in ODIN? BL, AP OR CP...

Thanks...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] domhall:
Flash in AP...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] up8000:
Is this something I need to do, as I am on NC2 with Baja. If I upgrade to this, can I then install Baja 15?

Thanks.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] drahpatel02:
[MENTION=4395895]BeansTown106[/MENTION], YOU ARE A GREAT MAN. A RESCUER FOR THOSE SUCKED BY NC4 OTA... THANKS MAN..
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] outlaw420:
Hate to sound like a idiot. But does this mean we can downgrade? If I flash nc2 kernel than can we go back to jellybean? Cause i am a bit confused. Didn't think we could go backwards with kernels if i took the nc4 ota.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] bajasur:
You can install Baja 15 as you are right now if your on NC2. This is for those wanting to upgrade to NC4 and keep NC2 kernel, or those who already to ota and are looking to downgrade kernel to NC2

:D
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] davidrhenry:
Just trying to make sure.. This sounds almost too good to be true.. So if Im on the NC4 OTA then I can flash this (following instructions on the OP) and I will be NC2? Just wanted to double check before I started flashing since I have tried flashing Hyperdrive in Stock slot in SS and I didn't boot.

Thanks!!

P.S Beans you're a miracle worker!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] LeftyGR:
No. Just one or the other. Kernel only if you are nc4 rooted. Firmware package ir you are nc2 or older.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] SdRasta:
Yeah I'm NC4.. Do I flash them both in Odin under AP tab?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] LeftyGR:
Um no. Only one. The kernel. If you flash the firmware package, it will flash the nc2 bootloader. And that will be bad.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] SdRasta:
So The de-ox I flash with safe strap and the nc2 I use Odin under AP tab?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] LeftyGR:
Correct. Just follow the instructions on post 2, and you should be ok.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] SdRasta:
And then after I do that I can go back to flashing roms like hyperdrive or beans?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] LeftyGR:
Yep. Just follow each op. And be sure it's a kk rom.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] simonintx:
Two Problems

Having battery drain and internal memory space is insufficient. Any thoughts? I've ready every page of this thread.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] LeftyGR:
You're on stock slot?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] simonintx:
I'm not. Maybe I didn't read closely enough. I thought it wasn't an issue. If I need to install to the stock slot, do I just install zip in the slot or do I need to take some steps to delete the slot contents first?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] LeftyGR:
Many have reported those problems on other slots, no matter the rom.

Just factory reset should be adequate. But I usually wipe all except sd card.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] simonintx:
I activated the stock slot and wiped, tried to flash but I got an error, something about md5 missing. What am I doing wrong?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] jrbxx7:
Is that in safestrap? Do u have md5 verification enabled?

NoTe III'd
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] simonintx:
Yes in safestrap, when I flash, I see several errors, no md5 file found, error executing updater binary in zip, unable to mount '/system, error flashing zip, unable to mount '/system orig. Thoughts?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] LeftyGR:
In settings, disable md5 verification.

Oh. And did you do that data wipe that requires you to type "yes"? If so, just reboot back into ss.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] simonintx:
Md5 verification is unchecked. Do I need to do a factory reset from settings, boot into recovery, activate the slot, then wipe, then install?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] RomsWell:
You need to reinstall safestrap. Sounds like the script is missing. Prolly got wiped. Make sure you have busy box installed and reinstall safestrap.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] simonintx:
I reinstalled safestrap and still have the same problem sort of. I can't flash any rom into the stock slot. I did manage to flash Alliance and Dodex into slots 1 and 2 and they both boot.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] LeftyGR:
Hmm. Something's not right. Provided you're rooted and ss is installed correctly, you should have no problems like this.

Give us a rundown once again. Where you started, method of root, steps you took to install ss...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] RomsWell:
it still sounds like ss isnt installed correctly. Run busybox make sure it is installed. Install safestrap. Then run safestrap. Uninstall the current recovery. Reboot. open safestrap back up and install the ss recovery. Then try and activate the stock slot.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] msmall82:
Not working

Just got my note 3 NC4, followed all steps and when I got to boot into download mode it just stuck there for an hour after flashing the rom to my stock slot. I am now unable to boot into anything using the stock slow I can however access safe strap. What can I do to resolve this? Right now I have no working phone.

Please help, I followed all steps to a T and they did not work
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] chefrd38:
You need to flash nc2
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] msmall82:
I am aware of that but the prior step says to use safestrap to reboot into download mode first. When I did that it just hung up it did not do anything. I was expecting it to reboot and go back into safestrap to flash the nc2 kernel.

is there any huge disadvantage to having an nc2 kernel?

Do i have to reboot into download mode from safestrap before flashing the kernel? i followed all steps below with no problems except step 7, reboot into download mode, what is the point of that step? I had the NC2 kernel ready to be flashed but after it did nothing in download mode i factory reset to start over and since I used the Stock Rom slot it wiped everything so my phone has no OS and i have re-downloaded the NC4 zip from samsung and have just flashed and am about to start over.

Step- 1 - Root Device with TowelRoot Here

Step- 2 - Install Busybox from play store and install busybox itself

Step- 3 - Install Hashcodes Latest Safestrap Here

Step- 4 - Boot into Safestrap Select Stock Slot

Step- 5 - Wipe Data Factory Reset The Stock Slot

Step- 6 - Flash nc4 deodex rom to the stock slot

Step- 7 - Reboot into Download mode From Safestrap

Step- 8 - Flash NC2 Kernel Package Here

Step- 9 - You will Boot into a Stock Deodex rom with Root, Busybox, Init.d, Selinux Permissive, Insecure Modules!!

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FYI I can still boot into safestrap as well as download mode by holding vol down + center button + power button.

I just have a grandfathered in Verizon unlimited data account and need to put something on here so I can use wireless/wired tether and not be charged or alert them to my usage.

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I guess my questions is what is the point of rebooting from Safestrap into download mode? What does that accomplish? Also I am in an area with horrible reception (1x3g bar) so will that effect anything? Rooting my galaxy nexus devices were so much easier. I've spent 12 straight hours trying to get this da*m rommed.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] msmall82:
Do i need to install the NC2 firmware??? These directions leave a lot to be desired. I have had plenty of rooted android devices and as we all know you learn by doing things and reading XDA but typically there is a bit more detail. Do i need to flash the NC2 Kernel using Odin in download mode?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] chefrd38:
Only install nc2 firmware you should be fine
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] LeftyGR:
Do NOT flash the firmware package. It includes the nc2 bootloader which your phone will not accept! You might brick.

You are coming from nc4 stock, so ONLY flash the kernel package. And yes. In download mode with odin.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] chefrd38:
Thanks Lefty meant to edit that.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] msmall82:
I am all set, got it working using Odin. One other question, what are you guys with this rom using for wireless tether? I am grandfathered in on unlimited data so I would like to be able to use it. Do you use the built in hotspot? Can Verizon detect this? I have done some searching and can't find a concrete answer for 4.4.2

Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] LeftyGR:
Sweet! Thanks for reporting back.

You should be able to use the built in. All vzw can tell is how much data you use, not what's using it.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] tw1n5nak35:
I agree and concur. All the roms on kitkat 4.4.2 NC2/NC4 have it built in, even the NC2/NC4 stock root deodex roms :D
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Nurdyboy:
safe-strap not working

ok cant find a fix for this. Im runnng full stock C4 right now. I obtain root then install busybox and then get the newest safestrap (3.75 b4) installed. I can boot into safestrap backup and wipe and then when I try istalling ANY rom it fails every time. I have tried everything I can think of and can find to no resolve. Has anyone run into this issue that can point me into the right direction. Thanks!!!

Also have odin3 knowledge and had to reflash NC4 stock when i soft brick the device.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] LillieBennett:
You should be able to install the Jasmine roms but this one and others need the nc2 kernel, an Odin flash.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Nurdyboy:
iv tried that one as well but nothing works. Even it the install directions it says you can flash the ROM then boot into download odin mode and flash the NC2 kernel to run the rom correctly. However I can never get to that steep as I cant flash ANY ROMS (jasmine,beanstown,eclips,hyper) just the list of roms tested so far
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] jaydubb71:
Links are broken
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] jaydubb71:
Still down
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] the_rooter:
Its up now just tested it.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Roland Deschain:
I'm getting error 404s on AFH's site for the links as of right now from two different computers on different internet connections. I just noticed that it's adding a second string automatically in the address bar of "?fid=23501681358549038", so it looks like this in Chrome's address bar after I click the link in the OP:

https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358549038?fid=23501681358549038

It lists that string twice after the .com of the URL itself. I removed the second "?fid=23501681358549038" from the address bar and hit enter, and voila, it links correctly at that point and I can start the download.

AFH is having some weird glitches...Just remove the duplicated string from the address bar and it should be fine.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] the_rooter:
Ok not sure whats going on. I downloaded this last night and tried installing, and it kept failing after 4 different downloads and confirming the md5. I also made sure it was running the nc2 kernel and still nothing. I am currently back on alliance until further notice.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] brandonb81:
Edit: Nevermind, reading through I found the answer I was looking for. I only need to do the firmware install if I'm coming from 4.3.

I'm on NC2, NC2 Kernel 4.4.2 so I should be fine to only flash the ROM after a wipe/factory reset.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] the_rooter:
First question is did u take the nc4 ota update?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] brandonb81:
Sorry, I ninja edited my post, lol. Thanks for the reply. I did NOT take the NC4 OTA. I've been on custom roms since the Note 3 was on JellyBean...

I am on NC2 right now, so I am assuming I don't need to install the firmware because I'm already on 4.4.2 NC2, right?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] LeftyGR:
Correct. However what it has that you don't have is a working stock recovery from nc4. It will not effect anything else. It is a nice thing to have, just in case.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] brandonb81:
Ahh OK cool. I can do that later then if need be. Thank you for the reply!! :)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] the_rooter:
What u can do is flash I believes beans mod of the nc4 if u dont want to change the bootloader to nc4 permanently, and then you will be set .
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Alvie03:
BEANS=ROCKSTAR!!! I successfully flashed NC4 rom and NC2 kernel and phone is running better than ever! Getting paid next Wednesday and will definitely send some $$ ur way. QUESTION:

If I want to install Hyperdrive, ot any other ROM, do I install it to the stock slot or a ROM slot? Also, whenever flashing a new ROM in the future, will I need to reboot into download mode and flash NC2 kernel, via ODIN,? Or is flashing the NC2 kernel a one-time thing? (Came from stock NC4 OTA)

THANKS AGAIN!!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] jrbxx7:
Flashing nc2 is a one time thing. Flashing to stock slot is recommended for optimal results. But other slots do work.

NoTe III'd
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Alvie03:
SWEET! Thanks...much appreciated! [emoji106]
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] keving75:
I just flashed this ROM and it seems to be running great. Very clean and simple, without the junk bloatware I hated.

Not as much customization as Alliance was, but for me that is a blessing as I do not need that many options. I hope the battery life on this ROM is as good as Alliance was.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] jpcdeux:
I'm having HORRIBLE battery life. Idk if its my battery or this ROM
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] wpcprez:
something strange happened and I think twrp is gone now? I thought I followed the instructions properly and I know it was there before because I did a backup before flashing. Now I go the "android system recovery <3e>" when I try to go to recovery. Anyone else have this happen too? Maybe this happened after the kernel through ODIN?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] jrbxx7:
R u on a dev edition? If ur on retail ss can only be entered from the splash screen at startup

NoTe III'd
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] jpcdeux:
On deodex version MMS wouldn't send while WiFi was on. Awful better life, all around buggy. Didn't realize it was ROM issues until Odin to stock and all the problems were gone
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] chefrd38:
R u on stock slot and not rom slot 1
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] jpcdeux:
Sure was
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] christianpeso:
User error somehow. When I used this ROM, I had no such issues.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] RomsWell:
[MENTION=4395895]BeansTown106[/MENTION] or [MENTION=4854133]bajasur[/MENTION] do either of you have the prerooted init.d odex version? If not ill setup the kitchen. Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] MANswers:
It be great if someone can reply quick.. i am sitting in the middle of downloading mode in safe strap.

I have completed steps 1 to 5, now on step 6.. it shows the downloading mode in safestrap.. am i supposed to connect the phone to the computer, and flash the downloaded file using odin?

Step- 6 - Flash NC2/NC4 Updated! Firmware/Bootloader Package

this part?

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never mind i got it. i am on nc2 and i do have to use odin, did that and booted the phone. its working fine. now installing alliance rom build 2 yipee
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] ilpleasu:
[MENTION=4854133]bajasur[/MENTION] [MENTION=3544615]beanstown[/MENTION]106 I'm so confused. .. would you look at this and tell me what I need to do to flash the new Alliance Rom or how do I tell if I'm on NC2 OR NC4. Thanks in advance
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] jrbxx7:
Ur kernel date Mar 13 is nc2. So u should be good to flash alliance. That's the kernel I'm running.

NoTe III'd
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] ilpleasu:
Thanks so much, sometime when you ask questions they never get answered in other post. Thanks again.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] greene.phillip:
Trying to figure out the differences on NC2/NC4. I currently have NC2 but have had some reception problems. I know I can flash back other modems (MJE, NC2, NC4). But is there any other difference between the two bootloaders? Since they can both use SELinux Permissive and Insecure Modules?

NC2: Has SELinux/Insecure, Can flash MJE/NC2/NC4 Modems, Can flash back to MJE with a full tar

NC4: Has SELinux/Insecure, Can flash MJE/NC2/NC4 Modems, Can NOT flash back to MJE with a full tar

Is the above correct? Any other differences?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] tmaclax013:
Unclocked image on boot

So this question may have been answered previously in the discussions but I was wondering if there was a way to remove the unlocked image from the boot sequence?

Thanks in advance guys
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] jrbxx7:
Several of the custom roms have it removed. The stock doesn't unfortunately

NoTe III'd
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] tmaclax013:
ANy ideas or recommendations as to what is the closest to stock with the stock boot image?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] LeftyGR:
Triangle Away works for me.

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Nc4 bootloader cannot be reverted to nc2, either.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] greene.phillip:
Thanks for that bit of info. So is there *ANY* benefit to NC4 over NC2?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] LeftyGR:
As far as bootloader? Not that I know of. Nc2 stock recovery is broken, but you can flash nc4s in odin it that really bothers you.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] greene.phillip:
Would you be referring to how it throws me into the "Booting Recovery" (or Recovery booting?) loop in some cases?

If so how do you flash just that in? I'm currently on Alliance ROM, perhaps that's included? I haven't run into since I went to AllianceROM from Baja Rom
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] jrbxx7:
You have to flash the recovery in odin. Alliance has the option to boot into safestrap instead of stock so that's probably y u haven't noticed.

NoTe III'd
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] greene.phillip:
And just got it with Reboot -> Recovery/Safestrap option in alliance.

So where do I get this to flash? Would it be the Unified KK Firmware referenced in the Jasmine Rom thread?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] LeftyGR:
Second post step 6. That link should work for you. It includes nc4 rec and nc2 bl.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] jpcdeux:
Tried flashing nc4. Went to SafeStrap screen, I tapped normal boot and it went black and never did anything
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] RomsWell:
You took the nc4 ota then. The nc4 stock rom beans has posted isnt patched for the nc4 kernel. Permissive issues. So odin the nc2 kernel and all current roms will work for u.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] jpcdeux:
Got it now! Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] gr8nole:
Here's a little mod package for anyone using this rom. I like to have a few specific mods without getting lost in all the customization options of some of the other more robust roms.

Features:

4-Way Reboot Menu

4x5 Launcher

Flashlight toggle in notification panel

All lockscreen widgets enabled

Apps Ops settings enabled

VZW installer essentially disabled

I don't take credit for creating any of these mods. Tried to link to those who deserve the credit.

If you have modified any of the following, this will overwrite those changes:

android.policy.jar

services.jar

CSC/features.xml

SecSettings.apk

SystemUI.apk

Keyguard.apk

Seclauncher4.apk

Download HERE.

Instructions:

Boot into Safestrap

Make a backup

Flash the zip

Reboot and enjoy.

4-Way Reboot Menu:

Reboot

Hot Boot

Download

Recovery-Safestrap (boots directly to Safestrap) credits to THIS post

4x5 Launcher

4 across 5 down homescreen grid

Magazine swipe (up) moved to Top-Left corner of screen to avoid inadvertent launching.

Flashlight toggle in notification panel

Smali from THIS post.

Flashlight toggle icons from Alliance edited to match stock toggle colors

CSC features.xml edited to allow all toggles - credits to THIS post

If you don't perform a factory reset, then you will need to edit the settings sqlite database to get the flashlight toggle to show.

All lockscreen widgets enabled

Edited keyguard to allow any widget to be used on lockscreen

Apps Ops settings enabled

Allow you to control which apps can access info (such as location, contacts,...)

Access this feature in the Settings Menu

VZW installer essentially disabled - credits to THIS post

Shortened the timer to ~zero

This will make the VZW CD installer popup virtually disabled (it may show for brief flash) and immediately connect to pc as media device
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] LillieBennett:
Thanks, that's a really nice post! Good to know when frustrated with the other roms ?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] droidgyrl6:
So, I'm running Jasmine 2.4.1 w/ the unified KK, and I wanna go back to stock... can I just flash the ROM, or is there something else I need to do??? I feel like I'm missing something lol
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] ShaunWinSC:
I would like to know this as well.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] jrbxx7:
Yes u should be good to just wipe n flash

NoTe III'd
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] droidgyrl6:
Awesome, thx a bunch!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] TMFGO45:
This won't overwrite the sdcard right?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] caifan:
Hey [MENTION=4395895]BeansTown106[/MENTION] ...wondering if you'll tackle the latest firmware, NJ6, and created a rooted rom.

Edit: Just found out that many Devs have stopped supporting Samsung and other locked-down devices. I don't blame them, but sucks for us.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] phillymade:
As stated in another thread, Beans is moving to the Nexus 6
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] YankInDaSouth:
Perhaps this could be a parting gift from Beans;) (j/k)

I would just like to thank [MENTION=4395895]BeansTown106[/MENTION] for all he has done for us!! He, and the others that are parting, will surely be missed!! I for one am hoping to follow their path and jump to T-Mobile where a tinkerer/hacker's life is made much easier :good:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Haints:
Step- 8 - Flash NC2 Kernel Package

I hope someone is still reading this thread and can help me out here ... on step 8, do I have to flash the kernel via odin or can I do it from download/recovery?