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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] serio22:
This thread contains information about the KitKat 4.4.2 update to the T999 variants of the Samsung Galaxy S3. Here you will be able to find information on updating, rooting, installing custom recoveries and roms, as well as how to return to stock should you feel the need to. If you feel you need additional help or would like further clarification on a subject just leave a reply in this thread and myself or someone familiar with the matter will do our best to answer and provide promptly help. This is a work in progress since KitKat is new to our devices. As we learn more, additional info and links will be posted. Huge thanks to DocHoliday77 for giving me ideas and helping me make things clearer!

Below I tried to put together a list of questions regarding KitKat in hopes to alleviate confusion and educate others.

F.A.Q.

[Q] Can I just flash the KitKat modem on my older firmware to see if my signal will improve?

[Q] My signal has been terrible with KitKat, how can I downgrade my modem to see if I will get a better signal?

[Q] Will KitKat give me Knox?

[Q] Is it possible to root my device without tripping the Knox/warranty bit counter, and how can I make sure it stays untripped?

[Q] I have tripped my Knox/warranty bit counter, how can I reset it?

[Q] Can I still flash a custom recovery with KitKat firmware?

[Q] I am in developer options and I cannot find the option to change my runtime to ART, how can I change it? I'm confused.

If your device has not yet received the KitKat update, please be patient and wait for your carrier to update. If you feel you cannot wait for an official update, there is the option to update unofficially by flashing a custom Rom, just remember that they will be taken from other device's firmware so it may not work the same with your device or it have missing features native to yours. For more information and what you need to update unofficially, check method 3 below on "How to update or return to stock."

General F.A.Q.s

[Q] What Rom's can I safely flash?

[Q] Why is my WiFi and/or Bluetooth not working after flashing a T999 based Rom?

[Q] Why does my phone say it is a T999 or other model?

How to update or return to stock:

Method 1:

Method 2:

Method 3:

How to root:

Method 1:

Method 2:

How to install a custom recovery:

Remember, any and ALL methods to flash custom recovery will trip Knox/warranty counter. After installing a custom recovery you will be able to flash custom ROMs, scripts, and mods!

Method 1:

Method 2:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] serio22:
Information about Knox

Knox allows people to use their device on a secure business (work) network. It allows the data which belongs to the business to be encrypted per DoD standards. Once the Knox/warranty bit is tripped, you can no longer use this service because it proves the device has been tampered with. You can imagine how much simpler it would be to manipulate this service without the restrictions Samsung had to enforce in order to protect sensitive data. This is the main reason I believe the Knox bootloader was added and why root access, once gained, is still limited in some cases. There is also claims that a tripped warranty bit means your warranty will be void, but I have not seen any cases where people have been denied warranty. However it is better to play it safe than sorry if you really do care about warranty.

Wikipedia sums it up pretty nicely.

Read more about Samsung Knox on Wikipedia

How to remove Knox

If you do not use or plan to use Knox, the limitations imposed by Samsung can affect your overall experience with root access, or make the service become bloatware. For this reason you may want to remove it. Follow the link below to make your device Knox free. Flash in custom recovery and do not forget to nandroid before you flash! Thanks to bilgerryan over in the Sprint forums!

Get Knox removal zip here
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Ill take one!

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And another!

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Good write up btw! Thanks!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] friedchocolatesoda:
Just a heads up for T999 users who are going to flash root66 in Odin: flashing root66 in Odin DID trip the warranty bit for my device. I was running NC2 on my T999 (T-Mobile), flashed root66 NC2 and the bit was tripped. If you're worried about maintaining warranty eligibility you should take note.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Thanks, but this thread is for touchwiz kitkat. Its not intended for 4.3 or any other build unless specifically related.

But still, im not sure why it tripped the bit on yours. It did just fine on mine and others...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chalky7880:
I know this is a kitkat thread but it also tripped the warranty bit on my t999l
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] serio22:
this is odd as it should not trip the counter even though it was in jellybean.. to my knowledge the counter is tripped when you flash a custom recovery, but I will edit the OP until further confirmation.. thanks for the heads up guys

Edit: flashing kernel will also trip counter
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chalky7880:
Your probably right. I did flash a custom recovery so I bet that's what tripped it
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] serio22:
It's all good, all feedback is appreciated. Believe it or not, it actually gave me the idea to mention in the OP how to keep the warranty bit from being tripped for those who want to avoid tripping it. Thank you!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Just fyi for everyone, there have been claims for both in the root66 thread. Some say it tripped the bit, while for others like myself it did not. No idea why, but I do not believe it has anything to do with the root66 firmware. There have been people who tripped the warranty bit just by taking the ota!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] serio22:
That would be a big screw up for Samsung. Really hope this is not the case
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Its not a common occurrence, but it has happened.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JMB101:
Can I domestic SIM unlock the Sprint Note 3 without going through Sprint to international unlock? Can I internationally unlock it without contacting Sprint? I bought this phone on craigslist for cheap but I do not have Sprint service. I would like to do whatever I can to make it work for AT&T otherwise I will just have to sell it. Thank you for any help!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] miguelfp1:
Not possible at the moment. Only way to unlock is through Sprint.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JMB101:
Do you know if Sprint will do this if I am not a Sprint Customer? The phone has a clean IMEI
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ipodhacked86:
I believe Sprint won't do it unless you completed your contract or paid full price for phone
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] idone:
Problem is that it is done ota, this is why phone needs to be active with them. Sprint policy is one unlock per year from what countless others have stated.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] JMB101:
Thank you for the help everyone
[General Topics] jaso2005:
Hi Guys,

Is there a piece of software that will let me send SMS from outlook when i have my phone connected via activesync? That would be very handy

Thanks
[General Topics] Rudegar:
plenty

http://www.google.dk/search?hl=da&q=sms+using+outlook&btnG=Google-søgning&meta=lr=lang_da|lang_en
[General Topics] mikolajek:
I've been using Jeyo Mobile Companion and I'm satisfied.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidmasterrace:
I have a tmobile note 3 and whenever i try to boot my phone it trys to go inot recovery but it says RECOVERY IS NOT SEANANDROID ENFORCING i cant do anything please i will do anything to fix it as long as its not bricked I am litteraly so sick I am throwing up please help me
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Negan:
Well based on the limited info you gave I'm going to assume you flashed a rom. Likely a bad download.

If so download a different rom or re download the rom and flash again. Make sure you're doing a full wipe. Also be sure you're on the latest stable recovery.

Worst case if all of the above fails, odin the stock rom and start over and you'll be fine

running DECEPTICON rom (coming soon)

for best xda results, click to enlarge ?

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/9564/searchitnoob.gif
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Misterjunky:
re: RECOVERY IS NOT SEANANDROID

When you see "RECOVERY IS NOT SEANANDROID" as the phone

tries to boot or boots it's perfectly normal after the phone is rooted.

Here is a fix which works 90% of the time for most people with the same

issue you are experiencing with your phone.

Power down the phone, then power it backup while holding the

phone's power/volumeUp/home buttons down all at the same time

until you see tiny blue text appear on top of your screen, as soon as

you see that let go of all buttons.

The phone will boot into Recovery mode.

Once you are in recovery mode do a "factory data reset" or factory reset

which ever way the option is displayed.

After that the phone reboots itself and it should fully boot making the phone

ready to use.

Good luck!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] radicalisto:
Take the battery out for a minute or so, then reboot into recovery. If no go, reflash your recovery (make sure you're using the right one obviously.

RECOVERY IS NOT SEANANDROID ENFORCING is normal when you have a custom recovery installed. It's just telling you that the official samsung signature isn't there. There's many threads regarding bootlooping around, a quick read probably would have sorted you :good:

PS: For the record, if you're getting physically sick about it, maybe you should read up a bit more before messing around with your very expensive device. I might sound awful but it's the truth.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidmasterrace:
Fixed It

The problem was i flashed the wrong recovery and my phone would not load or even go into download mode. I found somewhere online that if i held the download mode buttons before i put the battery in it would work and it did which allowed me to re flash my recovery.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vibered:
hi all

recently viber on my laptop (win 8) has auto upgraded to version 4.2.1 (not able to upgrade to win 8 version due to "app store is not available in your region", so after upgrade to version 4.2.1, program opens easily, contacts are there, recent contacts are there as well; but when i click on any recent conversation (say the day directly before), viber shows rotating arrow but no way to see old messages.

i have message history activated long time ago,

on android phone, i'm able to see every message as normal

previously, i was able to do same on laptop, but not after upgrade

of course i'm connected to internet, even updated smilies list

even i can type in a message, but again it will not be sent, as same is not showing on android version

any ideas?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Viber Team:
Hey there - we'd like to help you, but it will require the assistance of a support team member here at Viber. Please open a ticket by following this link: http://bit.ly/1aOwGy2
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Daved+:
Hey

Well, I finally decided to update, I'm on rooted JB (knox 0x0 and I want to keep it that way). Can I mobile odin the NE6 rom and inject root (and pc odin the bl) or is the any other better way?

Thank you,

David
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] lwdjdmr:
Hey David,

Do it from a PC. I'm not sure why but Mobile Odin doesnt work when trying to go NE6.

good luck!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Daved+:
Do you mean I odin NE6 with the pc directly from MI7 and then use towel root?

Or is it better if I take the OTA first?

I want to stay rooted and region unlocked.

Thank you
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] lwdjdmr:
And apparently its now NF1 not NE6.

you could follow Effortless ROM guide to help you out.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=52968449#post52968449

Hope this helps.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Daved+:
I want NE6, I read you can odin back from NF1 to NE6 but I'm not sure what happens with knox (and the region unlock).

I read it before but the Effortless ROM guide is kind of risky because it says to root the phone (trips knox on NF1) to reflash the baseband if it fails while flashing the full ROM so I prefer some other way.

Thank you
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] RiffyDivine:
Can't you use triangle to just go back to 0x0 after you trip it?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Daved+:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2486346
[HTC Droid DNA] frostysnowman3567:
Hello all, I am running Santods sense 6 Rom, and I am having trouble switching it from MTP to PTP so I can connect it. Anyone know how?
[HTC Droid DNA] frostysnowman3567:
Anyone?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] biscuitgod:
Hi all -

I haven't rooted or changed roms on a phone in a long while, but used to be somewhat active in all the forums a few years back and consider myself as someone who generally understands this stuff at least on a procedural basis.

I have a DROID RAZR XT912 with Verizon Wireless... I successfully obtained root access tonight using the instructions and files in this post: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2230140 - All worked great once i figured out to turn off Mass Storage Mode.

Next i wanted to install another ROM... Either CM10/11 or SlimKat. To do so, I know I needed to install a custom recovery. I downloaded Rom Manager and found out that CWM wouldn't install on the RAZR. So i found this post and followed it: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1751826 - everything seemed to install just perfectly... I was got to the step to run a backup, did that and then rebooted. Upon reboot, i now get a message stating: Encryption Unsuccessful along with a long message about encryption failing and needing to perform a factory reset. I click that and the reset doesn't work. When i got to manually get to the recovery partition, i get a picture of Android on his back with a red exclamation in his belly.

I found this page and wondering if this is what i really need: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1391900 ????

It really bugs me that there's not just one post to walk you through the essentials needed for this device. everything seems so spread out and you never really know what works until it doesn't.

Is there any kind of fix for this error???? not sure what my options are at this point.

Thanks for any help in advance!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Draxin:
Since you have a xt912 you can use this. Make sure to give Matlgrof a thanks.

Then, yes you will want to use Hashcode's Safestrap
[Motorola Droid RAZR] biscuitgod:
Thank you!

This fixed my issue!! I appreciate your quick response.

Thanks again!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Devmani777:
Hi Friends,

I'm using a XOLO Q800 and want to have custom rom. I've tried the following things....it didn't work. Help me....

1. CWM custom recovery using SP tools done.. :( but when i reboot its open in stock recovery.

2. I've tried to flash super su zip , it's aborted.

3. Then tried to flash custom rom, it's also aborted.

Kindly help me, since I'm a newbie to all this .....Your help & support will highly appreciated......:)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] justcallmejohan:
Running the stable version of CM but I'm constantly getting the can't connect to camera error bug and having to restart my phone every time is quite the hassle to fix it so does anyone have a fix for this?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Killa357:
I've read that running some of the nightlies fixed this issue. Sounds like a bug that slipped through. Are you running the stock camera or something else?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] justcallmejohan:
just running stock. does the same thing in snapchat as well. proximity sensor also freezes up the phone during calls. just seems a bit misleading to call the build stable with bugs like that lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] urbanlink:
Get camera restart app in playstore.
[General Questions and Answers] Nightmare-Rex420:
ok i have used cleo on gta san andreas android for a while now. but now i have a problem. after i install cleo to gta san andreas it goes, next i get on the game and swipe to get into the script menu. whenever i do "vehicle spawner" it locks up and game crashes. i can do stuff like "cheats" and i can do vehicle spawn "cheats" (trashmaster, hydra eta), but i cant use the original vehicle spawner that ships with cleo, i also can't use another car spawner made by haf on gta mod site. i can not use pretty much anything that spawns stuff.

i tried lots steps such as updating cleo, reinstalling game, trying an older save when i KNOW it worked, i even tried older version of cleo, remove all scripts except stock scripts. i don't know why it dose this i hope i explained well enough if not ill make a video to show what happens. the other odd thing is on my other device it also doesn't work, just stopped working out of the blue like that :( :mad:.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RoyalYeo:
anyone got a fully working transparent accuweather for kk? all the one i have tried so far just break my accuweather widget :/
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qurbanullah:
I have Samsung SII HD LTE SHV-E120L. 3G and 4G recently launched in Pakistan and not available in whole country. When I connect to network only GPRS service is detected and No EDGE service at all. I try with default Android OS I.e 4.1.2 after I flashed with Hellkat 4.4.2, but EDGE problem is still there.

In Network APN settings I only found three options

I. LTE

ii. eHRPD

III. unspecified

GPRS is very slow. I wanted to use EDGE till the 3G coverage.

Please Help!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] saqer:
Is there a way to do it? Or is it strictly a hardware issue?

I've seen stacks in this forum that increase ftp and bluetooth printing for other phones, but most have reported that these stacks don't work well with the 6700.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Rudegar:
hardware when it comes to 2

but think some org 1.1 devices can be made 1.2 using software
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] psp1987:
Is this the latest firmware of Xperia V? (LT25i)

the region is Hong Kong(or Taiwan maybe)

date updated: 25/06/2014

if it is , can someone upload the ftf to google drive #adore#

since my device has been unlocked
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] weijianhui:
TX also got new firmware...
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Yenkazu:
[MENTION=4064368]psp1987[/MENTION]

It should be like this

http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/software/phones/xperia-v/

If not exactly same, maybe Sony rolling out a new firmware then

=)

And I don't know for TX will get this new firmware too

XD
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] istux:
True, they're releasing a new firmware... only for V so far...

According to the number sequence, it seems a 4.3 version
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] istux:
The firmware is different (9.2.A.1.215) and is already released with cust number 1266-5813 (Hong Kong) only.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bp naik:
I buy a new karbonn A15+ running on android 4.2.2 ,which is latest one...

but few days ago i rootit successfully and installed cwm recovery on it......

now i want cutom rom or any type of rom for my karbonn A15+. i search on gooe very much but i not found any way to treat this problem...

please anyone send me link to dkwnload custom or any type of rom for karbonn A15+ ..

please help me......

thanks ..in advance
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maurylucha:
Is it possible to flash the sprint variant of the galaxy s5 to metro and if so where or how? I've read up about att and Verizon versions but all I've heard about the sprint one is that it communicates through a different frequency but Idk
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maurylucha:
Bump
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DistrictDigital:
Since this phone uses CDMA, I would assume that you can, but I haven't used MetroPCS service in about 5 years.

Please note that you will experience reduced functionality (no LTE/download booster/WiFi calling) while flashed to a different carrier. You would probably be better off grabbing an international version.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JinxGenius:
Hi all,

I accidentally del two storage folder (yes, same name) in my phone and now all my media and personal files are gone,

is that just a link or it's actually all the files and I know I can't mount as UMS, would it be possible to recover the files?

Jinx
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GtrCraft:
Say goodbye to your files
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Section 5.4 in the thread linked in my signature.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JinxGenius:
ok... now I just noticed that I dont have proper root after the OTA 4.4.4,

does sideload still work with unlocked bootloader still? with the least tempering the memory?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Flashing the OTA will replace recovery and lose root but if your bootloader is still unlocked, just flash a recovery and root.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JinxGenius:
Diskdigger sort of works, many thanks on the issue, at least I don't have to do everything from the beginning

Cheers
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] conan1600:
So I used this guide http://androidcowboy.com/2013/07/installing-alternate-wallpaper-kindle-fire-hd/ and was able to get live wallpaper working but the app crashes and you have to click set very fast. It also only works with some live wallpapers and not others. Has anyone had any success making this work correctly or another method of making live wallpaper function correctly?
[LG Optimus Black] axljohn:
Moderator, please delete this post.
[Moto G Themes and Apps] jazzh:
Hi guys!

Moto g, cm11, single sim.

I have 1 postpaid number and 1 prepaid number. The numbers are the same only carrier prefix is different.

Most of the time I'm using postpaid and I have viber installed there.

Now I need to have my prepaid nr active in my phone in the next 20 days. I will insert my prepaid Sim but I want to continue using Viber.

What will happen then?

Should I deactivate viber account while on postpaid first?

After 20 days everything should be as before...
[Moto G Themes and Apps] srdempster:
From experience if you've registered Viber with your postpaid number and then you remove and use the prepaid. It will continue to use the 1st number until you remove Viber or flash new ROM. If you want to use the 2nd number just reset Viber and enter the 2nd number to register. You will then have 2 separate accounts with 2 numbers. Otherwise leave Viber to share the 1 number.
[Moto G Themes and Apps] jazzh:
Your answer is the most appropriate answer I could expect. This behavior (to continue to work with the postpaid nr) is exactly what I wanted to achieve. :thumbup:

Thank you very much sir!
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] GigantF:
Netflix is working ok after first launch, but when I try to use it second time it crashes. After reinstall, it also works one time, but not second. I have tried CM11 ( latest nightly ) and Slimkat ( 5.10 unofficial ) and both have this problem, any ideas ?

Update: Netflix just updated to 3.6.0 version, and it works now ! ( at least Slimkat ).
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] Navras2535:
So I used this method to upgrade to Kitkat the other day

And it worked perfectly except now my mobile data will not work. It says 3G even when it is turned off and it used to say H+ instead back on Jelly Bean. Wifi works fine however.... help?

Screenshots are attached showing how 3G icon is on even if data is not and the mobile state