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[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] james231:
NOTE 3 Lollipop - N900W8VLU2DOC4 root method

First off sorry if this has been answered already but I can only find conflicting answers on the forums. My question is if I can root SM-N900W8 Lollipop (N900W8VLU2DOC4 ) with CF-Auto Root without bricking or causing any other problem with the phone (I am not concerned about tripping knox), also could you tell me if TWRP works. The CF-Auto Root and TWRP websites say they support This Note 3 N900W8 up to version 4.4.x

Thank you for the help
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nicholaschum:
Latest TWRP works.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] james231:
NOTE 3 Lollipop - N900W8VLU2DOC4 root method

Thank you very much
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tazzysingh1731:
Philz touch works without any issues too ;)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmcourir:
Hi,

Anybody has rooted their N900W8 Device with the Stock Lollipop 5.0 ROM?

I think the official 5.0 Lollipop CF-Root isn't there yet for N900w8?

If you did, could you paste a link of where is the thread of rooting N900W8VLU2DOC4 ?

Thanks,
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmcourir:
Can I follow Step #5 for rooting N900W8VLU2DOC4 ?

Do you think there will be a new CF-Root for Lollipop version that will not trip Knox?

JM
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nicholaschum:
Yep, step 5 isn't bound to requirements, but is a general procedure for flashing.

Just use updated files.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmcourir:
Hi,

Just want you guys know that I plan to go back to NB7 with 4.4.2. I'm currently on Stock 5.0 no root, knox 0x0, but it drains too much battery.

If I downgrade to 4.4.2 NB7 Stock Rom, will it trip knox? I haven't seen someone asking this question in the forum.

JM
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmcourir:
Hi!

I did downgrade to 4.4.2 Stock NB7. Knox still 0x0 Have a nice day ppl.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baristaman:
Has anyone tried the new stock DOD1 rom, which just came out for Videotron? I saw it on sammobile. I'm tempted to try it, but wondered if it had any advantages over DOC4.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmcourir:
Hi Baristaman,

Have you flashed the DOD1 finally? How is it going?

I'm still on NB7 4.4.2.

JM
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baristaman:
I finally flashed it late last night. I was hesitating because I thought I'd have to do a factory reset to keep my Koodo csc, but my csc stayed the same. I didn't get a chance to test it very thoroughly and will later on tonight and tomorrow. The bootloader and modem is now OD1, but I noticed the recovery is still NI1. It doesn't matter, I'll replace it with TWRP anyway.

I tried a whole bunch of the leaked N9005 and Note 4 port Lollipop roms, and even a few roms based on released N9005 and N900T Lollipop and I kept coming back to near-stock NB7. There was always at least one major issue that preventing me from keeping any of them. I finally only let NB7 go with the official release of Bell Lollipop (OC4). Finally, everything worked, including NFC, autobrightness, and video recording (though autobrightness is still a little wonky). The clock alarm is audible when the system sound is muted, as it should be.

To be honest, I'm not convinced Lollipop is all that much an improvement. It's slightly faster, but there's that dumb notification system, all that blinding, battery sucking white in the user interface, and it breaks the Xposed framework. Plus, you'll trip Knox when you root OC4/OD1. I'm planning on staying on stock Lollipop until something better comes along. But still, it wouldn't take much to send me back to NB7.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Individ3:
Does anyone have the know-how to create an ODIN flashable bootloader package from our Canadian DOC4 Stock ROM?

I believe there is a way for us to upgrade to Lollipop Stock with root and keep Knox 0x0 (for those that care), but we just need the bootloader tar. I'd be willing to risk my Knox and be the guinea pig to confirm this...

*edit: no need. Found out Flashfire does this.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RustyFlanMan:
Were you successful? And if so would you mind providing some pointers?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Individ3:
I was indeed successful at upgrading to Lollipop (bootloader and all), rooted and with Knox 0x0. This was coming from Stock rooted Kitkat...

First I made sure everything was backed up and then I followed the steps below:

1. Put the DOC4 Firmware on internal SD

2. Used Flashfire to load Firmware and waited until completed

3. Once partition list appeared, I clicked the "Download" icon on the top right to create ODIN flashable archive (to be used later)

4. Clicked the "Checkmark", then "Flash" at the bottom and waited until phone rebooted

5. Waited for phone to boot up into Lollipop (5-10 mins), and "Optimizing apps" to complete (I have a lot of apps so it took a while), then let the phone sit for another 10 mins to ensure all initial processes could run for the for the first time

6. Plugged USB in and copied the ODIN flashable archive onto my computer

7. Powered the phone off and then Volume Down + Home + Power button to enter Download Mode, then Volume Up to Continue

7. With ODIN v3.09 I loaded the archive file into "BL" and clicked Start

8. Phone rebooted, I powered off and then Volume Up + Home + Power button to enter Recovery Mode

9. Wiped Cache + Data/Factory Reset

10.Rebooted to system (can take a while) - confirmed Root + KNOX 0x0 and everything DOD4
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DrawnToLife:
The real question is can you flash roms haha :P
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RustyFlanMan:
Awesome stuff. Thanks for the guide.

A few questions for you:

For step 3: When creating the ODIN flashable archive, which partitions did you select? Just the bootloaders?

For step 4: Same as above, which partitions are you selecting/de-selecting? Leaving everything at default?

Apologies for the noobiness.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Individ3:
lol, you mean custom roms? well I don't have a custom recovery installed, but I doubt that can be done with Knox 0x0.

No worries, I understand you just want to be careful.

For both steps 3 and 4 I didn't select anything myself, let the app do it for you. :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RustyFlanMan:
Yeah, I went ahead with the default selections and everything turned out fine.

I am now stock lollipop (bootloader/modem, etc), rooted, and with knox 0x0.

I searched/trolled forums for a while before I came across a solution like yours that spells it out step by step. Many thanks Individ3!!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Individ3:
Glad I could help! Feel free to hit the "Thanks" button ;)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmcourir:
Hi,

How is the battery life with Stock 5.0 Rooted?

Thanks,
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Individ3:
Pretty amazing actually. I use Greenify mind you, so I'm sure that's got something to do with it.

I'm a heavy user and have had 30% battery left at the end of the day with over 4hrs of screen on time. That would mean that I could theoretically reach 6hrs of screen on time which was only heard of when I first got the phone!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmcourir:
Hi Individ3,

On the procedure:

1. Put the DOD4 Firmware on internal SD

I dont find any DOD4 firmware for N900W8 on http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N900W8/

Do you mean DOD1 of Videotron or DOC4? instead?

Flashfire ------> http://xdaforums.com/general/paid-software/flashfire-t3075433

It seems that I can't get it anymore even if I have accepted to be Beta Tester for Chainfire. Am I looking at the good Flashfire?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Individ3:
Hi, sorry about that I accidentally combined the two files into a typo. I will edit my posts soon... but ya I meant DOC4 :)

As for Flashfire, you might need to use google to get your hands on a beta. I'm not sure where development is on the app and if there's a final version yet. The version I had used was 0.18 I think.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stokedcrf:
This may be a dumb question but I thought it's relevant, why not just update to doc4 via Odin as per Sam mobile instructions rather than the flashfire method shown a few posts above? Does the official update method fail or something for users? Ps individ3 thanks for your guide I might give it a go!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] funebral:
no id calls

please i update to lollipop on note 3 n900w8 telcel mexico but i do not have id calls does any one have an idea to get id calls?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Big_Joe20:
Root lollipop 5.0 Bootloader N900W8UBU2DOE4

Hi all!

Someone knows if the general procedure works with the N900W8UBU2DOE4 bootloader version?

I have this "Canadian version" in Mexico's Telcel line, and just receive the lollipop update, but I want to know the way I could root it.

This is other info, maybe could help to get an answer.

Base Band version: N900W8UBU2DOE4

PDA: N900W8UBU2DOE4

CSC: N900W8TCEDOE4

I don't know if this helps or not, but I put it just in case:

Kernel: 3.4.0-4992259

Compilation number: LRX21V.N900W8UBU2DOE4

Thanks and regards!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adiprince1:
JM[/QUOTE]

I also planning to downgrade to kitkat from lollipop. Currently I have official lollpop with no root. Can I just use odin and flash kikat firmware?

Thanks
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dvdplaya:
DOC4 root method?

Hi,

I bought an N900W8 yesterday off kijiji. I want to root it, install twrp, and possibly play with custom roms.

I dont care one iota about tripping knox.

my issue is that the previous owner updated to lollipop 5.0 with DOC4 bootloader before i bought it from him. I have been googling how to root this thing and half the things i find say it cant be done, and the other half say you can do it, but do not specify which files to use etc.

I dont want to brick my phone, so i was hoping someone could specify precisely how to root this thing. does odin version matter? which version of cf auto root will work? which version of twrp will work (i read not to use the hltecan one?)

I understand the process, and i have rooted other phones, but this is pretty confusing and i don't want to flash the wrong stuff that sounds like a pain!

thanks!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crixley:
use cf auto root for smn9005 (hlttexx) found here: https://download.chainfire.eu/352/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.zip

I used the latest twrp from here in tar form, flashed in odin: https://dl.twrp.me/hltecan/
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phaleg:
Hello!

I downloaded that samsung phone info app on my N900w8 that is running a Temasek rom with latest TWRP... I see these results:

Knox = 0x1

bootloader = n900w8VLUCNB7

baseband = n900w8VLUCNB7 (same)

What would you suggest me to do?

Any advantage to revert knox back to 0x0?

Any advantage to update baseband or bootloader?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phaleg:
Any help please? :confused::confused::confused:

I have read the first post but I am confused, since I'm already on custom ROM, root and recovery...
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MerlF01:
NB7 to NA2

After upgrading from 4.2 to Kit Kat with N900W8VLUCNB7, I cannot root the device as shown in your instructions. Root checker says

"Sorry root access is not properly installed on this device" Can I re flash the device with your NA2 and then be on the invulnerable to Knox version.

My Knox is now 0x0 and I hope I can keep it that way although the device is out of warranty now so if it did trip, I would not be concerned.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GODSRAGE:
I am still having trouble flashing the bootloader. It keeps saying Fail. Any help is greatly appreciated. Here is my log.

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> BL_N900W8UBUCNA2_336994_REV03_user_low_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> AP_N900W8UBUCNA2_336994_REV03_user_low_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)

<ID:0/003>

<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jtl999:
Cross-post as this thread seems more active at a first glance.

Alright, trying to downgrade from NA2 to MJ1 (I upgraded from MJ1 to NA2 directly last year and the downgrade is failing)

Here are some screenshots

Knox is 0x0 on NA2 "god" bootloader

https://i.imgur.com/IuzHcGV.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Lb0eOva.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/pp0BPSy.png

Any help is appreciated

Thanks

EDIT: Downloaded MJ4 and it's flashing now.

EDIT: worked great https://i.imgur.com/wmfFW2Z.png
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thykhin:
Hi, Is it possible to root my note 3 running on N900W8UBU2DOG2 firmware?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] freddy21:
Thanks for this great thread!

I have a quick question:

I am running Tamasek's Cyanogen 12.1 with TWRP on N900W8 4.4.2 (NB7) and wondering -

Can I just flash this DOC4 modem zip file from TWRP ?? (Or do I have to install this zip file from Odin via CP?)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s14sh3r:
I apologize if this isn't the right thread, but there really isn't much out there for our phones. I live in the US, and have an N900W8 from my local carrier. They're a small independent and often offer phones that are international versions, I guess they must get a good deal on them or something.

Anyway, I'm having issues with my phone since I changed to my current ROM and modem - N900W8VLUCNB7 and N900W8VLUCNI1. I had even worse problems with the Omega ROM I was using prior to this one, so I don't want to go back to it. I also don't want to trip KNOX since my phone is still under contract. The problem I'm having with it now is it is laggy and freezes sometimes + it has a lot of trouble switching networks when I'm out of my area, which is pretty often. I end up having to reboot it to get it to register on a network. Any advice?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chetankania:
root DOH1 Bootloader

WIll this work with the N900W8VLU2DOH1 bootloader on stock rom? I was on the DOC4, and upgraded (and lost root :() I only ask because there is competing information out there (google "nasir tech N900W8VLU2DOH1" ) which says to use a different root file.

Any advice on how to properly root this particular bootloader is appreciated!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] audit13:
You could flash TWRP and then flash supersu from TWRP if you have an unlocked bootloader. This will trip the knox counter and change it from 0x0 to 0x1.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pyrotechr:
I am currently on bootloader NB7 but everytime I try to upgrade to the fw OC4 in the op or the fw OH1 from sammmobile... my bootloader always stays the same... anyone know if there is an extra step that needs to be done?

I wipe the phone everytime and flash through odin.. I get into the phone fine after loading he new fw but the bootloader is always NB7

found the OH1 files that any user with n900w8 might need

https://adduono.com/note3/N900W8VLU2DOH1/
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Miketyler:
Hello I'm relatively new to Android had the note 3 since it came out and had a few roms flashed, I have a signal problem since my first rom flashed and can never get strong lte. I'm in Toronto so I know we have good signal so I am trying different options. Currently running Will03 Slimkat when I enter the Modem CP (in step 1) into odin it doesn't stick and just causes reboots afterwards do I have to do a clean install of step 1 in op and then load the rom for NB7 to stick? Currently have MJ4. Also would this make my lte signal stronger?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sauron82:
Who's the carrier? If you're on Wind or Mobilicity I'm not surprised.

Click thanks if I helped you
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Miketyler:
Rogers is the carrier
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nicholaschum:
Thanks for the reminder of the non-sticking modem, i'll add in my instructions.

EDIT: Sticking instructions added to the OP, follow that to update your modem to the latest version.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TRAYG:
i have a question again

step 5 or 6. About flashing twrp , how do you take a nandroid backup if you are in download mode??
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nicholaschum:
Seems I had to elaborate a bit further. As when I said you had to take a nandroid backup, you had to boot into recovery and depending on your recovery, you will take the nandroid backup there, TWRP or CWM.

If you need the instructions just reply to me, no need to quote the main OP :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lxsedan:
Did the root and Knox is still 0x0. Just not sure what ROM to put on it now. The only thing I want fixed is the GPS does not lock. Anyone have a recommendation?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nicholaschum:
Your GPS does not lock? If it didn't lock when you were on stock ROM then there must be a problem, you can always try a fix from the X-Note forums,

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53015155&postcount=10522

This is my take on the ROM selection:

[1] Note 3 TW: X-Note

[2] Note 3 AOSP: C-RoM

[3] S5 TW: Stock S5 port by fahadali2315
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stokedcrf:
just wanted to say thanks to the OP, this thread is genius and answered everything I was wondering about!

Thanks for everything!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bibz0r:
Great guide. Thanks!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lxsedan:
1411

When I was on 4.3 GPS lock was fine, when i moved up to 4.4.2 it seemed to have killed it. I noticed that if I turn LTE off then it will lock a lot quicker but its a nuisance to turn it on and off all the time. . I tried to d/l C-Rom and AOKP but thinking I should go back to TW, I will try X-Note and see how it goes. Is there a newer modem file that works better? I'm on NB7
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nicholaschum:
You're on the latest and most recommended modem at the moment.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Is there any heads up about region locking? Would the wrong custom rom possibly region lock our device?

Also as mentioned above most n9005 roms format system. Aside from an inconvenience is there anything wrong with that?

Also when using AOSP based roms would any kernel work or does it have to be sm900w8/t
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CYGNUZY:
Hello, thank you for the amazing guide in the OP, I havent been following the scene too closely lately so Im wondering, whats the best ROM for the Canadian Note 3 at this point?

Im having massive issues with Battery Drain and slow device since upgrading to Kitkat, is there something I can do about that by just rooting the phone and doing something? or is there a ROM thats recommended for this?

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sauron82:
Does the modem even affect the GPS?

There is no best rom, it depends on what you're looking for. Temasek's unofficial CM11 is very popular though, as well as his kernel + official CM11, but I'd recommend the unofficial.

Click thanks if I helped you
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nicholaschum:
In my case, no. I haven't bumped into the infamous GPS problem yet, all I know is that the compass doesn't align properly all the time.

The modem sends and receives signals, either using Google's 'enhanced' feature that locks on to your GPS signal using data signals and wifi to sniff out other device's locations. If the modem is outdated or buggy, it may not only just give you bad signal to call and text, but also gives you longer load times and battery drainage.

However, GPS is not modem-dependant. As the device itself has it's own AGPS chip integrated into the device, the most common problems are just the system's gps.conf file configured to not search/something to do with GPS profiling.

So yes, improper data transmission through the outdated modem (MJ4 (4.3) modem on an NB7 ROM) can cause disruption in the GPS.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CYGNUZY:
Do you lose Stylus functionality with the custom ROMS?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
If it is a Touchwiz based rom then no you do not. If it is an AOSP based rom then yes you do. Your stylus will still work you just won't be able to use the button on the side or any of the fancy apps that are made for the stylus.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Yom:
Mexican N900W8 already on CNC1, can I downgrade the bootloader?

hi all,

Can I downgrade my Mexican N900W8 bootloader from CNC1 to the NA2 bootloader? If so, do I still need to repartition the device, or can I just flash the bootloader and be OK? How about using Odin Mobile?

Thanks!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nicholaschum:
Are you holding a Mexican N900W8 device? If so, this guide won't be of much help to you.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hadi deeb:
Running doc4 firmware on maxican nc1 booltloader helpppp

Hi guys can i flash (lp) (doc4) modem on (nc1) maxican modem but iam running canadian firmware (doc4) and facing some issues like recording failed and missed toggles plz help!!!! Thanks in advance:confused:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hadi deeb:
plzz help mee

my question is up :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cherry1man:
Hello sir, I'm wondering if you can help me. I have a note 3 n900w8. I'm using darklord N5 port. He uses the Aroma installer and in the csc code section there isn't one for Canadian phone. I am coming to you for assistance. Should I flash the csc multi Canadian tar file using Odin after I install the rom
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sam11i:
I have the same setup and used the BTU csc option and its working fine for me.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmcourir:
Hi Individ3,

Still on Knox 0x0?

Do you still own and run your Galaxy Note 3 N900W8 with Stock rooted lollipop?

Have you upgrade to DOH1 Lollipop 5.0? If yes, still rooted Knox 0x0?

I'm thinking to trip knox and have more fun with my phone on installing new ROMS...

Any comments would be appreciated.

JM
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Individ3:
I recall I was able to jump to DOH1 using the same method that I had posted earlier successfully. I have however gone to the dark side and tripped my Knox since as I had updated to a N4 port and may soon jump to one of the N5 ports.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmcourir:
Hi Individ3,

I'm now have a tripped knox N900W8 since almost a week. Anyway, I wasn't using the benefits of the knox features. No regret at all. I'm very happy with my new rom 5.1.1 (N5 ported).

Thanks for the reply,