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[Galaxy Note 4 General] henrykyonza:
i just picked up a Canadian telus note 4

it has all the lastest updates (5.1.1?) and is pretty much untouched

is there any way i can get back to a factory oem touchwiz 4.4.4

i have had other phones before

galaxy s3 galaxy s4 galaxy s5 note 1 note 2 note 3

and have not had any issue rooting them and flashing roms aosp or touchwiz from recovery or odin

but im a little confused with all the boot loaders and roms for the note 4 and dont want to brick this phone

but i really dont want the oem rom lolipop if i can go back to kitkat and flash touch wiz roms
[Galaxy Note 4 General] lactam:
Hello Henry,

When I bought a used Note4, I downloaded roms off of sammobile.com. Search for N910W8 and you'll find a Telus 4.4.4 rom.

Good luck.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] sefrcoko:
Correct...download official firmware for our device from sammobile.com and flash through Odin :)
[Galaxy Note 4 General] henrykyonza:
i was under the impression that the newest lolipop firmware update has a boot loader that cannot be downgraded with just odin.

is this wrong?

henry yonza
[Galaxy Note 4 General] shaggyskunk:
I believe that you are correct ?

Sent From My SM-N910W8 Running SlimRemix V5.3
[Galaxy Note 4 General] sefrcoko:
Really? I haven't tried with the latest cok3 but when I was on coi4 I was able to flash 4.4.4 through odin no problem. Are you sure about this on cok3? Both are 5.1.1...
[Galaxy Note 4 General] shaggyskunk:
100% certain - No - But I think that on the Note 3 - SM-N900W8 only - You were able to flash back to kk from 5.02 - But none of the other variants ie: Tmo etc - I haven't ever wanted to flash the previous Firmware version - But if you're saying that you can - I stand corrected - I'm wondering if it's only the Canadian variants again??

Sent From My SM-N910W8 Running SlimRemix V5.3
[Galaxy Note 4 General] sefrcoko:
Ok yes definitely was able to flash 4.4.4 as well as 5.0.1 after updating to coi4 5.1.1 through odin. Did all that when I was trying to modify the stock selinux enforcing kernel as per chainfire's supersu 2.50 method... Haven't tried on cok3 but our N910W8 never had a locked bootloader so I'd be shocked if they started on a random cok3 build :). You're right there are other devices where this isn't possible...the tmobile t3 note4 variant if i'm not mistaken (others too perhaps).
[Galaxy Note 4 General] shaggyskunk:
Yes - But it's not because of the Bootloader being locked or not - Tmo devices haven't had locked bootloaders And they weren't able to Flash backwards - I can't remember what the technical explanation was - but so far - Canadians are fortunate in not having to deal with the locked bootloader nonsense ?

Sent From My SM-N910W8 Running SlimRemix V5.3
[Galaxy Note 4 General] sefrcoko:
Ok cool... Yeah tmo was doing something weird there. I remember users in mega's thread who had sent in their N910T for warranty issues or whatever, and later received a non-downgradeable N910T3 back! All I can say is I'm happy we have our N910W8s... :)
[Galaxy Note 4 General] VlitalityX:
How would I know which custom kernels will work with which custom roms?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] force70:
It doesn't really work like that.

Any kernel which will work with our device will work with a rom that works on our device.

Kernels are more device model dependant than rom dependant although there are enough kernels which will work over numerous device models now as long as they are snapdragon based

The only caveat to this is TW vs AOSP...need diff kernels for these diff types of roms.

Sent from my Note 5, Note 4 or Nexus 6
[Galaxy Note 4 General] dbzgod:
For those that want to use Chainfire's autopatcher but prefer or need a /system root and/or plan on modifying their system partition anyways and don't care for the benefits of systemless root leaving it be for OTA reasons etc, there's a quick fix for it (but I think Chainfire is incorporating this into Beta 2.62 , not sure until he releases it).

I got ES File Explore to work yesterday by doing this method as it and some other root apps will specifically look for the su binary in the /system partition.

Through adb shell on your PC or the Terminal emulator app on the phone (I did mine through the TE app as it was just quicker) do the following commands:

su

mount -o remount,rw /system

touch /system/bin/su

touch /system/xbin/su

mount -o remount,ro /system

exit

After this reboot your phone, Chainfire's systemless root will see the blank su files and copy the full su binary to them and give the correct permissions etc and root apps that rely on a /system root will now work.

So far by doing this I've had all my root apps now work and haven't had any issues so far.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] ureachen:
Dear,

I currently have a 910W8 with virgin mobile stock ROM, and will move to USA soon.

Anyone have ideal what shall I do after I have a T-mobile or at&t SIM?

My phone is unlocked.

CSC code ?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] force70:
Put the sim in and use the device, you may need to add an APN at the most.

Sent from my Note 5, Note 4 or Nexus 6
[Galaxy Note 4 General] lactam:
Hey all, does adding in that extra module when doing a kernel compile still work at adding NTFS functionality for OTG ?

I just realized that the present root solution doesn't work with Paragon NTFS. Paragon wants a permissive kernel but can't do it even after adding sure to /system.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] baib88:
Guys,

I was redirected to this thread, just got Note 4 with Rogers, already on 5.1.1 stock, Model#SM-N910W8, baseband version N910W8VLU1COI4.

1) What is the safest way to root this phone? is it better to get a new baseband before Odin?

2) to keep all functionality of Samsung S pen, finger print sensor, S health Heart Rate Sensor, what is the custom Rom and Kernel you would suggest for best performance and battery life?

3) how is the performance of Samsung stock rom? if it is a fairly OK, I probably just stay with stock, and get rid of bloater

Many thanks for your helps,

Quote:

Originally Posted by sefrcoko 

This thread hasn't been updated in a while (since 5.0.1 I believe). Suggest you keep the Canadian thread in mind as it's more active: http://xdaforums.com/show...php?p=55750744

Basically though if you simply want to root your 5.1.1 coi4 firmware, then I suggest flashing twrp recovery through odin, followed by supersu 2.62 through twrp.

If you want to root and be on the latest base as well, then download the N910W8 cok3 firmware from sammobile.com and flash through Odin. Then flash twrp through odin and supersu 2.62 through twrp.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] mystic74:
upgrading to cok3 rom

You may get the tar version of twrp from the link below and odin it so you get the recovery installed

https://dl.twrp.me/trltecan/

You can find the latest modem and bootloader at the link below and odin those:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=44851

Then you can use the thread and find the rooted cok3 stock version of the rom below and install it through recovery

http://xdaforums.com/note-4/snapdragon-dev/trltecan-n910w8-aoa1-stock-rooted-t3025538

(If you don't want to deal with the trouble backup first and wipe everything then install the rom linked above)

I am now using rooted cleaned stock rom, I wouldn't complain about it. Everything works well enough for me.

Feel free to ask if you have any other questions....
[Galaxy Note 4 General] baib88:
Many thanks for your suggestions, i see my note 4 already prompy me to do software update, version N910W8VLU1COK3/ N910W8OYA1COK3/ N910W8VLU1COK3

Should i do official update then root the phone?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] sefrcoko:
That would be easiest. If you do that then you will already be on the latest base so you can skip the step about flashing the updated modem and bootloader (because they are included in the cok3 update). If you do this and you simply want rooted stock cok3, then after updating to cok3 you can always just flash twrp through odin followed by supersu 2.62 through twrp.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] dbzgod:
For those interested Samsung approved my request for the latest OK3 kernel source code and posted it.

http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=sub&sub=F&searchValue=SM-N910W8
[Galaxy Note 4 General] hipfarer:
Sorry a bit of a newbie question here:

If I've rooted on 5.0.1 on a n910w8 but wanted to update to 5.1.1, would I need to unroot, update via OTA then reroot? Or would I be able to flash via TWRP? I've been trying to find a how to thread, but can't seem to find this specific scenario. Thanks!
[Galaxy Note 4 General] force70:
Easiest way is to just odin the firmware, then odin twrp.

Root is optional since you will likelly be flashing a rooted custom rom anyway so no need to root really

Sent from my Note 5, Nexus 6P, Note 4 or Nexus 6
[Galaxy Note 4 General] tb5...:
hey guys

im on a UAE phone running erobot 12.2

my signal isn't the best, what is the best modem/radio for a user from Toronto?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Kiril89:
Hey guys, I'm new to the whole rooting and ROM scene so please excuse me if any of my questions seem dumb. Anyway, two things. Firstly, I've been trying to use an Xposed Lockscreen widget, but it just keeps saying that it's not loaded even though I've properly installed the module, Xposed, and the relevant, most up-to-date framework. Has anyone got this working? If so, how did you do it? And if not, what're some other ways in which I can customize my lock screen widgets?

Also, I'm looking for a Dark system UI theme. What're some good recommendations? This how my phone is setup 5.0.1 deodexed/rooted BOE2 ROM and Emotion TW nightly r19 Kernel.

Thanks in advance guys.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] b.eslabon:
for xposed, make sure you activate and reboot so the module will take effect

for dark systemui, try using note5 roms since it has theme options. just download dark theme in theme store.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Kiril89:
Hey uh thanks for the reply. But Yeah, I activated it and then rebooted the phone. I even read the logs and it reads that the module is being read and started, but for some strange reason it's still not working properly. I even ran several other modules that work. This one just isn't working for me. Has anyone else gotten the Xposed lockscreen module working? Or is there like another way to edit the lock screen widgets.

As for note5 Roms, which would be the ones compatible with the Canadian note 4? Where would I even look for that? Any suggestions would be muchly appreciated.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] b.eslabon:
kyubi note5 rom is what im using right now (in my opinion/experience, i got good stats for battery and performance and of course i like the look and features)

but there are many other roms that you can choose from

just search here in xda
[Galaxy Note 4 General] shotgun10ga:
how do i update my boot loader and my modem on my note 4? I have the N910W8
[Galaxy Note 4 General] baib88:
Guys,

I see the following in the note 4 rooting thread

what is CSC stand for ? do I need to do the following steps when I flash a custom rom?

Many Thanks

Quote:

All stock N910W8 firmwares are the same.

Flashing one labelled as wind, telus, rogers... will come up as bell.

Restoring a nandroid will also restore CSC from backup.

Use these steps to get to the correct CSC; this will factory reset your phone.

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First you need your IMEI number, open Phone and dial *#06#.

Copy the number provided without the / xx.

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Go back to Phone and dial *#272*IMEI#.

Select the CSC you want and tap install.

Phone will reset and reboot, done.

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[Galaxy Note 4 General] baib88:
Sorry, two more questions regarding rooting:

1) I see on XDA Supersu forum that supersu 2.62 is still experimental version. is it stable to use to root the phone?

2) is there CF-Auto-Root zip file for base Cok3?

Many thanks,

Quote:

You can use this to root either NIH or NJ3 firmwares.

Using CF-Auto-Root will trip KNOX and increase your flash counter.

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Download and extract this file: CF-Auto-Root-trltecan-trltecan-smn910w8.zip

Mirror: CF-Auto-Root-trltecan-trltecan-smn910w8.zip

Then follow the instructions above using the files from the zip.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Kiril89:
Firstly, Thanks for the reply. But for Xposed I did do that. I think that it's just not working. Do you mind testing and telling me your results? I also see that you're on 5.1.1. That's still lollipop right? OK, I'll give it a go. What about lock screen widgets? Any Idea about that module? It's the lock screen module for Xposed. I know how to do it because I'm using a couple of them right now.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] b.eslabon:
i dont know what specific module you want to test.

im using xposed build by wanam http://xdaforums.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960

my modules are working fine hete
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Kiril89:
I'm using Xposed installer. Lemme try Wanam.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] sefrcoko:
Supersu 2.62 is beta, which by definition is not a stable release... However, yes supersu 2.62 is running solid for me.

There is no new cf autoroot based on this yet, but chainfire said he would likely get around to it in the future. No eta.

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Csc? Try googling "csc android"...you'll find something like this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1801022

I've never needed to change my csc so I would say don't mess around with that unless you have to. Easier that way.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] npackman:
I have gone through and changed my CSC to Rogers, because I had Odin'd either Telus or Bell stock roms. From what I could tell, it loaded/unloaded some of the carrier specific bloat. If you read the change logs of the ROM developers, they make 'csc tweaks' so there has to be more under the hood.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] baib88:
Really appreciated, sefrcoko. I opened odin 3.07, installed samsung usb drive, flash the latest version twrp via odi. Looks ok, the phone auto started.

But i am not getting twrp, only Samsung default recovery. Don't know if samsung drive is wrong. Do i need to install Kies then flash thru odin? I am using windows 10.

BTW, i cannot use current CF-Auto-Root to rot Cok3, right?

Supersu 2.62 is for all models and all bootloaders, right? Once flash it, my note 4 is rooted?

Sorry for all the noob questions.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] sefrcoko:
Try booting into twrp after odin flashing instead of rebooting. That should get you into twrp instead of having it replaced with stock recovery. From there flash supersu 2.62 and reboot. At this point twrp may say that supersu isn't installed, but it is. Just reboot and do not let twrp re-install it for you.

No don't use cf autoroot, use the supersu zip. Samsung 5.1.1 roms have more security than before so autoroot needs to be updated before it can let you run stock kernel on rooted cok3 base (which is what supersu 2.62 does). Hope this helps.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] err0r76:
You gotta install TWRP from Odin: go to https://dl.twrp.me/trltecan/ and download the twrp-2.8.7.0-trltecan.img.tar - flash it on the device using Odin - device will reboot - TWRP should now be available on your device.

Download SuperSU 2.62-3 from http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=64161125&postcount=3 and flash using TWRP - DO NOT LET TWRP ROOT YOUR DEVICE IF IT ASKS YOU TO - read and follow all instructions from Chainfire very carefully

You're done - rooted.

I personally stop at the TWRP Flashing and I do not root using Chainfire's SuperSU - I prefer to install a custom ROM ( which I end up always doing ) which is already rooted from the get go.

Hope this helps
[Galaxy Note 4 General] baib88:
Many thanks, Guys I'll try now

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many thanks, supers 2.62 installed, it is rooted now
[Galaxy Note 4 General] baib88:
Guys, do u know how to run titanium backup batch restore without Term&Condition popup asking if I agree to install for each backup?

Also, if I want to use Kitkat 4.4 custom rom, can I downgrade from 5.1.1 to 4.4 with COK3 base?

Many thanks
[Galaxy Note 4 General] b.eslabon:
i dont think bootloader can be downgraded but rom and modem can be downgraded. though i havent tried yet in my note4 but in my note2, bootloader cant be downgraded.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Kiril89:
Ok, can you tell me which kyubi note5 rom you're using? Or maybe you can link me to the thread? Thanks. Also would you mind testing The Lockscreen widget module using xposed by Wanam?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] b.eslabon:
im using their latest released. kyubi rom note5 DX (light debloated version)

regular/full version http://xdaforums.com/note-4/snapdragon-dev/kyubi-rom-port-n5-n910f-coj3-v5-t3254964

debloated version http://xdaforums.com/note-4/snapdragon-dev/rom-kyubi-rom-note-5-t3220106
[Galaxy Note 4 General] sefrcoko:
On the N910W8 you can revert from 5.1.1 to 5.0.1 or even 4.4.4 without any issue. Just flash official firmware of choice for our device from sammobile.com using odin.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Kiril89:
Hey B.eslabon, I've been trying to run the port, but I lost the usage of my actual phone. Can you walk me through what you did to get your phone working? And what kernel are you running? Did you need to use the datafix? If so can you tell me where to get it?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] b.eslabon:
working kernels for our phone are (i tried this already)

-beastmode v1.0 (other versions dont work)

-emotion r21

-ael multivariant v7.5 and above

yes, you need the rom, kernel for n910w8 and data fix for n910w8

go to debloated version post#3 you can download all the required data fix and kernel. also the instructions are there
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Kiril89:
Hey guys 'm having a significant amount of trouble setting up my phone. it seems like no matter what I do I always get the sim error message. Here are my steps.

1. Wipe data, Dalvik cache, cache, system.

2. Boot to download mode and attach to Odin.

3. Flash official stock firmware 5.1.1 COK3 For N910W8 note 4

4. Flash TWRP using odin.

5. Disconnect phone and reboot into TWRP recovery

5. Flash Kyubi Note 5 DX Light debloated N910T version, emotion TW 5.11 nightly kernel r21, and 5.1.1 N910W8 data fix

6. Next I reboot to download mode attach the phone again to Odin 3.10.7

7. Flash BL_N910W8_RWC_COK3 in AP/PDA slot and CP_N910W8_RWC_COK3 in cp slot

8. Boot up. Everything works fine except that there's no cellphone connectivity .

Can someone help me figure this out? What am I doing wrong?

It also says that my IMEI and Baseband versions are unknown.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] b.eslabon:
make sure you are using these kernels in the attached screenshot.

also, when you flash the latest cok3 firmware, you dont need to flash again the bootloader and modem coz they are included in the latest firmware already.

since you already flashed cok3 firmware and you have twrp also.

just do these steps:

1. Go to twrp

2. Wipe data, Dalvik cache, cache, system.

3. Flash Kyubi rom, kernel, data fix

4. Boot up.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] force70:
Im not seeing a wipe in twrp before flashing kyubi?

That and flash the rom and kernel then reboot and let the phone boot up until you see the welcome screen THEN reboot to twrp and flash the data fix and reboot to system again.

Check for data make sure your gtg before flashing the other files (which i never bother with) and if flashing those breaks data...well you know why at least.

Are you sure you also have the correct data fix?

I never bothered with note 5 ports because i have a note 5 but if i remember correctly they needed a diff data fix? Someone chime in here on that please if I am mistaken.

Sent from my Nexus 6P, Note 5, Nexus 6 or Note 4
[Galaxy Note 4 General] b.eslabon:
sorry forgot to attached screenshot in my previous comment
[Galaxy Note 4 General] shaggyskunk:
Why are you doing #7 to start with? If you flashed the Stock Firmware for your device and Carrier - You already have the C0K3 Bootloader & Modem...

Sent From My SM-N910W8 Running CMRemix 6.01
[Galaxy Note 4 General] tkjeeper:
Yes, there are a few different data fixes out there, I'm on Kyubi rom, there are a few in the op.

And yes to Shaggy step 7 is redundant
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Kiril89:
My reasoning was that Under the assumption that all other steps were correct, the most seemingly obvious misstep could have been with applying the data fix and since the data fix apparently fixes the very same problem I was having the redundancy at step 7 acted as an experimental control. If nothing else, step 7 showed that the actual problem WASN'T the data fixing but somewhere else. That's why I did step 7.

Ok I'll give it a try again and go at it. Thanks for the replies and all the help. Especially thanks b.eslabon. You reeeaaallly helped me. I didn't even know that I was supposed to flash the p version. I kept using the T version of kernel. Will update soon.

Thanks again guys

Edit: Okay i did what b.eslabon suggested. Turns out that I was using the wrong kernel. THanks man. Still can't get that lockscreen widget to work though. damn. kinda annoying really.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] baib88:
Happy New Year Everyone!! I rooted my Rogers Note 4 two weeks by flashing SU, have following questions

1) I am using the stock rom 5.1.1. I am losing 3-5% battery overnight (8 hours) on standby, 5-6 hours screen time with wifi. if i am using bluetooth earphone, it drain power really quick. is there any good app can tell me which app drain most of battery life? any app to manage app pretty efficiently? i am using Greenify and battery Stats Plus Helper. Both are not that great.

2)i installed the Google Keyboard with Chinese Input, choose google as my default input. but, after a while, it change back to Samsung Keyboard. I keep changing the default input to Google, the system keep changing back to Samsung automatically. how do I get ride of Samsung Keyboard?

3) I uninstalled several bloater, such as Rogers App Zone, Play Book, Play Movie using titanium backup, but these apps showup again after restart. how do I permanently uninstall them?

4)everytime i restarted the phone, "Kernel is not seadroid enforcing" show up, is this normal?

5) I kept a few stock apps, such as S note, S planner, S Health, S Remote, Evernote, google calendar to utilize S Pen, infrared and Heart Rate Sensors. Are these app any good or there are other apps better utilize these tools? is there a way or app that can recognize my hand writing with S pen, and convert it to typed words?

Many thanks,
[Galaxy Note 4 General] b.eslabon:
1 greenify is good to have but still you need to debloat your rom. you can install gsam battery monitor to monitor what sucking your battery.

im using light debloated kyubi note5 rom with greenify and gsam battery monitor also.

2 im just using stock n5 keyboard

3 use titanium backup to permanently freeze bloatwares

4 its normal, since you are rooted

5 action memo can convert handwriting to digital text
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Cryingmoose:
Titanium backup did that once to me also. Wasn't actually uninstalling stuff. Only worked after I did a new clean flash.

I ended up using an alternative app to remove the bloat until I got TB working, System app remover (root)