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[Galaxy Note 4 General] cash2387:
Just an update here about my eMMC failure posted a page back. Theres a place here in Halifax called "UBREAKIFIX" and they said they are not able to get the motherboard sourced or fix the eMMC chip. They say its a "proprietary" Samsung component. However I'm not sure if someone buys a 32GB eMMC chip online, manages to solder it onto the board and boot it up and reflash with the full works (PIT Included) if it would work and go back to normal. At this point I'm looking elsewhere. I know a few have said don't bother with LG, but I think I'm going to grab a LG G4. Mainly because its cheap for me right now (plus unlocked) as well as the removable battery. Trying to use my old BlackBerry Z10 for a daily device is getting to be a pain. I have a few other Note 4's Ive found, but the asking price is anywhere from $235-$275. I have used Samsung since the good ol original Galaxy when I was with Telus.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] BobSlob:
You can order a Note 4 motherboard for about $100CAD and replace it yourself. I've ordered mine off ebay, scheduled to arrive this Friday. It looks like a fairly easy process and should fix everything.

Might be an option for you.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Shawnki91:
New Note 4 User - ROM suggestions?

Hello fellow SM-N910W8 Canadian users,

Just picked up a basically new Note 4 for about $150.00. Its unlocked and I am using it with Rogers.

TWRP installed, and looking for some rock solid ROM options for this device. Not picky as to whether it is LP, MM or Nougat.

Have already tried the RR Rom for T-mo Note 4 (7.1.1) and could not get Magisk running properly to use "Hide" to run Snapchat and Pokemon Go due to Safetynet being tripped.

I've been a long time Note 2 user and have tried basically every ROM for that device, so not looking for someone to hold my hand inasmuch as I am looking for a good ROM that has been tested by the Canadian users.

Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy Note 4 General] cash2387:
Actually getting my brothers Note 4 later today. Hes upgrading to the S8+
[Galaxy Note 4 General] gab2010:
I must be very dense, but I don't get it, how do I install the TWRP? If I try with Odin, I get a fail message after a long wait, I tried to install from a card, but I get the message that the device needs to be rooted first.

How do I root this thing? I rooted other phones, but I am lost with the Note4, I need a step by step for real Dummies.

Thanks again.

P.S. The only reason why I am trying to root is because my wife had an incident when an asshole backed into her car and then claimed damages with the insurance. and my wife has managed to delete the photos that she took, have no idea how could she do such a thing. My insurance basically doubled and I have no proof without the damned pics.

Please and thanks again.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] force70:
Theres lots of info around on how to flash twrp etc..including in this thread. Use the search function. But its pretty simple.

Make sure you have the samsung drivers installed on your pc, run odin as administrator and untick auto reboot in odin

Flash the twrp file in the AP slot odin and then pull the battery.

Put it back and 3 finger boot into twrp then simply flash the SU zip.

Reboot....thats it.

But root wont solve your picture problem

sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge
[Galaxy Note 4 General] gab2010:
Actually there is a program called Disk Digger that may be able to recover deleted files, but the phone needs to be rooted first.

I have been able to connect with Odin initially and I tried to flash the CF Auto Root file, but that one bricked the phone. After I have reinstalled the firmware, Odin will not establish communication with the phone to proceed with the download, it sees that the phone is connected, says "Added" when I plug it in, but will not download the file. It can't be the computer because nothing has changed on it, must be the "stock" firmware that I got from SamMobile.

Developer mode is on, Debug is clicked, I can see and access the phone in File Manager, so the driver works, there is something that I am missing.

I'll try another computer, but most likely won't do any good.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] force70:
Are you sure you flashed the correct cf file?

And I am aware of those disk programs...there are many if them.

Hit and miss results at best...still id be doing tbe ssme thing in your position
[Galaxy Note 4 General] shaggyskunk:
Did you go to Settings - Security on the Stock TW Rom and check to make sure that the Reactivation Lock is set to OFF?

When you connect your phone to the computer - You get a blue box in com (something) before you click Start in Odin?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] gab2010:
I have the Reactivation box unchecked.

And yes, I have a blue box with 0:[COM4] within it. I have just tried on another computer and I get the same "Fail". It must have something to do with the Firmware that I've installed because before it Odin was working without issues, now I get the "Setup Connection" message and then nothing until it fails to write.

Wondering if there is another firmware available from some other place than SamMobile?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] shaggyskunk:
Sammobile.com is EXTREMELY reliable! Are you Abs certain that you downloaded the correct file for your Device and Carrier?? If you didn't it will always fail to flash.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] force70:
Agreed.

Both of us have probably flashed 100's of firmware files from sammobile over the years and Ive never had an issue with a single download

sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge
[Galaxy Note 4 General] gab2010:
I have just double checked, it is indeed the correct file for my version.

There is something that I did not have before that shows during the boot, "Claro!", not sure what that is and there are some apps related to this one. This is a Telus device.

I'll try Odin to reload the firmware, but I'm pretty sure that it won't make a difference.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] force70:
Claro is a spanish mobile company.

I think you didnt flash the correct firmware maybe? But then again the W8 is also in mexico a d a few other latin countries so it should work anyway

sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge
[Galaxy Note 4 General] carlosjcar:
You flashed the The Wrong File. I'm using a 910W8 that was originally branded to Claro Puerto Rico.

It is the same device and will accept any w8 Firmware. When you download select the Carrier. Or region code. Claro is PCT. I think telus is MTA.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] gab2010:
Awesome, thank you. Could someone that still uses the Note 4 check the version for me please? It is in About Device.

Thanks
[Galaxy Note 4 General] cash2387:
I'm in the process of uploading DPE2 (1 version behind current) to Drive to share here if you need it

EDIT - Scratch that, Tried a few times today and cant get it to upload >_<
[Galaxy Note 4 General] gab2010:
I found the Telus version at SamMobile, it is actually N910W8OYA1DPK1, I think that initially I just got the one link for Claro and I was happy enough to have found something to unbrick my phone.

Downloading now, at least it is almost just half the size of the Claro version, just 2 Gigs.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] force70:
Always gotta be sure exactly what your flashing my friend or things will go south as you have learned .

Let us know how you make out once you odin the new firmware

sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge
[Galaxy Note 4 General] ripee:
TWRP 3.1.0-0 for International & Americas (SM-N910F/trltexx, SM-N910G/trltedt, SM-N910T/trltetmo, SM-N910W8/trltecan, SM-N910P/trltespr, SM-N910R4/trlteusc, SM-N910V/trltevzw)

N910W8VLS1DQC1_N910W8VLU1DPI2.tar Flash it in Odin with the "AP" button.

If anyone's interested in Lineage-14.1, I build daily for the trltetmo, which works great on the N910W8 otherwise my dad would kill me :D See my signature.

You don't have to flash only those bootloaders and modems that correspond to your carrier, only ones that match your variant, W8. Those of you who use custom roms would do well to keep up with the latest bootloader and modem because updates correspond roughly with updates to the rom's code.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Electroman365:
Hey Shreyu, I'm wondering if you've made a decision. I have the same dilemma and wasn't sure if I should get a Note 3 or Note 4 but was leaning towards the 4 since it seems like a nice advancement over the Note 3 but I just read about this "MMC failure" thing and now I'm scared of the Note 4. Does rooting have anything to do with this problem or can it happen to any Note 4 even if I never mess with it (leave it stock everything) ? This sucks. I really like the Note 4.

Anything you guys can add about this MMC thing?

Thanks
[Galaxy Note 4 General] shaggyskunk:
I'd get the Note 4 again in a heartbeat! The emmc failure isn't THAT common - There's probably millions (no clue how many Samsung sold?) that are running just fine and the difference between the the Note 3 and Note 4 is pretty significant.. I should mention that I also have a Note 3 that is still going strong - Along with a Note 2 - Unfortunately my Note 4 is one of the ones that had the emmc failure...

I did manage to Odin to Stock and it's running (not very reliably - but running).

I think that the cost to replace the motherboard is around $200.00 But check with Samsung and compare the cost of a Note 3 or Note 4 - You may even be able to get a refurbished device.

I'm getting mine replaced through my Device Protection Plan and they've got to be getting them from somewhere?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Electroman365:
Thanks for the quick reply, shaggy. I appreciate it. I see that the Note 4 is definitely the better choice but it's not cheap here (the cheapest clean ones I can find here is about $300 canadian, or $225 US). So, it would be a big disappointment if I spend that much on one and then something goes wrong with it. There isn't going to be any warranty since I'll most likely be buying on Craigslist.

So, do you think rooting/flashing.... can cause this problem? I always keep my phone stock everything.

Thanks again.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] shaggyskunk:
I'd be very wary about buying anything from Craigslist! You could even end up with a Note 4 that is on it's way to complete emmc failure - Initially my N4 was starting to show symptoms back in October - And only gradually became more evident that that's what it ultimately was - In other words having the phone for a few days wouldn't be enough to necessarily tell you that it was on it's way out!

As far as Rooting and Flashing Custom Roms - No I don't believe that that has anything to do with emmc failure! I know a few Devs and quite a few people who are constantly Flashing with no ill effects.

Here's a number for Samsung (it's a place to start) 1(800) 726-7864

Aside from Craigslist's dubious reputation - I'd tread very carefully getting a used Note 4 from them.. But if you do decide to - Find one that is completely stock with Knox intact ;)
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Electroman365:
Thanks again for the reply and the info, shaggy. I know buying a phone on CL is risky but I've bought two (a brand new Note 2 and a used Moto G) and never had a problem. I don't know where else to buy one as they're hard to find especially that I'm looking for an SM-N910W8 model. I'm trying to find a seller who's the original owner and has the receipt and who's willing to go into the store to put the phone in my name -trying to avoid the blacklisting scam- and yes I'm looking for a phone that is stock everything.

I'm sure a lot of people do rooting and flashing and their Note 4s are ok but I'm just wondering if this emmc problem is more likely to hit these phones or does it hit stock ones equally.

BTW, how do I check 'knox' on the phone? Don't know if the Note 2 had that but I don't have my N2 any more.

Thanks again.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] shaggyskunk:
This is for the S6 but the same applies to all Samsung devices with Knox Security ;)

https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/110159/how-to-see-if-knox-is-tripped-on-samsung-s6-edge
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Electroman365:
Ok. Thanks again for the help. I appreciate it.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] cash2387:
Just sold my Note 4 with the eMMC failure on Kijiji to someone in Alberta for $50, Placed it all in the ad that unless you can get another motherboard or what to do some REALLY fine soldering, Its useless unless you need a replacement screen, battery or S Pen. I don't kno whow many stupid "Phone repair" people I had email me and offer me $20 because "Don't you just want to get rid of it" .......No I want to make some money off if it parts! Given a screen is quite expensive.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Electroman365:
Sorry to hear that, cash2387. That sucks about the phone. Yeah there are a lot of blood suckers out there who think people are desperate for their cheap offers.

Just curious to know if your phone was rooted or stock.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] cash2387:
When the behavior started the phone was 100% stock non rooted. But I did try other ROM's to see if the problem would go away ect, but no joy.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] MoistPicklez:
Glad to see that recovery official now, is that .tar the latest update? I haven't gotten a notification that an update was ready, and just checked.. Apparently my system is up to date already.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Electroman365:
OK. Thanks again for the reply, cash2387, and sorry about your phone.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] cash2387:
No problem and thanks. Like I started seeing it pop up on XDA over the last month or so and was think "Nah that aint gonna happen to mine"..Sure enough though!

But I was able to get my brothers Note 4 since him and his girlfriend updated to the S8+. So still in the game:cool:
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Electroman365:
Yeah I'm really having second thoughts about the Note 4 now and will likely buy a N 3 instead. This emmc failure problem seems to be more common as the phone ages. I take really good care of my stuff but it looks like that won't prevent the problem from affecting the phone. What a bummer ! I really love the Note 4's elegant look and actually hate the N 3 cheap look and stupid plastic bezel but I don't think I can take a chance with the N 4 knowing what I know now. $300 isn't a small amount. I don't really care about all the advancements the N4 has. I was pretty happy with my Note 2, so I'm sure the N3 will be even better. The S pen is really what I care about in the Note series, followed by the multitasking ability, and then the camera, and 13 M Pxl is more than enough for me.

Now, I'm with Wind/Freedom and I'm wondering if there's a specific model that I need to look for or would any unlocked phone do?

Thanks again and good luck with the other Note 4
[Galaxy Note 4 General] shaggyskunk:
If you're not particularly concerned about limited storage and a non removable battery - You could consider a Note 5 with 64 Gig of storage - Unlocked Bootloader and Custom Roms & TWRP....Just a thought.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Electroman365:
No way. The Note 5 is out of the question. I'd go back to N 2 before I even consider the 5. The non removable battery is the main reason. I have a Moto E as a temp phone until I find a Note and I hate the fact that I can't remove the battery. It's so annoying. Samsung has really taken a step backward with this stupid non removable batt. I think they only did it to force us to buy newer phones (since we won't be able to replace the battery) and hell no, I'm not falling for that.

I'm just going to find me a Note 3 and get it over with.

Thanks for the suggestion though..
[Galaxy Note 4 General] pfm069:
Help...stuck in boot loop

Hello everyone...so i installed twrp through odin..and everything great..working flawless then i went to flash supersu and im stuck in a boot loop any ideas or help would be greatly appreciated.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] shaggyskunk:
What version of TWRP did you Flash - What version of SuperSU did you Flash?

What Bootloader and Modem is on your Device?

After you Flashed SuperSU - Did you interrupt the Boot process (after Flashing SuperSU it's expected that your phone will reboot at least once before finishing Boot).

Did you try pulling the battery and rebooting?

Boot into TWRP 3.1.0-0 Recovery and Flash SuperSU v2.79 and Reboot - Don't touch the phone for a few minutes and see if it completes Booting
[Galaxy Note 4 General] pfm069:
twrp 3.0.2-0 and supersu was v2.37 i was following instruction from the guy on high on android...after reading your post even when i go to team win to look for twrp 3.1.0-0 it only shows me the one i used...no i did not interupt the process once i flashed and it rebooted it went into boot loop..do you know where i can find 3.1.0-0 tar file?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] shaggyskunk:
Here's the link TWRP 3.1.0-0

https://dl.twrp.me/trlte/

You want trltecan - You can Flash the img file with TWRP 3.0.2-0 - On the Install screen in TWRP - Bottom Right you'll see the img Tab - Click on it and you will see two Options - Choose Recovery and Swipe to Install.

What Rom are you running - Stock or Custom?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] pfm069:
i installed the latest supersu and everything is fine thanks brother!!
[Galaxy Note 4 General] pfm069:
roms?

anyone know where a list of roms for our phone could be..im just able to find 3 that are pretty much stock ...was hoping for something a bit more
[Galaxy Note 4 General] force70:
When the phone came out there were tons but its old and outdated now and most developers have long moved on to new devices a few times over so most supported roms have died off now.

Such is how it goes here, if you want lots of development you either need to stay current on devices or go nexus

It will be sparse for roms now on the note 4 as you have found

Sent from my S8 plus, Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Galaxy Note 4 General] unibomber:
J! What do you think of the s8+?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] force70:
Whats up bro..long time?

Its a keeper...really nice device for sure. Do not get the canadian or US version though the BL is locked. If you get one get an international exynos version. Root,twrp and roms already rolling:good:
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Shreyu:
Hey buddy, sorry for the late reply. Yes, I wud definitely go and buy note 3 again instead of note 4. My Note 3,now in its 4th year, still works flawless.. Easy to root, easy to operate.. Fantastic phone.. Note 4 does have some upgrades over the note 3, but only marginal.. The biggest thing that I miss on my Note 3, is OIS.. Other than that, note 3 all day everyday..
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Electroman365:
No worries man. I already bought one. It's a beautiful and in like brand new condition white Note 3. I don't care about the upgrades the N4 has. I don't think I would've ever used all the bells and whistles in it. But yeah I guess the OIS would've been nice but from what I understand the N3 has it but it's not available in 4K. The N3 is more than what I need and at least I don't have to worry too much about an emmc failure with it. And to me, it's still a big upgrade from my Moto E.

Thanks for the help.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] unibomber:
I'll have to get one. My note 4 has super burn in lol. Don't know if the wife will let me get a new toy. Just got a new SUV lol. Does the s8+ have an edge and non edge? Or just 1 model?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] force70:
Edge only but it seems less edge like than my s7 edge or note 7 ...maybe its just due to the size of the screen but seems less noticeable to me
[Galaxy Note 4 General] ripee:
[ROM] [7.1.2] [UNOFFICIAL] LineageOS 14.1

You'd wanna looki at the trltetmo builds for the N910W8.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] force70:
I never bothered much with the AOSP type stuff..it takes away half the features on the device and the cameras are always subpar.id flash them and in a day or 2 be right back on TW

Always mostly ran modded TW roms of which there are few now.

Sent from my S8 plus, Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Galaxy Note 4 General] ripee:
Everyone knows that AOSP camera apps are pitiful, that's why you install 3rd party camera apps. I can't stand TW's outdated color scheme and relatively big buttons, checkboxes, and icons.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Shawnki91:
Rr rom flawless

Hey all,

Just by way of update, I am now running the Unofficial Resurrection Remix ROM on my Canadian w8, which works flawlessly. No issues with camera or video recording, and I have snapchat working (for those who care). Very solid ROM and have actually been running it longer than any other ROM I have in the past.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] ripee:
Almost no roms roll for the international exynos version as it's harder to code for than the snapdragon version, for which there are plenty of roms to choose from.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] force70:
My friend If you had read a little more carefully you may have observed Im not talking about the note 4 but the S8
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Electroman365:
Hi.

Just wondering if there's a fix for the missing "mobile data" shortcut on the Notification Panel. I've looked everywhere online and on Youtube but no fix or they no longer work. So, anything I can do to get the shortcut back?

Note 3.

Thank you.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] HappyPlato:
Note 3? Anyway, at your home screen, slide your finger down from the top. Slide your finger from the top again to expand the notification panel. Do you see "mobile data" icon? If you do, drag and drop it where you want it.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Electroman365:
Thanks for the reply, Happy. Yes it's a Note 3 but what you told me to do doesn't work. I think after some system update Samsung removed the Mobile Data icon from the Notification panel. This is a common problem that a lot of people are complaining about without having a fix -that I know of. One thing I need to mention is that the Android version on this phone is 5 and it looks like there are no more updates from the provider (I'm with Wind/Freedom). I have an old Moto E and it does have Android 6 and that one I can swipe from top to bottom to get to the Mobile Data shortcut, but like I said on my Note 3 the icon is gone.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] HappyPlato:
I used to have a Note 3. I got around it by flashing an international based ROM. Anyhow, you may have better luck if you go to the Note 3 forums.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Electroman365:
Thanks, Happy. For some reason I thought this was the Note 3 forum. Now I see this is the Note 4. lol.

Thanks.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] RoRo1990:
Where can I buy an authentic battery for my Rogers note 4?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] shaggyskunk:
I bought the Anker Battery from Amazon and I purchased Anker instead of the Samsung replacement Battery based on the recommendations of Friends and the Reviews - I received two batteries and the wall charger and I'm very satisfied with Anker.

https://www.amazon.ca/Anker-Replacement-Battery-Samsung-T-Mobile/dp/B01LXCS553
[Galaxy Note 4 General] force70:
Agree..ive been running those for awhile and they are very good.

Sent from my S8+, note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Galaxy Note 4 General] RoRo1990:
Does it support fast charge
[Galaxy Note 4 General] shaggyskunk:
Yes - Fast Charging is more dependent on the Charging Block - USB Cable - Rom and Kernel than the battery.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] RoRo1990:
Also from a review it seems a users phone was damaged because the battery pops out more than the stock battery causing the cover to pop open resulting in the phone rebooting. How long have you guys had this batter and have you run into this issue?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] shaggyskunk:
Never had that issue.... If the battery is popping out it sounds like a bad battery. Anker usually includes 2 batteries from Amazon and I've never heard of anyone else having that problem.

I've had the Anker batteries for about 6 months.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] LedHendrix:
LineageOS rom for note 4

Can someone point me to the rom image for LineageOS for trltecan? I tried the search function. The best result was a guide that taught you how to build a LinageasOS rom from the tmobile version of the rom. That is way over my head.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] vicm:
I am using and like this one (by ripee)
[Galaxy Note 4 General] RoRo1990:
Has anyone purchased from here before http://www.blueshop.ca/samsung-3220mah-standard-battery/8A37A19069.htm

Is it oem and compatible with the Rogers note 4 ? I'm going to pass on the Anker because the replies of the battery causing bricked phones