[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xenon_92:
Canadian note 3 sm-n900w8 - complete installation instructions

NEW EDIT: An updated version of this guide, including embedded links is now available on the main discussion thread for this ROM. Please click here: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-3/development/rom-t2891226/post57848825#post57848825

EDIT: due to XDA's guidelines on new users, the links provided have been removed, see my attached file at the end of this post for full links. Thanks

[MENTION=5729250]matthewbi[/MENTION]

I felt the exact same way about the lack of info for Canadian Note 3 users. But I think I finally have something that works. Before I continue, let me say that I am a complete noob to this - only performed my first root two days ago - so I apologize in advance for any glaringly obvious OR incorrect information.

If you are just looking for ROM installation instructions, go to to Step 3. If not, start with Step 1.

Step 1: Rooting your Device

1) There are many methods, but I used this and it worked fine: see attached file for link

The video says its a root method for the Galaxy S5 but it also works on most Note 3 models. He mentions this in his earlier video's description found here: see attached file for link

If you are paranoid about tripping KNOX for warranty purposes, this method should be your best bet (my KNOX counter is still at 0x0)

Step 2: Install a Custom Recovery

1) There are several but I installed CWM-based recovery v6.0.4.7 using the instructions here: see attached file for link

2) Optional: But I would HIGHLY recommend you to back up your existing ROM at this point. Follow the video here: see attached file for link

3) Optional: You can back up your apps, call logs, sms messages, game progress, etc as well if you like - however, I did not do this. You can check Google and the video here if you're interested in doing this: see attached file for link

Step 3: Flashing the ROM!

1) Download the following:

ROM: ODEX Tweaked Stock Galaxy S5 BASE/Note 4 Style Modded Full ROM V11.0

Link: see attached file for link

Kernel: You have two choices here: Compulsion Kernel or Lean Kernel (Compulsion is better for performance, Lean for extended battery life)

Compulsion Kernel KK 16 Link: see attached file for link

Lean Kernel v3.14 Link: see attached file for link

Make sure you download lk_hltetmo-kk-v3.14

NFC Fix: we will need this later - credits to [MENTION=3271517]carl1961[/MENTION] for this patch!

Link: see attached file for link

2) Transfer these files to your device's internal storage or microSD card. If you have never installed a custom ROM before, watch this video first: see attached file for link

If you are familiar with this, you will have enough background to follow my instructions below.

3) Boot into Recovery Mode

4) Go to mounts and storage

5) format system and then format cache

6) Navigate back and go to advanced

7) wipe dalvik cache

8) Navigate back and wipe data/factory reset

9) Hit reboot system now

10) Prompted to Root device? - Hit YES

Upon reboot, your device will appear to be stuck in a bootloop - don't worry.

11) Power off

12) Boot into Recovery Mode

13) Hit install zip and navigate to your desired kernel (e.g. lk_hltetmo-kk-v.3.14.zip (Lean Kernel 3.14 Tmobile KitKat)

14) Hit Yes - Install

15) Go back and hit reboot system now

16) Prompted to Root device? - Hit YES

Because we now have a custom kernel installed you will see the following message at startup: Kernel is not SEAndroid Enforcing.

Don't worry about this as it won't affect anything. Should you wish to remove it later for warranty purposes, I believe it will go away once you flash again to a Stock Kernel (I'm not 100% on this though...).

Again, your device will appear to be stuck in a bootloop - don't worry.

17) Power off

18) Boot into Recovery Mode

19) Hit install zip and navigate to the ROM (ODEX_Tweaked_S5Base_N4Style..._V11.zip)

20) Hit Yes - Install

21) Go back and hit reboot system now

The first time the ROM starts up takes a bit longer than expected - again, you may suspect another bootloop but be patient. After about a minute, the ROM will start up.

22) Setup the ROM (like you normally would) and test out all the features - at this point, everything should be working as stated by the ROM Dev except NFC.

23) Restart into Recovery Mode

24) Hit install zip and navigate to the NFC fix: NFCFIXN900T.zip

25) Hit Yes - Install

26) Go back and hit reboot system now

Device will startup and NFC will be enabled by default - it may appear that mobile network service has been lost but give your phone a minute or so and network access will be restored. That's it! Now everything should be working 100% !!!

27) Optional: I would recommend installing the Trickster MOD app from the Play Store at this point, as it allows you to easily overclock/underclock the device to enhance performance or battery life as needed - the app is compatible with both Lean and Compulsion Kernel - to learn how to overclock/underclock, just google it or watch the video here to get an idea: see attached file for link

Many thanks to the Dev [MENTION=2229782]g00h[/MENTION] for the ROM and all those involved in providing the necessary kernels/patch/root method/recovery and tutorials!

Enjoy and Merry Christmas!