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[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] radionerd:
How To check if Note 4 is a Developer Device & Access to Maintenance Boot Mode

Instructions on how to confirm that your Note 4 is a Developer Device and bootloader is unlocked, by putting into Oden download mode.

See step by step guide below:

Pictured below is the 1st Oden warning screen, to get there (Turn off phone, press and hold three buttons: Volume down, power, and Home until the screen displays picture below.

(Then press Volume up) to enter the actual Oden download screen (Pictured below). Confirm that it has "Mode: Developer" (8th line down Developer, this picture shows Binary and system Custom since it has been modified already. Official is normal prior to flashing). After confirming developer status you have options: You could pull the battery "paranoid reboot", or continue to the hidden Maintenance Boot Mode screen to reboot gracefully, or if you're ready to dive in, and flash TWRP via Oden. Go back to the step by step instructions Note 4 DE Wiki Link or Here :)

How to Enter Maintenance Boot Screen from Oden download screen, to reboot normally:

Hold same 3 buttons down again to enter hidden maintenance boot mode (Press: Volume down, power, and Home, hold buttons for about 6 seconds, until display goes dark then release keys) The screen shown below should pop up. Confirm Normal reboot is highlighted, Just press and hold (Home) to reboot normally.

Note: Volume up/down will select other functions, one of options is to erase all data and apps.

Maintenance Boot Mode Options:

(*) Normal reboot (restart phone)* (* When highlighted press Home for 2 seconds to reboot*)

( ) Factory reset (erase all data and applications, a fresh start)

( ) Safe mode (disable 3rd party apps great for solving installed app or settings problems)

( ) Power down (turn off)

Radionerd ;)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] jpcalhoun:
Not to be a "Debbie Downer" but I know of three people that inadvertently locked their S5 Developer Edition phones, returned them to Samsung, and Samsung just sent them back still locked. They would not unlock them. If the phone was bricked they would fix that, but they would not unlock the bootloader. Maybe they'll change their policy.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] oneandroidnut:
CORRECT that is a developer edition unlocked bootloader

correct here as well. they will not unlock it again you have to buy another one
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] skillzo1:
Well i just spoke to a superviser...she has no idea why its not etched or why it has 2 different imei numbers. She has to look into things and get back to me. She will be contacting me through email.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] bdorr1105:
Lol don't hold your breath it's to save money, converting retail phones to developer edition... They just flash the unlocked bootloader onto the device and call it a developer edition.....
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Kevins89notch:
Well I went to SeaWorld a couple days ago. I was outdoors a good 12 hours and with checking online while in lines and taking pictures, I managed to kill my battery. Anyway, I came across the camera being blocked from use once you hit 5% battery. I also read it blocks the flash at 15%. Sorry, my phone, MY choice. Once home, I hit up google looking for how to drop these safety features. I came across this modded camera setup: http://xdaforums.com/note-4/themes-apps/mod-camera-quality-mod-t2917502

I installed it, and so far, all is well. I haven't had a low battery to test that specific stuff, but I now have the buttons 30% transparents, and the option to turn off the shutter sound. All in all, an easy and nice upgrade so far.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] mattdb:
I note:

I have the wireless charging back for this and the only way to get into the security settings with out the app crashing is to remove the back cover. Yes I said remove the back cover. As soon as I put the cover back on it crashed the security settings app.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] LagunaTechie:
It's back on back-order now. That was fast. :p
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] pego99:
Your explanation to check if the bootloader is unlocked without doing anything else is not clear and I am concerned that I may screw up the phone in just checking this.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] igknight:
Anyone else have an issue with car chargers? I have a 2.1A and a 1.5A car charger, and they wont charge my phone. They keep the charge (scree on, GPS on and being used, music playing), but the phone wont show its charging, and the battery percentage wont go up.

Just wondering if anyone else has seen this issue or not.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] skillzo1:
Nope both my car chargers work. Even the new fast car charger from verizon and my old charger for my s4.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] herrdrjonz:
DEV delivered today. Box shows zero signs of it being a DEV edition. Blue tape on long horizontal edges shows it was resealed. Sticker over old retail shows it was flashed new as DEV. No issues there that I care about. All I wanted was the unlocked bootloader and it has that.

It is true DEV and as such, this is what I did:

Removed the SIM it shipped with and added my SDCard which was loaded with our one ROM and TWRP. I inserted my retail battery (about to return that entire phone) and booted to download mode. Used Odin to flash TWRP. When it rebooted, I stopped it and rebooted to TWRP (vol up\home\power instead of download mode's vol down\home\power). Then I ran backup - full including app options. Then I installed SU and did another backup (naming this one DEVStock Rooted so I'd find it in case I need to compare against issues with other ROMs).

Then I wiped all but internal storage and external SD and flashed the one ROM we have from EMSpilot. Did a shut down and inserted my own activated SIM. Booted. Got on Wi-Fi and have been letting things update now for 30 minutes.

It's so good to see SuperSU there. I can't wait to get Adblock on.

Thanks again to all for sharing and I'll be sure to thank EMSpilot via PayPal.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] pego99:
What is the return policy for DE's that you don't like?

Is there a restocking charge?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] athlet1c:
I have an 4 day old open but never activated DE purchased a few phones for my sons, but one doesn't have a job so I'm taking it back. It's Rooted to check to make sure it was unlocked. Pm if interested. Rather deal with the XDA Community. PM IF INTERESTED
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] ilpleasu:
Just sent you a pm...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] pego99:
Is samsung charging the 15% restocking fee on returns?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] ilpleasu:
I must purchase a retail Note4, they don't have any more Dev phones in stock. I'm noticing in the threads that some think Samsung is

unlocking boot loaders on the retail phones and selling them as Dev phones. Gotta do something and fast because I made a deal with

the person that buys my old phones every year. He is picking it up tomorrow......
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] athlet1c:
Pm you back
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] VirgilWoods:
Sorry guys and girls we need to wait a few days for the Samsung internal team to decide upon the expansion of the developer program before we can begin to see any changes. I was told by the program director there will be an internal meeting this week and our suggestions have been taken to account. I'm sorry I have nothing better for the community for now. I really want that original firmware most of all so we can begin developing.

Stay tuned and thanks again.

Sincerely,

Virgil Woods

P.S. I love you.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] gFOLD:
VERY frustrated with samsung

Hi All

ive been waiting and calling Samsung for over a 6 weeks for the note 4 dev edition and was told none in stock.. i never received an alert on two separate backorders.

Today i called again found out that they did have them and now out of stock. i realized there was no point arguing with the phone support. just really disappointed.

if anyone knows of one for sale.. id pay well for it. Pls PM me. Or if anyone has any idea when they will be back in stock.. pls let me know

thanks a ton

gFOLD

Galaxy 3, 4, 5
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] gFOLD:
virgilwoods

PM sent

thanks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] radionerd:
You won't either. They don't tell.

The way to get one is to set their Dev backorder web page as your browsers home page. Check it morning, noon and night. When the next batch of 20 are in. (In about two weeks) One day you will open your browser and one will be in your cart. Put your cc info in and press checkout.

They will sell around a total of 100 DE's in small batches once or twice a month. 10 or 20 phones. Then they will stop.

If they release LP later, they might just crank out another small batch with 5.0 then too.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] oneandroidnut:
20 at a time and roughly 60 will be sold
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] xxx42069:
Today's the big day, my DE arrives. Can't wait. For those that tried the Rom by emspilot, are you using the true or false version?

I don't care about private mode, just want the one that will run the best. What do you guys suggest? I'd ask in that thread but for some reason the app says I don't have permission to post there. Not sure what that's about.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] zman2107:
I installed false with no issues others have said they had lag and did true and was fine. But all phones run a little different and how much you set up before letting it settle. But I have yet to see any lag on my phone.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] mrlaigle:
Just DD the partitions and make a full restore tar. Other than for a restore because of a complete disaster, dont we have everything we need to develop?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] xxx42069:
Awesome, thanks for your input. I saw the conflicting results as well in that thread. Think I'll try the false as well and I'll be sure to give it time to settle in.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] HotLZ:
I'm using the false version also with no issues, no lag.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] masri1987:
i've signed up for the alert on when it's back in stock almost a month ago, and i have not gotten anything at all :(

I'm getting very disillusioned with this
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] pego99:
You will never hear from them. I signed up Nov 1 never heard from them. Checked the DE link a week ago and they were available so I ordered arrives tomorrow.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] ilpleasu:
What's the Dev link
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] pego99:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SM-N910VMKEVZW
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] ilpleasu:
Backorder out of stock

....
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] skillzo1:
Has anyone gotten a straight answer on why some have 2 different imei numbers?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Kevins89notch:
Nope, but I'm fully believing my theory until I heard otherwise. They took ready to ship to Verizon, normal Note 4s, installed new software, thus a new IMEI, and shipped them to us.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] skillzo1:
I'm fine with that as long as it's not a refurb. After all isn't it the same thing?

I spoke with a supervisor about it and mentioned them taking verizon models and turning into a developer edition. They said no they came from samsung like that (as developer editions ). I also asked about it being a rufurbed, again they said no, that they are new phones. I then proceeded to ask then why is there no etching or proof on the device or the box proving it is a DE, like others have on theirs? They had NO distinctive answer for me. Also asked about the 2 IMEI #s....... Again i did not get a real answer. I did not get a real answer for any of my questions, just a no and i do not know why it's like that. Maybe someone else should call to see if they can get a REAL explanation of whats going on, that will have a good understanding at whatever bs they throw at you.

Keep in mind the shipping was delayed an extra day to me because i was told, they where being etched developer edition. Again today i asked then why is it not etched. I got a reply of we was in a rush to get them out cause customers were complaining. I was so amazed and confused on the reply i got, i sorta just moved on to the next question. I mean common... THIS IS SAMSUNG you guys tell me it hasn't shipped on the day it was suppose to cause it's getting etched. Then It arrives at my house UN etched. Then i call about it and you say, it's because we needed to get them out fast cause customers are complaining. YES we are complaining, this has been a GIANT **** up on SAMSUNGS part. We want our items....but we want them in the right condition that they should be in. Is that their answer to the problem....BASICALLY we shipped them out not complete to satisfy you. I guess that is where samsung sets the bar at.

She was suppose to email me a return delivery so i can mail it back and have it engraved. I explained to her, i would send it tomorrow, and not a surprise that i did not get an email like i was suppose to.

I can not believe anything they tell me. Everything i asked sounded clueless and sketchy. Either they really didn't know, or something was being hidden.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] xmxm:
Is it possible to force Note 4 into 3G?

Could I ask someone who has a rooted DE phone to check one thing for me?

Could you please install "Advanced signal status" app from Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cc.signalinfo, run it, click on "Additional Info" button at the bottom of the screen, click on "Phone Information" in the Testing menu that opens and find the combobox of connectivity type that is located somewhere towards the bottom of the screen (it is likely to have something like "LTE/CDMA auto" by default. Could you check if that combobox has entry which says "CDMA only" or "CDMA auto" or anything with word CDMA but without LTE?

I have a bad signal at my work - it is bad enough to make the internet connection extremely unstable, but apparently not bad enough to convince my Note 4 to switch to 3G mode. On my previous phone (Note 2), I've used to force it to 3G mode to get slower, but stable connection. It seems that standard Note 4 settings do not allow to select 3G mode anymore. The only way I've found to do this is to use the hidden menu or this application and both require root. This is an important thing for me and I would really like to test if this functionality is possible before I root my phone and make it non-returnable to Samsung.

Thanks in advance!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] manbat:
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I have many options...including the ones you mentioned. I use it to switch at work ...LTE sucks in my building at work...lol. In the screenshot you can also see the exposed modules that I have working..

Sent from my SM-N910V / VZW Note 4 DE / Factory Bootloader Unlocked / Rooted / TWRP 2.8.1.1 trltevzw
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Wingnuts:
Checking for unlocked boot loader queation

My DE came with one label on the box with the DE model #. There was no etching/printing on the box or the sleeve, in the battery compartment there was no etching and a label with the retail model #. I would like to verify an unlocked boot loader before I flash TWRP and SU.zip. In post #1322 radionerd posted a process for checking (Thanks!) but I would like to clarify that the process is to boot in download mode, the press 'volume up' to continue to the OdinMode screen (where it looks like something is starting to download) and then press the 3 buttons to get to maintenance mode, then volume to normal restart and home to select. As long as the phone isn't hooked to a computer, the Odin Mode screen isn't going to change or delete anything, correct?

Any help would be greatly appreciated - Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] bdorr1105:
Mine came that way, it's a developer edition. You are safe to push TWRP, Odin would not be able to write to even push the recovery....

It's a converted retail phone
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] xmxm:
Thank you so much! Now I can safely root my DE Note
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] ryanbg:
As a community FYI, there is no difference between Retail and Developer devices besides 256 extra bytes on aboot.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] pego99:
So the DE is SM-N910VMKEVZW

and the CE is SM-N910VZKEVZW

Just a 1 letter difference?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Wingnuts:
Thanks, that eases my mind on that point.

I'm sorry, but I have 1 more question. When I turned my phone on it went right to a home screen and is unable to activate. I left the new SIM card installed, is it too late to put in my old sim card? I'm trying to preserve my unlimited data. I paid full retail, but to Samsung not Verizon. If I go thru Verizons online activation, are they likely to take away my unlimited plan? Will a factory reset at this point re-lock the boot loader?

Sorry for all the questions, I'm just hoping I haven't done something too stupid.

Thanks for any help.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] manbat:
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One letter and an unlocked bootloader for the DE....:)

Sent from my SM-N910V / VZW Note 4 DE / Factory Bootloader Unlocked / Rooted / TWRP 2.8.1.1 trltevzw

---------- Post added at 12:07 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:05 AM ----------

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A factory reset will not lock the bootloader. ...and it will take you back to setup...then insert your old SIM. I used the SIM that came with the DE and activated thru chat....no problem keeping unlimited data.

Sent from my SM-N910V / VZW Note 4 DE / Factory Bootloader Unlocked / Rooted / TWRP 2.8.1.1 trltevzw
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Wingnuts:
Thanks! I'll try the reset and the old SIM, but it's good to know about Verizon Chat, hadn't thought of that.

Thanks again for your help.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] radionerd:
Yes you are safe going into Oden download mode to check for "mode: Developer" in the display. That is the same Oden screen you would hook USB and flash TWRP. No worries.

The hidden mode I found is accessible from Oden mode.

Enter "maintenence mode" by holding the same three keys: vol down power home. As soon as display goes off release all keys.

Maintinance Options are:

normal reboot (restart phone)

factory reset (erase all data and applications)

Safe mode (disable 3rd party apps)

Power down (turn off)

You can also just pull the battery if you want to leave Oden mode without entering maint mode

Cheers [emoji2]
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Wingnuts:
OK, thanks for all the good info, I really appreciate it
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] herrdrjonz:
Samsung Protection Plus Mobile Elite

Anyone know if I buy the protection plan from Samsung if I'd get a DEV phone as a replacement instead of a retail phone?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] lbp102:
That's what happened with mine. I got a blue tape special which obviously was retail and had been flashed with dev. Confirmed in Odin mode. Seeing a different sku on the box than the one on the phone really bugged me but the IMEI is correct and it registered with Sammy as a developer edition. I'm STILL nervous to flash it even with these confirmations because I just don't like inconsistency.

FYI I did get notified that it was back in stock and grabbed it immediately.

Dear Valued Customer,

We wanted to inform you that the backorder products you placed on 10/29/2014 is now available for your purchase.

Your back order information appears below.

Backorder Summary

Backorder Number: CB00659676

Backorder Date: 10/29/2014

Back Order Items:

Product ID	Item Description	Price	Quantity	Item Total

ET-N910VMKEVZW	GN4 DEVELOPER DEVICE, SM-N910VMKEVZW	$699.99	1	$699.99​
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] pego99:
What is Verizon chat please?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] masri1987:
i was waiting on this and checked when u posted and it showed out of stock |
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] jpcalhoun:
They stay out of stock!! The demand for the Developer Edition has been very high and Samsung usually sells out of in stock Developer Edition Note 4s within hours of posting on their web site that they have them in stock. If you're interested in buying a Developer Edition Note 4 then I recommend you make the Samsung Note 4 Developer Edition web page a bookmark in your browser and check it three or four times a day. You can place a back order but by the time Samsung contacts you the the phone is in stock they will be out of stock...again. Placing one on back order does not reserve one for you when they are back in stock again.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] pego99:
Received today a blue tape special. Sticker on box says smn910vM.....

and the sticker under the battery says smn910vZ.....

no special box no engraving under the battery

I wasnt planning to install restore and root till later but it would be nice if there was a quick and simple way to just verify the unlocked bootloader
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] jpcalhoun:
Just go back a few pages in this thread and read the instruction radionerd has very thoroughly laid out.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] pego99:
Yes I saw the radionerd method and found the photos hard to read and was worried that I would put the phone in a mode that I could not get out of.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] jpcalhoun:
You don't need to get into maintenance mode if all you want to do is verify "developer status", the first segment of radionerd's instructions.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] manbat:
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The "chat window" that pops up when you sign in to "My Verizon "...computer live chat..

Sent from my SM-N910V / VZW Note 4 DE / Factory Bootloader Unlocked / Rooted / TWRP 2.8.1.1 trltevzw
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] triton302:
I hate to do this but I have to sell my DE. Long story short, it arrived on Monday, bought a case for it and everything. In my line of work, I wear a duty belt that has a lot of gear on it, so my Moto X works perfectly in the dedicated holster. However, with the new holster and case for the N4 I have no room for it, the phone is simply too large. I can't carry it in my uniform pockets either because they are either full or they would be too small.

So as of this moment if anyone is still looking for a DE, I have one available. Hasn't been activated, no case installed, used for a few minutes to test the cool features, that's it. I did a factory reset since I needed my gmail for the Play Store to test an app. Boot loader is still unlocked.

Let me know if you're interested.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Ironkidz:
Yes it does.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] mrlaigle:
So who got tracking numbers? What state do you live in and what time did you order / get tracking?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] jpcalhoun:
I ordered mine at 2:30 PM yesterday. I payed for next day delivery but did not get tracking/shipping information from UPS. I called Samsung this morning to check and they confirmed my order and assured me it would be shipped today and I should receive shipping status between 3-6:00PM CST. They said my order was not processed in time to meet the last UPS pickup yesterday. I live in PA.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] fz798:
Ordered mine 4:30AM EDT yesterday, I live in Maryland. My UPS tracking still shows only label created, but still says delivery by COB today. Shipping from Dallas, TX.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] boynamedstacy:
I'm so tempted to get the dev edition and return my retail N4 but I am worried it will be just like the N3 dev edition. There was more dev action on the retail N3 than the dev N3.

Has anyone heard of a developer who is getting the dev edition? Or maybe we should contact a developer to see if they are interested and then start a fund to buy them a device? I really fear development will be next to nothing on this thing since the nexus will be out and will have thousands of users giving devs more of a reason to work on it over the N4.

Anyone else feel this way? I hate to be a Debbie downer, but...