yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kevmille:
I downloaded a 44+ mb file. After unzipping it on my phone I saw a folder with many files. Did you move all the files into similar folders on your phone? I installed the apk packages and regretted it. No success so I imagine I should be using adb to push them to the proper folders.

Any hints would be helpful. :)
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yeokpd:
Hi,

Can I check with Samsung note 4 you tried on ? I am using N9100 rooted and just tried the link you provided i.e. V1.5. I installed it, followed the screen instructions and the phone rebooted. Upon reboot an update was run. Unfortunately, Google frame work services and stopped. No luck. I wonder was is the issue.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yeokpd:
Hi,

Can I check with you which Samsung note 4 model do you have and worked ? I am using Samsung Note 4 model N9100 (rooted) and just tried the link you provided i.e. V1.5. I installed it, followed the screen instructions and the phone rebooted. Upon reboot an update was run. Unfortunately, I got the "Google frame work services and stopped". No luck. I wonder what is the issue ? I check the file permissions of the Google Services Framework and it was consistent with the rest of the apk files in system/app
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XXplant:
I got the same problem. After rooting and install V1.5, I can install and open the google playstore. But there are nothing in the playstore..except retry icon.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zanr Zij:
I flashed banks core gapps and have no problem at all. Banks core gapps also help me save a bit of battery because it install non of bloats
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kevmille:
You did this on a Note 4 (9106w) model?
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zanr Zij:
Yes!
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] derrickhjk:
Hi, I am using SM-N9100 (rooted). After installing and running the ver 1.5 app, I am able to goto google play store, use google maps and youtube.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kevmille:
via GooManager? I can only find banks/gapps there but it is only listed only at GooManager which is always listed as not finding my rom...
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zanr Zij:
Here you go

http://www.androidalex.us/dl/Gapps/4.4.4/BANKS/
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] derrickhjk:
Hi All, maybe the material in below site can helps.... if you uderstand Chinese.....

http://android.d.cn/news/4742.html
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kinghu:
Few questions about future software updates (Lollipop) since I've been away from Samsung for a while:

1. Rooting will trip Knox, right?

2. If yes, OTA updates won't work - would I still be able to flash via Odin or CWM?

Not sure if I will definitely root yet due to warranty issues so soon after buying.

As noted above, Google stuff here is a pain at times even with a VPN (location options don't work so Google Now is less useful).

Plus, I've become used to getting apps from the Samsung and Amazon stores instead.

Sent from my SM-N9100
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yeokpd:
Many thanks for your reply. There must be something different between our phones. Maybe firmware version ?

Can you see any difference in your when compared to mine below ?

The only reason I wanted Google play is for a game, am playing Starwars Commander and want to play it from various devices. Using google play, my game state is maintained across my ipad and Note 4.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XXplant:
It seems like w need to wait for a while to get google play into SM-N9100. So far, I just can root it with SuperSu. But not success in installing and use google play
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zanr Zij:
1. Root

2. Install CWM Recovery

3. Flash any 4.4.4 support Gapps. Litest = Banks core gapps.

Enjoy!
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XXplant:
Thanks a lot. Finally it does work out as your steps.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kevmille:
Wow, I did not see this post until now: http://xdaforums.com/note-4/development/note4-cwm-based-recovery-t2911266. I guess this is the CWM ROM you used for your 9106w device? :)
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zanr Zij:
I'm using this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2919440

But recovery you linked will be ok
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kevmille:
Cool, got the CWM custom rom running on my N9106w. Yeah. Now will need to get gapps installed. Thanks guys.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XXplant:
Start it over again if Android 5.0 Lollipop for Note 4 released

Now I can enjoin my SM-9100 with google play after taking a while to transfer data from old phone.

So, when Android 5.0 Lollipop for Note 4 is released. I guess I have to unroot and OTA Android 5.0 Lollipop . Then reroot again.

This means that I have to start it all over again and transfer the data, right.

** Any guru can help replying **:confused:
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zanr Zij:
1. Basically, no one know detail about Lollipop for Note 4 so no answer now.

2. If update OTA, you will keep all your data.

3. If flash through Odin, you need to backup and restore data
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kevmille:
Okay, I got Google Apps running on my N9106w Chinese model. Works like a charm. Thanks guys for your help.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davidchenliu:
i keep on getting the crash report. So i ended up flashing the Tmobile roms. they work flawless on my N9108V device. all you need to do the replace the boot.img from the Tmobile rom with the boot.img from your nandroid backup. And flash the rom in cwm. The rom im currently using is Darthstalker. If you want to use other roms from Tmobile section, you might also need to switch the system>lib>modules files with the N9108V version. These files can be found in any stock roms, just use root explore to extra them to your computer and replace it
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zanr Zij:
You can try standard Google Apps for CM11.

Your N9108V is single sim model. Most of people in this topic are using dual sim variant: N9106W, N9100. Much more risks to flash single sim model Rom.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davidchenliu:
Yea i know. But the title says international model which includes n9108v, people with that model might come in for an answer. Just want to share my 2cents.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] edepot:
How do you install CWM Recovery on N9100? There is no clockwork mod for N9100 released yet? I only saw CWM for N9106w or something like that.

Also, why do you need CWM? Why can't you use Samsung Download mode?
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zanr Zij:
There are two choice for you:

Chinese made - english version:

http://yun.baidu.com/pcloud/album/f...0141443607&uk=704970239&fsid=1027831513362103

Philz Touch CMW Recovery: this works on any Snapdragon Note 4.

http://xdaforums.com/note-4/snapdragon-dev/trltexx-philz-touch-t2927930

You need custom recovery ( like CWM or TWRP ) recovery because flashable zip package is the best, the safest and the cleanest way to flash Google app and any mod packed as flashable zip. By the way, no Gapps for Odin available :)
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] edepot:
OK, lets say I can't use Odin (Windows) or Heimdall (Mac) via Samsung Galaxy Note 4's Download mode because no Google gms stuff have been packaged in Odin format (is that right?). Then that means I would need to use recovery mode to flash Google gms. OK, here is the part I don't understand. If I press Volume UP, Home, and Power at the same time, there is already an Android recovery screen. It says "Android system recovery <3e> at the top. I get options to "apply update from ADB" and "apply update from external storage" options (2nd and 3rd from top). Why can't I just use ADB or store the stuff on the external flash? My memory is fuzzy, but if I select ADB does that mean I would need to run ADB commands on windows or mac to push stuff to the Samsung Note 4? But if I select update from external storage I just need to put the correct type of files in the external flash and then plug it into the Samsung Note 4? The zip files you mention that contains Google gms, what format are they in? Are they in a format that can be pushed via ADB or stored on external flash? Or are they only compatible with CWM? Also, if I use CWM, do I put the Google gms on an external flash and then tell CWM it is there?

Lastly, how do you get CWM installed in the first place? Using ADB? external storage? Thanks for all the answers. I did HTC One stuff for this before, but ended up using HTC supplied Google gms update from the HTC Marketplace because I found I needed to unroot and undo everything in order to do OTA update whenever a new version of Android is released. But since Samsung says we need to wait until next year for Lollipop, I can't wait that long. Thanks for any answers. If you answer, if it is possible to quote my questions and answer them beneath for each one, I would appreciate it. I know there are quite a few questions, but I am sure a lot of people have the same questions as I do and it is on topic for this thread.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zanr Zij:
1. Stock recovery limit many functions like script, file type ( in the package ).

2. I don't know exactly which file we can flash by ADB. I know this function but haven't try yet.

3. Almost flashable zip files ( Roms , Mods ) are compatible with CWM recovery. Gapps just contain the files need to push to system, framework and lib with scripts.

4. If you do not care much about warranty knox, root your phone, flash Gapps and you can unroot when need to update OTA. With Samsung phones, latest Rom often can be download on some sites before you can update OTA.

As I remember, pushing files to system through ADB, you also need root permission ( correct me if wrong ).
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] edepot:
If I understand correctly, there are actually 3 things that needs to be done.

1) Note 4 needs to be rooted

2) CWM recovery needs to be installed

3) Gapps needs to be flashed.

So what do I use to get each part above done?

1) Odin?

2) Odin?

3) Booting in CWM?

I need to know if I just need to use Odin (or heimdall) to get 1) and 2) done. After 2) is done I assume I use CWM to flash apps (by booting into CWM).

Does ANY of the above use ADB? or ANY of the above is updated using files stored in a predesignated directory on the external microSD?
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s327374:
Hi - I appreciate this thread.

I live in Mainland China and I have been using an N9005 16gb Variant from HK.

If I were to buy a Note 4 here in China this time, I am confused as to which variant will be easier for me to root and find RoMs for considering I have little ability in Chinese language. It is clear that I must be able to root and add GAPPs. Life without it and a smart phone would be like owning a Porche, but not having a key to drive it. Wouldn't that suck!

I would I guess be with China Mobile. Will that make a difference? Will it work when I travel to the States?

Is there anyone out there that can advise me on which model to purchase?

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s327374:
Ok - again thanks for the info. I have researched that I am now able to root, CWM and GAPP the N9108w - China Mobile single Sim variant.

Really glad this thread existed along with http://xdaforums.com/note-4/orig-development/sm-n910-cf-auto-root-t2897428 and http://xdaforums.com/note-4/development/note4-cwm-based-recovery-t2911266

Hope there will be enough Roms for this phone once I get bored with touch wiz again. ;)

Cheers
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XXplant:
It is depended on below.

1. which mobile service provider, you are using in China

2. you prefer 1 or 2 sim

3. For me I prefer two sims as one sim for China mobile and the other sim of my hometown.

4. Plus my condition is to use 4G or LTE when I am in China or my hometown

5. So, I choose SM-N9100
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s327374:
Well, I'm China Mobile and I prefer one sim... I have gone with the N9108v which is the single sim China Mobile variant. I understand the N9100 is the public non service provider dependent dual sim phone. I guess my N9108v will be delivered soon - dependent on APEC holiday delay. I'll promise to post here when it is delivered and whether I either succeed or fail at root, CWM and GAPP flash.

Cheers.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kinghu:
I agree with the 9100 (so called Public / unlocked version) and it's what I went for. First because it's unlocked, second because the LTE bands are more compatible for me.

Don't forget, only the first SIM slot in dual SIM models is 2g/3g/4g - the second is always 2g only. The China Mobile N9108 is single SIM.

If you're wanting to use out overseas, particularly on LTE, then this one has the most compatibility. But, it's still worth checking out which carrier in the USA you'd be using and what their bands are.

Specs for the 4 models (Telecom, Unicom, Mobile, and Unbranded/Public) taken from http://www.samsung.com/cn/consumer/mobile-phones/galaxy-note:

Hope those help!

Sent from my SM-N9100
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s327374:
That's good info above that will help someone. I ordered mine this morning about 9am via 360buy.com/JD.com. It was delivered at 5:30 to my door this afternoon, despite APEC causing delays with delivery.

I now have it rooted, CWMed, and GAPPed successfully with VPN.

I'm nervous that I won't be able to use any decent English language RoMs though.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kinghu:
Can't complain about same day delivery. JD usually are my goto online reseller. Beijing feels like it's on lockdown with all the armed guards and undercover police.

Good work on the rooting and such.

As for ROMs, when I had a N7102 Note 2 Dual SIM Chinese version, I remember stumbling across a Chinese Samsung fan site which had a ton of ROMs. But to join/download you had to make a donation via Alipay and since I wasn't in China at the time I didn't bother.

Still trying to re-find that place as I'm sure there'll be ROMs for all Chinese models.

EDIT: it was 52samsung.com so I'll keep a eye out for ROMs and such.

Sent from my 5S
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vasilakis13:
Hi!if anyone want to tell him the method to make his phone fully international with google play and all languages,please pm me...

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Hi! I live in Greece and i am between n9100 and n9106w.which is the differences between yhese two models?are both works in Europe/Greece? Mmy carrier's frequency is 1800..i am asking you because n9106 w is much cheaper than 9100 , about 500yuan.thanks!
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] orgasmic:
Hello,

i have N9100.

I did root, recovery, flash gapps and now Playstore is working, but if i want to download anything, i can not.

After restart my phone i have this message Unfortunately, the process com.google.process.gapps has stopped
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vasilakis13:
hi!there is a site which has international custom made roms for dual sim samsung phones...i use this site for my previous s4 duos and for my current note 3 n9002.....but i do not know if i can write here the url...

pm me
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vasilakis13:
Hi!how exactly you installed the google play?did you flash another rom?your model n9106w is in china unicom locked?does it works in Europe?thanks!
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chong67:
Why is it ban? China want to protect their own interest? They want everyone to use Alibaba? Free market is better.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kevmille:
I rooted with ChainFire and then use one of the mods in the forum. There are a couple to choose from. I then installed Google Play directly from the mod.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HaN-hAn:
xx
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bobby.Bilwani:
Which MOD you have used , i am on SM-N9100 .

Regards

Bobby
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidan:
I bought SM-N9100 from Hong Kong. I found that Google Apps already preinstalled, Device had never been rooted and Knox 0x0.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidan:
Good info!!

Are they all 16GB?

Which model has 32GB storage?

Have u heard about SM-N9108W? Is this Dual Sim from China Unicom with 32GB?
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kinghu:
Cool, thanks for the verification. Does it have 16gb like the mainland edition? (Can't find the specs on Sammy HK)

Sent from my SM-N9100
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Riona69:
I also bought 1 in HK and it is only available in 16GB (saw White and Charcoal Black color options). Comes will Google stuffs installed (non-root).
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s327374:
I wish you could post a video on how do do this... I don't think I have the nous for this type of thing.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gcappa:
Phils recovery didn't work for me. On the sm-9100. Would just bootloop. TRWP didn't work for me either.

The chinese recovery works!!

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hi there,

What is the site for downloading roms for the note 4 duos chinese version?

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I just received the Note 4 duos. Model Number sm-n9100 hong kong version.

I sold my sm-n9100w8 in order to get the dual sim Note 4.

However the IMEI is not accepted with Verizon in the US. Works fine on T-mobile and Rogers. But won't work on Wind Mobile.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] james308au:
China Mobile 4G

Hi there

Can any of you advise if the SM-N9100 version bought in HK will work ok on the China Mobile 4G network in mainland China.

Thanks
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gexzhell:
I have done first 2 step and can you show me where to download the step3 items and how exactly to flash them?
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aremafc:
i think u should get from here

http://www.thedroid.net/download-google-apps-gapps-android-kitkat-3116/

put on sdcard

go to custom recovery.. install zip from sdcard..choose your gapps zip u already put on sdcard
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gcappa:
Thank you! The chinese English CWM is the only one that works for the SM-N9100 Duos. However, many times a zip-file does not install and I get Status 3 error? Do you know what that is? Is there a new version of this recovery that fixes the errors?
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gcappa:
Will this work on the new Lollipop 5.01 release?
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gcappa:
For some reason I can't get this to flash anything for me. It gives me an error #3.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abs0lut3z33r0:
Is Google Play services working perfectly in china version of N9100 ? I read somewhere that chrome sync does not work
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TwoLoops:
Any success with SM-N9100 in China yet?

Hi,

I'm new and have a new Note 4 SM-N9100 dual SIM cell running 4.4.4. I have VPN. I bought it from Amazon.cn and am looking to install google apps and - most importantly - get the apps that I have already paid for from the Play Store on this device. I have read this thread through several times and tried almost everything.

First, I followed the steps for rooting the phone - no problem. I didn't install any CWM because I didn't really understand that concept until today.

Second, after rooting, I followed the recommendation in comment #6 and everything installed fine but would not run - I received repetitive Google Frameworks Stopped working error and the Play store didn't connect - kept prompting me to try reconnecting which never worked.

Third, I tried Method #1 from comment 4 and ultimately ended up with a boot loop. I suspect that I maybe didn't fully understand the instructions for moving the vending apk and then messed up permissions. I felt relieved to find/download and install the original firmware since I've only had the phone for 2 days.

So, I am back to square one. What I think I will try next is:

1. Root.

2. Install Chinese made English version CWM mentioned in comment #35 and create a back-up

3. Install GAPPS - but it seems like the links to Banks core gapps is not working - where to get?

Big question has with this handset SM-N9100 dual SIM, in China successfully installed the google apps? If so, is my method correct?

Advice, comments, suggestions or stringent criticisms are welcomed!!:confused:
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abs0lut3z33r0:
This is the correct thread http://xdaforums.com/note-4/help/n9100-dual-flash-try-n9100-hongkong-t2956342 , let us know the results
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TwoLoops:
Success

abs0lute - many, many thanks. followed the instructions on the thread and everything is now working with gapps!!! Also, I have learned more in the past 48 hours about cell phones and andriod then I could have imagined. I feel so fortunate that this great community exists!:victory:
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kevmille:
For those with 9106w that want to update to the latest Lollipop Android 5.0.1 on their phones, just do the same procedures as above. I got stock Lollipop running on my 9106w with Gapps running.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Apurtuce:
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Hi there,

I also have an sm-n9108v, and I am unable to flash it with gapps. I tried putting them in the system app directory, but google play services keeps crashing :( Please help!!

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Hi guys,

I have been looking all over the place on how to install gapps on my N9108v. I rooted my phone and moved some gapp apks into the system/apps folder, however google play services keeps crashing. Someone please help :(
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s327374:
You cannot just add an APK file. You need to Root, using ODIN. If you are able to do that you then, Use recovery again after rebooting to put on CWM for N9108v. After that you need to use recovery to install zip file including Gapps.

.Sounds like you should get to that stage. After that (if you're in China), you'll need to start your VPN (there are a number you can buy online - I found gfwvpn cheap and useful for android). You need to use finger print or password entry before you can add the VPN through settings (I think it is in 'other networks'). I would recommend rebooting your phone, immediately starting your vpn up (wait until you see the key on the top left corner) and then start up your Google play. Should be a bit slower than in the west, but will work. Then download your pps such as google maps etc.

For me, I hate the N9108v and would dissuade anyone from it if they were interested in android updates (still on 4.4.4) or Cool RoMs for other more popular Note 4's. I don't know why China Mobile has been so slow on updates, but I have lost faith in Samsung because of it. I may as well own an Iphone, considering the lack of tinkering I can do with it - really hope the oneplus 2 is a decent phone.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] impulsmay:
philz doesn' works on N100, but the chinese CWM runs perfect... i've tried every TWRP and CWM versions i' found....
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zanr Zij:
For Lollipop, you have 2 choices: Xiaolu CWM ( English version ) and TWRP ( Chinese for latest, English for older build ).
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abs0lut3z33r0:
The chinese made english version by xiaolu... installs correctly but cannot backup to external sd . I can successfully backup to internal sd but out of 10gb useable space i have less than 4gb left.

I am running 4.4.4 kitkat , can you explain a bit more clearly what are options for kitkat and lollipop/