yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] muniz_ri:
The error msg when flahing should tell you what isn't stock and preventing the flash but rather than fuss with that I suggest you either Odin back to factory stock NC2 or use the Alternative method. And yes, you and I share the same motivation for rooting.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] ltpl4y3r:
Turns out my charging problem was user-error on my part... helps if the charger is plugged into the wall correctly.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] kramerica099:
success!!

I just want to say that the alternate method worked like a charm! I know have root on a ATT Note 3 with Kitkat 4.4.4.

I know that 4.4.4 is not that big of a deal, but it is just a think with me to give the phone companies a big finger when they update to keep us from free tether and controlling my phone and what I pay for.

Excellent!!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] killacam1989:
Smh. Im going to need for you to tighten up sir
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] rexamillion59:
Turned out to be kernel. Works great now
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] killacam1989:
F the bs.....im tryna see what that lollipop action is about. *Random thought* It would be funny if Lollipop by Lil Wayne was the theme song for this era. And it was the boot sound. "Lick me like a lollipop" would be the start boot sound and the cut off boot sound would be "So I let her lick the wrapper" Lol
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Face_Plant:
Would it be possible to flash 4.4.4 ROMs using the workaround that was used to flash 4.4.2 ROMs before official AT&T KitKat was released? The workaround was to use Odin to flash a JB kernel, boot into Safestrap, flash a ROM, reboot into download mode, flash a KitKat kernel, then reboot.

Edit- I just tried this and the 4.4.4 ROM I flashed did boot (sound works, buttons light up, etc), but the screen is stuck at the Galaxy Note 3 screen :crying:
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
Yes [MENTION=5788953]Face_Plant[/MENTION] , I have been doing that ,

when you want to use the safestrap recovery to install a rom or backup or restore to NC2 you odin install NC2 kernel,

then if your going back to NJ5 press back key to back out of installer or recovery mod in recovery then hit reboot then you will get downlod option(do not hit reboot after a rom install) then odin install NJ5 kernel to boot any 4.4.4 rom
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Face_Plant:
Any idea why my phone wouldn't boot? I tried to flash this ROM but couldn't solve my stuck screen issue. It states in the thread that it uses the stock kernel and doesn't mention anything about using Aroma, so it should work. I just finished Odining (is that a word?) back to NC2 to try again.

n00b question: the kernel goes in the AP slot in Odin, correct?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
yes You will need the NJ5 kernel to run that, also you need to install this ATT_NJ5_overlay.zip right after you install the rom
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Face_Plant:
Thanks! I'll give that a shot.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] K-alz:
This didn't work for me. Got stuck at the galaxy note 3 screen and the ss splash screen actually didn't even show. Nothing but odining back to NC2 worked for me.

from my note 3

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Let me know if it works for you,please. I wanna try that rom

from my note 3
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] TheDriller:
Need a volunteer to test and help debug a new hijack. It probably will not work but will give me a starting point
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Face_Plant:
Worked for me. I was able to boot, set everything up, etc. The only problem is I can't adjust the volume in the settings menu and I can't access the about device menu to activate developer options :(
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
I can test for you
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] TheDriller:
Download this hijack bin

https://copy.com/uArLtUUCSVK2YuWr

Install SS 3.75

Replace the bin in /system/bin with this one

Set perms 0755 or rwx rw rw

Attempt to boot into safestrap recovery

Then on your sdcard there will be a file called hijack.txt

Tell me what the last check number is in the file please
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
[MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION] Donation sent for getting us a root fix for NJ5 !!

Confirmation number: 32575284XE0543700
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] muniz_ri:
Thanks Brutha, Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for being a such a good sport testing. Sorry I almost hardbricked your device :)
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
no problem, I would have got a note 4 ;)
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] MicrosoftBug:
This is exciting stuff!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jobby26:
Well??? Do you lose data when you Odin back to NC2?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] TheDriller:
Check your PM please
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] K-alz:
I will test, too. I get off of work this afternoon.

from my note 3
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
the one file odin installer here on OP will wipe your internal sdcard and wipe your personal user files.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] NYFan:
Which folder should I be putting the zip in?

I am having slight trouble. I put the zip file in my "root" folder and "extSDcard." Problem is when I reboot into safestrap the files aren't there. They aren't there when I reboot into Android as well. Can someone please clarify the folder I should put it in?

Thanks much.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
Note 4 apps on 4.4.4

note4 app's running on 4.4.4 and screens setup like note4
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] muniz_ri:
Nice!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] mikep90:
How the test go.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] note crazy:
Is anyone working on ss to get it working on 4.4.4?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
yes there is but things or tough with new kernel
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] note crazy:
What about getting all the rom slots to work properly
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
we will be lucky if we get safestrap
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] kinvid:
GPS issues?

Is anybody having GPS fixed issues after updating to 4.4.4?

My note 3 used to get a quick GPS lock and stays lock. Now it takes minutes and lose its lock every other minute.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] muniz_ri:
ROM slots should be working fine on 4.4.2 with the latest ss version:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=56791123
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] sidliu:
Flashed NJ5 via alternative method with stock and root. No SafeStrap after boot. Works good. Waiting on SS update. Thanks for the 4.4.4 !
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
to use safestrap just odin install NC2 Kernel, then you can backup your 4.4.4 rom and install any working stuff for 4.4.4, you could even switch back to NC2 by installing your NC2 backup.

so by shuffling the kernels you have a working safestrap, you just have the limit of having to have to use the pc.

just install the kernel not the other firmware (ALSO go slow and pick the right kernel each time, because ODIN remebers your last install and yo have to remeber to switch to the other kernel, other wise you think it does not work when accually you installed the wrong kernel to get back to where ever you wanted to go)

NC2_NJ5_Firmware_Odin_v3.09.zip 99.6 MB

https://mega.co.nz/#!aI9HGLqB!oe55IV8TxHVq2JCQCPalXpC1RXj2XxI7cqObi_y2RrA
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] muniz_ri:
I thought about adding your ss workaround to the OP but things may get muddled. It may be helpful to many if you create a new thread for that since that question has come up several times.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] peterson65:
so i can odin the nc2 kernel on my 4.4.4 reboot to 4.4.4 install safestrap and restore my allready backed up 4.4.2? i thought i was stuck now on 4.4.4? i jumped on the 4.4.4 too soon. so does the newest kitkat run with nc2?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] RETIEF:
Thanks.

It took the Odin the full nc2 to work, but now on NJ5 with root. Thanks.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] sidliu:
Thanks carl1961. Will keep this in mind. Still hoping for a SS support in 4.4.4, of course. I know it's difficult. Lollipop is coming too :)

Thanks for the hard work.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] muniz_ri:
Linked to [MENTION=3271517]carl1961[/MENTION]'s safestrap workaround from the OP: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2957471
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Jfender1005:
AWESOME

Just used this method to re-gain root on my sm-n900a and used the Safestrap work around and now am stock rooted 4.4.4 with safestrap. I could not get the NJ5_Stock_kernal to work so I used the one provided in the workaround thread for NJ5 and everything was smooth as silk.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Tambuyeye:
Hi is there any way to remove the custom and padlock icon from the splash screen on bootup??
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
not on at&t with our bootloader locked
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] K-alz:
Yes, he can. Either use wanam module or triangle away app. I've done it many times. If you're talking about that little lock you see under the "samsung galaxy not 3" boot up screen? Then yes.

from my S5 (of course running Alliance beast, I mean ROM)
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
Thanks for heads up.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] DirtTrash:
Safestrap????

So, after completing this update will I still have Safestrap installed?? After reading the instructions I thought I saw that after updating, Safestrap will be gone and cannot be re-installed. Please advise.

-Semper Fi
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
you can use safestrap by swapping kernels

http://xdaforums.com/note-3-att/general/att-nj5-safestrap-t2957471
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] DirtTrash:
WTF?!?!

Edit....

First and second attempt at the instructions provided gave me a black screen with the blue led light in upper left corner of phone. Happens on reboot immediately after Safestrap logo/options. Completed all instructions and got fail immediately after reboot of Odin AP flash. hmmm, I'll do some more research before I make another attempt. Please advise if you know something.

-Semper Fi
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] wayne8821212:
Getting NJ5 to work

Hi ....

I'm no expert at this (by a long shot), but any problems with this usually results from not starting with a full NC2....I thought I had it but did not. Go here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2703006 to get your full NC2 (PIT, BL, AP, CP & CSC) then you should be good to go.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jksyankeesrock:
How do I use Odin to flash the new kernel?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] JohnnyScene:
I am very new to rooting and I have N900AUCUDNJ5 and while I am tech savy this is all still very new to me. If anyone could explain to me exactly what I need to do to root my device that would be greatly appreciated, I've been searching all day and this is the first time I have found any information regarding N900AUCUDNJ5.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] hp79:
Thanks for the flashable NJ5 images in the "Alternative Custom ROM Method" and the clear instructions.

I would also like to thank [MENTION=3271517]carl1961[/MENTION] for his informative post on SafeStrap workaround post.

I was using Galaxy S5 Update5 ROM but had some problems with MHL-HDMI not working and some bugs with NFC but otherwise everything was great.

The NC2 that I used before the S5 port ROM was working fine but very slow until recently got haywire, the reason why I went to S5 Port ROM.

I factory wiped and installed the Stock NJ5 with root flashable image and then flashed the AP(PDA) with NJ5 kernel, everything is working very good.

I think lot of the annoyances are gone now. Still too much AT&T crap that I had to disable, but overall everything is working great now. I hope AT&T stop wasting time on testing their "Value-ware" and just hurry up with HD-Voice and move on to Lolypop. HD-Voice should have been implemented when HSDPA+ became popular.

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Power off your phone. Then hold volume down and home key and power together. Hold three keys until you see something on the screen, then you can let go the power button. Once you are in a download mode you can let go of the volume and home button too.

On the PC side, you need to have Samsung USB drivers for Android devices installed so it'll be recognized in Windows.

You use Odin and click "AP" (or "PDA" depending on version of Odin) and choose the NJ5 firmware (N900A_NJ5_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5), and then click "Start".

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If I were you, this is what I would do.

Flash stock NC2 using Odin -> Towelroot -> SafeStrap -> in SafeStrap Recovery do a Factory Wipe -> still in SafeStrap Recovery install NJ5 ROM (1.6GB) from OP's Alternative method -> now you won't be able to boot into anything until you flash the NJ5 kernel. Put your phone in Download mode (vol- & home & power) and use Odin to flash AP(or PDA).

You'll end up with a squeaky clean stock system with SuperSU preinstalled. When it prompts you to update binary, do a "normal install", and you don't have to try to remove Knox when it prompt you for that.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] tdizzle404:
Is there a nj5 modem flashable zip?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
Modem NJ5 in zip Install with odin

N900A_NC2-NJ5_Firmware_Switch_Odin_v3.09.zip 98.1 MB
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] coollkidd:
Knox

Will I trip knox if I use the custom ROM method?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] frankie1220:
Bravo!

Thanks! It worked. Had to flash stock NC2 because it was failing on step 3. Was something as simple as startup tone or low battery tone causing it to fail because of my modification on wanam. I think it fixed the wi-fi bug I used to have simple UI tweaks, gps icon different. Calculator equals sign is just green from blue. No custom ROMs for me. I just rooted stock 4.4.2. Now I'm happy I got 4.4.4, software updates are always welcome. :)
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
there is the new update here

http://xdaforums.com/note-3-att/general/how-to-root-n900aucudnl1-4-4-4-12-24-t2983357
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] frankie1220:
OH man! seriously? Could I have skipped to this one? Does it make a huge difference? Don't really feel comfy flashing and stuff like this. I'm a noob that just follows directions. Always makes me a bit nervous if I get it wrong.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
Update the Software for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900A)

Update summary

AT&T released the Android 4.4.4 software update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900A) on December 23, 2014. This update is available to customers to download via Firmware Over the Air (FOTA). Wi-Fi is required for the update.

Software update includes

AT&T Address Book Fix

New Design Fix

Software Download/Update Instructions

Notification - AT&T software update:

The AT&T software update message reads: A new software update from AT&T is available for your device. This software update will take several minutes and will not delete any personal data on your device. All phone services (including emergency calls) will be suspended during the install. The installation will begin in 30 seconds.

The device starts downloading the software update.

The device automatically restarts once the new software has successfully downloaded.

Status message: The software has been successfully installed. Your device is now ready to use.

Tap OK.

Verifying the Update

From the home screen, select Menu or pull down the notification shade.

Select Settings > General > About device.

If the software version matches new specifications the device has the latest firmware.

New Software Specifications

Android version: 4.4.4

Baseband version: N900AUCUDNL1

Kernel version: 3.4.0-3032228

Build number: JSS15J.N900AUCUDNL1

The file size depends on your current Android version:

Launch software (MI9) to EMR2 - 47.7MB

EMR1 (MJ5) to EMR2 - 38.4MB

EMR2 (NB4) to NJ5 - 809MB

KK MR (NC2) to NJ5 - 459MB

http://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp?sid=KB423151&cv=820#fbid=66sYRzhi1se
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] muniz_ri:
In light of the new NL1 firmware update, I am having this thread closed. Please see the latest How-To Root Guide Here: http://xdaforums.com/note-3-att/general/how-to-root-n900aucudnl1-4-4-4-12-24-t2983357
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] muniz_ri:
Sorry, i dont own a note 3 but i will link to a video in the op if someone creates one.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] muniz_ri:
Remember you have to be 100% stock nc2. There is likely a file that is missing or modified. You may need to odin back to nc2 first but i would still be interested in the error msg.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] nemesisgx:
i already did the OP upgrade.. when i got everything done i try to go to safe trap . ROOt was granted on 4.4.4 but when i try to go back to safetrap it wont let me..SO no Safe trap recovery only root.'

i was told

reason is because Safetrap its not supported for 4.4.4 only 4.4.2 so that makes sense that it wont boot .

so let me be clear. I am on 4.4.4 , I did the OP upgrade, I am rooted. I CAN NOT GET IN TO SAFETRAP

NO safe trap: No flashing new custom roms.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] muniz_ri:
I saw that post and the one in here and replied. I need more details to assess. I need to know if you can still reboot manually and get the ss menu.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Zeddicus59:
The error I am getting is Verifying Current System...

"/system/csc/feature. xml" has unexpected contents.

E:Error executing updater binary in zip '/external_sd/N900A_NC2-NJ5-KeepRoot_OTA.zip

Updating partition details....

Then failed
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] muniz_ri:
No sht.

Can someone else validate.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] muniz_ri:
Your feature.xml file has been modified.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Walter.White:
Just flash NC2 kernel and SS should pop right up :p and then once you are done flashing in SS...just odin the NJ5 kernel for it to boot.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] TeldenW:
THAT might be my problem. I have some "switched" apks in the 'sysem-priv' folder. Could that be the problem?

I also have some other lollipop app apks installed, but they are not modified in the system files.

I've gotten rid of my modified apks in the system files... I'll try flashing again when I get back to my office.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] muniz_ri:
lol, yes that's the problem. All stock files need to be present and unmodified. They can be frozen but they must be there.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] bongra80:
Will this procedure work with mobile odin pro with safe strap?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
@ muniz_ri You did a Hell of a job!! patcing ran perfect. I think your the man to fix our SafeStrap .

@Walter.White

flashing NC2 kernel and bootloader , safestrap screen does not show, and you cannot see to reinstall , the rom seems to be booting but screen is back.

I used Online Nandroid to backup my phone to internal /sdcard I did not use online stuff (it would not backup to external sdcard even though it see's it so I say external sdcard has protection applyed

when I unpack the TWRP backup I will up the complete system backup for you Walter.White

so no safstrap until someone can change the boot.img in the install.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] nemesisgx:
can you probide the link of the NC2 kernel and see if that works. or is there another kernel that would work for the satrap to work also.

please thank you
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Walter.White:
Do this. Follow the instructions in the OP of this thread and then turn on UDB degbug and using adb make a system dump.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Zeddicus59:
How can I fix this?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] muniz_ri:
I will look into it but It sounds like the hooks required for the safestrap hijack to work have been patched, idk. I knew safestrap was dying a slow death but did not expect that to happen until 5.0. We'll see what can be done. thx

Added known issue to the OP.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] muniz_ri:
I like the idea of creating a 100% Stock NJ5 ROM as an alternative update method. I have been able to relax selinux policies to resolve safestrap issues on other devices/variants by doing so.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] muniz_ri:
Can someone try pushing the Safestrap Files manually to see if this solves the issue:

1. system/bin/e2fsck

2. system/etc/safestrap

Remember to set permissions on these files to match the stock files in the folder then reboot and see if you can access safestrap recovery.

EDIT: Just uploaded a new version of the "KeepRoot".zip which will push the above files automatically. Anyone flashing the new file please report back as to whether or not this resolves the safestrap issue.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] TeldenW:
I replaced my modified system files. Still getting a "Fail" when I try to flash.

I have some system apps that are frozen with Titanium. I'm going to defrost them and try again.

What is "Velvet". That appears to be what is throwing the error... I don't know what it is or what I've done. I think i flashed "Google Now Launcher". I think that is messing me up.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] muniz_ri:
It would be easier to odin back to NC2, root, install safestrap and try again.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] TeldenW:
Do I lose data when I odin back to stock NC2?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] warfenix:
Did they cosmetically change anything in 4.4.4? If so can I get screen shots plz
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] TeldenW:
I've tried to use ODIN to go back to stock.

I'm getting a "Unfortunately, the process com.android.phone has stopped". I can't figure out a way around it.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
Do a factory reset
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] TeldenW:
I lose my data, right (internal memory)?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Face_Plant:
Noob question:

Will this update me to the 4.4.4 bootloader? If so, does that make it possible to flash Note 4 ROMs?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
Yes if you do it with stock recovery. Safestrap will not touch it.

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Complete system ( not a install)

https://mega.co.nz/#!LcsFACaR!sI2A0PDfAqVC6rX9IgkBqk2H6zylIFVhHvvaRbHDTE4
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] muniz_ri:
Yes, it will update all partitions to 4.4.4. Also, safestrap is not functioning on 4.4.4 so no custom roms at the moment. However you are able to downgrade back to NC2 at anytime.

On a sidenote.....I just put up a new version of the keeproot file. Can someone try it and see if it resolves the safestrap issue.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] muniz_ri:
Carl, is this from a system dump or other method? thx
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
All you need is a installer. It is the system Twrp backup that I untared and deodexed. I have not had time to do a complete safe strap installer but [MENTION=5575828]Walter.White[/MENTION] said he would try.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] carl1961:
[MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION] You might want to add to OP that if going back to NC2 you need to boot into stock recovery and do a factory reset or NC2 will stay at boot screen because of leftover stuff from NJ5. ( I had to do this twice already , doing test )
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] muniz_ri:
Do you know if there is a full-wipe NC2 .tar that users should be using? Sounds like people are flashing a no-wipe .tar?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] K-alz:
I thought this thread Has files that can be used to Odin back to NC2 easily with no problem. I've personally used it successfully. First 4 files do wipe everything.

from my note 3
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] muniz_ri:
Thanks, I am going to link to that thread from my OP so people flash the correct ones.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] muniz_ri:
Carl, I just downloaded your nondroid and confirmed the safestrap hijack is missing from your bin folder which would explain why people are not getting the safestrap splash screen when rebooting. Can you use ESfilexplorer to push the e2fsck file into system/bin/ and set the correct permissions then reboot: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001614193
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] K-alz:
OK I'm confused. On what firmware are people not getting the SS splash screen? NC2?

from my note 3
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] muniz_ri:
NJ5