yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Note Edge General] CHE1:
This is what I think you should do.

Get an otg cable, perhaps you already have it. http://www.amazon.ca/SANOXY-Micro-USB-OTG-Adapter/dp/B005QX7KYU

then transfer the folder i shared with you inside a regular usb driver, Boot up the phone on recovery with TWRP 2.8.1.1 then point the restore to the usb storage, click on the files and that's it.

I have restore my phone a few times with the same files I have on the usb, I dont see why it shouldn't work.

I wish you the best men. Keep me posted.
[Note Edge General] speakerfone:
Crammed it all on an SD card, created a backup of the ****ed version of the files so it could be pointed at the cad, then simply switched out the files it created with the ones you gave me. If anyone would like the files so they could try the same, I'll compress them and upload them. Until stock firmware gets released this is probably the best we got.

Cheers!
[Note Edge General] gundal:
wait.. seriously you guys all screwed your devices?

i haven't read this thread since.. I am still running the original rogers rom.. all i did was root and flash twrp..

i have backups of this state.. do you guys needs this?? i can do that tonight.. sorry I didn't see this earlier, I misunderstood that you all shared in the same conclusion I made.. this ROGERS rom is actually full of bugs, force closes, dropped text messages, etc etc etc..

but yea, I backed up before flashing, and everything else failed to boot, even swapping our kernel back in

so do you guys just need a dump of bootloader and system partitions?
[Note Edge General] JF-GINO:
Just in case anyone wants to flash a different kernel that works with the Canadian W8,:

I have flashed this beta kernel from here:

http://xdaforums.com/note-edge/general/kernel-allows-selinuxpermissive-n915t-t3017469

This kernel is baised on stock T-mobile , only difference is that it has SE - Permissive and a few other changes.

Flashed Via Odin and Works perfectly so far on W8 Model!

:good::laugh:
[Note Edge General] gundal:
hey guys sorry it took so long here is the original nandroid I took of boot/system/modem

taken with twrp

https://mega.co.nz/#!ylsXnLTb!vUxBtrJ2PHwY5HQa7v_Ad5uPcPpNeBhHJ08zBp8SAc4

you guys know how to make them show up in twrp?

put them in a folder under

sdcard/TWRP/Backups/your device s/n <-- easiest way to find this is just take another backup and then put it in the same folder

then restore and should get you back running

not sure why you didnt take a backup before flashing a rom :s but im sure you learned your lesson now again sorry it took me so long to upload this

btw the zip password is Rogers CSC code,
[Note Edge General] gdman84:
Just to let everyone know I got hyperdrive to boot using the kernel posted here. The only big problem is there is no mobile service it doesn't seem to recognize the sim
[Note Edge General] jeanluc1701@hotmail.com:
did you check your apn ?
[Note Edge General] gdman84:
I tried to check the apn but discovered that when I flashed the kernel it deleted my baseband. I tried just flashing the modem in twrp but that didn't work. Sucks because everything else works great.
[Note Edge General] jeanluc1701@hotmail.com:
Look in tho these sites, as per the Tech Specs, the N915T and N915F are identical to our N915W8. Both stock version are available at Sammobile (915f and 915t )

http://www.mobosdata.com/samsung-galaxy-note-edge-sm-n915f

http://www.mobosdata.com/samsung-galaxy-note-edge-sm-n915t

http://www.mobosdata.com/samsung-galaxy-note-edge-sm-n915w8
[Note Edge General] JF-GINO:
Hmm,. That weird - I dont think its the kernel.. I have flashed this kernel a few times on stock without any problems with my Modem.

I suspect that it might be the CSC file inside Hyperdrive rom because I flashed Hyperdrive before and next to an unstable OS, I also had Baseband problems..

In any case, something network related in the rom is doing it, not the kernel.. If someone can figure this out, then we can repackage this rom with the kernel and newtork fix and we will have a Hyperdrive version for our phone... The Author of that rom might know how to do it. Great news is this can be the first step in using any t-moble rom/kernel with our w8 Canadian model.
[Note Edge General] CHE1:
I contacted the hyperdrive creator on the t-mobile note edge thread, this is what he wrote back referring to the t-mobile hyperdrive rom: "I think you should be able to flash it on the canadian model, you just will need the stock kernel for the Canadian variant"
[Note Edge General] JF-GINO:
I think maybe the issue might be that the Rom versions are different and the modem might need to correspond to the version build of the rom.. Then again I could be completely wrong, but it's the only reason for the baseband problems.. Still think that the modded t-mobile kernel should work as I've been using it for a while.
[Note Edge General] CHE1:
T-mobile rooms are mostly compatible with wind mobile phones because they basically work in the same bands, the SM-N915W8 is not compatible with wind, that gives me the idea about the incompatibility issue.
[Note Edge General] JF-GINO:
Check to see if you still have an IMEI Number on your phone under about device in settings...

If you dont,. then your ESF Partition got wiped by the kernel and you might be right... I will backup mine and reflash this kernel and see if that is really what is going on.

If so, .then all you need to do is restore only your ESF partition from TWRP and you should have signal and sim back.
[Note Edge General] W3BSurfer:
Also purchased the Bell Note Edge and using it under Telus. I recently have been experiencing dropped calls, no service and data signal hangs. It seems to be happening quite frequently. I haven't flashed any rom xcept that its rooted and twrp recovery. I bought a new microsim card also. Anyone else having this issue?

I have no issues with my wifi connection other than the network signal constant dropping/no service.

Baseband version: N915W8VLU1AOA7
[Note Edge General] JF-GINO:
Confirmed - kernel is killing baseband.....

Try flashing this kernel:

Kernel Download link: For SELinux=Permissve option only

http://www.4shared.com/archive/oH5fE...issivetar.html

Let me know if this fixes your network problem..

It fixed mine! you should be good to go.
[Note Edge General] CHE1:
The link is not working, this is what i get when I click on it.

The file link that you requested is not valid.
[Note Edge General] JF-GINO:
Working link:

http://www.4shared.com/archive/oH5fE053ba/llfk_permissivetar.html

Also remember, this is mscion's work and his Low Lying Fruit Kernel.. Please dont forget to thank him for his hard work here in his original thread :

http://xdaforums.com/note-edge/general/kernel-allows-selinuxpermissive-n915t-t3017469
[Note Edge General] CHE1:
Thank you so much, Flashing as I type, I also thanked the owner of the kernel.

As soon as is done ill give you some fedbacks
[Note Edge General] jeanluc1701@hotmail.com:
Can you attach the kernel, when I try to download my antivirus become crasy
[Note Edge General] CHE1:
It does not work, I flashed the kernel twice, so we are at the same spot who knows till when.
[Note Edge General] mscion:
Sorry you folks are having such problems. Normally, I would not expect this kernel to work on other variants but since [MENTION=4033991]JF-GINO[/MENTION] had some success, I was wondering if you properly installed the kernel. You might check Kernel version in Settings > About device. It should say mscion@ubuntu. Anyways, to properly install you have to use Odin. I use version 3.07. Just pop it in PDA and press start. Hope that helps!
[Note Edge General] CHE1:
Thanks, that is exactly what I did, used Odin version 3.07 popped it in PDA and pressed start, not once but I flashed twice, for somebody without a proper back up can end up a a big problem with an dysfunctional phone, specially this variants who still doesn't have the stock firmware in skies. I have no idea why samsung did not provide it yet. So my word of advice for everyone. Please be very careful when trying to improvise flashing on this phone.
[Note Edge General] mscion:
You give wise advice. Just curious, what kernel version did it say you have?
[Note Edge General] CHE1:
The one provided a few post before.

Working link:

http://www.4shared.com/archive/oH5fE...issivetar.html

Also remember, this is mscion's work and his Low Lying Fruit Kernel.. Please dont forget to thank him for his hard work here in his original thread :

http://xdaforums.com/note...n915t-t3017469
[Note Edge General] JF-GINO:
Try restoring a backup of your EFS Partition and then flash that permissive kernel only - works for me on stock so I assume your EFS partition & system Directory might be formatted for T-mobile...

Check to see if you still have an IMEI Number,... This can tell us if the partition is corrupt.... If not, then its related to the Rom itself... In any case, After you restore your EFS, let us know if it worked.
[Note Edge General] CHE1:
Have you tried yourself all this?
[Note Edge General] JF-GINO:
Yep, and it all works for me. I had the same symptoms with all the other kernels and a few weeks ago I tried flashing Hyperdrive with the same results... Thats why Im advising it.

Currently Im using the phone and dont have a spare, (gave the wife my LG-G3) thats why Im on stock again - I am however using the modded low lying fruit kernel in the link with no problems.
[Note Edge General] CHE1:
I have no intentions to put you down, in fact I appreciate the fact that you answer the posts, but It does not work.

1. Full wipe

2. Install Hyperdrive T-MOBILE RLS4

3. Restore only the EFS partition.

4. Flash with odin llfk_permissive.tar.gz

The phone doesn't recognize the sim card, No IME in about either.

What benefits the modded low lying kernel gives you anyways?
[Note Edge General] JF-GINO:
Hey CHE1, Thanks for outlining what you did and the steps you took.

Im still at a loss as to why its not working for you but we are trying to figure it out. Again, it might be CSC related or something else in the rom thats causing the problem.

Further to this, Unless you have a stock kernel from our rogers rom to flash, I dont see any alternative to not using the low lying fruit kernel.

Besides the obvious which I stated above, the other benefits to using that kernel are the root features of it being permissive which in a nutshell gives you extra root privileges for specific root tasks and can be very helpful.

The author was also kind enough to try to ad init.d support for boot scripts which most big system tweaks use and currently working on TCP congestion control to make data more stable.

Without allot of these features, for me this phone looses functionality that I have had for 4 years on every other android device.

You will have to weight in on your own benefits to all this but I truly believe that if you did not want to go through the trouble and get frustrated with this process, you would flash a backup of stock and use your phone normally because thats what I did ;)

I can tell you that Im frustrated myself with the lack of support for this device from Samsung and our telcos but with this kind of device I feel lucky there are others like yourself who take the time to try things out knowing the risks. :)

Hopefully, we will get this all working soon.
[Note Edge General] CHE1:
Thank you once again, The creator of the hyperdrive rom mentioned that flashing the stock kernel would make the rom functional, Now the big question is where can we find the stock kernel?
[Note Edge General] W3BSurfer:
I also flashed the Tmobile rom, backup stock EFS Partition, permissive kernel and also got a baseband unknown. I had to revert back to my stock telus. I tried flashing my modem from my backup but still get a baseband unknown.

Anyone noticed how the phone gets constantly hot after flashing the permissive kernel? and battery drain is even worse. I lose around 5-10% battery every time I restart my phone. I had to reflash my stock and heat issue subsided.
[Note Edge General] mscion:
Hi. I wish you folks were having more luck. Correct me if I'm wrong but it appears that there is some confusion here. I think that [MENTION=4033991]JF-GINO[/MENTION] is only claiming that the permissive kernel worked on stock for the Canadian version. None of the tmobile based roms like Hyperdrive will work on Canadian variant with any kernel at the moment. Again, what worked for JF-GINO was stock Canadian version + permissive only version of LLFK. Hopefully [MENTION=4033991]JF-GINO[/MENTION] will chime in and clarify...
[Note Edge General] W3BSurfer:
I also did that. Stock rom and flashed permissive kernel, no problem. The only thing I noticed right away is that the phone seems to run hot more than usual and noticed a big chunk of battery drain. I had to switch back to stock kernel this morning.
[Note Edge General] mscion:
Sorry to hear that. Well, at least that indicates that the kernel is not effecting things like IMEI and sim card related stuff. The only other thing I would try, if you haven't already, is to wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache. Not sure if it would make much difference. I had never intended for folks to use this kernel except for T-mobile NK3. Just goes and shows how desperate things can get with the lack of development and support for this device. Hopefully things will improve...
[Note Edge General] W3BSurfer:
No problem. The kernel runs fine except those I mentioned. Baseband, IMEI were not affected. I had almost the same issue with my LG G2 but the WIFI was affected not the Cell Network. It took around 2-3months till a developer finally looked into the issue and released a "fix". Atm, it is frustrating because I really like this device but seems to be lacking any dev support for the Canadian version.
[Note Edge General] Aktheprodigy:
How do I change my 4G icon to say LTE? Thanks.
[Note Edge General] JF-GINO:
Sorry everyone for the late response, have been very busy.

OK, So I set my wife up with an S4 and took my LG back, - I re-flashed Hyperdrive on my phone and tried everything I know to get my baseband working....

What I tried:

Restoring CSC files, EFS and IMEI Data/Partitions, CSC code change, modified Build info, flashing modem, tried stock and mod kernels & restoring System only.

NO LUCK!

Here is what I think:

NK3 and our version OA7 Modem might not work properly together...

I remember back in the day, flashing different modems with different versions of OS would cause this...

We might not be able to rectify this until we get the same or equivalent modem to flash....

I dont know if this is really the problem, but it is definitely a baseband issue with the rom.

I dont have these issues, but I am using his first version Permissive / init.d script one,. all others after that do not work.
[Note Edge General] JF-GINO:
FYI - I am currently downloading the Mexican stock rom N915TUBU1ANL1 as this n915T models modem spec is identical.

I will then extract the modem and try to flash that (I have a backup of our current Canadian Rogers modem)

This might not work as the Bootloader is different (w8) and might not flash, but it is worth a try.

I will keep you all posted to my success. If this does not work, then we will need to wait till our W8 model stock rom update versions are the same as the bases used for Hyperdrive and/or any T-mobile roms.

If anyone out there knows how to get this working or how to mod a modem, now is the time for your help ;)

UPDATE:

As I thought, trying to flash a different modem failed - Secure check fail : modem.

Guess where f#@ked. :(
[Note Edge General] CHE1:
Thank you for trying so hard. After samsung releases the original firmware for our SM-N915W8 everything will be easier, I guess, I just hope one day we can have CM 12.1, I used to love pure android software on my note 3 from T-mobile. I know I would lose the s-pen functionality as well as the secondary edge screen but I used to have multiple room back ups and switch between them, Somehow I miss that. Trying new rooms functionalities can be so much fun.
[Note Edge General] Chudly:
root Stability

Can anyone that has rooted the W8 edge comment about the stability after rooting?

seems other users have commented about wifi and other issues.

I'm on stock with no issues at all, itching to root.

thanks
[Note Edge General] CHE1:
No difference what so ever, better indeed for all the customization you can do, i never buy a phone before making sure i can root it. ?
[Note Edge General] Chudly:
that's great to know, been using rooted devices for a while now, just holding back with no w8 firmware around. :(
[Note Edge General] CHE1:
Just be very carefull, make sure you know what you are doing and always create a back up after rooting, It might sound paranoic but I created a few (SD card, External SD Card and even on an OTG usb) to be on the safe side.
[Note Edge General] opensourcefan:
Great thread guys and thanks for all your testing.

To try and sum things up if I read it all correctly:

1. We can root without issue.

2. A ODIN flashable stock W8 ROM still does not exist.

3. T-Mobile Hyperdrive ROM does not work.

4. Stock 915"T" ROM's also do not install??

5. Anyone try to flash a full "T" or "F" ROM via ODIN?

My stock Rogers ROM (knock on wood) is very stable, I've never had a dropped anything. I just can't stand how Android System is draining my battery. I need to get rid of KNOX and all the other Sam battery killer stuff.
[Note Edge General] Chudly:
SU binary needs to be updated

Couple of days of having root, have this notification to update su binary.

When I acknowledge the update, boots to the twrp screen and does not install the update, just boots into recovery.

How to fix this? install the original su file ?
[Note Edge General] jeanluc1701@hotmail.com:
Compatibility

As per this site, http://www.howardforums.com/showthr...-SimCode-Unlock-to-work-with-Koodo-Mobilicity the n915A is almost 100% compatible with n915w8.

Did someone tried ?
[Note Edge General] JF-GINO:
This 'a' model is the AT&T Version which is just as compatible as the t-mobile variant.

Regardless, the firmware for this is also not released anywhere including Sammobile.

Both W8 and A models do not have stock firmwares available to download.
[Note Edge General] jeanluc1701@hotmail.com:
Thanks for the answer I will continue searching BTW, N915T is now at SamMobile !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Note Edge General] gundal:
You got it.. exactly as you mentioned. the 4 things are true. We can root. we can have twrp, we and thats where it ends. We cannot boot a custom Kernel, Rom or any version of besides 4.4.4 AOA7 (im on rogers thats my stock version)

And I just tried downloading 05/04 tmobile android 5.0.2 BOD7(sammobile) or COD7 (tmo website)

and only flashing hte system then added just the boot.img

no go.

bootloops

i am about to repackage the stock 5.0.2 TMOBILE odin tar.md5 to be exactly as it minus the recovery.img so I can easily recover if it fails.. will post back soon

ok so no go. it wont let me flash stock tmo at all..

aboot secure failure message is the first thing odin complains about.
[Note Edge General] JF-GINO:
Yes, thats because the bootloader wont let you. Unless it is signed with a signature that is for our model or the bootloader is insecure. I tried this with a different 4.4.4 stock variant as I posted previously. I really thought that it might work regardless :( but thanks for trying. Maybe once a lolly hyperdrive rom is made for 915t we can try with our current bootloader and recovery. . .
[Note Edge General] gundal:
i doubt it. i chcked the tmo bootloader for previous room and compared it to this one, they changed it, which means that we will at least need the rwc 5.0 bootloader.. I dont get why smartswitch or kies wont even recognize our device for emergency firmware init

eh mine is going back to rogers, shame i bet lollipop will fix the connectivity issues im having
[Note Edge General] thuglifesk:
any updates on the Canadian note edge.
[Note Edge General] kvip60:
Stock SM-N915W8 Recovery

here you go guys this is the stock recovery from my SM-N915W8 from Rogers:) just use odin and load it under AP i hope this can help
[Note Edge General] arkman123:
Anyone try this recovery yet?
[Note Edge General] jeanluc1701@hotmail.com:
Lollipop 5.1.1 in August

http://communityforums.rogers.com/html/assets/OSUpgrade.html

Finally !!!!!!!!!!!
[Note Edge General] wpgishockey:
I Agree!!! :D
[Note Edge General] cypher888:
I can't wait for this to come out!!! Been having the same problem with the Note Edge.
[Note Edge General] opensourcefan:
Fingers crossed it actually happens. Manufacturers need to start bypassing carriers with their updates.
[Note Edge General] light_over_dark:
link for the firmware

Hi

Kindly send me a link 0n karatambaya2010@gmail.com I also messed up my edge 915w8.

stuck with the phone bootlooping and I already gave away my z2
[Note Edge General] .:kean:.:
Hi! Can you also send me the Link for download? please, Thanks & God Bless...

lopez_kean@yahoo.com is my email
[Note Edge General] Darth-Kadd:
Lollipop 5.1.1 finally dropped for the note edge sm-n915w8 !!!

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N915W8/
[Note Edge General] Darth-Kadd:
Canadian stock firmware is out

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N915W8/
[Note Edge General] JayWheelz:
Has anybody upgraded yet
[Note Edge General] loosecannon2013:
i really want to upgrade but i know i'd lose root.... is there anyone who upgraded to 5.1.1 an rooted back...

thanks in advance
[Note Edge General] JayWheelz:
I might be doing it. I already backed up my phone so I'm kinda waiting for confirmation from somebody anybody haha
[Note Edge General] loosecannon2013:
ok i did a backup with twrp. but even though i upgrade i'd still lose twrp as well... so wat did u back up with
[Note Edge General] JayWheelz:
I backed up with TWRP too. But I figured I'd be able to downgrade if things aren't good.
[Note Edge General] loosecannon2013:
cool. but is there a 4.4.4 official rom for our note edge
[Note Edge General] JayWheelz:
that's something I need to research because I don't know. I was assuming it was since this phone has been out close to a year.
[Note Edge General] loosecannon2013:
i have google it but came up empty
[Note Edge General] JayWheelz:
Anybody take the leap. I'm kinda on the fence about doing it since I doesn't have the 4.4.4 firmware to download that I can find. Kinda put you in a tough recovery spot.
[Note Edge General] loosecannon2013:
the update works, but now i'm not rooted with no custom recovery. i'm tempted to try the same steps as i did for the 4.4.4. but now i'm on 5.1.1 its ok though
[Note Edge General] JayWheelz:
Ok I be doing mine later

---------- Post added at 09:56 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:16 AM ----------

I wonder if the same root method the S6 and S6 Edge use would work
[Note Edge General] loosecannon2013:
ok guys i tried to flash root an custom recovery with the same method an i am happy to report that custom recovery twrp 2.7.8.0 works an as for the root it gives me boot loops. so no dice with the root. i am going to do it one more time fro the begining and report back. so is on to reinstalling the 5.1.1 lollipop again

so the root bootloops...

only custom twrp recovery works

anyone else tried as yet.....
[Note Edge General] JayWheelz:
How's the battery life so far? Is it about the same or better or worse? Also were you able to restore your TWRP backup of 4.4.4 when you had a bootloop?
[Note Edge General] loosecannon2013:
can't say about the battery life as yet cause i have been connecting it over an over via the usb,

an as for the backup i stupidly deleted it wen i did a advanced wipe using the twrp ...

so now i have no way of going back to 4.4.4.....so i'm stuck on 5.1.1.....
[Note Edge General] JayWheelz:
I'll let you know in about 2 hours. I'll have mine upgraded but I did make a backup of my TWRP on my PC so hopefully I can restore it after putting TWRP back on.
[Note Edge General] loosecannon2013:
ok cool waiting on your response