yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xTPTBx:
Well yes but I haven't tested it.

The root part I can guarantee will work but I will need to update the guide for other variant with the necessary kernels which I'm currently doing but the rom flashing, I cannot guarantee will work but I can make it for all those who are

Also please note that, the Dev base rom has additional modifications done for extended battery life. The Rom that I would provide would be 100% stock. (I'm saying this because the original stock firmware needs huge battery improvements).

I will update the thread with root kernel and stock kernels for N900V ASAP.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aestheticandroid:
Awesome! I'm completely find with a stock ROM, I just miss root capabilities so much!

So I need to wait for a different .zip kernel file that was made for the N900V and I shouldn't use the N9005_ROOT_Kernel.zip file you have linked up right now? Other than that, the only other file needed is the stock kernel for the N900V on 4.4.2, right?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xTPTBx:
Yes you shouldn't use the N9005_ROOT_Kernel.zip which I have provided since its only for N9005 model.

Unfortunately since I'm not aware of your model and the method provided requires a ROOT_Kernel for your variant, which I'm still trying to find.

Sincerely,

KINGMAK
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ilovebillgates:
replaced both a stock Note 3 4.4 and a stock Note 3 5.0 - no issues ;)

have successfully replaced both a stock note 3 4.4 and a stock note 3 5.0 [both new] with this root without tripping knox method

both are working smooth and have no issues, have installed various apk's requiring root/superuser access and all are working 100% as should

did it for a bit of fun, while STILL waiting for the EE Note 3 & EE Note 4 official firmware's that were promised months ago [just in case your reading XDA Mr EE!]

so to clarify the steps, all worked, no crashes, knox still showing 0x0 ;)

cheers for all your work and testing King and thanks to all that contributed with various bits n bobs to allow you to do it!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dwl99:
I've just broken my Knox 0x0 rooted Lollipop ROM. I was trying to disable the startup and shutdown sounds and renamed 2 files in the /system/media folder. They were called samsungboot and samsungshutdown or something, I cannot remember the file extensions. Can some kind person please upload them so I can try to replace them via adb without tripping Knox? Or is there another way? Thanks.

EDIT - never mind, I just went for a reinstall
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toinktoink:
just to clarify. will this method work if i have unrooted stock 5.0? and installing 4.4 wont trip knox?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dwl99:
That's correct
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robrob3141:
Will this work on galaxy N900t

Im new here and would greatly appreciate a step by step guide to root a galaxy N900t using tmobile and lollipop. Thanx. Rob
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] debroca:
Kernel version=pda?

hello in the Rooting instruction "Before starting this find your kernel version and build number, the last 3 letters/digits matter such as NG1 or NH1, etc"

kernel version=pda?

THANKS.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jiraiyamandaraya:
Q: Note 3 [Apps can't save/SD card not recognized]

Hello XDA

It's my first time to post here and my first attempt in flashing a phone. I have a Note 3 SM-N9005 on Kitkat which I upgraded and rooted following the guide by XxXKINGMAKXxX. I followed to guide to the letter and have successfully gained a rooted Android 5.0 without any apparent problems. I used the stock ROM by XxXKINGMAKXxX and NOT the Alexander dev base.

After a day of using though, I started noticing that some of my apps can't seem to save or recognize my SD card. Here's a short list of some app errors that I encounter:

1. Google Earth ("An SD card is required to run this application")

2. Facebook Messenger (Unable to save image)

3. Chrome ("Do you want to replace the existing FILE in your Documents directory?" followed by saving error)

4. Snapseed (saves file but cant be located anywhere)

5. Autodesk Sketchbook (same as Snapseed)

I have tried factory reset and have reformatted my perfectly functioning external SD but the problem came back again. I have GSam battery monitor and Cerberus app installed as a system app and I use Link2SD to freeze some apps that are deemed safe by others. I use Tasker but very basic profiles only and also have Greenify but I greenify most app that I installed via Playstore only.

PLEASE HELP. I don't know what to do with this phone anymore. Anyone here who have encountered the same problem? :(

Link to the guide I used: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-3/development/root-guide-note-3-lte-sm-n9005-lollipop-t3093183)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dwl99:
I flashed the rooted Polish ROM 3 times and had exactly the same problem each time. I moved over to the Alexendr Devbase rom and have had no such problems.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jiraiyamandaraya:
So the problem is in the stock ROM? Well now that is sad. I wanted my ROM to be as close to stock as possible but with root access :(

Anyway, If I were to flash the Alexendr Devbase rom, where in the steps should I start? Do I need to downgrade again to Kitkat (part1 or part2?) or I will start with the flashing of Mobile Odin (part 3)? Im sorry but im really really new to these.

Thank you for the quick reply.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dwl99:
You need to downgrade to Kitkat, start at the beginning. The Devbase rom is pretty much stock with the option to debloat.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jiraiyamandaraya:
Can I downgrade to Kitkat and begin step 1 just by flashing the Sammobile ROM? I believe the bootloader (OB6) and the CP file has already been flashed in the process, wouldn't that be a problem i.e. create bootlop/brick ? Have you tried it yourself?

Thank you again.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dwl99:
Just follow the guide from the beginning, the BL & CP will be over-written when you flash the stock KK ROM with PC Odin.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xTPTBx:
Fix Possible

For all those that have had issues regarding the SDCard and Permissions. All you need to do is after you have flashed the rom. Clear your Cache, Data and then Fix SD card permissions.

All of these options are present within the Recovery mode of NOTE 3. Hope fully this will fix the problem. Fortunately, I have not faced any such problems. I have retired from this project as I have previously mentioned that I no long have a Note 3 with Knox 0x0. I have moved over to Sony Xperia series and working with other developers to make mods for it.

Sincerely,

KINGMAK

---------- Post added at 08:14 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:14 AM ----------

Yes usually the last 3 digits or letters are the PDA version.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jiraiyamandaraya:
I figured out what's causing the bug on the stock Polish ROM. It seems that wiping the cache partition in recovery causes the app permission to be messed up. I've tried reflashing twice and a couple of factory reset; I get the same result after going to recovery and wiping cache. Fixing SD Permission is not available in my recovery menu. I've switched to Alexndr DevBase OEA and so far so good. Thank you guys for helping out. Great great guide. :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] debroca:
Hey , you can do this manual by Version deodex of " devbaseAlexander ?

For root knox00 in 5.0

Thanks.

Enviado desde mi SM-N9005 usando Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] debroca:
Helllo, my bootloader is N9005XXUGBOB6, lollipop Polish

I can downgrade to 5.0 to 4.4 with the manual?

Thanks.

Enviado desde mi SM-N9005 usando Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AliNote:
Problem Of SIM

Hello

My device is Samasung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005

N V : SM-N9005XXUGBOB6

is new device does not receive local network

If you change it to this is your root Do you run the local network of my country (Morocco) .
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] laois:
Encryption

Hey guys,

has anybody successfully encrypted the internal storage with any lollipop (alexanders or the one of the topic creator) rom and this root methode? Every time when i try to encrypt the storage on lollipop my phone is showing the samsung logo and is going to restart after a while without encrypting...it is really anoying.

I think it must have something to do with the root procedure. I wanted to encrypt the storage first on kitkat and then upgrade it to lollipop. But I was not successful with root enabled --> Phone restart. Without root it worked like a charm. But I want both root and encryption!

Has anyone a clue why this is not working? Or a hint how to successfully encrypt the phone with root enabled. I don't know what to do...

Thanks
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TriasJ:
NC1

Thanks for everything KingMaxx. I must admit I am a complete noob regarding to android.

While following the instructions I realized the guide wasn't meant for international phones

I currently use a SM-N900W8, that came with mexican stock rom. I followed all your instructions in the guide and I managed to upgrade to Lollipop with root access and knox 0x0. However, I am tempted to revert back to kitkat because wifi was disabled in the device. Upon further inspection I realized that I mistook NC1 for NG1 on the rooting process (I know I'm a total idiot and dyslexia doesn't help much). Is there a wifi patch I could use? or would it be safer to revert back to kitkat and search for a NC1 stock ROM and follow the instructions again?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TriasJ:
I repeated the steps downloading a original samsung 4.4.2 ROM with NH1 build type, and followed all instructions but Wifi is still not detected or working after rooting (it works before flashing the root ROM) and flashing the stock NH1 ROM you provided doesn't re-enables Wi-Fi . I guess I'm missing something but I'm not so sure what it is, should I try with all the other stock ROMs or does Knox 0x0 changes to 0x1 if I dismiss the root ROM and stock ROM flashing?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bassam_zidan:
Downgrade from 5.0 to 4.4.2 N9005?

hi there,

Please help me about that

I have been already installed a lollipop on my Note3 N9005 and rooted it and tripped Knox counter to 0x1 (2) so can anyone help me can I downgrade to 4.4.2 and reset Knox counter again.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Etchleon:
Help!

Hey guys need help to root my phone to allow nat2 connection while tethering

My phone is sm-n9005 running on official 5.0
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lite426:
Anyone else have one? I want to completely remove the demo software and use it as a tablet. Now please note I am looking for an answer that puts the instructions in steps like you're talking to a baby. Assume I have no experience in any of this. I also only want answers from people who have been successful at doing this and own the device.

Also I want to know: are the specs of a demo unit exactly the same as the normal retail version?

Build number if needed is: LRX22G.G920XXXU1AOD7_LLK

Bought in the UK.

So far I've turned the demo stuff off as far as I can. I entered the password 5444 and whatnot to disable it.

Also:

Fast charge doesn't seem to work. Charges quite slowly.

I get this error when I try to install certain apps: unknown error -501.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nolimit78:
If it's a live demo unit it's probably crippled in most ways. Wifi, Fast Charging, Cell Radio, things like that are all probably affected by this. Live demo units are primarly there to show a "finished" product. It's there to show of how pretty the exterior of the phone and the screen. Maybe the camera. But it's probably a pre-release version. You're going to have a bad time trying to make it work for your needs. Best of luck.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lite426:
Thanks but I'm looking for help from people who have the demo unit. I have a galaxy s4 demo unit as well and it's fine, had no problems
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DrearierJester1:
OT why are u fun of getting demo units, aren't these supposedly be for demo purposes only?

Why not get the retail and get rid of issues. If u bought it then you should be getting a retail/production phone than demo UNLESS you paid it for less ... Lol
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lite426:
Yes I bought it for 1/3 the price of the normal phone, and I don't need the phone features. I am asking how I can completely remove the demo software. I prefer someone who already owns it and has tried it, to answer.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] quatzar:
I've bought the same. mine is clearly removed from display because it's had a bash. So I think it shouldn't be a problem.

I've been trying for the last couple of hours. Can you get yours to be recognised by odin? I couldn't at all.

I turned developer mode on to use adb sideload but it has been no use. the device says everything has the wrong footer and validation denied.

what else do you have besides 5444? That's the first I've heard of that.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lite426:
Hey Quarzar, the other password needed to turn disable factory reset off is M729Q16K8546, after you've entered 5444 to enter the Samsung Retial software. But even after factory reset I'm stuck with the demo software. I haven't tried Odin, will have a look. I don't want to flash something and risk bricking it.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lite426:
Quatzar can you try something? Can you try installing 3DMark and run the ice storm unlimited benchmark on your demo unit and tell me what you get?
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] quatzar:
I would love to but I went looking for what you'd used. found the factory reset code. wiped.

signed in including the fingerprint thing. Samsung installed a software update even though I didn't sign in for samsung. wouldn't let me cancel it. It auto rebooted. Now I can't unlock the damn thing. It knows it should check for thumb prints. won't do it. There is a backup password thing but it won't let me use it.... I'm locked out.

It might be deliberate.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lite426:
Darn that is annoying, so glad I never tried the fingerprint thing now. It auto installed two updates for me as well without asking me
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] erobiemo:
Easy easy dude

Hi, look its very simple!

You have to ROOT your device, then istall Titanium Backup on it and the open up the Programm and through its options you can UNINSTALL anything you want, even the retail software! Thats it:good:
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] quatzar:
Ok back awake now.

If anybody gets locked out, just use android device manager in a browser and wipe the device.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] quatzar:
If you download this.

https://download.chainfire.eu/733/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-zeroflte-zerofltexx-smg920f.zip

Extract it. There is a copy of Odin in there and the file you need to flash with Odin.

Run Odin. The window will open....

Shutdown the demo unit. Then hold down down+home+power until the logo "demo unit" etc comes on.

It will go into the warning page. Press up to put it in download mode.

Connect your computer to the unit with the USB.

But my guess is of yours is the same as mine Odin won't recognise the unit.

Does Odin show a blue/green bar?

Does text come up in the message window?

If it does find the zip file that came along with Odin inside the original file I linked. Put it in the box that says PDA (or its PA now I think from memory they relabelled it.)

Press start.

I bet it doesn't work and nothing will change.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lite426:
Please can you show me how to root it in baby steps? The most important thing is, have you done it yourself on a galaxy s6 demo unit? I don't want to follow a procedure for the normal s6 and then end up bricking my device.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lite426:
Hi Quatzar, yes Odin recognises it I think. It says 'added!!' and the blue bar under ID:COM. When I plugged the S6 in at first it did have to download 'Serial Gadget' update and Samsung something. But I don't want to flash anything until someone else has already tried it and succeeded, in case it ends up going wrong.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GalaxyPGX:
Oh man! So simple,so genius.

Thanks for saving my day.

RESPECT :highfive::good::laugh:
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bluebliss8:
anything new here ?
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lite426:
Sadly no, I'm just gonna try and sell mine.

£160 if anyone is in London and can collect it. It's a white version.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Marius1988:
S6 edge Demo

Hi.I have an s6 edge demo unit bought from someone without knowing.the problem is that the phone is locked on first screen displaying samsung retail mode and service running and at the bottom of the screen says BACKUP PASSWORD.i can t get pass this screen under any circumstance.i can t acces the menu and nothing else.i tried to reset and wipe it but it comes to the Same screen.also tried to install other firmware but even if odin recognise my device when trying to install it fails.someone knows a firmware that works?any advice pls
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nsnobel2:
After flashing this file my demo live unit stuck on Samsung logo, any help please
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] javed91214:
same here , i did the same with my S6 demo unit model is SM-G920X.

i am looking for odin flashable file for demo phone only.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] strahlermann:
Hi there, I also have a DEMO Unit here SM-G920x, after a lot of back and forth, and a short period of "bricked" I managed to install TWRP via Odin, and then flashed this rom http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s6/development/rom-xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-0-t3094423 via TWRP , it seems to be working fine until now, all demo stuff is gone. It was even asking for the Sim pin, which I didn't have. I will report back when I tested a little more.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raluca21:
which version of TWRP did u use please?

BR,

raluca
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] strahlermann:
it was the latest I found with google, I have it at work, I will come back to you with the exact Version on monday. Also I tried a sim card, it is detected but the pho e can't find a network, so I guess it's true, that the demo units lack some hardware parts, gps is also not working. It's still a pretty nice camera and wifi device.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fretso:
sm-g920x

Did any of you guys with demo units have an IMEI?

---------- Post added at 09:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:14 PM ----------

There are 2 missing wires in the demo unit that go from the charge port to the mother board, at least on the units i disassembled... the mother board on the demos has no provision for the snap on connectors, 2 round plugins and thin wires
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KlausWillSeeYouNow:
So does anyone think it would be possible to connect/install the necessary hardware from a non-demo device and get these live demo units to work as a full-fledged device?
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mielletseed:
every LDU generation the same questions ... :D

I didn't open a S6 demo unit but other samsung demo devices. There are ICs missing on the mainboard. I doubt you could buy this special hardware somewhere. Then, these chips have to be soldered ... (from the backside), the contacts are missing on the board ...

So my answer is no, not without changing the mainboard. You probably could use the board of a crashed phone and put it in the demo device (when they did not change anything else) for former LDUs this was possible.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] javed91214:
How to Unbricked & Root Galaxy S6 Demo Unit SM-G920X

Hi All,

finally i got the solution for Bricked S6 demo unit model is SM-G920X.

if you'r phone has been bricked bcoz of rooting or installing TWRP. so here is the solution. i am happy to share the info here on xda.

goto download mode (Power+Vol down+ home)

in download below file (CF-Auto-Root-zeroflte-zerofltedv-smg920i.zip)

make sure model is 920i

https://download.chainfire.eu/736/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-zeroflte-zerofltedv-smg920i.zip

waiting for thanks .......
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] strahlermann:
just checked, I'm using twrp v2.8.6.2
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raluca21:
keys combination for recovery

i used twrp v2.8.6.2 but i can't get the phone to enter recovery with any key combinations. (standard up+home+power does not seem to work). how did u entered recovery ?

br,

raluca
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] strahlermann:
Oh yeah that can be a tricky one, you have to succeed with this key combination the first reboot after flashing so press the keys up, home and power then start flashing in odin, so that you enter recovery directly. Otherwise recovery is overwritten at startup. Once TWRP is active it prevents to be overwritten at startup.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lite426:
Wow, new replies! I still have my demo unit with the demo software. Gonna try some of the suggestions. Any summary/tutorial/warnings?

Can you guys install 3Dmark on your demo units and tell me what you get?
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fearinhell:
help

Could you go into more detail on how you got ODIN to load TWRP? Im currently bricked and this is my only option I know of. Thanks
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joaortdias:
can u use the sms functions now ? if it ask for the sim card...
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lite426:
What score are you guys getting on 3Dmark PLEASE let me know
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tunatje:
I've got one @ work. If i have the time to check that I'll let you know.

Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G920F met Tapatalk
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lite426:
I would appreciate it very much
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tunatje:
Hi,

It wasn't possible to install an apk on the device. Even when I chose for allowing installing unknown sources...

Sorry mate.

Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G920F

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If y'all ask me, the G920x & G925x are only for demo purposes. So simcard function will never work. I can't imagine that Samsung did so hard there best to turn a normal G920/G925 into a x version. Even the glass on the back of the phone says it is a live demo version.

Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G920F met Tapatalk
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lite426:
Ah, no problem. I have the same issue! What about when you try to install 3DMark from the Play Store?

Thank you.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tunatje:
I'll be at work this sunday again. I'll let you know if thats possible.

Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G920F met Tapatalk
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tunatje:
Doesn't work either... See screenshot for info.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tunatje:
Right now I´m trying the instructions as suggested Droidgeeks.org

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Didn't work. Gonna take the G925x LDU home so I can try out a few other things.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lite426:
I get exactly the same problem!
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tunatje:
I know the changes are small but does somebody have a http://www.simore.com/en/dual-triple-sim-card-adapter-bluetooth-android-g2-bluebox.htmlG2 Bluebox and a LDU to try the combination?

Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G920F met Tapatalk
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aznabil:
same prob

hi guys we need more people with g920x to post here

if we are so match who have g920x

1 from our good xda dev will make a rom

so pls help us

and sorry i am bad in english