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[Galaxy Note5 General] Wake97:
Looking to root my Note 5 again. I did it when I first got the phone last fall but it kept rebooting during calls etc. so I got rid of it (I think I bricked it too, was a pain in the ass). Now I'm interested in rooting it again and if someone can help point me in the right direction that would be great. I'm running 6.0.1 on SM-N920W8 with Rogers, is there a root for this? Thanks.

Edit: Found TWRP 3.0.2 for N920W8 & Supersu 2.76 - Do I just use Odin to get TWRP then install Supersu from the Note 5? Let me know if I'm missing any files or if there's a better way to root.
[Galaxy Note5 General] force70:
Thats how i do it.

Disable auto reboot in odin, flash twrp, 3 finger reboot to twrp and flash SU 2.76 zip and reboot.

You could flash cf auto root also but if you want root and custom recovery do it the first way.

Sent from my Note 5, Nexus 6P or S6
[Galaxy Note5 General] Wake97:
All the videos I've seen use a file called "no-verify-opt-encrypt" is it required? Also I assume I'll need to backup my files because this root method deletes everything?
[Galaxy Note5 General] force70:
Ive seen the no verity zip mentioned but have never used it on my note 5 or S6 for that matter. i havent paid any attention to why its required since i dont use it but ive had my note 5 for ages and never needed to bother with it yet

Perhaps someone else can shed some light there?

For me,

Odin twrp...dont boot into system but right into twrp then flash the 2.76 su zip and done.

Ive never rooted and seen it wipe a samsung device and ive lots of them.i back up very regularly anyway as that is always a good idea though.

Sent from my Note 5, Nexus 6P or S6
[Galaxy Note5 General] jaigandhi5:
What rom are you guys running on your 920w8?

Don't need too many mods really, just want to debloat.
[Galaxy Note5 General] force70:
Darthstalker

Sent from my Note 5 or S6
[Galaxy Note5 General] jaigandhi5:
Thanks! Seems like the go-to Rom.

Do I have to flash any of the special fixes(to get talk and data to work) for Darthstalker?
[Galaxy Note5 General] force70:
Nope just flash it as long as your already on MM all good.

Jovy updates it frequently also which is great.

Sent from my Note 5 or S6
[Galaxy Note5 General] redz1234:
I was also looking for a ROM to flash.. I'm still on stock.. LMAO
[Galaxy Note5 General] redz1234:
So I flashed twrp-3.0.2-0-nobleltecan.img.tar. When the phone rebooted I get the first Note5 splash screen and then a black screen with the Blue LED lit... The phone never boots.

I press vol down + power to reboot the phone but I can't get into recovery or do anything.

Please Help!
[Galaxy Note5 General] force70:
You flashed twrp then tried to boot into system?

Yeah it wont boot unless you flash superSU 2.76 (the latest)

Just boot back into recovery which is not vol down+power but vol up+power+home.

Then just wipe and flash the rom and reboot
[Galaxy Note5 General] parm104:
"Family Rom" has been my favourite yet. Doesn't get much attention from us since it's posted on the general Note 5 Development thread and not the Canadian or T-Mobile page.

It's definitely worth while checking out.
[Galaxy Note5 General] ere1nion:
Very quick question, Is rogers note 5 on MM yet? samobile does not have it for rogers. And if so, how it goes? ( I know you can put bell or fido or other canadian carrier tho.
[Galaxy Note5 General] biomech91:
It is. Use SamFirm to download it from Samsung directly. Very fast download speeds.
[Galaxy Note5 General] ere1nion:
Is it buggy like the mm for s6? Or better than lollipop
[Galaxy Note5 General] Dingchow:
Does rogers wifi calling work?
[Galaxy Note5 General] force70:
No idea as Ive never used it but it turns on without any issues.

Not even sure how I would test it lol

Sent from my Note 5 or S6
[Galaxy Note5 General] Crash27:
Hey guys, just have a quick question about the Note 5, I currently got the LG G5 but have an option to trade it for the note 5 but never really had a chace to use one and not sure if its a worthwhile trade or not, The note includes case and the samsung wireless charging base also plus it has a protector since new, its in mint shape. Just thought I would ask to see how you guys like yours, I was also looking at the fact I can root it where the G5 I cannot. both are the candian models. Thanks
[Galaxy Note5 General] force70:
The only thing I dont like is the small 64gb or storage and no sd slot.

I knew I wouldn't like it but bought it anyway lol.other than that its great and would recommend it.

Sent from my Note 5 or S6
[Galaxy Note5 General] Crash27:
Thanks, this one is only 32Gb but I am not into music on my phone or anything that takes tons of space so the size is fine, I was just worried about battery life as its not removeable, I like the G5 just I also like larger screen phones, I owned the Note 3 and loved it, I miss the Spen. I know spec wise they are pretty close.
[Galaxy Note5 General] force70:
I got used to not having a removable battery on my nexus devices....sure Id love to have that back but the battery life is pretty good...ive never been left stranded anyway.

Sent from my Note 5 or S6
[Galaxy Note5 General] Androiduser148:
Lynn
[Galaxy Note5 General] TKG26:
I dont stress about storage anymore. Pictures is the biggest space taker but with Google Photos unlimited backup... my 64gigs goes a long way...

Love wireless charging!
[Galaxy Note5 General] force70:
Me neither since my note 5 will be bye bye soon lol.

Even if the note 7 isnt a huge upgrade the sd card slot is enough for me to go for it....well as long as the edge screen is alot less pronounced than on the S7 edge.

Ive really enjoyed the note 5, used it way more than my 6P in fact but yeah the lack of storage is a killer for me.
[Galaxy Note5 General] jon3sh:
Note 7 it is.. :D
[Galaxy Note5 General] oxxshadow:
Doesn't Samsung check your phones Knox counter when using warranty?
[Galaxy Note5 General] force70:
No idea, thats a subject of great debate honestly

Me personally i wouldnt care if they did and said no warranty since ive never really cared about having warranty or not.

Its kind of an accepted risk so not like i can complain about it if they said no warranty when I purposely modded my device.

Ive never had to submit a device for repair but if it happened and warranty was denied Id just pay to fix it or buy another one.

Sent from my Note 5 or S6
[Galaxy Note5 General] DAGr8:
I had here in montreal Canada .. a few times actually ..never had issues .. last time was more then a year ago tho..
[Galaxy Note5 General] phil.W:
speaking of samsung warranty. I had to send in my phone for a phone that was elbowed out of my hands by my fiance. Anyways it killed the screen outright. When they were repairing it (at this point the screen was completely unresponsive and totally black *to my benefit*) They fixed it to get it up and running, but when they hit that point they did a full stop on any additional repairs and then sent it back. Fortunately for me this meant they fixed the screen which was broken but didn't do **** about my S-Pen which has nothing at all to do with rooting my phone *stupid reason right?*

Fortunately they fixed it but wouldnt have otherwise, excuse being if the software is manipulated that the phone brightness or overclocking can be tinkered with outside of operating norms and burn out the hardware. Complete and utter horse crap, but that is how MTS operates in Manitoba with samsun warranties. Of note I ended up simply using graphite to get my sticking spen spring unjammed afterwards.

And again this is iffy, with another store in the chain owned by different owners I had them fix my phone prior which was rooted when it was an s4 that was acting all screwy after I got it. But again thats a 2 year difference in between and things may have changed since then
[Galaxy Note5 General] Ohhdayumm:
Can anyone help me im not sure why my bluetooth is on for 4 days but its turned off in settings?? I also turned off bluetooth scanning for better location. I never had this problem untill i noticed it now
[Galaxy Note5 General] ere1nion:
Rogers doesn't have note 5 on website anymore..... sad
[Galaxy Note5 General] force70:
Want mine lol?

(JK) no selling allowed here :D
[Galaxy Note5 General] ere1nion:
Gf wanted to change, though about letting her my phone and getting note 5 maybe at better price than 559 for note 7 lol
[Galaxy Note5 General] hyewiz:
Help needed with OTA USB

Please I need your help, my Note 5 from Rogers, I flashed "N920T-Note7-port-v2-public",

was working perfect, until yesterday when all of a sudden I cannot connect to PC, keep getting "USB Device Not Recognised" no matter what I tried I re-installed USB drivers, re-installed Kies, nothing, changed USB cable, tried on another PC, nothing is working but the phone is Charging. Even when I use OTA cable with USB stick it doesn't work.

Please if someone can help me, I need to flash Samsung Stock/Official ROM from Rogers but cannot connect to ODIN
[Galaxy Note5 General] force70:
Restore your backup from whatever you were running previous to this rom and see what happens.

Best thing to try first
[Galaxy Note5 General] hyewiz:
Thank you for fast reply, Unfortunately backup Its on USB stick and like I said the phone is not detecting it :crying::crying:
[Galaxy Note5 General] jomaca9:
Hi there! There are many settings for Bluetooth:

1) Bluetooth settings (Duh!)

2) Location (Improve Accuracy)

3) More Connections Settings (Nearby Device Scanning)

If you have all of that turned off, I suggest a clean install and try again.
[Galaxy Note5 General] mostwant:
I'm trying to change my bell csc to Virgin I tried the *#272 method but it didn't help. Any other way to change it?
[Galaxy Note5 General] dssking:
Gentlemen,

I'm in the process of backing up the phone and will root. As previously with my S3, 4, and 6, what are the preferred Roms? Or specifically, what forums for the rogers note? Verizon, tmo, etc?

Thanks for the help getting started with the note 5.

Cheers
[Galaxy Note5 General] Brava27:
T-mobile compatible

Sent from the Mars Rover
[Galaxy Note5 General] redz1234:
Check my sig.. Thats what I'm currently using. Links in the sig are also valid.
[Galaxy Note5 General] sixty_oz:
Hey guys I'm currently thinking about rooting my note 5 but before I do I'd like to know if there any roms that function as good as stock but my battery will last a bit longer?
[Galaxy Note5 General] force70:
Yes of course....to both.

sent from my Note 7 or S6
[Galaxy Note5 General] :
WOW ...I missed this thread by a mile.

I've tried booting so many different roms and all sucked. I just couldn't find one for my carrier.

Now I'm on family ROM v2 with Arter Kernel and the (Audio fix) so far so good.

Guys any recommendations ? Anyone try TexHDway ? seems nice or is everyone on DarthStalker. ? does the audio work without audio fix or this needs audio fix as well?

Why are our phones so different than others? What other ROMS are out there for N920W8VLUPE3 ? btw is that the latest baseband or something new came out after that?

Stock SOT was 4 hours 38 mins and now with ROM I've achieved 3 hours lol -I'd at least like to beat stock time, I mean isn't that the whole point?
[Galaxy Note5 General] sixty_oz:
Yeah this is the reason for my post. Because the Canadian versions seem to be harder to get a rom that actually works properly.
[Galaxy Note5 General] redz1234:
W8 version basically uses any tmobile rom. I'm using darthstalker with jovy's stock modified kernel.

check my sig for links and such.
[Galaxy Note5 General] :
is this compatible with Synapse ? Jovy kernel?
[Galaxy Note5 General] SOLheel:
Need to read up on this thread to find the best rom for performance/battery life compared to stock for my canadian note 5.

Already rooted, with TWRP via highonandroid n5root/guide.

edit: roms are disappointing for canadian note 5.

tons of extra features I do not want, features not available in canada & roms missing stock features :/

Custom roms seems to have went down in quality the past few years to the point that I'm using stock samsung.. pretty crazy

For example, one of the big recommended roms has an icon pack that looks worse than what a non-creative friend would make using corel paint 15 years ago... and then immediately delete.

Another screenshot of someones note 5 looked so disgusting I would rather throw the phone on the ground and break it than use that garbage looking software.

Beyond sad state of custom roms.

For anyone else wondering about rooting canadian note5, I would only descirbe it as a complete waste of time coming from an android fan and flash-oholic that would always tell others to root/change roms.

but to root, loose normal deep sleep if going back to stock, then be stuck with t-mobile roms baked with tons of features that do not exist for our carriers.

Rooting the note 5 has felt like the biggest waste of time ever.
[Galaxy Note5 General] Fatal Explosion:
I've been trying to load the Darthstarlker rom on my 920W8 the past couple of days but I can't load TWRP via odin. I keep getting the failed message and my phone has the FRP lock message. I've already tried wiping and doing a factory reset but even then I'm unable to do so still getting the same error. I'm doing a reset now with Smart Switch to see if that fixes it, but if this still fails I'm really stuck and have no idea what to do next. Been running my phone off the stock rom for the past 3 days while I try to get this all sorted out.

---------- Post added at 03:57 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:58 AM ----------

So it looks like I was able to do a reset to unlock FRP with Smart Switch. I flashed TWRP and tried to install Darthstalker v11. Followed the instructions and went through the Aroma installer. It finished the install and rebooted. I know they said the first reboot can take several minutes, but I was stuck at the Samsung boot loop over and over and over again. Nothing changed so I tried reinstalling the ROM again, and it finished but this time after it reboots I see the Samsung logo and then it boots directly into TWRP. Any suggestions?

---------- Post added at 04:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:57 AM ----------

So it looks like third time is a charm? I tried installing the rom again in TWRP but this time I made sure to wipe davlik cache, parition etc before I did the Aroma install. I'm pretty sure I did this before but I did this again a couple of times. Went through the Aroma install, selected Full Wipe like I always did before, went through the install, let it reboot, let it sit at the Dark Stalker screen for a bit and then now I'm finally in. Let's say I want to reload my stock rom again how would I do so? I tried loading the stock ROM earlier when this failed and it failed in Odin saying some SW Rev error on the phone. Tried reloading in Smart Switch as well and it failed saying I had to enter some emergency error code which I never did receive.
[Galaxy Note5 General] force70:
To restore the stock rom is easy.

Just hit restore in twrp and choose the stock rom you backed up before flashing darthstalker.

Of course backup darth before you do that so you can restore that later if you want.....kinda goes without saying but figured id mention it anyway.
[Galaxy Note5 General] Fatal Explosion:
Yeah that makes perfect sense.

What if I never made a backup with TWRP prior to to installing the rom?

I figured I would be able to just load the factory rom that I still have saved on my laptop.
[Galaxy Note5 General] force70:
I dont know why anyone wouldnt make a backup of the stock rom rom prior to flashing? Thats like flashing 101 basics lol.

Flash the stock firmware in odin, then you will also need to flash twrp and root again if you want them back.

Always always always backup though...rule #1!
[Galaxy Note5 General] Fatal Explosion:
Well because I didn't have anything on my phone that required a backup, and I already have the stock rom saved which is why I didn't bother making a backup. Like I said earlier I tried flashing the stock rom yesterday with Odin and it failed :(
[Galaxy Note5 General] force70:
Id re download the stock firmware from sammobile and try odin again.
[Galaxy Note5 General] Fatal Explosion:
Actually it is the file I originally downloaded from sammobile
[Galaxy Note5 General] force70:
Hard to say why its not working.

So you have flashed this exact file in odin before and It was fine?

Your extracting the zip file and flashing in AP slot?
[Galaxy Note5 General] Fatal Explosion:
Yeah it's the same file I used a few weeks ago when I tried installing another ROM which failed and I thought I had bricked my phone. So I downloaded the stock rom from sammobile, flashed with Odin and got my phone working again.

I tried flashing the same md5 file again today after I flashed TWRP and tried installing Darth Stalker. I got a boot loop for several minutes so I got worried and tried to re-flash the stock rom and it wouldn't work. Can't remember the error message but it said something along the lines of wrong version.

Not a huge deal right now because Darth Stalker seems to be running fine so far.
[Galaxy Note5 General] TKG26:
Post back when I know what this is :)
[Galaxy Note5 General] Ohhdayumm:
Its a secrutiy update. I got it a few days ago nothing special but the vibration feedback is a lot lower than before
[Galaxy Note5 General] TKG26:
ya, the size pretty much said it all.... :(
[Galaxy Note5 General] Tennoh:
This update I found for me it enabled Android Pay in the NFC settings. Of course the app needed for it isn't country enabled for Canada yet.
[Galaxy Note5 General] SOLheel:
Hi, My phone has outdated Android 6.0.1 baseband.

I downloaded the new file "N920W8VLU4BPJ1_N920W8OYA4BPJ1_N920W8VLU4BPJ1_HOME.tar" and extracted out the modem.bin

But I am not sure if it is possible to simply drop this file on the phone and restore that file from TWRP (I think that is wrong)

or how to flash this file by itself inside of ODIN so I do not change everything else on my phone.

It was already running MM before I rooted & flashed TWRP & custom roms.

I'm getting terrible battery life and issues with WiFi shutting on and turning on when the screen comes back on (even though no software/settings are set for that)

I have some prior Samsung experience, but I'm not sure how to, or if its even possible to simply flash this updated modem.bin without doing the whole samsung firmware and then starting root/TWRP/custom rom again from scratch basically.

Thanks in advance!!
[Galaxy Note5 General] Ohhdayumm:
You can reflash it through odin for full stock. If you do do that you will have the deep sleep bug caused by knox being tripped. I suggest getting the latest firmeware and rooting it and flash latest supersu i think thats fixes the bug if not flash a custom kernel.
[Galaxy Note5 General] redz1234:
I agree also.. Flash the latest stock firmware and then root/flash supersu and continue...
[Galaxy Note5 General] SOLheel:
So I guess I have the deep sleep bux due to going from rooted back to stock and unrooted.

Does anyone know if I will be able to root + flash a custom kernel till Nougat for the 920w8 is released?

I was planning on staying on stock unrooted till after the Nougat update, but the battery life + laggy stock samsung rom is almost enough to get me to do some changes until Nougat is released even if I have to flash back to stock again to get the update.

Should I stick with stock unrooted till Nougat or look into rooting and flashing custom kernel to have deep sleep till the update is released?

Thanks in advance
[Galaxy Note5 General] Ohhdayumm:
Just flash a stable simple rom that is available I'm not sure which because I am personally not rooted. Use it untill nougat comes out which shouldn't be too long hopefully. I think you may still have the deepsleep bug in the nougat but not sure.
[Galaxy Note5 General] ve6ay:
So I have a complete stock N920W8, and no matter what I do, I cant get it to be recognized by Odin on my Win10 or Heimdall on my Mac.

I've done almost everything except install Kies / Smart Switch. As I said, different cables, different ports, even different computers. Reinstalled the USB drivers, everything.

Anyone have any ideas? My phone won't fast charge, and is lagging more and more. I can't even Odin back to stock because it won't recognize.
[Galaxy Note5 General] DAGr8:
Try the only thing you haven't ....
[Galaxy Note5 General] turilo:
He lives!!!
[Galaxy Note5 General] Blah265:
Just a reminder, anyone on Rogers can now download the Nougat update.
[Galaxy Note5 General] DAGr8:
Sup my man long time [emoji13]
[Galaxy Note5 General] golfinggino:
what are you guys getting for battery life ? I am shocked on how bad the note 5 is, I have been running 2 s7 edge as my main phones and 2 note 5 as my back ups and the notes are less then half the battery life. I put my main sim in one of my note 5's last week and by noon i took it out it was that bad lol. don't get me wrong i like the note line of phones, i have owned more of them then anyone on here i just don't understand how the battery life is so bad. i will odin the android 7 stock rom and hope it improves - currently running the khongloi nougat rom
[Galaxy Note5 General] biomech91:
That ROM has inconsistent battery life between versions. I get really good battery life on V3 but apparently V6 and maybe V5 have been poor. Try stock Nougat and see how it is.
[Galaxy Note5 General] mostwant:
How to root note 5 on android 7?
[Galaxy Note5 General] jeff1981:
I'm from ottawa Ontario. Was wondering if the Rogers or fido update would work on my note 5. I purchased it refurbished from a local store it was originally a sprint note 5 sm-n920p. Please let me know if I can use a Canadian firmware.
[Galaxy Note5 General] force70:
No of course you cant sorry

sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge
[Galaxy Note5 General] crazynewfie:
Anyone have a stock nougat rooted kernel for newest firmware for 920W8/T?
[Galaxy Note5 General] blyndfyre:
Hi guys, I have an unlocked SM-N920W8 on the Bell network on the latest Android version available to me of 6.0.1. Is there any stock Nougat roms I can flash yet?

I contacted Bell and they have no timeline on the Nougat update for the Note 5, and I'm not even sure if I get the update from them as my carrier since I bought this phone unlocked.
[Galaxy Note5 General] crazynewfie:
It already out
[Galaxy Note5 General] blyndfyre:
I had force checked an update the day before it released! I forced an update check last night and sure enough the OTA update was available. Thanks.

Anyone know if there is much battery benefit in running the screen resolution at 1080p instead of QHD? After the update to Nougat my default was 1080p which I promptly changed back to QHD even though I didn't really notice much of a difference visually.

Now we just need Good Lock for Nougat!
[Galaxy Note5 General] tanghao:
hey,hey.wonderful
[Galaxy Note5 General] dssking:
Gentlemen,

Trying to extend the life of my Note 5 on rogers.....It took 7.0 but the battery life is crap. Where are you gets getting your roms from? T-Mobile forum here? Any recomendations on roms for this note 5 (920W8) ?

I am familiar with rooting etc with my S3, 4, 5..... TWRP etc........

Much appreciated. It's been a while since I've delved into this ...... need to get re-educated.
[Galaxy Note5 General] Campwhatnot:
Hey. I had the same issue on rogers after upgrading to nougat last week. I did a factor reset after updating and battery life never been better.
[Galaxy Note5 General] pmeler:
Hi All..

I want to try custom rom for my SM-N920W8, in which section that is compitible with this model:

https://xdaforums.com/note5 ?

https://xdaforums.com/note5/tmobile-galaxy-note5 ?

https://xdaforums.com/note5/verizon-galaxy-note5-link ?

https://xdaforums.com/note5/sprint-galaxy-note5-link ?

https://xdaforums.com/note5/att-galaxy-note5-link ?
[Galaxy Note5 General] force70:
Tmobile and sometimes international But you may need a data fix

sent from my Note FE