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[Galaxy Note5 General] UpInTheAir:
SkyHigh kernel SM-N9208_SEA support

I've just added official support for SM-N9208_SEA to [KERNEL] [ROOT] [SM-N920 Exynos 7420] [15 Oct] SkyHigh TW 5.1.1 Kernel

[MENTION=5332077]dreskullz[/MENTION] :This is relevant to this thread, because it is an auto-root kernel (amongst other features), so thought the info would be useful here too.

Please READ Post #1-3 fully before flash ;)

Edit: reported all working except NFC (reporter using custom ROM though, waiting on further feedback)

Cheers,

UITA
[Galaxy Note5 General] Mr.Ho:
USB Drivers

For anyone looking for the USB drivers.

You can get it at

1 - developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117

2 - Install Samsung KIES.

I Totally forgot about this coming back to a Note 5 from a 1+.
[Galaxy Note5 General] dreskullz:
Thank you for sharing the information in this thread :) I will give the kernel a run as I don't really have any use for the NFC. I will post my results here and in the official thread as well. Guys always remember to back up first ?
[Galaxy Note5 General] Rockstah:
Add me to the list of successful SM-N9208 roots. Was seamless, and thank your for providing the information. Also, thank you to whoever the developer is. If I have any issues I will report here. Next up, I'm going to attempt flashing the stock 920T firmware over. I'm in the U.S. using T-Mobile, and I would like to have full access to their frequencies. Anyone have another way to do this? I'm nervous to flash the baseband stuff to an unmatched model#.

Update: all attempts to flash modem and BL failed.

Really need to find away to mod the radio. Anyone have a secret?
[Galaxy Note5 General] Dyosr:
i must admit, this kernel really good, not issue at all, just like stock kernel
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
few more kernel now available

skyhigh kernel....arter97.....all working...welll

still called beta..... but working well... I have used both
[Galaxy Note5 General] daffie:
I have seen and read about the other kernels finally also available for our N9208.

In your own opinion do we have any specific benefits with the other kernels? In other words...any specific reasons to switch?
[Galaxy Note5 General] UpInTheAir:
User choice and customization ;)
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
synapse works with skyhigh... so you can play around with settings

arter97. can also play around with

why switch? because you can!

some w with more expertise may explain more
[Galaxy Note5 General] daffie:
Cheers for that. Nah...if no real benefits then think I'll hold off for now. This kernel is working perfectly so far on my N9208.
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
BTW off topic. all you n9208 users.... I needed an original services jar

from system/framework folder........

I added a mod.... without backup.... I need to revert....
[Galaxy Note5 General] UpInTheAir:
You would be better off to actually read the OP of reach thread (instead of making assertions). The are many "real benefits" for user choice and customization, since your warranty is already void.
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
there maybe some battery benefits... who doesn't want another hour or 2

you can check performance with antutu app. .....check benchmark
[Galaxy Note5 General] daffie:
I have read the OP (and always do). Just a bit hesitant because had a bit of a nightmare getting my phone working as it is now. Don't want to jinx it by tinkering with it (too much) ;)
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
although the op can be quite technical....... with no real explanation of the benefits to average user

ie ..... better for battery..... games...... and so on
[Galaxy Note5 General] daffie:
Cheers :) I know all about this though, have been playing with many a phone and kernels / custom roms :)

That being said, I dl-ed After kernel and doing the twrp backup as we speak. Afterwards will flash the new kernel and see how it performs.
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
wouldn't have original services.jar. from system/framework..from n9208 .you could upload?

sorry for off topic.....
[Galaxy Note5 General] daffie:
I am stock, so should be possible no? I'll try it right now....

Here you go :

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4kfqKZCS9aKekdqWG1KR3h2VGs/view?usp=sharing
[Galaxy Note5 General] tallazzPilipino:
are you not connecting to any of T-Mo's bands? I'm not rooted, but I haven't had any issues with both my T-Mo and MetroPCS services, including their 700 MHz spectrum.

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[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
thanks
[Galaxy Note5 General] KR29:
Hi i have a problem .I open the odin and tick the ap and i check the tw as you said but its give me faild and said custom binary boot blocked by fap lock what i make wrong...?Sorry for my bad english.
[Galaxy Note5 General] Ihabit:
Galaxy note 5 sm-9208 slow performance.

Dear All,

Any advice please ?

my Note 5 sm-9208 is slow performance and lagging ? the customer service only try downgrade O.S but the things seems worst.

any help ?
[Galaxy Note5 General] KR29:
Ι am trying and with all these odin and nothing happend.

Odin_v1.83.zip

Odin_v1.85.zip

Odin_v3.04.zip

Odin_v3.06.zip

Odin_v3.07.zip

Odin_v3.09.zip (recommended for JB/KitKat)

Odin_v3.10.0.zip

Odin3_v3.10.5.zip

Odin3_v3.10.6.zip (recommended for Lollipop)

Odin3_v3.10.7.zip (latest)
[Galaxy Note5 General] Rockstah:
I'm actually not having too much trouble, outside of my house. As soon as I get into my neighborhood, I completely lose service. It wouldn't be a big deal, but I can't figure out how to turn on Wi-Fi calling. There isn't an option I can find. I'm guessing I need the N920T firmware for that. For now, as soon as I get home I have no way to call, text, or receive either.
[Galaxy Note5 General] tallazzPilipino:
ahh.. I see. do you know if you have B12 coverage in your area?

anyway, they skipped Wi-Fi Calling on this model. I've noticed the Sprint and T-Mo models having it. you may have to load a custom ROM that has it added (if there is one at this time). otherwise, some messenger service for now. if you have a Google Voice number, you could use Hangouts for free calling & texting.

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[Galaxy Note5 General] Rockstah:
I'm very new to all this, but it doesn't seem out variant has much aside from kernels right now. Unless I'm looking in the wrong place, which is highly possible haha
[Galaxy Note5 General] tallazzPilipino:
I haven't bothered looking, myself. this will be my first Android I'll avoid rooting since I prefer to be able to use Samsung Pay (of course when it becomes available for this variant). unless a method releases where it won't trip KNOX.

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[Galaxy Note5 General] Rockstah:
Yeah, I am hoping that the 3g version of the gear S2 is going to make that possible for me, but I'm not sure if that will be a reality. I'm hoping that it will allow me to use the service, because the watch itself is 3g, and may not require the phone for the service. Unlikely, though.
[Galaxy Note5 General] tallazzPilipino:
if it requires pairing with the handset, I'm guessing it may not work. unless there was a security flaw that was missed. maybe someone will discover a workaround though.

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[Galaxy Note5 General] dreskullz:
Try downloading the CROM service app from the Samsung app store and open it then try flashing again
[Galaxy Note5 General] dinocol:
anyone tried if app settings work properly? changing systemwide dpi? thanks!
[Galaxy Note5 General] classiz:
Hi frnds;

I am a new android User and Note5 N9208 is my first android device. I saw that i cant use effectively my device without rooting... I decided to root my device and followed all the instructions on the first page (Download Permissive kernel N9208-TW-Root (0909) .tar flash it with Odin3.10.7 ) but i couldnt make it... Odin has started to flash but coulndt progress after this notice "Boot.img"... Download has stoped every time at this stage. What is wrong, is there anybody can help me ?

For the 2nd opptnty, i tried skyhigh Kernel, i downloaded zip folder but in the zip folder i got only "boot img", couldnt see any folder like .tar, how can i flash my device by zip folder with boot.img ?

thx in advance
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
did you follow instruction on first post exactly.?? to the letter?

if you do you won't have problem on n9208

if
[Galaxy Note5 General] classiz:
yes mate;

i did it several times but every time it stopped at this stage "boot.img"... Couldnt solve it
[Galaxy Note5 General] UpInTheAir:
No you didn't follow the thread instructions. .. no where does it state to unzip.... the thread also states the requirements needed prior to flash. ...
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
hear hear!!!!

although I must saw....overwhelmed with excitement I have often misread instructions
[Galaxy Note5 General] jerrywan:
dear OP and others,

Im so curious about getting rooted my n9208 (SILLY QUESTIONS).

1.DOES THE SEANDROID SET TO PERMISSIVE OR MAINTAIN ENFORCING?

2.IS THERE ANY BUSYBOX FLASHED &INSTALLED TOGETHER WITH SUPERSU?

3.ANY XMODER USER HERE?CAN GUIDE ME IF THIS NOWHERE CUSTOM KERNEL MANAGE TO GET THE XMODE SMOOTHLY WORKING?

4.AND NEED HELP IF ANY OF U GUYS CAN SCREENSHOT ME THE SOFTWARE/FIRMWARE INFO HERE?APPRECIATE UR HELP.

THNKS.= )
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
1. permissive

2yes

3...never heard of it

4.for what?

capital letter using means rudeness on the internet... avoid
[Galaxy Note5 General] cezeff:
Anyone have trouble flashing the new update and then rooting it... I know the new update prevents downgrade... Just want to know if the same root steps here would apply to the updated firmware
[Galaxy Note5 General] jerrywan:
are u in trouble flashing the latest OTA firmware? mind to share
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
Same method works..... Fine.....
[Galaxy Note5 General] giorgoskafetz:
I have Malaisian N9208. I made OTA update to version N9208XXU2AOJ5. I flashed with odin wrong modem after OTA update. The modem was from rom (N9208XXU1AOH4) so my note 5 cant see sim at all.

Is it possible someone to extract the new modem of Malaisian version?
[Galaxy Note5 General] cezeff:
Thanks...did some digging after work and found an updated rooted kernel for the latest firmware...Will download and give it a try....

---------- Post added at 08:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:40 PM ----------

No troubles yet...Will update once I flash the new firmware and rooted kernel....
[Galaxy Note5 General] d.cortez:
[MENTION=2039783]cezeff[/MENTION] Can you share your link for the updated Root kernel and also state which updated firmware you're referring to? Thanks.
[Galaxy Note5 General] cezeff:
I am referring to firmware update BRI-N9208ZTU2AOJ3....updated kernel is attached via website...can just use wechat qr code to login, too large to attach here:

http://pan.baidu.com/wap/link?uk=2604486464&shareid=3339529488&third=0

...I havent flashed it yet so use at your own risk....kernel courtesy of mnv326cdw39 from baidu.com
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
nice find..!

hard to download.... from that link

got it ok....will give it a go

bootloop.......i am afraid to say.....at least on my n9208 tawain

reflash to my original for the moment

maybe someone else give it atry.....so its not me or my phoe only
[Galaxy Note5 General] cezeff:
ive had to use baidu before on my other phones...once you click the right button to download itll take you to their login screen...directly below the username/password field are a few icons, the green one is wechat...it takes 2 minutes to download Wechat from playstore, install and create an account....you then use the qrc reader in wechat to scan the qrc code on screen...accept the login on your phone and the webpage will redirect you to the download page to download the file....sounds complex but really isnt...might be a good idea to get familiar with it as a lot of good development comes off of baidu....
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
downloaded tru pc without all that actually......but kernel didnt work anyway for me?????
[Galaxy Note5 General] cezeff:
Kernel is meant for the updated firmware version... Did you flash updated firmware then rooted kernel? I was also told the previous rooted kernel also worked on the new firmware update
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
sure did..... have you tried it.....

if some one else tries it.... then we will know if it's working..

it doesn't do any damage...... it just won't boot
[Galaxy Note5 General] d.cortez:
i've been trying to download the new firmware with no success... can you share please?
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
where did you try?

it is Ota... direct tru software update???
[Galaxy Note5 General] d.cortez:
was trying to avoid that route, lol. go stock via ODIN, download and then reroot. probably the best thing to do right now though... were you able to re-root with the original root kernel?
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
no issues as you can see from screenshot

there is a download link somewhere......

i actually downloaded it BRI-N9208ZTU2AOJ3-20151021181025.zip or rar file but i didnt use it nor can i fnid link...its now dead???!!

google it ..it comes up all over the place in chinese

there we go

http://yun.baidu.com/wap/share/home?third=0&uk=2604486464&start=20

not sure that will work now.....anyway its floating about out there

anyway ota works fine ....almost quiker than downloading
[Galaxy Note5 General] d.cortez:
@edwardob yeah, i tried the suggested method using WeChat and got stuck at a web page i couldn't interpret. just ODIN'd stock and will take the OTA. thanks for your quick replies to my questions.

EDIT: 36 minutes after posting this reply i'm on the latest firmware.
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
the latest kernel is made by same guy as op mentions.....so sure its good.....but i cat get it to flash properly

have you tried???
[Galaxy Note5 General] d.cortez:
yes, i extracted the boot.img, copied to my device and installed via TWRP, making sure i selected install an img file, and then selecting the boot partition to install the image. will test over the next couple of days... if i have issues, i'll revert to the one used for AOH4.
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
thanks didn't know you can do that

UPDATE::::

still wont flash and work for me.......bootloop....cant imagine why??

what would it conflict with......???
[Galaxy Note5 General] d.cortez:
you extracted the boot.img file correct? did you use TWRP or Flashify to install the boot.img file?
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
yes....

I should have said I flashed it ok...... in twrp and ODIN.... but result is same

bootloop......

never had issue before

I was frustrated when I wrote... this latest kernel is failing for me... not for others

Unless something wrong with my download... could you link yours tru still Dropbox or something
[Galaxy Note5 General] d.cortez:
@edwardob - check your PM..
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
THANKS I did ....but still no joy

uusual because its stock...rooted.......xposed[probaly nothing to do with kernel] and thats about it???
[Galaxy Note5 General] d.cortez:
[MENTION=1555240]edwardob[/MENTION] - Well, if it's any consolation I reverted back to the original 9208 root kernel. The newest one doesn't work with my Viper4Android setup.
[Galaxy Note5 General] ravian29:
guys i have cooked and released first pre-rooted and de-odexed custom rom for our beloved N9208, please find it in development section or click here
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
finding kernel is the problem
[Galaxy Note5 General] ravian29:
use arter97 version 7 beta 1 (he has droped dual sim phone support after beta 1 so newer versions will not work) its working flawlessly or use skyhigh kernel, its also working fine here
[Galaxy Note5 General] cezeff:
Sorry for the late response...I haven't had the chance to flash anything...I use my phone for work a lot and I work 6 days a week....As soon as I get some down time I will try to validate the flash process to try to isolate if there is a problem with the kernel or an issue with your device...just to make sure it would seem you guys are extracting just the boot.img from the firmware update, flashing it and then the kernel via odin?

---------- Post added at 03:14 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:42 AM ----------

Can you confirm that Skyhigh supports the dual sim on 9208 and there is a good fix for the random reboots, not just a soft work around? If so what would be the most stable version for 9208? Sorry for the questions....Work keeps me from being able to fig into the forums deeper..
[Galaxy Note5 General] ravian29:
For last five dats, i am currently using skyhigh v2.1 on my n9208 with my custom rom and i did not get even single random reboot, may be it can result differently on your device as you surely have different applications and settings. No problem mate we all are here to help each other, questioning can save some time and headache lol
[Galaxy Note5 General] cezeff:
Maybe it runs smooth on a custom rom, yet may cause problems on a stock rom....i will also test this once I have a chance to flash the update rooted kernel/firmware.
[Galaxy Note5 General] ravian29:
you have other option for arter97 v7 beta 1, its also smooth and works like a charm. Download both and try them whenever you have free time
[Galaxy Note5 General] Rockstah:
I can confirm skyhigh is working on my 9208, and wonderfully.
[Galaxy Note5 General] kumbangdesa:
Skyhigh kernel v1.9 is the best for me. More battey saving compare to v2.1.
[Galaxy Note5 General] UpInTheAir:
There is absolutely no difference between the compiled binaries of SkyHigh kernel v1.9 and v2.0. You need to read the change-log.... Only difference is some added Synapse features which without user interaction, have no impact on battery or performance.

v2.1 is same as v2.0 except it uses stock dt.img to help address some possible audio issues.
[Galaxy Note5 General] cezeff:
Still have dual sim function?
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
I'm aware of this.... I should have added..... being developed.... sky-high has stopped for the moment.... after has stopped

but your right those kernel work fine
[Galaxy Note5 General] ravian29:
development of skyhigh is also stopped ? well this is new
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
for the moment!

unless 'up in the air' wants to comment...

---------- Post added at 08:16 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:08 AM ----------

actually we download kernel rooted for the latest firmware ending 0j3

it's not flashing successfully on mine but it is on others... there are two kernel working fine.. but there from previous firmware..... not the latest
[Galaxy Note5 General] kumbangdesa:
OJ3 can be flash with skyhigh kernel if someone curious about it. All function well include dual sim. Thanks
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
baseband version is not oj3

i suppose the discussion now is whether we can get kernel from oj3 rooted......and working......so we can move forward as the firmwares move forward?!!!??
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
interesting this one is enforcing..... where as the other 'no name' kernel is permissive

got it working.... not sure what I did different?
[Galaxy Note5 General] ElCamino:
Quick question... I just want to be able to Root my 9208, would that trigger any modifications on the system? Want to change the build.prop to install Samsung Pay from the Play Store.
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
root Is a modification,!

Samsung pay won't work!
[Galaxy Note5 General] ElCamino:
Bummer... I did manage to get Samsung pay loaded and the framework, but since it some how sees the SM-N9208 doesn't continue. So was thinking of changing that to AT&T Note 5 build.prop. On the Galaxy S6 Edge that I have works great, but I use my Note 5 more...:D
[Galaxy Note5 General] Yuhfhrh:
Someone who has a rooted SM-N9208, could you try this for me? Most of the dialer codes on our model don't work, and I don't plan on rooting mine unless this works.

Download shortcut master, menu-> secret code explorer, scroll down and try to launch 2263 with root (launch 0.) This should bring up the band selection screen.
[Galaxy Note5 General] d.cortez:
see screen caps below. 1st pic is what you seen when 2263 shortcut is launched and 2nd pic is what you seen when selecting Stack 1 or Stack 2.
[Galaxy Note5 General] d.cortez:
would you be willing to share your AT&T Note 5 build.prop? thanks.
[Galaxy Note5 General] Yuhfhrh:
Wow, I can't believe that works. Are there any additional LTE bands visible under band selection/option 4 besides what our device supports already?
[Galaxy Note5 General] ElCamino:
The only line that would need to be changed is the model number since Samsung Pay is available for download from the Google Store. You scroll down to the model number and change it to, SM-G920V for Verizon, or SM-G920A for AT&T. Back up your build.prop before any changes.
[Galaxy Note5 General] Elmar1801:
Yes
[Galaxy Note5 General] d.cortez:
No impact, meaning the icon did not change to the AT&T version. Changed ro.product.model=SM-N9208 to ro.product.model=SM-G920A. Thanks anyway.
[Galaxy Note5 General] cezeff:
Hi guys...as a stated before, finally got some down time and decided to give it a go with the latest update...i was able to download the latest firmware from another source besides badui(?)...i then downloaded the root kernel and also had a tar image of twrp on hand......

1.) I was running rooted stock rom , with root kernel....downloaded and extracted the latest firmware

2.) Placed phone in download mode...start Odin and connected phone

3.) Loaded extracted firmware into AP slot and flashed

4.) Allowed phone to completed reboot and verified running latest updated

5.) Powered off phone and placed in download mode, start Odin and connected phone

6.) Loaded root OJ3 kernel into AP and flashed

7.) Allowed for phone to reboot and verified rooted status using Root Checker

8.) Powered off phone and placed into download mode, start Odin and connect phone

9.) Loaded TWRP tar into AP slot and flashed.

10.) Allowed phone to reboot. Rebooted into recovery just to ensure TWRP stuck.

Just instructions in case anyone was confused on how to go about it. Dual Sim function and all functions remain the same. Just awaiting to test the battery enhancements of this firmware update.
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
I found 20%drain using that kernel overnight.... massive wake lock... see photo..... can't do anything with kernel wake lock... vfsspi wakelock.???

..... so I'll be interested in your experience

went back to skyhigh kernel

sorry for double post below can't figure how to delete
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
double post
[Galaxy Note5 General] lucalaco:
on my 9208 the app CROM crashed... is anyone to have this problem ???
[Galaxy Note5 General] Zenova:
hi, everyone ....i'm newbie here...

after root my note5 private mode failed to enable

anyone have this problem ? n how to fix ? please help me

sorry my bad english...
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
Crom only needs to be used once.... after that y you can uninstall
[Galaxy Note5 General] lucalaco:
yes ok , but i cant open the app, Unfortunately CROM Service has stopped.....

???
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
oh I seesee.... you haven't root get.... have you unlocked oem in developer settings
[Galaxy Note5 General] lucalaco:
I haven't root, i try but CROM crash !!!
[Galaxy Note5 General] edwardob:
have you unlocked oem in developer settings
[Galaxy Note5 General] daffie:
Not sure if this has been asked before, but if I flash latest FW (OJ5) on my Note 5, would I later on be able to flash the xialo custom kernel? Anyone tried this already?

Just want to make sure I don't screw things up by first flashing OJ5 FW and then not be able to root my Note 5, or turn back to previous FW.

Edit : I have rooted my Note 5 before using this kernel but it was on previous FW.
[Galaxy Note5 General] jianwei87:
I'm wondering OJ5 are able to flash with xiaolu firmware?
[Galaxy Note5 General] daffie:
It is. I flashed original OJ5 FW first and then installed TWRP an flashed xiaolu kernel. Afterwards I flashed Arter 7.0 Beta 1 kernel for better performance and battery life.
[Galaxy Note5 General] jianwei87:
But arter97 kernel working with dual sim? And why you need to flash the kernel twice?