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[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] doubleplay648:
Developer Edition Upgrade to Marshmallow

I too have a Developer Edition Note 4 but on an incremented 5.0.1 bootloader. Would I be able to use the same program to upgrade to Marshmallow? I have a backup of my aboot partition and am currently on JasmineROM_v3.0 BOG5 with a baseband version of BPA1. I have read every single post on here and there is not much info on how to complete this upgrade without switching back to retail. I don't want to make any mistakes so as much help as possible would be great! Also, what exactly are the benefits of keeping a developer edition CID versus retailing a phone and creating a standard CID? Will it be easier to upgrade a dev edition phone in the future and keep root? Thank you and I look forward to your reply! Feel free to chime in anyone else, any help is greatly appreciated!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] cleopete:
Well that was fun! After a few fits and stalls I made it to the other side with PD1 and the new Max OD. I neglected to factory reset after installing the firmware and got in a unresolving boot. After wiping (in stock recovery) I was able to get it to boot and I installed kingoroot, but after rooting the phone grew more and more sluggish and finally froze before I could run ADB. When I rebooted it started looping, and no amount of wiping would fix it.

I Odin'd the firmware again, wiped and booted. Rooted even faster this time and ADB worked fine.

I noticed in one of the alternate instruction sets floating around, somebody said to do ADB twice. I didn't do that as it seemed pointless, I assumed it was a typo.

Anybody have an opinion on whether it's better to continue on to PF3?

Thanks so much for posting this H.S.!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] douger1957:
For some reasons, it doesn't always unlock on the first go around.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] cleopete:
It worked for me for some reason. When I did the BP1 unlock in May it appeared to fail, but it was unlocked when I rebooted. Phones are weird. I think they're secretly testing quantum tech on us.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] cleopete:
Spoke too soon. Apparently I have no mobile data, though I did briefly last night. Not sure what happened since all I did was update Xposed. I flashed N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVRU2CPD1_FullFirmware.tar.md5, do I need to do a modem install as well, per the Jasmine PD1 instructions?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] Zacharee1:
You shouldn't. Try rebooting into Recovery and then just back to System.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] cleopete:
I've done that repeatedly but no change. I'm going to monkey around with OD a little more and then try one of HSBadr's ROMS, which is probably where I should have started in the first place. There's no data fix required, is there? I did try using louforgiveno's MM v.2 fix but that just caused bootloops.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] Zacharee1:
The data fix will only help you if you are on an MM based TW ROM not for the 910V. Anything else will either have no effect or will break.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] cleopete:
Maximum Overdrive would qualify there, but in the end, I got data back by simply restoring the backup which never had working data in the first place. Go figure?

It went out on me again briefly this afternoon, but a reboot made it right.

I'm going to run this for a week maybe, then try the latest CM13 to see how the camera is doing.

I was concerned I might have flubbed the firmware upgrade, but it looks like I'm good.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] zander145:
Im running fine on 5.1.1 (Unlocked bootloader and rooted) and I wanted to upgrade to MM, Seems like this isn't the easiest of tasks, its currently 2am and it looks like I'm already making a mistake.

I flashed the rom in this thread in Odin, phone rebooted right after. It says root your device, so that means I have to go through all the crap with supersu me pro and all that nonsense again? I got as far as opening ADB and it saying my phone is unauthorized when I do adb devices, looks like this was a task I shouldn't have started at 2am...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] Tinytox:
I'm right here with you, except I didn't pull the trigger on it yet. I need to land on 6.0.1 for CM13, I believe, which makes me wonder what the process is to install newer version of the firmware, CPD1 is also 6.0.1, so I guess there's most likely little to no point in flashing in CPD3, especially after what everyone was saying.

It honestly looks like follow the instructions here until it comes to rooting, then it's back to the good old Kingsroot/Kingoroot crap.

I recall this guide serving me well:

http://xdaforums.com/note-4-verizon/general/guide-noobs-guide-to-perm-root-twrp-t3360883

Though, realistically, I think the step in this thread "Root your device" means "Temp root your device", The link above definitely has more details, but may have unnecessary information/steps.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] zander145:
So, I can actually just use the Kingroot to gain temp root? I just don't like this supersume pro junk. Also funny enough that's the same guide I followed when I first unlocked my N4.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] cleopete:
It's the same process, not sure what "supersume pro junk" you mean? I used Kingoroot this time around, and like a lot of other people have said, I found it to be a lot more stable. Still had to make two attempts.

Don't forget to do a full wipe after installing the firmware.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] Zacharee1:
You can't use SuperSU unless you have a custom kernel, so don't worry about it. You're going to be flashing another ROM after you unlock anyway.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] Tinytox:
It was my impression that Kingroot was the tool you use to temp root, thereby allowing you to SU in ADB. After this, you run the commands to unlock the bootloader, then you Odin in your recovery. Others have been talking about KingoRoot, I haven't seen it yet. SuperSuMe was something I wasn't very clear on.

So I get the impression that SuperSuMe is probably not required, but I dunno. That guide seems to offer very little as to what SuperSuMe actually does for you, but for simplicity sake, if you've already purchased it, just install it again and follow the instructions, unless someone states otherwise. That's my best recommendation.

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I specifically want to get off of TW so that Xposed Framework will work. Jasmine is close enough to TW stock anyways, so if we want stock experience, that's probably the way to go currently.. Though I'm trying to use CM13. Currently have CM13 installed but didn't realize I had to flash firmware prior to using it. I'm still working up the strength to sit down and commit 3+ hours to flashing my phone all over again.. sigh.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] Zacharee1:
I actually recommend something like Dr. Ketan's ROM. It's an S7/N5 hybrid port, but it runs faster than N4 TW ROMs.

SuperSUMe is not needed. Only KR is, and for the reasons you stated. Once the bootloader is unlocked, you shouldn't stay on the hybrid firmware, since it doesn't really work. Get a custom ROM with SuperSU capabilities or even root built in, and use that.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] douger1957:
SuperSuMe was in one of the guides for unlocking the Lollipop bootloader. Supposedly it installed SuperSu while deleting remnants of Kingroot. It didn't really work for me.

Just flash SuperSU as directed, and before you install your first ROM format the internal storage. Make sure anything you want to keep is backed up first.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] zander145:
I used this method, didn't have any issues, installed the Paulpizz rom and I have no data now. =/ I do think I had data when I first flashed, not sure if I checked to see if I do or not though.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] theunknownshadow:
the firmware file does not work in odin
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] Zacharee1:
In what way does it not work in Odin?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] theunknownshadow:
when I browsed for the file, it did not show up, so I changed the file extension to .tar and loaded it, causing odin to crash.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] douger1957:
That's because you didn't follow the directions.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] Zacharee1:
You have to extract the md5 from the 7z.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] theunknownshadow:
After I flashed the firmware, I get a continuous FC on the screen: "Unfortunately, the process android.process.media has stopped." along with "Unfortunately, the process android.process.acore has stopped." This is preventing me from doing anything. What do I do? Also, I can't get past the "Checking connection..." screen

*UPDATE* Fixed by wipe data/factory reset
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] JDevil:
Any chance you can post the instructions on how to do this? I've been holding off updating to MM to wait to retain my dev cid and have yet to hear back from ryanbg, I'd rather not sound like I'm nagging. I haven't seen any type of instructions to do so. Thank you.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] Tinytox:
Some useful tips on my way through:

I did boot loop after I odined the firmware in. Stock recovery reset it, and it came back up. I honestly could have probably odined it at this point.

I only had to run the script once.

I did hit another boot loop after running the script. Still gotta format the SIM. (You can use diskpart for this if needed, I did, deleted and remade partition 0, then when it still didn't work right I let windows format it from there, which worked great). You can also just install the recovery after removing the SIM, or at least, I was able to (with Odin).

After running the script the one time and finding I was boot looping, I odin'ed in TWRP with no problems, and TWRP loaded just fine.

I then installed CM13, Gapps, and Xposed.

All in all, this was much faster than the initial script run through, if you're dreading it, fret not, it's not that bad.

The downloads on the link below were still helpful, but remember that it was a guide for the initial run through, not the upgrade, so you may only need to run the script once.

http://xdaforums.com/note-4-verizon/general/guide-noobs-guide-to-perm-root-twrp-t3360883

Edit! - I answered my own question, please disregard.

Could you clarify what the full wipe actually is/when to perform it?

I would consider a full wipe fully formatting dalvik/cache/system/etc (from the recovery), and reflashing a new ROM. Was that not the implication?

Edit: I think the implication was something like the following:

and

... Sorry for my ignorance, I guess I answered my own question.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] cleopete:
Sometimes it's helpful for others to do just that. I hate searching for an answer only to find someone say they solved the same problem, then not say how!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] Tinytox:
Haha, I suppose so!

I attempted to leave a plethora of extra information in this post in hopes of helping some other people!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] cleopete:
Good to repeat it from time to time. As so many members will rush to point out, too many lazy and irresponsible posters refuse to take a few days of personal time from work, combined with a weekend, to carefully read the entire 3,700 post thread before posting questions. I blame poor parenting.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] Zacharee1:
Shame on them.

But I made a FAQ thread for this very reason. It'll reduce our overall effort helping people out.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] cleopete:
Yes, and that was awesome. Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] buhohitr:
[MENTION=3308172]hasba[/MENTION]dr, we need a PF3 hardware upgrade file...Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] Zacharee1:
Do we though? The CPF3 and CPD1 bootloaders are exactly the same. The CPF3 modem is different, but there's already a hybrid firmware on the JROM thread for upgrading that.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] buhohitr:
Can u give me the link to this partial PF3 firmware? I don't want to flash the whole Jasrom. Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] Zacharee1:
I'm on mobile, so all I can say is going through the JROM thread and see if you can find hsbadr's 7.0 announcement.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] tolymatev:
Here is the link to the whole announcement. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=67481370&postcount=1403
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] buhohitr:
Hey thanks for the info. So if I want to flash Pauls rom, I would Odin partial rom+patch kernel first then twrp flash Paul rom? My question is will the patch kernel will be over wrote by Pauls kernel? Or should I do the other way around.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] tolymatev:
I flashed Pauls Rom then flashed the patched kernel in odin.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] :
So, I've been running the CM 5/08 build and decided it was finally time to bite the bullet and update to the new boot loader. I backed everything up and booted into download mode and after flashing N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVRU2CPD1_FullFirmware.tar.md5 my phone is now in a bootloop showing the Verizon logo for about 2 minutes then it reboots. Does anyone know what could have caused this and what I should do now?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] tolymatev:
If you read a few pages back It'll say a few times that you have to boot into recovery and factory reset/wipe the device for it to boot.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] :
Ahh I must have somehow missed that. Thank you very much that did the trick
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] guyver2077:
I have a concern before I even attempt this. Im on 5.1.1.

Note that WiFi will not work due to the updated bootloader, but you can use Mobile data if needed for rooting.

This worries me as my phone does not currently have service. I'm using on Wifi only? Will I be able to complete the process?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] Zacharee1:
You can use KingRoot desktop or KingoRoot desktop (I recommend this one) to root if you don't have data. You'll need a computer with Windows to do this.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] miltongina:
Yes

thats correct I used the PC software its better and you dontn need data/wifi its does it all from your PC

I recommend it.

:good::good::good::good:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] MrMeek:
I am on 5.1.1, rooted, which works but I was wondering if this is stable and good to upgrade to. I am seeing there are some minor issues in the comments but thinking if it is worth it to try this now or wait a little bit.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] yossijoe:
You can always downgrade so why not try
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] SlothlyDX:
Not sure what you mean by this being unstable? This is just the upgrade process not a rom. Just making sure you know so you aren't confused later. You would need jasmine rom or paulpizz. In that case they are very stable roms. The process is stable to upgrade to but of course kingroot and kingoroot are unstable but it still works, just have to keep trying.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] Kafkakafka:
So I managed to succeed in getting the bootloader unlocked. I chose the MM Safe Upgrade route by hsbadr.

Now I have a 6.0.1 MM phone with TWRP bootloader, developer edition but is not rooted.

I guess you can say I don't know what to do with what I got. What's next? Is there a way for me to root?

There is no option to get root via Developer Options.

EDIT:

I attained root by using the instructions as given by http://xdaforums.com/note-4-verizon...grade-to-marshmallow-t3402727/page3?nocache=1

See long post by dkahs23.

Hsbadr said to flash SuperSU 2.74, which I did simply by flashing it through TWRP. And now I have root, stock MM.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] jcip17:
I'm updated to MM bootloader unlocked and rooted running Paul Piz 6.0.1 ROM for now ! Thank you to all the devs that made this happen. Now it is time to flash and break stuff :D

P.S. anybody have a solid way to fix the SD card sizing issue after using it for unlocking? I have 18 mb available on a 64 gb card. Glad I bought that Sd card purely for this endeavour.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] MrMeek:
I was referring to 6.0. I wasnt sure if I want to upgrade yet or just hold out. yes I have Jasmine now.This is isnt my first rodeo :good::cool:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] Kafkakafka:
You must reformat the SD card on the PC. Get an Micro SD card adapter and reformat on the PC using these instructions:

http://xdaforums.com/note-4-verizon/general/corrupted-sd-card-rooting-t3377195
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] foreverinpanama:
I got around this by using KingoRoot directly from my computer. Same requirements, make sure USB debugging has been checked, screen stays on, etc. Verify with ADB devices that your computer can see the phone and then run Kingoroot. It will do the rest and get the phone rooted.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] xflbret:
I'd like to add a +1 to this.

If I owned this site, I would remove all posts telling anyone to use Kingroot for anything. It doesn't work, it just doesn't. Honest, it really, really, really doesn't. I tried app, I tried from the PC, and I did so many, many, many times. It just doesn't work. Don't waste your time with Kingroot.

Kingoroot from the PC, on the other hand, works very well. It didn't work every time with me, but it did have a very high success rate.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] Zacharee1:
KingRoot does work, but not always. KingoRoot is much more stable, but KingRoot is still a valid option. Just because it doesn't work for you doesn't mean no one else should try it.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] CptAwesomeTT:
Hi all. I updated to N910VVRU2CPD1 firmware and I don't have Wifi, which is ok but the phone does not even detect via usb anymore. It charges only. No debugging, no mtp just strictly charging on pc.

So I cannot root and cannot adb either. Have I screwed up the phone beyond repair?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] Zacharee1:
Reboot, clear cache, try a different cable, go into the notification center and make sure it's USB for MTP and not charging.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] CptAwesomeTT:
I tried 5 different cables, two separate pc's and wiped all cache several times. Also did factory reset. Identical Note 4 works perfectly with all cables etc. Adb commands were going through just fine immediately prior to the firmware upgrade.

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Yes usb debugging is on and usb drivers installed. Not so much as a peep out of device manager with this particular unit when plugged in via usb. Is there an alternative way to undo this?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] Zacharee1:
Factory reset maybe? Are you sure the charger port is OK?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] CptAwesomeTT:
Thanks bro. I rooted via kingoroot apk and the phone basically choked after the root. I pulled the battery and it started boot looping. Next I went to Odin and flashed latest 5.1.1 md5. Phone booted and finally recognized by adb again.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] gadget!:
Is there a better download link for the hybrid firmware?

I want to do this but I have been trying to download for an hour now and it still says 3hrs left.

I am on a high speed connection on my end.

Thank you
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] Zacharee1:
Make sure you choose the mirror closest to you. If you choose Texas and you're in, say, the UK, it's going to be pretty slow.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] gadget!:
Thanks for the reply but...

The hybrid link is an XDA download link not an AFH link so there is no option to select a mirror unless I am missing something.

I finally reached the "2hr remaining" stage, 660mb downloaded so far LOL
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] Zacharee1:
Oh I thought it was an Android File Host link. I guess you just have to wait then.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] gadget!:
After almost 3 hours the download failed :(
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] Zacharee1:
:(

Try redownloading? Where are you?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] gadget!:
Maybe I'll try again tomorrow, now it says 5hrs remaining.

Idaho (USA)

sent from a Galaxy far far away.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] gadget!:
I can't even get the download to start now.

Does anyone have a mirror they could post it on for me?

sent from a Galaxy far far away.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] Zacharee1:
I might be able to upload it tomorrow (EST), but no guarantees :/
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] mwebb34:
I'm on 6.0.1 I may need a little help getting started to downgrade to 5.1.1
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] yossijoe:
Flash stock with Odin.

There really isn't anything to it
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] mwebb34:
All I know is that there was a good detailed guide to follow,explaining how to go from 6.0.1 to 5.1.1. Just a little confusing to me.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] gadget!:
Well it looks like I'll stay on Lollipop. I finally did get the hybrid firmware to download. I checked the md5 and it matched, I extracted it using 7zip.

I tried flashing it 4 or 5 times in Odin. It finds the device, loads the firmware and started but it stops. I should have grabbed screen shots but it seems to stop when it reads something about non-hilos.bin.

I don't think it really done anything because I didn't lose anything. After giving up, I put the SD card back in and the phone reboots fine, recovery works fine and I was able to restore the backup I made before starting the process (I wiped everything before starting).

sent from a Galaxy far far away.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] mo79ed:
Hi

I have galaxy note 4 Verizon 5.0.1 .. It is unblocked bootloader & rooted..

I tried to upgrade it to Jasmine v7.0 Rom .. Everything is great except WiFi stay in off and not turn on...

I knew I have to update to MM bootloader and modem before I can upgrade to 6.0.1

My question is .. Could I use your files to update my notes bootloader & modem to solve WiFi problem in Jasmine v7.0 Marshmallow 6.0.1 ?

Please help me...

Thank you so much ahead.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] mwebb34:
This is what I need to downgrade back to 5.1.1?

---------- Post added at 02:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:54 PM ----------

Hey do I need to factory reset 3 or 4 times before I flash 5.1.1 firmware?

---------- Post added at 02:31 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:01 PM ----------

DO I NEED TO FACTORY RESET A BUNCH OF TIMES BEFORE I ODIN BACK TO 5.1.1?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] yossijoe:
No

Just recovery wipe after downgrading
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] mwebb34:
Ok when I plug in my note 4 to the computer it shows drivers installing no problems there. Now when I put device in download mode then plug into computer it says locate and install drivers which is the MSM8990. I downloaded and installed the drivers from the forum yesterday.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] Zacharee1:
Windows Update should have those drivers. If not, get them from Samsung.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] lymada:
im on 6.0.1 and how to root it?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] mwebb34:
Odin stops responding when trying to flash 5.1.1 tar file

I have 3.10.1 and 3.11.1 versions of Odin installed. Drivers are also installed and dev options is checked...what am I doing wtong? I checked to make sure all of the tar file downloaded and it did but I delete c it and re downloaded it and Odin still does not respond. I also have the device in download mode.