Please make sure you download the correct image for your phone. ATT / Bell / Telus / Rogers / Sasktel
This method uses Odin to flash a factory stock image to your phone that simply has root injected into it. These are FULL stock and as such will flash the stock bootloader, recovery, modem, kernel and system image.
4.3 Image Notes: With 4.3 images, KNOX is removed in order for root to stick. This will flag the Knox counter. Once you flash one of these 4.3 images you now have the latest factory stock bootloader, radio, etc. Flashing a prior bootloader can hard/soft brick your device. Please read and understand what you are doing.
Video posted of this and other options for root. Good to watch before starting if you are new!
And a great new user FAQ compiled by our Member of the Month winner, ikjadoon!
You can get ODIN here
and the drivers for the SGH-I747 so ODIN can detect your phone can be found at Samsung's site. Click on the Manuals & Downloads tab at the bottom and then on Software for the latest driver.
First download the stock odin tar that has a rooted system image injected into it:
ATT Image
Current I747UCDLK3 (JB 4.1.1)
Mirror 1: Download root66_ATT_I747UCDLK3.7z
Mirror 2: Download root66_ATT_I747UCDLK3.7z
Bell Image (This works with Canadian Virgin Mobile SGH-I747M)
Current I747MVLUEMK5 (JB 4.3) - New!
Mirror 1: Download root66_BMC_I747MVLUEMK5.7z
I747MVLDMF1 (JB 4.1.2)
Mirror 1: Download root66_BMC_I747MVLDMF1.7z
I747MVLDLK4 (JB 4.1.1)
Mirror 1: Download root66_BMC_I747MVLDLK4.7z
Rogers Image
Current I747MVLUEMK5 (JB 4.3) - New!
Mirror 1: Download root66_RWC_I747MVLUEMK5_2.7z
I747MVLDMF1 (JB 4.1.2)
Mirror 1: Download root66_RWC_I747MVLDMF1.7z
I747MVLDLK4 (JB 4.1.1)
Mirror 1: Download root66_RWC_I747MVLDLK4.7z
Telus Image
Current I747MVLUEMK5 (JB 4.3) - New!
Mirror 1: Download root66_TLS_I747MVLUEMK5.7z
I747MVLDMF1 (JB 4.1.2)
Mirror 1: Download root66_TLS_I747MVLDMF1.7z
I747MVLDLK4 (JB 4.1.1)
Mirror 1: Download root66_TLS_I747MVLDLK4.7z
I747MVLALH1 (ICS 4.0.4)
Perm Mirror 1: Telus I747MVLALH1 Download
Perm Mirror 2: Thanks to zaghy2zy!: Telus I747MVLALH1 Download
Sasktel Image
Current I747MVLUEMK5 (JB 4.3) - New!
Mirror 1: Download root66_BWA_I747MVLUEMK5.7z
I747MVLDMF1 (JB 4.1.2)
Mirror 1: Download root66_BWA_I747MVLDMF1.7z
I747MVLDLK4 (JB 4.1.1)
Mirror 1: Download root66_BWA_I747MVLDLK4.7z
I747MVLALH1 (ICS 4.0.4)
Perm Mirror 1: Sasktel I747MVLALH1 Download
Perm Mirror 2: Thanks to zaghy2zy!: Sasktel I747MVLALH1 Download
Fido Image
Current I747MVLDMF1 (JB 4.1.2)
Mirror 1: Download root66_FMC_I747MVLDMF1.7z
I747MVLDLK4 (JB 4.1.1)
Mirror 1: Download root66_FMC_I747MVLDLK4.7z
Puerto Rico Image
Current I747MUMBLL1 (JB 4.1.1)
Mirror 1: Download root66_PCT_I747MUMBLL1.7z
Koodoo Mobile Image
Current I747MVLDMF1 (JB 4.1.2)
Mirror 1: Download root66_KDO_I747MVLDMF1.7z
I747MVLDLK4 (JB 4.1.1)
Mirror 1: Download root66_KDO_I747MVLDLK4.7z
Second,
Extract the root66_xxx_.tar.md5 from the .7z file you downloaded.
Use Odin, put phone into download mode [with phone off, hold vol. down + home + power ], connect to computer and open Odin.
once in odin click the PDA field and select the root66_xxx_.tar.md5 you downloaded.
Leave Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checked.
click start and
when done let phone reboot.
If you have issues flashing with Odin please ensure you are using the microusb cable that came with the phone, users have had issues using other cables.
If you just want a stock, rooted phone with no custom recovery, no plans to flash custom roms, etc. then you can stop HERE.
Third, (optional) On JellyBean versions, flashing a custom recovery will trip your counter no matter the method used.
To get clockworkmod recovery loaded so you can flash whatever you want, nandroid, etc then continue on....
Once rebooted you can grab a universal recovery that works on all sgs3 LTE variants from here: http://www.epiccm.org/2012/06/cwm-recovery-on-all-sgs3-lte-variants.html
if you download this recovery you will need to extract this file (if you have issues extracting try removing the .md5 extension first) to get a recovery.img file and copy to your phone's internal /sdcard
However if you have the ATT model (not sure if this will work on Bell, Telus, Rogers, etc.), this recovery will see the extSdCard and seems better for our devices:
For ATT models use either this recovery or this touch recovery.
connect your phone to computer and use adb
type adb shell
once in the shell run su
then
dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
Third, alternate if unfamiliar with adb commands
Grab android terminal emulator from the play store and run the same commands starting with su in the box below.
Here is output of what I did (using the att non-touch recovery file):
Code:
[email protected]:/ $ su
[email protected]:/ # dd if=/sdcard/recovery-clockwork-5.8.4.5-d2att.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
14004+0 records in
14004+0 records out
7170048 bytes transferred in 1.430 secs (5014019 bytes/sec)
[email protected]:/ #
[email protected]:/ # reboot recovery
Third, alternate #3 if unfamiliar with adb commands and uncomfortable using any command line
Decide if you want to use TWRP or CWM.
If you would like to install ClockworkMod recovery then grab Rom Manager from the Play store and in the menu select to install ClockworkMod Recovery.
If you would like to install TeamWin Recovery Project then grab GooManager from the Play store and select the option to "Install OpenRecovery Script".
Using the method's above, at least in my two tests, wiped nothing off my phone. everything in sdcard remained etc.
ADB Install/Setup info found in post #3 of tomween1's [DIRECTORY] AT&T SGS lll I747 thread
De-Bloater
If you've made it this far with a stock, rooted phone with cwm and you don't want to flash a custom rom (which will do its own de-bloating) you can check out my Aroma installer based De-bloater to easily get rid of bloat system apps you no longer want to see. Simply flash in CWM like anything else and you will be presented with a menu system to choose what to remove. If you are unsure it is safe to pick Recommended and still get a decent de-bloat.
Miscellaneous Files
Odin Flashable TWRP Recovery - This is an Odin Flashable Team Win Recovery Project Recovery - openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-d2att.tar.md5
Odin Flashable Stock ATT UCDLK3 Recovery - This is an Odin Flashable STOCK Recovery for ATT from UCDLK3 release - ATT_recovery_I747UCDLK3.tar.md5
CWM Flashable ATT UCDLK3 Modem - modem_CWM_I747UCDLK3.zip
Thanks
To get the injected root system image I followed pieces of
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27801304&postcount=1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22798858&postcount=32
so thanks to those guys. Neither of those worked out of the box needed a bit of tweaking.
Thanks to pinoymutt for this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28018181&postcount=26
which is the method above to getting recovery in without tripping counter.
This one definitely deserves a sticky!
Nice. Subscribed..
Great job.
Does this wipe /data, /sdcard, or /extSdCard or anything like a factory reset? Either way, that bit of info should be added to the description.
You'll probably also wanna find better hosting than dropbox... that's gonna go over quota reeeaaaaalllll fast
wraithdu said:
You'll probably also wanna find better hosting than dropbox... that's gonna go over quota reeeaaaaalllll fast
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Would one of the nice devs with access to a better hosting solution be willing to donate some space to the OP for this one?
Thanks!!! Now I hope someone is able to figure out how to reset the counter for those of us who didn't wait
awesome.. i'm sure lots of people have been waiting on this.
nakedninja42 said:
Thanks!!! Now I hope someone is able to figure out how to reset the counter for those of us who didn't wait
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I think that one is going to be more complicated... on the Note it involved some tweaking and flashing on one of the bootloader files, but it appears that the counter is in a different location on our phones.
Probably going to need some folks to really investigate at a code level to figure out where the counter is hidden - which apparently is the trickiest part.
So once this method is complete CWM and SU will be installed? I've been reading through the threads and I'm not sure (coming from a Sony phone, new to samsung). Also flashing things (not roms) in recovery wont trip the counter?
altitude909 said:
So once this method is complete CWM and SU will be installed? I've been reading through the threads and I'm not sure (coming from a Sony phone, new to samsung)
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Yep , or if you just want root on stock you can just flash the package and not mess with the command line flashing part for CWM.
Has anyone verified that the device says "Normal" after rooting or CWM with this method? Settings -> About Device -> Status -> Device Status
lensgrabber said:
Has anyone verified that the device says "Normal" after rooting or CWM with this method? Settings -> About Device -> Status -> Device Status
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Confirmed. my flash counter is at 3 due to the first method and then my failed testing attempts but after going back to stock and doing this method this field does say Normal. Download mode says "samsung official" and my flash counter didn't increase past the 3 flashing the tar in the OP or dd'ing the recovery image.
pinoymutt said:
I think that one is going to be more complicated... on the Note it involved some tweaking and flashing on one of the bootloader files, but it appears that the counter is in a different location on our phones.
Probably going to need some folks to really investigate at a code level to figure out where the counter is hidden - which apparently is the trickiest part.
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I'm in no rush, I know someone one day will figure it out.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda premium
Just wondering....how does one view the flash counter?
snotyak said:
Just wondering....how does one view the flash counter?
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You see it in Download mode.
pinoymutt said:
Yep , or if you just want root on stock you can just flash the package and not mess with the command line flashing part for CWM.
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Gotcha, first tarball is just for root on stock, second one via ADB adds the CWM recovery.. Very cool.
Will a rooted/CWM'd device using this method be able to flash roms/code (i.e. the thether fix) without tripping the counter?
Thanks for the great work, sorry about all the questions
Need a mirror, the dropbox link in OP already hit its limit
nakedninja42 said:
Need a mirror, the dropbox link in OP already hit its limit
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Any good recommendations on hosts? I was trying to find a mirror to upload to that's free and takes large files.
altitude909 said:
Gotcha, first tarball is just for root on stock, second one via ADB adds the CWM recovery.. Very cool.
Will a rooted/CWM'd device using this method be able to flash roms/code (i.e. the thether fix) without tripping the counter?
Thanks for the great work, sorry about all the questions
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Yes, once rooted and CWM is installed you can flash anything from CWM without tripping the counter. Odin the only thing that trips the counter.
It would be great if the SGS III LTE got Mobile ODIN support! Making the ODIN root one click and then using Mobile ODIN to apply the CWM recovery image would be awesome, but I'm just really happy that I can root and get CWM without tripping the counter. It is go time.
Related
Been seeing a lot of post about how to install OTA with a rooted stock ROM. This is by far the easiest way for people to update and not lose any data. All are done using Odin 3.07 on Windows 7 and not going to link it or how to use it lots of tutorials out that show you.
To put in Download Mode -> Vol Down + Home + Power
To Boot into Recovery -> Vol Up + Home + Power
Things needed:
ROM
CWM-Recovery
Root zip file
ROMS
NOTE: These are the FULL firmware of LH1 and NOT small OTA. This is good to have as a backup should something go wrong.
Bell
Telus
Rogers
Sasktel
CWM-Recovery
See Attached, this is an Official CWM from CWM team. If you don't want to use this use whatever recovery you want or had before.
Root: MOVE THIS TO PHONE STORAGE
Chainfire SuperSU
1.) Boot into recovery and create backup, always better to backup
2.) Unzip firmware file and you will see 2 files a dll and md5. The one we need is the md5
Im with bell so mines is -> KIES_HOME_I747MVLALH1_I747MOYCALH1_20120814.100513_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5
3.) Put phone into download mode
4.) Load Odin select PDA and select the firmware file you unzipped in step 2. The MD5 file.
5.) Let the phone do its thing and do not touch it until you are at the lockscreen.
7.) Boot into download mode again and select PDA and this time select the recovery tar file
8.) Uncheck F. Reset and flash
9.) Once back on the lockscreen go into Recovery and install the CWM-SuperSU-v0.96.zip to root from phone storage.
10.) Get Triangle Away from here and reset counter.
Excellent guide with links thanks
Sent from my SGH-I747M using xda app-developers app
Any way to flash only the new modem, without reflashing the entire Rom ?
Sent from my SGH-I747
Thanks OP. But i have already flashed LH1 via ODIN. Now i want to install CWM, can you post to link to installation instructions of CWM v6.?
850T5m said:
Any way to flash only the new modem, without reflashing the entire Rom ?
Sent from my SGH-I747
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Yes, right here.
New cwm flashable modem available here.
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David Dee said:
Yes, right here.
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Lol you beat me by seconds.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
tarick09 said:
Thanks OP. But i have already flashed LH1 via ODIN. Now i want to install CWM, can you post to link to installation instructions of CWM v6.?
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Instructions are in his OP. I have pasted below:
7.) In Odin: Boot into download mode again and select PDA and this time select the recovery tar file (he has attached odin flashable cwm tar in the op)
8.) Uncheck F. Reset and flash
After that you will have CWM. Go to step 9 if you want to root and install SuperSU.
I already updated via Kies and of course now lost my root. If I follow this method (now, after the update) will I get root back or is there another method you guys would recommend? Thanks
#1RAGE said:
I already updated via Kies and of course now lost my root. If I follow this method (now, after the update) will I get root back or is there another method you guys would recommend? Thanks
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You have essentially completed steps 1-5 above using Kies. Go to step 7 (6 is missing) and follow instructions to flash the CWM tar file attached in OP via ODIN and the supersu zip via CWM and you are done.
I was about to follow the video guide found in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728824 which shows you how to root and install CWM without tripping the flash counter. Can I follow his installation instructions, but instead use the rooted stock Telus rom linked to in this thread? I assume that if i follow the guide in his thread and use the files he links to, I will end up re-flashing the stock 4.0.1 rom instead of the new 4.0.4, which I want to keep.
Plus I want to have CWM and not trip my flash counter so I dont need to bother with Triangle Away.
This is my first time rooting or flashing anything to my phone, so my apologies for my extreme n00bness. Thanks
sn0w420 said:
I was about to follow the video guide found in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728824 which shows you how to root and install CWM without tripping the flash counter. Can I follow his installation instructions, but instead use the rooted stock Telus rom linked to in this thread? I assume that if i follow the guide in his thread and use the files he links to, I will end up re-flashing the stock 4.0.1 rom instead of the new 4.0.4, which I want to keep.
Plus I want to have CWM and not trip my flash counter so I dont need to bother with Triangle Away.
This is my first time rooting or flashing anything to my phone, so my apologies for my extreme n00bness. Thanks
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If you use the rooted ROM in the other thread you will have that version and not the August LH1 update, remember the ones i linked are full stock firmware. Maybe someone will create a stock rooted flashable odin tar, but you really dont need it. Just flash using the above steps and use Triangle Away. Triangle Away although dangerous does no harm at all, its a simple apk file that installs like any other app, once you confirm it is displaying the correct model (our is I747M) then just hit the reset counter and let it do its thing and then you can uninstall it simple as that.
No point in waiting for someone to create a no trip counter file because that is much hard to do. Plus the only reason I think the first ones where like that was because Triangle Away did not fully support the I747M.
sn0w420 said:
I was about to follow the video guide found in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728824 which shows you how to root and install CWM without tripping the flash counter. Can I follow his installation instructions, but instead use the rooted stock Telus rom linked to in this thread? I assume that if i follow the guide in his thread and use the files he links to, I will end up re-flashing the stock 4.0.1 rom instead of the new 4.0.4, which I want to keep.
Plus I want to have CWM and not trip my flash counter so I dont need to bother with Triangle Away.
This is my first time rooting or flashing anything to my phone, so my apologies for my extreme n00bness. Thanks
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The thread for the no trip method referred to in that video is here. The OP in that thread is still working on root injected versions for the new Canadian firmwares, the ones currently in the OP are the old versions. He can create them quickly, I think he is just waiting for volunteers to mirror the files. Keep checking and when you see a Telus version up ending in LH1, you are good to go.
Thanks OP, that works just fine to reroot my phone and reset the trip counter!
I have a rogers Galaxy SIII if that could help anyone!
New Telus, Rogers, Bell flashable modem zip LH1
http://d-h.st/qjN
stuck on samsung screen
i did all your instructions to a t except i was using odin 3.04 and now my phone is stuck on the samsung screen i can go into dl mode and stock recovery buy no boot up can u suggest somthing for me plzz.....???
jebise101 said:
Been seeing a lot of post about how to install OTA with a rooted stock ROM. This is by far the easiest way for people to update and not lose any data. All are done using Odin 3.07 on Windows 7 and not going to link it or how to use it lots of tutorials out that show you.
To put in Download Mode -> Vol Down + Home + Power
To Boot into Recovery -> Vol Up + Home + Power
Things needed:
ROM
CWM-Recovery
Root zip file
ROMS
NOTE: These are the FULL firmware of LH1 and NOT small OTA. This is good to have as a backup should something go wrong.
Bell
Telus
Rogers
Sasktel
CWM-Recovery
See Attached, this is an Official CWM from CWM team. If you don't want to use this use whatever recovery you want or had before.
Root: MOVE THIS TO PHONE STORAGE
Chainfire SuperSU
1.) Boot into recovery and create backup, always better to backup
2.) Unzip firmware file and you will see 2 files a dll and md5. The one we need is the md5
Im with bell so mines is -> KIES_HOME_I747MVLALH1_I747MOYCALH1_20120814.100513_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5
3.) Put phone into download mode
4.) Load Odin select PDA and select the firmware file you unzipped in step 2. The MD5 file.
5.) Let the phone do its thing and do not touch it until you are at the lockscreen.
7.) Boot into download mode again and select PDA and this time select the recovery tar file
8.) Uncheck F. Reset and flash
9.) Once back on the lockscreen go into Recovery and install the CWM-SuperSU-v0.96.zip to root from phone storage.
10.) Get Triangle Away from here and reset counter.
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Repeat the steps with odin 3.07?
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Repeat with odin 3.07?
Sent from my SGH-I747M using xda app-developers app
oriveradel said:
New Telus, Rogers, Bell flashable modem zip LH1
http://d-h.st/qjN
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Anyone confirm this is a good modem to use? I'm assuming this is a cwm flashable zip right?
Sent from my SGH-I747M using xda app-developers app
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Nevermind. Flashed and speeds seem a lot better. I'm getting around 7mb down using h+. No LTE out here (Ancaster)
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This is my baseband version I747MVLLH1 is the flashable modem a couple posts above newer than mine?
Sent from my SGH-I747M using xda premium
A little easier guide to get root?
Hi, I made this easier a little bit. Follow the posted guide from the op
Download your FW and Odin 3.07 (and ofc sammy drivers and what not)
1.) Boot into recovery and create backup, always better to backup
2.) Unzip firmware file and you will see 2 files a dll and md5. The one we need is the md5
Im with bell so mines is -> KIES_HOME_I747MVLALH1_I747MOYCALH1_20120814.100513 _REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5
3.) Put phone into download mode
4.) Load Odin select PDA and select the firmware file you unzipped in step 2. The MD5 file.
5.) Let the phone do its thing and do not touch it until you are at the lockscreen.
7.) Boot into download mode again and select PDA and this time select the recovery tar file
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Then
8.) click start, wait for you to go back to lockscreen.
9.) Flash the zip attached below (through your CWM) (vol up+ power button+ home button to get to recovery)
[BOOM you have root!]
10.) get triangle away, reset flash counter.
I did not make the zip i just got it from searching around.
*MEXICAN USERS, PLEASE SKIP TO PART 4*
The following is for Canadian Note 3 users - model number N900W8. Please do not attempt the following on ANY other device (including the N900T). I am not responsible for your phone or any damages, so perform at your own risk.
[PART ONE - UPGRADE FROM 4.3 TO 4.4.2 STOCK]
1. Download the following Stock TelCel (Mexican) 4.4.2 files.
http://pc.cd/7kH (AP - System)
http://pc.cd/gXH (BL - Bootloader)
http://pc.cd/K7H (PIT - Repartition)
2. Download the following Canadian modem and CSC.
http://fs1.androidfilesharing.com/d0ed8bf1a29d2c01 (CP - Modem)
http://fs1.androidfilesharing.com/6cb078fbe8a64316 (CSC - Carrier Specific Code)
3. Download Odin 3.09.
http://fs1.androidfilesharing.com/7625af2fbef08abc
4. Backup important files to your computer and boot into download mode (hold HOME+VOLUME DOWN during boot).
5. Plug the phone into your computer, preferably with the cable that came with the phone.
6. Open Odin 3.09 and load the 5 files you just downloaded into their corresponding spots.
7. UNCHECK Re-Partition. Make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are CHECKED.
http://i.imgur.com/f5vVc5h.jpg
8. Click start and wait for it to finish.
*Notes*
-This will factory reset your device.
-There has been some controversy over whether to leave Re-Partition checked or unchecked. Try unchecked first, then checked if it doesn't boot up.
-If you are having problems, try booting into recovery (hold HOME+VOLUME UP during boot) and factory resetting your device and restarting.
-If you boot and find bloatware from a different carrier or something isn't working, open the dialer and type *#272*YOURIMEI# and change your CSC to the appropriate carrier. This will factory reset your phone.
-We have the ability to revert back to 4.3 (flashing stock 4.3 rom in Odin), but the method isn't concrete. You should be ready to stay on 4.4.2 if you are going to flash it.
-If you are having issues writing to the SD Card, take a look at this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2617921
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[PART TWO - ROOT AND CUSTOM RECOVERY]
1. Download Chainfire's CF-Auto-Root file.
http://download.chainfire.eu/352/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.zip
2. Load into Odin 3.09's AP section and flash in download mode.
3. Download BigBiff's N900W8 TWRP recovery OR Chenglu's CWM recovery.
TWRP - http://techerrata.com/bigbiff/hltecan-recovery.img.tarCWM - http://d-h.st/users/xiaolu/?fld_id=31963
4. Load into Odin 3.09's AP section and flash in download mode.
*Notes*
-Assume this will trip Knox warranty to 0x1. Some users have reported otherwise, but just be ready for it.
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[PART THREE - CUSTOM 4.4.2 ROM AND KERNEL + WIFI/NFC FIX]
1. Download your favourite custom 4.4.2 rom from the N9005 forums.
2. Download custom (N900T) 4.4.2 kernel.
Custom (CivZ) - http://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=12054Custom (Wootever) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581888
3. Download the WIFI/NFC fix (NB7 Source)
fs1.androidfilesharing.com/2a941b72c218c505
4. Place files on SD card. Some roms are known to wipe your internal storage.
5. Boot into TWRP Recovery and wipe system, data, cache, and dalvik cache.
6. Install custom rom, kernel, and WIFI/NFC fix, then reboot.
*Notes*
-A custom rom alone will break WIFI and NFC, follow these instructions to install a custom rom and fix connectivity.
-The stock kernel caused connectivity issues on custom roms, use CivZ's custom kernel
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[PART FOUR - MEXICAN USERS]
1. Complete PART ONE using these files instead of the ones above.
http://pc.cd/7kH (AP - System)
http://pc.cd/gXH (BL - Bootloader)
http://pc.cd/dXH (CP - Modem)
http://pc.cd/K7H (PIT - Repartition)
http://pc.cd/97H (CSC - Carrier Specific Code)
2. Complete PART TWO of this post. (Root and install TWRP)
3. Make a full nandroid backup via TWRP
4. Complete PART THREE of this post (custom rom, kernel, and fix).
5. To fix connectivity, boot into recovery and restore ONLY the EFS files and the modem from the nandroid you made and reboot.
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Who should you thank?
@kirabyte - Original TelCel N900W8 4.4.2 base and links
@Chainfire - Root
@bigbiff - TWRP
@Chenglu - CWM
@civato - Custom Kernel
@Wootever - Custom Kernel
@miscom - Flashable fix base
@turilo - Help with WIFI fix and testing
@mixxy - Help with NFC fix and testing
@xBlackDroid - Signal fix method for Mexican variant
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Last but not least, PLEASE read the thread in its entirety before you ask any questions.
Thank you! Good luck and happy flashing.
Oogar said:
Thought this should branch off into its own thread.
I've managed to successfully install 4.4.2 onto my Rogers Note 3. I extracted the modem and CSC from the latest Rogers 4.3 and flashed with Odin 3.09 along with TelCel (Mexican) files below.
Use the PIT, BL, and AP from this website --> http://androidmx.net/2014/01/actualiza-tu-galaxy-note-3-n900w8-a-kitkat-4-4-2/
Use the CP and CSC from here --> https://www.mediafire.com/?5ww5zzb2s501njt
There is a little bit of controversy on this...but I did NOT have re-partition checked in Odin. I would try having it unchecked first, and play around after if you have issues.
Rooted with --> http://download.chainfire.eu/352/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.zip
Flash in Odin 3.09 using AP.
Happy flashing!
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And what kernel was used to accomplish this? And have you tried to go back to 4.3 with this procedure?
TheAxman said:
And what kernel was used to accomplish this? And have you tried to go back to 4.3 with this procedure?
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Stock kernel, Mexican and Canadian variants are both N900W8.
I was able to flash back to stock 4.3 with Odin a couple times last night. I will do it one more time and confirm with you though.
Oogar said:
Stock kernel, Mexican and Canadian variants are both N900W8.
I was able to flash back to stock 4.3 with Odin a couple times last night. I will do it one more time and confirm with you though.
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I am impressed, nice work. So stock kernel, and you for sure can go back to 4.3? I believe you, but, wow. Try once more please, as this could and can be bad if it has not been tested. Thank you sir for you work and info.
TheAxman said:
I am impressed, nice work. So stock kernel, and you for sure can go back to 4.3? I believe you, but, wow. Try once more please, as this could and can be bad if it has not been tested. Thank you sir for you work and info.
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Just successfully flashed back to stock Rogers 4.3.
Flashed stock via odin, first boot was hanging so I factory reset in recovery. Works fine now.
Thanks for this bro!!
this is probably more wishful thinking than any real hope of it having happened yet - but I have to join the hordes to ask the one question - has anyone flashed on TMOBILE Sucessfully yet? (Intellectually I am sure I know the answer - but I feel compelled to ask the question just the same)..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49524853&postcount=543
Here's how a Canadian user got his to work for more proof. You folks are so lucky & im so jealous! Key thing that he did was check re-partition
RMXO said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49524853&postcount=543
Here's how a Canadian user got his to work for more proof. You folks are so lucky & im so jealous! Key thing that he did was check re-partition
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Yeah I saw this as well. I had it not work with re-partition checked, and it's worked every time since then with re-partition unchecked. Not sure what the implication of this is yet.
Oogar said:
Thought this should branch off into its own thread.
I've managed to successfully install 4.4.2 onto my Rogers Note 3. I extracted the modem and CSC from the latest Rogers 4.3 and flashed with Odin 3.09 along with TelCel (Mexican) 4.4.2 files below.
Use the PIT, BL, and AP from this website --> http://androidmx.net/2014/01/actualiza-tu-galaxy-note-3-n900w8-a-kitkat-4-4-2/
Use Rogers Modem (CP) --> http://www.mediafire.com/download/1oias85eoz8ykuh/Rogers Modem (CP).tar
Use Canadian Multi CSC-->http://www.mediafire.com/download/xn11kh614eag7ir/Canadian Multi CSC.tar (change CSC - Open dialer --> *#272*YOURIMEI# --> will factory reset)
There is a little bit of controversy on this...but I did NOT have re-partition checked in Odin.
Rooted with --> http://download.chainfire.eu/352/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.zip
Flash in Odin 3.09 using AP.
Turn off Reactivation Lock.
CWM Recovery --> http://d-h.st/users/xiaolu/?fld_id=31400
Flash in Odin 3.09 using AP.
Happy flashing!
Edit: Should note that both Canadian and Mexican variants are N900W8.
Edit 2: I flashed my sisters Note 3 with this method. Re-partition unchecked, worked perfectly. It was running stock 4.3.
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Should this work with the tmobile n900t if I use the latest tmobile modem and csc with the methods outlined in your post?
mocsab said:
this is probably more wishful thinking than any real hope of it having happened yet - but I have to join the hordes to ask the one question - has anyone flashed on TMOBILE Sucessfully yet? (Intellectually I am sure I know the answer - but I feel compelled to ask the question just the same)..
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I am in the process now of flashing it on tmo....hold tight.
TheAxman said:
I am in the process now of flashing it on tmo....hold tight.
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Cant wait to hear that
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TheAxman said:
I am in the process now of flashing it on tmo....hold tight.
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Remember to use a CSC from a TMO Odin rom and GL.
-Sent from my TMO Samsung Galaxy Note 3 using Tapatalk
RMXO said:
Remember to use a CSC from a TMO Odin rom and GL.
-Sent from my TMO Samsung Galaxy Note 3 using Tapatalk
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Here's the T-Mobile CSC and T-Mobile Modem
Good luck!
@TheAxman PM me if you are having issues and want to bounce ideas back and forth
TheAxman said:
I am in the process now of flashing it on tmo....hold tight.
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thump thump - thump thump - thump thump..thump tump thmp thm thmpthmpthmp..
be still my beating heart..... lol - can't wait to hear what happens - fingers crossed...
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Good luck!
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I'm downloading the files. I found the tmobile modem in bin format, will that suffice or will I need to find the tar?
Anyone have a link?
toyanucci said:
I'm downloading the files. I found the tmobile modem in bin format, will that suffice or will I need to find the tar?
Anyone have a link?
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Apparently you can flash a modem.bin with Odin...give it a quick google.
I didn't know this and used Cygwin64 Terminal to convert it to a .tar
EDIT: Here is the T-Mobile Modem as a .tar.
https://www.mediafire.com/?xlhlrd09l9pl0k3
TheAxman said:
I am in the process now of flashing it on tmo....hold tight.
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So how did it go? If t-mobile can do it than AT&T user like me has a chance lol..
Walter.White said:
So how did it go? If t-mobile can do it than AT&T user like me has a chance lol..
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It didn't boot up.. Lol
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The development for the AT&T I747 has been discontinued by the developer. Thank you for your support.
WARNING: YOU WILL PROBABLY BRICK YOUR PHONE! The possibility is very real. Samsung made it difficult to update the firmware with the introduction of Knox.
This is a full firmware update!
I'm not the best at giving directions. I do expect a certain level of knowledge and skill on your end.
I did try my best to safeguard you from bricking your phone. The install scripts will fail with an error 7 if something is wrong.
More then likely if it fails... you are on very old firmware version. I suggest you double check your bootloader version and if it is older then the latest Odin update available on http://www.sammobile.com/devices/specs/SGH-I747/ Update to DLK first.
Or try updating the firmware incrementally. If your firmware is MJ2 or below, it is safe to flash any previous firmware without fear.
All available recovery flashable firmware that I have https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=10522
Firmware list: oldest to newest
747UCALEM
I747UCALG1
I747UCDLK3
I747UCDMG2
I747UCUEMJ2
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Knox firmware
I747UCUEMJB
I747UCUFNE4
1747UCUFNJ1
Need a 16 gig AT&T I747 with a custom recovery.
usb debugging turned on.
adb and a rooted device.
proper drivers for phone installed on your pc
Knowledge of flashing and using Odin.
Checking the bootloader.
If your not sure what bootloader your on.
Code:
adb shell
getprop ro.bootloader
exit
exit <--- the second exit is to completely terminate the shell connection.
Or in a terminal emulator on your phone.
Code:
su
getprop ro.bootloader
1. In a custom recovery flash MJB bootloaders https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23269279319197285
Reboot phone fully then reboot back into your custom recovery.
2. In a custom recovery flash the MJB to NE4 firmware update. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358559161
3. Wipe and install UCUFNE4 in custom recovery.
Stock + Root: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347765735
DeOdex + Root: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934549032
4. (Optional) Flash the stock recovery in your custom recovery. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23681161096070493
While working with spagman72 on debricking devices we figured out no amount of ODIN will be as effective as a full wipe in the stock S3 recovery.
A wipe in the stock S3 recovery will also fix any sdcard encryption issues as well.
Now reboot back into the stock recovery and do a factory reset.
5. Use Odin and flash your preferred custom recovery again.
Hey man! Nice write up! Does this modded ota preserve root? Ive been trying to get one working all day here... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53554046
For some reason it keeps failing to flash. My first attempt was in post #47 of that thread, but TWRP gave an error that the binary was incompatible (or something to that effect).
I changed the updater-binary but it still isnt working. Did you change yours? Just curious if you had any ideas. If yours preserves root though, I guess I don't need to worry about it anymore, but still wondering why it wouldnt work. If you have any thoughts I would love to hear them!
Thanks!
DocHoliday77 said:
Hey man! Nice write up! Does this modded ota preserve root? Ive been trying to get one working all day here... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53554046
For some reason it keeps failing to flash. My first attempt was in post #47 of that thread, but TWRP gave an error that the binary was incompatible (or something to that effect).
I changed the updater-binary but it still isnt working. Did you change yours? Just curious if you had any ideas. If yours preserves root though, I guess I don't need to worry about it anymore, but still wondering why it wouldnt work. If you have any thoughts I would love to hear them!
Thanks!
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I didn't miss anything did I? [emoji3]
it's important that the directions are followed to a t.
I didn't replace the binary I only renamed the file and the extension from cfg to zip. then I just deleted the checks in the installer script. I didn't see anything that would get rid of root but with as easy as it is to obtain again it's really a moot issue.
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enewman17 said:
I didn't miss anything did I? [emoji3]
it's important that the directions are followed to a t.
I didn't replace the binary I only renamed the file and the extension from cfg to zip. then I just deleted the checks in the installer script. I didn't see anything that would get rid of root but with as easy as it is to obtain again it's really a moot issue.
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ohhh well i did not select repartition and my device updated to kit kat oked. is it a must to select repartition @enewman17?
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enewman17 said:
I didn't miss anything did I? [emoji3]
it's important that the directions are followed to a t.
I didn't replace the binary I only renamed the file and the extension from cfg to zip. then I just deleted the checks in the installer script. I didn't see anything that would get rid of root but with as easy as it is to obtain again it's really a moot issue.
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Sorry, I might not have been completely clear. It wasn't yours that didn't flash, it was min in the thread I linked. Was just trying to understand why my own modded versions don't work.
The first attempt I only preserved root, and removed the recovery flash. That one was reported to error due to the binary.
Replaced it with a different binary and it seems to have other issues now. (I tried replacing the binary in one and another also removed all the file checks.)
You're right about rooting being easy enough. Just didn't think it'd be so problematic when I started with it. Anyway, no worries. Don't want to take your thread off track any more than I already have!
THANK YOU!!!
A million thanks for the easy to follow write up! I've been waiting for this for what seems like forever lol.On the last steps now and everything has been smooth as butter. More or less.
Is this a stock firmware can I jus install it in recovery mode if I don't wanna backup
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Flashed it this morning, running flawlessly so far..followed every step down to a T !! Thanks man, great work! :good::good::good:
enewman17 said:
This is how I updated to 4.4.2
Need a device with a custom recovery.
usb debugging turned on.
adb and a rooted device.
proper drivers for phone installed on your pc
Knowledge of flashing and using odin.
Checking the bootloader.
If your not sure what bootloader your on.
Code:
adb shell
su *grant super user permission on phone.*
getprop ro.bootloader
exit
exit
Or in a terminal emulator on your phone.
Code:
su
getprop ro.bootloader
Step 1: Backup
Backup your internal Sdcard.
Backup all personal info, apps, data, pictures, ect...
If your already on MJB bootloaders continue to step 4
Step 2: Custom recovery.
were going to go ahead and use Odin 3.0.7 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722686
and were going to use TWRP 2.6.3.1 just because I know it works. http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/d2att/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-d2att.tar
Make sure phone is in download mode. With power off. Hold Volume down, Home, and Power till you see a warning screen. Then press up or adb reboot bootloader
Open Odin
Load the TWRP tar file in the pda slot and then press start and wait for phone to reboot.
Enter recovery by holding Volume up, Home and Power or adb reboot recovery
Step 3: Flash MJB bootloaders.
If your not already on the I747UCUEMJB bootloaders then you need to update them first.
Flash this in the custom recovery we just flashed.
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23269279319197285
Reboot your phone. Hopefully all is well and your on the new bootloaders. Check again by using the code above.
Step 4: Flash stock tar file.
Download 4.3 tar http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407590581
Unzip the file and you will find I747UCUEMJB_2024954_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5
Reboot your phone into download mode.
Open Odin 3.0.7
IMPORTANT! Make sure only Auto Reboot and Re-Partition are checked.
Check and load the tar.md5 file in the PDA slot. Wait a minute till its done verifying the md5
Start flash and wait till the phone reboots.
You can go through the set up once the phone boots up if you want and get it out of the way.
Step 5: Flash custom recovery.
Reboot phone into download mode and repeat step 2.
Step 6: Flash OTA.
Reboot into TWRP 2.6.3.1 and flash this modified 4.4.2 OTA zip
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358549454
If you want root continue to step 7
At this point once you reboot you will have a phone that is now completely updated to TW 4.4.2
Step 7: Root.
Before you reboot out of recovery flash SuperSu.
http://download.chainfire.eu/450/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.00.zip?retrieve_file=1
Step 8: Reboot.
Reboot your phone and verify the update.
Step 9: Flash custom recovery.
If you want a custom recovery...
Reboot phone into download mode and repeat step 2. Except this time use whatever recovery you prefer.
Or if you rooted you could use GooManager or ROM Manager to flash TWRP or CWM.
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Will this wipe out internal SD or just overwrite?
Thanks.
Never mind my question. I followed steps 2 and 6 and was able to update my phone to 4.4.2. Thank you enewman17 and DocHoliday77 for all the help.
thanks.
After several unsuccessful tries at updating with the OTA, I used this routine and I have successfully updated to 4.4.2.
I had gone back to stock 4.3 using the routine in enewman's thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658486 I tried with the phone rooted and unrooted. With CWM recovery and stock recovery. The phone would find the OTA update when checking for update and it would download. When I tried to run the update it would get to 24% and then fail. This morning I found this guide and found success.
Thanks enewman for providing this guide.
Thanks button clicked.
Thank you so much for making this post! I ended up using this guide and it works very well.
Any chance we will get a Stock SGH-I747 AT&T 4.4.2 Odin *.tar file?
jfishel said:
Any chance we will get a Stock SGH-I747 AT&T 4.4.2 Odin *.tar file?
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not sure if making one will be possible yet. missing a cache image that will be crucial to making a working tar.
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poppo101 said:
After several unsuccessful tries at updating with the OTA, I used this routine and I have successfully updated to 4.4.2.
I had gone back to stock 4.3 using the routine in enewman's thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658486 I tried with the phone rooted and unrooted. With CWM recovery and stock recovery. The phone would find the OTA update when checking for update and it would download. When I tried to run the update it would get to 24% and then fail. This morning I found this guide and found success.
Thanks enewman for providing this guide.
Thanks button clicked.
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if fails because it looks at the bootloader for the warranty bit info. when it sees it is tripped it stops. 24% is around that time in the script when it checks that after verifying the system integrity.
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Can I go back to using AOSP ROMS after flashing this? I have one backed up but I don't wanna restore before knowing that its safe to do so
Step 2: Custom recovery.
were going to go ahead and use Odin 3.0.7 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722686
and were going to use TWRP 2.6.3.1 just because I know it works. http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/d2att/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-d2att.tar
Make sure phone is in download mode. With power off. Hold Volume down, Home, and Power till you see a warning screen. Then press up or adb reboot bootloader
Open Odin
Load the TWRP tar file in the pda slot and then press start and wait for phone to reboot.
Enter recovery by holding Volume up, Home and Power or adb reboot recovery
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In step 2, what boxes in Odin should/shouldn't be checked?
bronsonelliott said:
In step 2, what boxes in Odin should/shouldn't be checked?
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auto reboot and f.reset
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shad876 said:
Can I go back to using AOSP ROMS after flashing this? I have one backed up but I don't wanna restore before knowing that its safe to do so
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Should be fine. Worst that will happen is you'll have to go back on this when it hangs on boot or doesn't get signal/wifi.
shad876 said:
Can I go back to using AOSP ROMS after flashing this? I have one backed up but I don't wanna restore before knowing that its safe to do so
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Well I flashed the latest AICP nightly and it seems all is well.
I also flashed S3Rx but I did have to use the MJ2 kernel to get working WiFi.
enewman17 said:
Well I flashed the latest AICP nightly and it seems all is well.
I also flashed S3Rx but I did have to use the MJ2 kernel to get working WiFi.
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talkingmonkeys said:
Should be fine. Worst that will happen is you'll have to go back on this when it hangs on boot or doesn't get signal/wifi.
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Ok, thanks. I restored it without any issues whatsoever!
For some reason TWRP won't flash. This is what I get.
<ID:0/017> Added!!
<ID:0/017> Odin v.3 engine (ID:17)..
<ID:0/017> File analysis..
<ID:0/017> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/017> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Alright what I had to do to fix that was reboot my computer and do a factory reset and I wiped the cashe too.
But anyways enewman17, You're the man! I'd like for you to take a bath with my two twin daughters, they could learn somethin from you!
Mirror Link to N910TUVU2DOK2_N910TTMB2DOK2_TMB [FULL STOCK ROM]
Also: BOOTLOADER & MODEM
---Downloads---
Full Untouched ROM from Sammobile
Mega: https://mega.nz/#!asRzgCYb!f8ssb_v6zDxYJ8_u1ygzpothj1arjRmMdM_opGz8QO0
Bootloader file:
Android File Host: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087008410
Mega: https://mega.nz/#!atYXVJQI!KSMHRMcH4qPgoP7sxSWM0ihNMOU-eQwYISaimam5tdk
Modem file:
Android File Host: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087008409
Mega: https://mega.nz/#!vlQ2VILY!NFCASlvP7Rf5kB3d2eN2sy3MC_3SLmQ945dRKB1nfzU
User: @eduardog131 provided links just to the modem and bootloader in a later post in this thread. I am simply providing the link in the OP Thanks!
OK so do we use odin
Thanks. Will we be able to root and custom recovery?
lilila said:
Thanks. Will we be able to root and custom recovery?
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You should be able to ODIN flash TWRP then you will need to flash a custom kernel to get root, and flash Superuser.
I have not tried it yet though, so I have not verified if it works or not.
I tried flash clean rom via odin, fully bootup, reboot to download, installed TWRP recovery, then flashed superuser.zip. Bootloop.
There was this other article on the net about the 910C saying they got 5.1.1 but you have to flash back your booloader to 5.0.1.
Odin new firmware, Odin twrp, in twrp flash freeza's beastmode 1.1 for n910T/3, flash supersu. report.
poontab said:
Odin new firmware, Odin twrp, in twrp flash freeza's beastmode 1.1 for n910T/3, flash supersu. report.
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Did it work?
poontab said:
Odin new firmware, Odin twrp, in twrp flash freeza's beastmode 1.1 for n910T/3, flash supersu. report.
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Do you have a link for beastmode?
Rollablunt420 said:
Did it work?
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Dunno. Left laptop at work but should since it's not enforcing. I'll know in a few hours.
sdaelr said:
Do you have a link for beastmode?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3238775
Alternatively AEL or other non enforcing 5.1.1 compatible kernel are needed for Samsung lollipop 5.1 or greater with root.
poontab said:
Odin new firmware, Odin twrp, in twrp flash freeza's beastmode 1.1 for n910T/3, flash supersu. report.
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Yes, it works for me.
来自我的 SM-N910T 上的 Tapatalk
Ripped the BL/CP parts straight from the firmware.
Since I assume none of you want to exactly download a 1.84GB file for just a bootloader and modem upgrade (why would you go back to stock), here are the BL/CP parts!
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[Update: 13-1-16: PIT file now available to recover from a bad brick]
[DO NOT USE UNLESS YOU NEED TO REPARTITION YOUR PARTITION TABLE, OR YOU'RE IN A BAD BRICK.]
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24369303960684492
INSTALLING THESE FILES
1. Load phone in download mode. (Vol down+Home+Power)
2. Open ODIN3 on your computer. (Make sure the Samsung drivers are installed.)
3. Load the booloader file in BL.
3a. Load the modem file in CP.
4. Hit the start button, and let the files flash.
5. If there are no error messages in the log portion of ODIN3, then you have successfully flashed and upgraded to the 5.1.1 bootloader.
NOTE: At this time, you CANNOT downgrade from the 5.1.1 bootloader, so take caution.
---Downloads:
Bootloader file:https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087008410
Modem file:https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087008409
eduardog131 said:
Ripped the BL/CP parts straight from the firmware.
Since I assume none of you want to exactly download a 1.84GB file for just a bootloader and modem upgrade (why would you go back to stock), here are the BL/CP parts!
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INSTALLING THESE FILES
1. Load phone in download mode. (Vol down+Home+Power)
2. Open ODIN3 on your computer. (Make sure the Samsung drivers are installed.)
3. Load the booloader file in BL.
3a. Load the modem file in CP.
4. Hit the start button, and let the files flash.
5. If there are no error messages in the log portion of ODIN3, then you have successfully flashed and upgraded to the 5.1.1 bootloader.
NOTE: At this time, it is unknown if you can downgrade from the 5.1.1 bootloader, so take caution.
---Downloads:
Bootloader file:https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087008410
Modem file:https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087008409
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Pretty cool... Can you please do the same for the T3 version?
domhall said:
Pretty cool... Can you please do the same for the T3 version?
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Sure, when I get time at home. (That is, unless someone beats me.)
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Razgriz said:
DOK2 is for both versions of the TMo Note 4.
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T3 isn't interchangeable with T firmware.
I'm gonna go on the limb here, I'm 50% certain you can't go back to COG2... Be very cautious... When I Odin'ed DOK2 the process seemed odd not sure why lol
Will say modem on DOK2 seems way more stable, I don't seem to have as many data drops, and me personally I could give two s**ts if I can go back to cog2..doesnt matter as you can still flash those roms, I'm on a DOK2 Bootloader and modem with a cog2 rom right now...by the way thanks for the bootloader and modem files man..lol..really didnt wanna go back to stock
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manufan721 said:
Will say modem on DOK2 seems way more stable, I don't seem to have as many data drops, and me personally I could give two s**ts if I can go back to cog2..doesnt matter as you can still flash those roms, I'm on a DOK2 Bootloader and modem with a cog2 rom right now...by the way thanks for the bootloader and modem files man..lol..really didnt wanna go back to stock
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Yeah, pretty much agree here. This new modem has given me a lot less data drops. I had really spotty HSPA, with it dropping so constantly. Tested it out during school today and it hasn't dropped.
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N910T3 BL+CP parts ripped! I also managed to acquire a PIT file for the T3...DO NOT LOAD THE PIT FILE INTO ODIN3! I HAVE IT IN CASE SOMEONE WHO HAS A SEVERE BRICK CAN USE IT!
Same instructions as before for flashing the BL+CP parts. Reference a few posts up.
Bootloader file:https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087009029
Modem file:https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087009028
PIT FILE (YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! DO NOT LOAD UNLESS THERE IS A SEVERE BRICK.)https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087009027
Confirm once you load DKO2 BL you can't go back to COG2 BL
ALLDAT said:
Confirm once you load DKO2 BL you can't go back to COG2 BL
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Lawdy.. lol how many threads have you asked this in. I answered this in another thread.
[Firmware] [Odin] [Official] Firmware / Kernel / Modem / Recovery [M919UVUFOK3] TW 4.4.4
This is a Odin-flashable official firmware, kernel, modem & recovery for T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy 4 (M919)
How to install:
1. Extract the *.tar.md5 file using 7-Zip
2. Extract Odin v3.09 & open it
3. Reboot to Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down)
4. Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
5. Add the *.tar.md5 file to AP / PDA
6. Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
7. Click the start button, sit back & wait a few minutes
Full Firmware:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24338798368260486
Stock Kernel : Flash via Recovery, not needed if you use Full Firmware
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24338798368260505
Stock Recovery: Flash via Recovery, only needed if you want to go back to stock recovery, not needed if you use Full Firmware
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24338798368260507
Modem : ODIN Flashable
link removed as so many people are having issues with it
IS this the latest firmware? I bricked my phone trying to install a modem and I"m trying to get a usable phone again..
reilus said:
IS this the latest firmware? I bricked my phone trying to install a modem and I"m trying to get a usable phone again..
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Yes OK3 is the latest firmware per T-Mobile site.
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a103 said:
Yes OK3 is the latest firmware per T-Mobile site.
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You're a lifesaver. I had tons of problems with my phone and it kept failing flashes over and over again but I finally got it working with this firmware and now I'll have to see if I can root! Thank you so much! =)
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How do I root this firmware? I finally got past a boot issue...
reilus said:
You're a lifesaver. I had tons of problems with my phone and it kept failing flashes over and over again but I finally got it working with this firmware and now I'll have to see if I can root! Thank you so much! =)
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How do I root this firmware? I finally got past a boot issue...
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You will need to flash TWRP first and then supersu.
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Is the bootloader the same as the previous one?
Hmm....it looks like Xposed no longer works with this update. This is the error when you try to install it:
Xposed is not (yet) compatible with Android SDK version 19 or your processor architecture (armeabi-v7a)
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Update: The Xposed_v2.6.1_by_SolarWarez_20151129.apk variant works with this release! Search for it on Google if the stock versions wouldn't run on your phone!
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Hmm....it looks like Xposed no longer works with this update.
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Can anyone else confirm? Thanks
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Use the old Xposed Installer v2.6.1 with TW 4.4.4, and you can directly install the xposed framework within the app.
Just a heads-up for anyone having trouble flashing any of these. I tried several times and re-downloaded the modem and the full firmware. They failed multiple times in multiple versions of odin(for me). I gave up on the modem but kept working on the full and it finally took but I was stuck at t-mo boot screen more than once and it wouldn't fully boot. Finally I flashed the newest twrp before taking any other measures and it finally booted.
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Just a heads-up for anyone having trouble flashing any of these. I tried several times and re-downloaded the modem and the full firmware. They failed multiple times in multiple versions of odin(for me). I gave up on the modem but kept working on the full and it finally took but I was stuck at t-mo boot screen more than once and it wouldn't fully boot. Finally I flashed the newest twrp before taking any other measures and it finally booted.
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In case it gets stuck at T-Mobile boot screen after successful firmware flash, just hold the power button till your device turns off,
Then go into stock recovery by using power+home+volume up button and do a factory reset.
It should boot fine.
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a103 said:
In case it gets stuck at T-Mobile boot screen after successful firmware flash, just hold the power button till your device turns off,
Then go into stock recovery by using power+home+volume up button and do a factory reset.
It should boot fine.
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Thanks for the reply. I forgot to list that I did that also. For me at least this S4 was very stubborn to take on this flash. I was mostly posting so if anyone else ran into this so they wouldn't panic. All is well now though. It came around eventually.:good:
I searched this out because I'm looking for a Stagefright fix for the S4 (my wife's phone). It looks like the other ROMs were last updated prior to Stagefright, so I expect they are not fixed. However, I'm OK with stock as long as it is rooted.
Are there any issues with rooting? I read in this article that T-Mobile put a SetUID restriction on the kernel and the normal process for TWRP and SuperSU doesn't work.
The author was writing about the UVUAMDL firmware, and offers a link to download a patched MDL kernel with the restriction removed.
Since this thread is about the UVUFOK3 (a later version), it seems likely that the SetUID restriction still exists. However the article also says "MAKE SURE YOU ARE ON UVUAMDL build OTHERWISE THIS KERNEL WILL BREAK THINGS IN YOUR PHONE!" So does that mean "UVUAMDL only - nothing newer or later" or "UVUAMDL or later"? No way to know since the article has not been updated since UVUAMDL.
Has any one successfully rooted the S4 after installing this firmware? (M919UVUFOK3_M919TMBFOK3_TMB)
Is the kernel provided in M919UVUFOK3_Stock_Kernel.zip already "fixed" to remove the root restriction?
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I searched this out because I'm looking for a Stagefright fix for the S4 (my wife's phone). It looks like the other ROMs were last updated prior to Stagefright, so I expect they are not fixed. However, I'm OK with stock as long as it is rooted.
Are there any issues with rooting? I read in this article that T-Mobile put a SetUID restriction on the kernel and the normal process for TWRP and SuperSU doesn't work.
The author was writing about the UVUAMDL firmware, and offers a link to download a patched MDL kernel with the restriction removed.
Since this thread is about the UVUFOK3 (a later version), it seems likely that the SetUID restriction still exists. However the article also says "MAKE SURE YOU ARE ON UVUAMDL build OTHERWISE THIS KERNEL WILL BREAK THINGS IN YOUR PHONE!" So does that mean "UVUAMDL only - nothing newer or later" or "UVUAMDL or later"? No way to know since the article has not been updated since UVUAMDL.
Has any one successfully rooted the S4 after installing this firmware? (M919UVUFOK3_M919TMBFOK3_TMB)
Is the kernel provided in M919UVUFOK3_Stock_Kernel.zip already "fixed" to remove the root restriction?
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I don't know about the restriction you talking about but I have successfully flashed a custom ROM on latest OK3 firmware.
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timg11 said:
I searched this out because I'm looking for a Stagefright fix for the S4 (my wife's phone). It looks like the other ROMs were last updated prior to Stagefright, so I expect they are not fixed. However, I'm OK with stock as long as it is rooted.
Are there any issues with rooting? I read in this article that T-Mobile put a SetUID restriction on the kernel and the normal process for TWRP and SuperSU doesn't work.
The author was writing about the UVUAMDL firmware, and offers a link to download a patched MDL kernel with the restriction removed.
Since this thread is about the UVUFOK3 (a later version), it seems likely that the SetUID restriction still exists. However the article also says "MAKE SURE YOU ARE ON UVUAMDL build OTHERWISE THIS KERNEL WILL BREAK THINGS IN YOUR PHONE!" So does that mean "UVUAMDL only - nothing newer or later" or "UVUAMDL or later"? No way to know since the article has not been updated since UVUAMDL.
Has any one successfully rooted the S4 after installing this firmware? (M919UVUFOK3_M919TMBFOK3_TMB)
Is the kernel provided in M919UVUFOK3_Stock_Kernel.zip already "fixed" to remove the root restriction?
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Nothing is modified as it is a stock package, stock kernel is only required if you flash some custom kernel and wanted to go back to stock by just installing the kernel instead of full ODIN.
This is what I always use to root:
1) Install latest TWRP via ODIN
2) Boot into recovery
3) Flash latest SuperSU zip using TWRP.
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Nothing is modified as it is a stock package, stock kernel is only required if you flash some custom kernel and wanted to go back to stock by just installing the kernel instead of full ODIN.
This is what I always use to root:
1) Install latest TWRP via ODIN
2) Boot into recovery
3) Flash latest SuperSU zip using TWRP.
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So it should be a fairly straightforward process? The issues technut experienced are unusual? Has anyone else installed and rooted using this ROM? Please report on how it went.
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I don't know about the restriction you talking about but I have successfully flashed a custom ROM on latest OK3 firmware.
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a103, when you say "flashed a custom ROM", do you mean a different ROM than the one in the OP of this thread? (since this one isn't really custom) If a different ROM, which did you flash? I didn't find many options that contained the OK3 firmware.
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Nothing is modified as it is a stock package, stock kernel is only required if you flash some custom kernel and wanted to go back to stock by just installing the kernel instead of full ODIN.
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The phone currently is running Wicked V8 custom ROM, so I think I need to flash everything. What are the steps for updating all three; firmware, kernel, and modem? Is there a particular order to flash them in Odin?
I read in another place that the firmware contains the Modem so I wouldn't need to flash the modem in addition to the full firmware (M919UVUFOK3_M919TMBFOK3_TMB.zip). Is that true in this case? Does it include both modem and kernel?
Edit - After searching out how to open tar.md5 files I can now see that the full firmware does include the kernel and modem files. So installing that one should sufficient to update everything.
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The phone currently is running Wicked V8 custom ROM, so I think I need to flash everything. What are the steps for updating all three; firmware, kernel, and modem? Is there a particular order to flash them in Odin?
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Just flash the firmware, it has the kernel and modem in it.
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Just flash the firmware, it has the kernel and modem in it.
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a103, did you have any of the problems reported by technut above? Was it a smooth process of flashing?
Here's what I think has been said:
0) Before starting - copy UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip, Titanium Backup APK, and Titanium Backup data onto ExtSD card.
1) start phone into download mode, Use ODIN to flash M919UVUFOK3_M919TMBFOK3_M919UVUFOK3_HOME.tar.md5
2) restart into stock, let it stabilize.
If any problems or stuck on Tmo screen, restart into stock recovery and do factory reset
3) once booted into stock FW, power off.
4) restart into download mode, use Odin to flash openrecovery-twrp-2.6.0.0-jfltetmo.tar
5) boot into TWRP
6) install UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
7) reboot into Android - phone is now rooted again and ready to go.
8) restore user apps (not system apps or data) from TiBu, restore TiBu XML data for SMS and call logs, etc.
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a103, did you have any of the problems reported by technut above? Was it a smooth process of flashing?
Here's what I think has been said:
0) Before starting - copy UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip, Titanium Backup APK, and Titanium Backup data onto ExtSD card.
1) start phone into download mode, Use ODIN to flash M919UVUFOK3_M919TMBFOK3_M919UVUFOK3_HOME.tar.md5
2) restart into stock, let it stabilize.
If any problems or stuck on Tmo screen, restart into stock recovery and do factory reset
3) once booted into stock FW, power off.
4) restart into download mode, use Odin to flash openrecovery-twrp-2.6.0.0-jfltetmo.tar
5) boot into TWRP
6) install UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
7) reboot into Android - phone is now rooted again and ready to go.
8) restore user apps (not system apps or data) from TiBu, restore TiBu XML data for SMS and call logs, etc.
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I didn't encounter any issues.
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