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Please help note 3 N900A

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I just bought this note 3 on SWAPPA and day later I found the phone keep freezing for few then get work fine . anyways I check the software and I found its NC2 but the builder MGL ( I will add pic for that ) I tried to flash it odin MGL one click and failed . then I found modem NC2 I flashed it on ODIN but the builder stil MGL .
oh and it keep pop up security notice unauthorized action was detected restart your phone .
my question how could I flash it for the newest version NC2 fully rom . and does that will make phone work normal again ? any one could help where could I find the stock rom NC2 for Samsung note 3 N900A AT&T .

elaraj said:
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I just bought this note 3 on SWAPPA and day later I found the phone keep freezing for few then get work fine . anyways I check the software and I found its NC2 but the builder MGL ( I will add pic for that ) I tried to flash it odin MGL one click and failed . then I found modem NC2 I flashed it on ODIN but the builder stil MGL .
oh and it keep pop up security notice unauthorized action was detected restart your phone .
my question how could I flash it for the newest version NC2 fully rom . and does that will make phone work normal again ? any one could help where could I find the stock rom NC2 for Samsung note 3 N900A AT&T .
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54533240 no guarantees it would work fine again but link shows you how to get to official nc2. Wrong section to post your question too.
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elaraj said:
hi
I just bought this note 3 on SWAPPA and day later I found the phone keep freezing for few then get work fine . anyways I check the software and I found its NC2 but the builder MGL ( I will add pic for that ) I tried to flash it odin MGL one click and failed . then I found modem NC2 I flashed it on ODIN but the builder stil MGL .
oh and it keep pop up security notice unauthorized action was detected restart your phone .
my question how could I flash it for the newest version NC2 fully rom . and does that will make phone work normal again ? any one could help where could I find the stock rom NC2 for Samsung note 3 N900A AT&T .
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You're fine dude. All you have is the international stock ROM not AT&T (you can see the green battery icon even though it's KK). You got everything good there. Baseband is good and so is the kernel (that's actually compatible with towelroot). All you have to do is download this NC2 recovery and Odin it to your phone. Boot up. root using www.towelroot.com then install busy box from play store (open it up and install it from within the app) then download safestrap 3.75 found here. Start flashing KK ROMs
And BTW MGL is just the build number of the firmware. Just like NC2 firmware when they end with "NC2" under the "build number" in your "about device".

K-Alzwayed said:
You're fine dude. All you have is the international stock ROM not AT&T (you can see the green battery icon even though it's KK). You got everything good there. Baseband is good and so is the kernel (that's actually compatible with towelroot). All you have to do is download this NC2 recovery and Odin it to your phone. Boot up. root using www.towelroot.com then install busy box from play store (open it up and install it from within the app) then download safestrap 3.75 found here. Start flashing KK ROMs
And BTW MGL is just the build number of the firmware. Just like NC2 firmware when they end with "NC2" under the "build number" in your "about device".
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That's to much for me I don't know a lot about android . can I just flash file on this http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=54533240 and I will get back to stock rom AT&T ?
Thanks

elaraj said:
That's to much for me I don't know a lot about android . can I just flash file on this http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=54533240 and I will get back to stock rom AT&T ?
Thanks
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What I'm telling is actually waaay easier than doing the whole process from the thread. You already everything right. You just need to odin the file I gave you the link for then download towelroot to root with and that's all. Busy box is just an app you download from the playstore and open and it's there in front of you click "install" from within the app and it'll do the whole thing for you. Safestrap is in op of the thread I had for ya download it then install it and open it up then you're done. I just think it's easier for you. You can do the whole process if you want, brother. [emoji16]

K-Alzwayed said:
What I'm telling is actually waaay easier than doing the whole process from the thread. You already everything right. You just need to odin the file I gave you the link for then download towelroot to root with and that's all. Busy box is just an app you download from the playstore and open and it's there in front of you click "install" from within the app and it'll do the whole thing for you. Safestrap is in op of the thread I had for ya download it then install it and open it up then you're done. I just think it's easier for you. You can do the whole process if you want, brother. [emoji16]
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ok I am going to start doing that I will update you with my steps
Thanks

elaraj said:
ok I am going to start doing that I will update you with my steps
Thanks
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No problem. Don't be hesitant. You gotta try. Just make sure you follow the steps I gave you in my previous post to the T. And remember!!!! That first file(the NC2 recovery) that you have to odin goes into the AP slot of odin.
elaraj said:
ok I am going to start doing that I will update you with my steps
Thanks
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K-Alzwayed said:
No problem. Don't be hesitant. You gotta try. Just make sure you follow the steps I gave you in my previous post to the T. And remember!!!! That first file(the NC2 recovery) that you have to odin goes into the AP slot of odin.
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I flashed the recovery from odin 3.07 used PDA . is that wrong ?
I am trying to root it now but the link opened up black page and there's no download link on it ?

elaraj said:
I flashed the recovery from odin 3.07 used PDA . is that wrong ?
I am trying to root it now but the link opened up black page and there's no download link on it ?
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It goes in AP. I think you have an older version of odin. Did it work with no problem? If so, then you're good. And that black page is fine just click the that lamda sign to download

K-Alzwayed said:
It goes in AP. I think you have an older version of odin. Did it work with no problem? If so, then you're good. And that black page is fine just click the that lamda sign to download
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ya it flashed and restart the phone and work again

elaraj said:
ya it flashed and restart the phone and work again
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Ok good. Now download towelroot and install it on your phone and open it up and click on "let it ra1n" then you're rooted.

K-Alzwayed said:
Ok good. Now download towelroot and install it on your phone and open it up and click on "let it ra1n" then you're rooted.
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it wont let me to download it . my lap top keep saying file access denied

elaraj said:
it wont let me to download it . my lap top keep saying file access denied
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Use your phone, buddy. Isn't it working fine?
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elaraj said:
it wont let me to download it . my lap top keep saying file access denied
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I'm thinking that you're trying to open up towelroot on your laptop? It's for your phone not for the laptop. You're done with the laptop now, brother. All of your is on your phone now. Go to towelroot.com from your phone browser and download it then find it and click it. Follow these steps (from your phone)
Pull your notification panel down

K-Alzwayed said:
Use your phone, buddy. Isn't it working fine?
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I'm thinking that you're trying to open up towelroot on your laptop? It's for your phone not for the laptop. You're done with the laptop now, brother. All of your is on your phone now. Go to towelroot.com from your phone browser and download it then find it and click it. Follow these steps (from your phone)
Pull your notification panel down
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its keep showing the icon that is downloading but never complete ?

elaraj said:
its keep showing the icon that is downloading but never complete ?
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Check your Internet then. Turn wifi off on your phone and use your mobile data. It is a very small file.

K-Alzwayed said:
Check your Internet then. Turn wifi off on your phone and use your mobile data. It is a very small file.
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does that mean its done ?

elaraj said:
does that mean its done ?
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Yup. Congratulations, brother. You're rooted. Welcome to the fun world. Now head to the playstore and search busybox. Install it and open it up and hit "install" where ever you find it in the app. Let it finish then install safestrap 3.75 and start flashing. Make sure to back up your current rom just in case.

K-Alzwayed said:
Yup. Congratulations, brother. You're rooted. Welcome to the fun world. Now head to the playstore and search busybox. Install it and open it up and hit "install" where ever you find it in the app. Let it finish then install safestrap 3.75 and start flashing. Make sure to back up your current rom just in case.
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I did installed it but now how can I flash ?

elaraj said:
I did installed it but now how can I flash ?
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If you've already installed busybox and safestrap 3.75
1.(open. Safestrap and hit "install recovery" then it should say "installed).
2.then go ahead and download a KK rom (make sure it's KK not JB) then put the file on your external SD card (if you have one).
3.Reboot your phone. Then the phone reboots, after the "galaxy note 3" screen there should be a splash screen with a little creepy looking creature in it and on the bottom corners of your screen you'd see "continue" on the right bottom and "recovery" on the left bottom. Click on the "recovery" one then it'll take you to safestrap recovery.
4.From there you can back up your current rom by clicking on "back up". That will take you to another page where you can swipe the bottom to start backing up. Make sure to check "enable compression" on that screen. Let it finish (it'll take a long while to finish. Don't panic. Just let it finish no matter how long it takes. For me it takes at least 20 minutes.lol).
5.After that go back using the "back" button on the bottom right until you get the home screen. Click on "wipe" then swipe the bar in the bottom to factory reset your phone.
6.After that click on "advance" and check everything but "micro SD card". You don't wanna delete that. Swipe the bar in the bottom.. now your phone is clean.
7.Back up to the home screen again. You'll see "install" click it and find your KK rom that you downloaded. Click it then swipe the bar on the bottom and let it install. Once It's done flashing. Click "reboot" on the bottom right of your screen then your phone will boot up to your new rom. Let it sit for at least 5 minutes then set up your phone.
I'm personally using "dynamic kat" rom and I love it. If you'd like to try this rom here is the link to the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709701 very friendly group of people and they'll help you with everything they can to get you running.
Keep this post in front of you on your computer and work on your phone following the instructions in it to help you out because I'm going to sleep. It's too late now and my wife is getting mad. [emoji6]

K-Alzwayed said:
If you've already installed busybox and safestrap 3.75
1.(open. Safestrap and hit "install recovery" then it should say "installed).
2.then go ahead and download a KK rom (make sure it's KK not JB) then put the file on your external SD card (if you have one).
3.Reboot your phone. Then the phone reboots, after the "galaxy note 3" screen there should be a splash screen with a little creepy looking creature in it and on the bottom corners of your screen you'd see "continue" on the right bottom and "recovery" on the left bottom. Click on the "recovery" one then it'll take you to safestrap recovery.
4.From there you can back up your current rom by clicking on "back up". That will take you to another page where you can swipe the bottom to start backing up. Make sure to check "enable compression" on that screen. Let it finish (it'll take a long while to finish. Don't panic. Just let it finish no matter how long it takes. For me it takes at least 20 minutes.lol).
5.After that go back using the "back" button on the bottom right until you get the home screen. Click on "wipe" then swipe the bar in the bottom to factory reset your phone.
6.After that click on "advance" and check everything but "micro SD card". You don't wanna delete that. Swipe the bar in the bottom.. now your phone is clean.
7.Back up to the home screen again. You'll see "install" click it and find your KK rom that you downloaded. Click it then swipe the bar on the bottom and let it install. Once It's done flashing. Click "reboot" on the bottom right of your screen then your phone will boot up to your new rom. Let it sit for at least 5 minutes then set up your phone.
I'm personally using "dynamic kat" rom and I love it. If you'd like to try this rom here is the link to the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709701 very friendly group of people and they'll help you with everything they can to get you running.
Keep this post in front of you on your computer and work on your phone following the instructions in it to help you out because I'm going to sleep. It's too late now and my wife is getting mad. [emoji6]
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is this room good ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703006

[Resolved] Stuck in Download Mode after failed flash attempt.

Okay, so I finally decided to ditch AT&T and go full Paranoid (This is not my first flashing attempt with Android devices). Got the latest version, etc. Load into BootStrap and wipe everything. Go to install PA and for some reason I had neglected to tell my build.prop (ro.product.device/name) is supposed to be "jactivelteatt"/"jactivelteuc" and not "SN-M9009". So when I started the flash process, immediate error and now I'm stuck with a phone with no OS or bootloader and can not, for the life of me, find a ROM to flash with .MD5 or .TAR that will work with ODIN. I did find "Oneclick_I537UCUAMF1" that gets all the way to the end and fails. Tried multiple times with multiple cables.
Please if anyone has any idea's, please help.

timmytron said:
Okay, so I finally decided to ditch AT&T and go full Paranoid (This is not my first flashing attempt with Android devices). Got the latest version, etc. Load into BootStrap and wipe everything. Go to install PA and for some reason I had neglected to tell my build.prop (ro.product.device/name) is supposed to be "jactivelteatt"/"jactivelteuc" and not "SN-M9009". So when I started the flash process, immediate error and now I'm stuck with a phone with no OS or bootloader and can not, for the life of me, find a ROM to flash with .MD5 or .TAR that will work with ODIN. I did find "Oneclick_I537UCUAMF1" that gets all the way to the end and fails. Tried multiple times with multiple cables.
Please if anyone has any idea's, please help.
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Oh god are you on the US version (SGH-I537)? If you're on the international version (I9295) ignore this post but otherwise, you need to read and take in my short rant. Trust me I wish this weren't the case, but it is, and it's important:
The Galaxy S4 Active i537 has a locked bootloader. There is no way around this, no ifs ands or buts. You simply cannot flash custom ROMs or recoveries. That's it, end of story as far as CM, CWM, AOSP and such things are concerned. That being said there is a sort of recovery called SafeStrap which you can use to make nandroid backups, flash mods and STOCK-BASED roms, but it's not a true custom recovery in the sense that we had been used to, because of this locked bootloader nightmare.
OK so I think you're gonna want to check out this thread. It's all about how to install any firmware from download mode, I think you're gonna have to go with NE3 or NH3.
Let me reiterate. NO CUSTOM ROMS. NO CWM. No Paranoid, no cyanogenmod, no AOSP, no crossing go before going directly to jail. Sorry for the stupid joke but seriously, you have got to keep your phone on stock-based roms (of which there are unfortunately few).
Firmware download links

timmytron said:
Okay, so I finally decided to ditch AT&T and go full Paranoid (This is not my first flashing attempt with Android devices). Got the latest version, etc. Load into BootStrap and wipe everything. Go to install PA and for some reason I had neglected to tell my build.prop (ro.product.device/name) is supposed to be "jactivelteatt"/"jactivelteuc" and not "SN-M9009". So when I started the flash process, immediate error and now I'm stuck with a phone with no OS or bootloader and can not, for the life of me, find a ROM to flash with .MD5 or .TAR that will work with ODIN. I did find "Oneclick_I537UCUAMF1" that gets all the way to the end and fails. Tried multiple times with multiple cables.
Please if anyone has any idea's, please help.
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What phone do you have (i537 or i9295) and what version of firmware were you on?

Devo7v said:
What phone do you have (i537 or i9295) and what version of firmware were you on?
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i537 and second to last, I537UCUCNE3

Okay, :laugh: I'm back. FINALLY found some MD5 files that loaded. In the process of updating and putting things back they way they were. Thank you to all who viewed/helped!
Is there a way to mark this as "Resolved"?

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Add "solved" to title?

same problem with my i537, need help
timmytron said:
Okay, :laugh: I'm back. FINALLY found some MD5 files that loaded. In the process of updating and putting things back they way they were. Thank you to all who viewed/helped!
Is there a way to mark this as "Resolved"?
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Need help, having the same problem

baddhabbitz88 said:
Need help, having the same problem
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Have you used ODIN before?

i537 Stuck in download mode
timmytron said:
Have you used ODIN before?
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yes I have use odin but I think I have the same issue you did, need to know where to get the files .

baddhabbitz88 said:
yes I have use odin but I think I have the same issue you did, need to know where to get the files .
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Okay. Well I'm not sure where I got the files either. What I'm going to do is upload them (please do keep in mind that it's a huge file) to my Drive account and I will link it here when complete. You are on the AT&T i537 version?

baddhabbitz88 said:
yes I have use odin but I think I have the same issue you did, need to know where to get the files .
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Did you get my PM?

timmytron said:
Okay. Well I'm not sure where I got the files either. What I'm going to do is upload them (please do keep in mind that it's a huge file) to my Drive account and I will link it here when complete. You are on the AT&T i537 version?
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Yes, the at&t version i537 is the one I'm. Found some files this morning and run them in Odin but now back at bootloop. I'll check your files and see whats up on that end. It sucks because have not done anything to this phone unlike my other ones and this crap starts with this one on its own.

baddhabbitz88 said:
Yes, the at&t version i537 is the one I'm. Found some files this morning and run them in Odin but now back at bootloop. I'll check your files and see whats up on that end. It sucks because have not done anything to this phone unlike my other ones and this crap starts with this one on its own.
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Well AT&T decided to completely lock us out on this particular version on this particular phone. At least we have *ROOT*.

baddhabbitz88 said:
Yes, the at&t version i537 is the one I'm. Found some files this morning and run them in Odin but now back at bootloop. I'll check your files and see whats up on that end. It sucks because have not done anything to this phone unlike my other ones and this crap starts with this one on its own.
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You need to make sure you are flashing a version that is the same or more recent than the version you are currently on. You cannot downgrade your firmware or else you'll end up with a bootloop.

Devo7v said:
You need to make sure you are flashing a version that is the same or more recent than the version you are currently on. You cannot downgrade your firmware or else you'll end up with a bootloop.
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k will try to find a more updated version but that is part of the problem is locating the firmware I need + this started doing it on its own and really never dug into it to no which firmware was on it other than rooted months ago with towelroot
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timmytron said:
Did you get my PM?
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yeah I got it thanks but it didn't work still digging

baddhabbitz88 said:
k will try to find a more updated version but that is part of the problem is locating the firmware I need + this started doing it on its own and really never dug into it to no which firmware was on it other than rooted months ago with towelroot
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yeah I got it thanks but it didn't work still digging
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Always check the stickies.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2892445

[Q] Odin and my Note 3

Here is my presentiment that I've posted elsewhere
My phone was working just fine this morning but after updating a few apps through Google Play my phone started throwing up messages that gapps process was continuously crashing.
I then restarted the phone and it would not get to the AT&T startup. I have since flashed the OC1 kernel through SafeStrap but now the phone will not leave the AT&T startup logo.
Any ideas for what I can do? I have an older backup but not on 5.0 like I should. If need be I'll be going through the entire reinstallation process of 5.0 again.
EDIT: Just realized that I have a bigger problem now since I cannot access SafeStrap Recovery.
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I need some help with ODIN to get it back to stock. As you can see, I cannot get to SafeStrap anymore. Would it be alright to ODIN to Lollipop or do i need to go to 4.4.4? Anything I need to keep in mind before doing this? I just need to get to SafeStrap and I can get to some backups that I have.

orangetag001 said:
Here is my presentiment that I've posted elsewhere
I need some help with ODIN to get it back to stock. As you can see, I cannot get to SafeStrap anymore. Would it be alright to ODIN to Lollipop or do i need to go to 4.4.4? Anything I need to keep in mind before doing this? I just need to get to SafeStrap and I can get to some backups that I have.
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You need to Odin flash the NC2 Kernel to get Safestrap to work http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2800888&stc=1&d=1402892555 then you should be able to wipe and install one of your backups. OR if you want to Odin to Lollipop http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/general/update-procedure-lollipop-5-0-oc1-t3063760. :good:

Rooted i747 said:
You need to Odin flash the NC2 Kernel to get Safestrap to work http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2800888&stc=1&d=1402892555 then you should be able to wipe and install one of your backups. OR if you want to Odin to Lollipop http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/general/update-procedure-lollipop-5-0-oc1-t3063760. :good:
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Thanks a ton for the reply! I appreciate it immensely.
I'll go through those steps tonight and report back.

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You need to Odin flash the NC2 Kernel to get Safestrap to work http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2800888&stc=1&d=1402892555 then you should be able to wipe and install one of your backups. OR if you want to Odin to Lollipop http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/general/update-procedure-lollipop-5-0-oc1-t3063760. :good:
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So I have the kernel you linked downloaded and unzipped. Within Odin 3.10 do I want to place that md5 file under the "Re-Partition" entry?

orangetag001 said:
So I have the kernel you linked downloaded and unzipped. Within Odin 3.10 do I want to place that md5 file under the "Re-Partition" entry?
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Place it in the AP slot.

Rooted i747 said:
Place it in the AP slot.
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Just to be safe. This look correct? I have my computer in Japanese locale so that's why the /'s turn out that way

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Just to be safe. This look correct? I have my computer in Japanese locale so that's why the /'s turn out that way
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Looks good!:good:

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Looks good!:good:
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YOU ARE THE MAN, MAN! Booted into it right away after it was finished!

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Looks good!:good:
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I know you're probably sick of me posting but would I have to ODIN flash a different kernel to get Safestrap access on Lollipop? For some reason once I updated the startup prompt for Safestrap disappeared.

orangetag001 said:
I know you're probably sick of me posting but would I have to ODIN flash a different kernel to get Safestrap access on Lollipop? For some reason once I updated the startup prompt for Safestrap disappeared.
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Yes you would have to flash the NC2 Kernel then after you are done with Safestrap you need to flash the OC1 Kernel. To access Safestrap without Odin you would need to install the NC2 Flasher from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/development/nc2-flasher-app-unsafe-t2989141/ plus you need the two (2) files from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/general/att-nj5-safestrap-t2957471 Thanks @benwaffle and Thanks @carl1961.

Without Odin https://youtu.be/yIjb0AiZOd4
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Without Odin https://youtu.be/yIjb0AiZOd4

its here marshmallow for metropcs

got update today tried to install but got error "this package is for htc_a32eul devices this is a a32e"
need advice on how should i update
going to try to change id back to htc_a32eul dont know where yet
if not i will factory restore hate to do it because dont want to lose root
admins please help

Yep, got the same error and have no clue what to do. Cannot flash the OTA zip at all.

ok so i flashed stock recovery then rebooted and installed update was going good but then got image of phone with triangle and ! mark

llib01 said:
ok so i flashed stock recovery then rebooted and installed update was going good but then got image of phone with triangle and ! mark
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I got the same thing. I'm reverting to the stock recovery and rom to see if that fixes anything. rip - my root

Lol, I'm gonna let you guys trial and error the issue out. Too scared to do something I'm not sure of.
Please tell me how it goes though guys, hoping for the best!

Dmntd said:
Lol, I'm gonna let you guys trial and error the issue out. Too scared to do something I'm not sure of.
Please tell me how it goes though guys, hoping for the best!
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Just did a full reset. Everything is stock, 6.0.1 update is at 87%. I'll reply with what happens next. Wish me luck.
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Just did a full reset. Everything is stock, 6.0.1 update is at 87%. I'll reply with what happens next. Wish me luck.
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And that seems to do the trick. I'm on Marshmallow!
So here's what I did. (MetroPCS Variant Only) (Remember to backup stuff you want to keep (Duh))
Step 1: If you're using a custom recovery, switch back to the stock recovery found bundled here: https://mega.nz/#!sp0wCThZ!MQVTq6y_8DJShrvNrY4L-JtJBDHOQhnaLRq8UiqLruQ
Step 2: Use this to get to the stock Rom (Scroll down): https://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-desire-626s-metro-pcs/news/
Step 3: Do all the updates from the settings menu
Step 4: Profit

BladefuryGames said:
Just did a full reset. Everything is stock, 6.0.1 update is at 87%. I'll reply with what happens next. Wish me luck.
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And that seems to do the trick. I'm on Marshmallow!
So here's what I did. (MetroPCS Variant Only) (Remember to backup stuff you want to keep (Duh))
Step 1: If you're using a custom recovery, switch back to the stock recovery found bundled here: https://mega.nz/#!sp0wCThZ!MQVTq6y_8DJShrvNrY4L-JtJBDHOQhnaLRq8UiqLruQ
Step 2: Use this to get to the stock Rom (Scroll down): https://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-desire-626s-metro-pcs/news/
Step 3: Do all the updates from the settings menu
Step 4: Profit
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Ok, I just flash the recovery zip from TWRP, correct?
Somehow I do not think that's correct, lol. So please tell me if I'm wrong.

BladefuryGames said:
Just did a full reset. Everything is stock, 6.0.1 update is at 87%. I'll reply with what happens next. Wish me luck.
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And that seems to do the trick. I'm on Marshmallow!
So here's what I did. (MetroPCS Variant Only) (Remember to backup stuff you want to keep (Duh))
Step 1: If you're using a custom recovery, switch back to the stock recovery found bundled here: https://mega.nz/#!sp0wCThZ!MQVTq6y_8DJShrvNrY4L-JtJBDHOQhnaLRq8UiqLruQ
Step 2: Use this to get to the stock Rom (Scroll down): https://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-desire-626s-metro-pcs/news/
Step 3: Do all the updates from the settings menu
Step 4: Profit
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Dmntd said:
Ok, I just flash the recovery zip from TWRP, correct?
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I flashed the recovery using fastboot on my PC. Not too sure about flashing it from the phone itself.

BladefuryGames said:
I flashed the recovery using fastboot on my PC. Not too sure about flashing it from the phone itself.
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Could you write a small guide on how to do that? I have adb and all that installed, I just forget which commands to use. Sorry if I'm asking too much.

Dmntd said:
Could you write a small guide on how to do that? I have adb and all that installed, I just forget which commands to use. Sorry if I'm asking too much.
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Sure.
(Go to the folder where adb and fastboot are located) (Have the phone in download mode)
Step 1: Move the stock recovery to that folder and name it "srecovery"
Step 2: Hold SHIFT and right click anywhere in the folder and click "Open command window here"
Step 3: When the command window opens up, type in "fastboot flash recovery srecovery.img" and press enter
Step 4: Profit??

BladefuryGames said:
Sure.
(Go to the folder where adb and fastboot are located) (Have the phone in download mode)
Step 1: Move the stock recovery to that folder and name it "srecovery"
Step 2: Hold SHIFT and right click anywhere in the folder and click "Open command window here"
Step 3: When the command window opens up, type in "fastboot flash recovery srecovery.img" and press enter
Step 4: Profit??
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Actually I figured it out myself, same thing as you typed but thank you very much. Hopefully it's also useful for someone else not super knowledgeable about this stuff.
Thanks again.

Kinda stuck here I cant install the update because it takes me to twrp
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didnt notice the new posts sorry
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For some reason it's not seeing my device now

Weird thing going on with my phone, after putting everything to stock, now it will not find system updates. It keeps saying "There are no updates available for your phone."
Very weird. I've restarted the device but same thing happens. I'm not quite sure what to do except keep trying to check for updates.

Dmntd said:
Weird thing going on with my phone, after putting everything to stock, now it will not find system updates. It keeps saying "There are no updates available for your phone."
Very weird. I've restarted the device but same thing happens. I'm not quite sure what to do except keep trying to check for updates.
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Mine did the same thing for the first few checks, restarting seemed to help.

BladefuryGames said:
Mine did the same thing for the first few checks, restarting seemed to help.
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Yeah, I'm on my 2nd restart. Turning WiFi off, and on, etc... Maybe the servers are getting hammered at the moment and it's just not popping up for the moment. Oh well, I'm sure I'll get there eventually.

It says it's not the right sofware for my phone RUU

BladefuryGames said:
Mine did the same thing for the first few checks, restarting seemed to help.
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Let me ask you, did you have to install those 2 small updates first before the actual Marshmallow update? Or did it just give you the Marshmallow update immediately?

Dmntd said:
Let me ask you, did you have to install those 2 small updates first before the actual Marshmallow update? Or did it just give you the Marshmallow update immediately?
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You do have to install the 2 smaller ones first, I forgot to mention that. xD

BladefuryGames said:
You do have to install the 2 smaller ones first, I forgot to mention that. xD
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Do you know if I absolutely need them in order to flash Marshmallow? I copied over the OTA zip that I did download before going back to stock. So, if I don't need them then couldn't I just flash it from default recovery?

Dmntd said:
Do you know if I absolutely need them in order to flash Marshmallow? I copied over the OTA zip that I did download before going back to stock. So, if I don't need them then couldn't I just flash it from default recovery?
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You do need to download the 2 updates for the 6.0.1 update to show up. Otherwise nothing will happen.

Downgrade to 4.4.2 factory test firmware for SM-S903VL

I found that you can use kingroot to root the factory test firmware for the SM-S903VL
This is the only root method I know and I belive it is the first for the SM-S903VL
The factory firmware has drawbacks, no text calling or downloads or play store.
If anyone can find a way to make this better and actually be able to use the play store phone and texting let us know.
MAKE SURE YOU BACK UP EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU DO THIS
Downgrade and root files found on my drive...
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4954IfsDiYKendnaWN1cGZ2Snc
Use odin to flash and Kingroot to root, may take a few tries.
If you are done and need to flash back to stock firmware flash these files with odin...
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4954IfsDiYKUmkyZkNIMVhrOUk

Downloading files. Will confirm asap. Thanks!

Definitely works. Root verified. I'm going to stay here and mess around for awhile and see what I can get away with. I'm far from any kind of expert but this seems like a good sign.

omgitsMATT said:
Definitely works. Root verified. I'm going to stay here and mess around for awhile and see what I can get away with. I'm far from any kind of expert but this seems like a good sign.
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I played with it for awhile, seems the bootloader is locked so that explains not being able to flash a custom recovery. I can't wait till development takes off.

mortj19 said:
I played with it for awhile, seems the bootloader is locked so that explains not being able to flash a custom recovery. I can't wait till development takes off.
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I flashed a custom recovery used from one of the other S5 phones but it kept booting into a page that said take it to a Verizon employee. I assume that's because of the bootloader being locked. I installed Flashify with an apk and used that to flash.

omgitsMATT said:
I flashed a custom recovery used from one of the other S5 phones but it kept booting into a page that said take it to a Verizon employee. I assume that's because of the bootloader being locked. I installed Flashify with an apk and used that to flash.
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flashify to flash what? sorry lol i got excited please tell me you found how to flash something that works

mortj19 said:
flashify to flash what? sorry lol i got excited please tell me you found how to flash something that works
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I used Flashify to flash a custom recovery image, TWRP. It worked but the device wouldn't boot into the recovery image or even back into the operating system anymore. It went straight to a page telling me to take my phone to Verizon store so Verizon could fix my phone. I tripped something.
I just opened Odin and reflashed 4.4.2 and kept messing around, that fixed my phone.
Sorry, didn't mean to get your hopes up.

omgitsMATT said:
I used Flashify to flash a custom recovery image, TWRP. It worked but the device wouldn't boot into the recovery image or even back into the operating system anymore. It went straight to a page telling me to take my phone to Verizon store so Verizon could fix my phone. I tripped something.
I just opened Odin and reflashed 4.4.2 and kept messing around, that fixed my phone.
Sorry, didn't mean to get your hopes up.
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aw poop, seems we need someone to make a safestrap or bootloader unlock method.. I wish we didn't have to fight to get root and recovery control...

mortj19 said:
aw poop, seems we need someone to make a safestrap or bootloader unlock method.. I wish we didn't have to fight to get root and recovery control...
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I think you finding this method mentioned in this thread on the original post is a real winner. I think it might be the answer for someone to come in and start developing. *fingers crossed*

omgitsMATT said:
I think you finding this method mentioned in this thread on the original post is a real winner. I think it might be the answer for someone to come in and start developing. *fingers crossed*
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Hopefully... It took forever to find the firmware files and I only just happened to investigate the factory test files and noticed it was 4.4.2 and decided to try out different one click roots for the heck of it...

mortj19 said:
I found that you can use kingroot to root the factory test firmware for the SM-S903VL
This is the only root method I know and I belive it is the first for the SM-S903VL
The factory firmware has drawbacks, no text calling or downloads or play store.
If anyone can find a way to make this better and actually be able to use the play store phone and texting let us know.
MAKE SURE YOU BACK UP EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU DO THIS
Downgrade and root files found on my drive...
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4954IfsDiYKendnaWN1cGZ2Snc
Use odin to flash and Kingroot to root, may take a few tries.
If you are done and need to flash back to stock firmware flash these files with odin...
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4954IfsDiYKUmkyZkNIMVhrOUk
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Where the hell did you find the stock 6.0.1 firmware?! Please tell me because I want to see if it has other "weird" Samsung firmware like s975L

parrotgeek1 said:
Where the hell did you find the stock 6.0.1 firmware?! Please tell me because I want to see if it has other "weird" Samsung firmware like s975L
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Easy-firmware

mortj19 said:
Easy-firmware
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Thanks!
I don't have this phone, but can you send me some screenshots of what apps are installed, and a screenshot of About phone menu, so that I can try to help with play store and phone/text?

edit: never mind

parrotgeek1 said:
edit: never mind
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You edited to quick, lol.
I'm looking up the stuff you asked now. Will have to reflash everything, bbiab

Im having difficulties waiting patiently for development. .....
Off topic: I was a burrito once

parrotgeek1 said:
Thanks!
I don't have this phone, but can you send me some screenshots of what apps are installed, and a screenshot of About phone menu, so that I can try to help with play store and phone/text?
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I wasn't entirely sure what you wanted when it concerned Apps so I just went to settings and took screenshots of everything under Settings > Device > Apps

Let me know if that's everything you need so I can put 6.0.1 back on before I head to work so I have a stable phone.

omgitsMATT said:
I wasn't entirely sure what you wanted when it concerned Apps so I just went to settings and took screenshots of everything under Settings > Device > Apps
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thanks, also need lock screen, home screen, notifications
I want to see if the aosp apks could work
and thats it
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Im having difficulties waiting patiently for development. .....
Off topic: I was a burrito once
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what

parrotgeek1 said:
thanks, also need lock screen, home screen, notifications
I want to see if the aosp apks could work
and thats it
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what
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I was able to get the home screen and notifications but there is this black transparent thing with yellow text that is getting in the way of everything, you can see it in the screenshots. Also because this is Factory Mode apparently there is no lock screen? I've rooted again and am trying to see if I can turn it off for you but here is what I got so far