Hey community. I just moved from my LG Optimus g pro to the note 3. I am not on contract as I bought the note 3 straight out and put it on straight talk. It's an N900A. It's a 4.4.2 NC2 stock rooted with towel root. Right after I rooted it still said Official but after about 4 days I rebooted it and now it says custom. I personally don't care if it says that but am wondering if that will cause any functional issues with my device. I'm not under warranty so that doesn't matter. Can any of the senior members on the thread help me out with some direction on the N900A? I've only had the phone for a week. So far I have only rooted. I haven't installed a custom recovery or looked into the process for this particular phone. I started with the S3, moved to the LGOGP, and now back to a Samsung. All good community forums. How's the forum for the N900A? Sorry for the long wind but I am sure I'll be with this device for a while. I love the phone. Thank you for any help.
Are you me? I just upgraded to the Note 3 from a G Pro a couple of weeks ago, and I'm on straight talk as well. Anyways , as I'm sure you're aware, the bootloader is locked, much like
the G Pro, expect worse. We can't use any AOSP roms like on the G Pro, as we can't flash a custom kernel. As far as the custom message I have no idea, you may can try installing safestrap
and see if that makes it go away, as I have safestrap, and no custom message, while running a custom ROM.
Thanks for the info. I wonder if not installing safestrap right away means it will stay. I will try that. Thank you
So only touch wiz based?
Yep, only TouchWiz based roms will work as of now.
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Hey guys, so I am picking up a galaxy note today from a friend. Its currently locked to orange UK and Im on o2 (going to giffgaff, way better deals) as I have sold my S2, I'll need access to it ASAP. I am happy to install a custom rom on to it. (I know how to root, backup using titanium backup, but I have only ever put 1 rom on a phone, an xperia x10 running cyanogenmod) So what I am wondering is, will installing a custom rom carrier unlock the phone? And what rom can you recommend? I know CM10 is out, but I've been out of the rom scene for a while so don't know what other roms have to offer. Preferably, I'd like one that gives you the features of the note 2, I read some roms have those apps built in.
Many thanks
steve
If you want Note2 features, you will need a JB leak.
The latest is the LS7, there are several custom roms out there based on it.
If you do some searching around, i am sure you will also be able to find some unlock
threads.
use galaxy s unlock free from play store
And test out RocketROM v3 too ! has all the note 2 features
Thanks guys! RocketROM v3... is it fully stable and does everything work on it? is it as good as CM10? Thanks!
Yeah everything works and it is stable also !
Difficult to compare with CM as they are 2 completely different ROMs. Best advice I can give is to just try them all. its the only way to find out that suits you.
could you link me to the unlock play store app? in case the one I used is different... thanks!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.helroz.galaxysunlock&hl=en
It requires root yes, But you will need root if you want a custom rom anyway.
It does work, Ive used it myself along with many others on here
Thanks! will have to do this tomorrow then - if it requires rooting - because Im picking it up and going to work straight after - if it was just a simple download and run, I could do it in the car tethered to my dads phone. Thanks!
Before I go, is there an app for rooting the note without the need of a pc? like a oneclickroot? Just, if I can root it in the car on my way to work, I can then Unlock it and have the use of a phone for when I am finished work.
Cheers!
What you can do is head over to development section, Download Philz kernel (on your phone) then boot into recovery and flash it by selecting 'install update.zip' this will install a safe kernel along with CWM and will also root your phone.
Then you can flash which ever ROM & Kernel you wish
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901191
Thanks! The unlock worked! Will be romming it up soon cheers again
Hi All,
My Moto X (1st Gen) is about 4 months old. I'm contemplating on rooting the phone. Is it worth the effort or should I patiently wait for the Lollipop update to come in (whenever that is!). I used a lot of custom roms in my old Nexus 4, so missing the excitement of a new rom. just a bit indecisive at the moment. Would love your opinions on this.
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Hi All,
My Moto X (1st Gen) is about 4 months old. I'm contemplating on rooting the phone. Is it worth the effort or should I patiently wait for the Lollipop update to come in (whenever that is!). I used a lot of custom roms in my old Nexus 4, so missing the excitement of a new rom. just a bit indecisive at the moment. Would love your opinions on this.
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I am using the Moto X for nealry 9 months now. Never thought of rooting it as I didnt find any bloat here like the Touchwiz
I am honestly very tempted by the ROMs out there. And I don't know why but I'm definitely noticing some performance lag. Tried everything but not seeing a lot of improvement.
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Before you go contemplating this question, figure out if you'll be able to root your phone in the first place.
Then instead of asking this question, ask whether or not you should unlock the bootloader. It's the only way to maintain root since 4.4.4 patched the vulnerabilities used to attain root.
There are reasons why I would root like Tasker(full functionality),a custom kernel or UI changes
I rooted my X so I can play with gravity box and other stuff. Unrooting and relocking the bootloader isn't hard to do and that's what I'll do once Lollipop comes out for my phone. (Already factory reset my phone once from custom Rom).
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I rooted my X so I can play with gravity box and other stuff. Unrooting and relocking the bootloader isn't hard to do and that's what I'll do once Lollipop comes out for my phone. (Already factory reset my phone once from custom Rom).
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You are going to re lock your bootloader to take Lollipop?
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You are going to re lock your bootloader to take Lollipop?
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I meant to say return to stock recovery. I read somewhere that you can't get OTA with a custom recovery, Rom and rooted.
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I meant to say return to stock recovery. I read somewhere that you can't get OTA with a custom recovery, Rom and rooted.
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Gotcha, that is true. Stock recovery and stock system and you are good to go.
I personally root all my devices for better control. However, I personally don't use Roms because I want a stock experience and that includes boot animation and themes. The only Roms I have ever kept on my phones were ARHD and Paranoid Android. If neither are available, I go with Xposed.
Hi all,
I recently ordered SM-N920C on ebay. I have not received it yet, expect to get it sometimes next week. I am going to use it on AT&T network, and checking several threads here, some mentioned that it works on AT&T.
I have no idea what stock installed firmware come with it (since I don't have the device with me), however per ebay seller listed as SM-N920CZKAXFA, so not sure, it seems like south africa.
ok now here are my questions:
1. Does it makes big differences what firmware it is on if you live in USA (like Google play, Google acting crazy since you are in USA..etc)
2. I heard that there could be issue with getting 4G/LTE performance issue, etc. Do you experience it any differences? or any other issues you experienced while using it on AT&T?
3. I am planing to root it, I know there are couple of custom kernels out there for it, would you recommend stock kernel or custom kernel? I like to keep phone pretty much stock based since this phone will be my daily drive.
4. If you recommend custom stock base ROM, what would be?
5. I hope Samsung brings back "Note" brand! (no this is not question )
appreciated in advance if you give some feedbacks above concerns and questions!
thanks,
J.
jazzespresso said:
Hi all,
I recently ordered SM-N920C on ebay. I have not received it yet, expect to get it sometimes next week. I am going to use it on AT&T network, and checking several threads here, some mentioned that it works on AT&T.
I have no idea what stock installed firmware come with it (since I don't have the device with me), however per ebay seller listed as SM-N920CZKAXFA, so not sure, it seems like south africa.
ok now here are my questions:
1. Does it makes big differences what firmware it is on if you live in USA (like Google play, Google acting crazy since you are in USA..etc)
2. I heard that there could be issue with getting 4G/LTE performance issue, etc. Do you experience it any differences? or any other issues you experienced while using it on AT&T?
3. I am planing to root it, I know there are couple of custom kernels out there for it, would you recommend stock kernel or custom kernel? I like to keep phone pretty much stock based since this phone will be my daily drive.
4. If you recommend custom stock base ROM, what would be?
5. I hope Samsung brings back "Note" brand! (no this is not question )
appreciated in advance if you give some feedbacks above concerns and questions!
thanks,
J.
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I saw that you was asking in the tmo 920t thread the 920c will work great with att, thats what im using mine with and with LTE. Just root with cf-auto root everything you need are in the thread. When i rec. mine it was on 5.1.1 lp but odined to mm. You shouldnt have a problem at all on att with the 920C.
KennyLG123 said:
I saw that you was asking in the tmo 920t thread the 920c will work great with att, thats what im using mine with and with LTE. Just root with cf-auto root everything you need are in the thread. When i rec. mine it was on 5.1.1 lp but odined to mm. You shouldnt have a problem at all on att with the 920C.
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thanks for this info, made me feel a bit better knowing it will work on AT&T. As far as rooting goes, based on my research on threads, most recommends custom kernel(s) for easy rooting, but seems like using custom kernel may introduce some other issues (based on bugs they listed).
are you using it as stock and rooted? or you are on custom ROM?
jazzespresso said:
thanks for this info, made me feel a bit better knowing it will work on AT&T. As far as rooting goes, based on my research on threads, most recommends custom kernel(s) for easy rooting, but seems like using custom kernel may introduce some other issues (based on bugs they listed).
are you using it as stock and rooted? or you are on custom ROM?
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Every device i own is rooted except my att note 5. You can root with cf auto root from odin with stock kernel but will trip knox 0x1 its no big deal with me being in the states using a international device no warrenty anyhow.. https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ This is the cf auto root just look for the file N920C But this one is for mm firmware. Ive already flashed most of the roms on the 920c thread and all behave pretty good. But with kernels i mostly use stock kernel or skyhigh kernel. Your just have to play around a bit and see what works best for your liking....
KennyLG123 said:
Every device i own is rooted except my att note 5. You can root with cf auto root from odin with stock kernel but will trip knox 0x1 its no big deal with me being in the states using a international device no warrenty anyhow.. https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ This is the cf auto root just look for the file N920C But this one is for mm firmware. Ive already flashed most of the roms on the 920c thread and all behave pretty good. But with kernels i mostly use stock kernel or skyhigh kernel. Your just have to play around a bit and see what works best for your liking....
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same here....I always rooted all my devices (except my Nexus 6P), and I really don't give darn about warranty, and top of this Note 5 (bought from ebay, still did not receive it yet) has no warranty anyway.
so simple download CF-Auto-Root file for 920C and flash it with Odin..done....looks like CF-Auto-Root-noblelte-nobleltejv-smn920c.zip there now says 6.0.1 (MMB29K.N920CXXU2BPB9), so seems like it is up to date.
by the way, someone told me stock kernel gives better battery life than custom kernels......ohh well, like you said, play around and see what works....but I have feeling I will stick with stock kernel (rooted with CF-Auto Root).
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same here....I always rooted all my devices (except my Nexus 6P), and I really don't give darn about warranty, and top of this Note 5 (bought from ebay, still did not receive it yet) has no warranty anyway.
so simple download CF-Auto-Root file for 920C and flash it with Odin..done....looks like CF-Auto-Root-noblelte-nobleltejv-smn920c.zip there now says 6.0.1 (MMB29K.N920CXXU2BPB9), so seems like it is up to date.
by the way, someone told me stock kernel gives better battery life than custom kernels......ohh well, like you said, play around and see what works....but I have feeling I will stick with stock kernel (rooted with CF-Auto Root).
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Your on the right path then after rooting with cf autoroot with odin first then flash twrp in odin 3.0.2.0 img.tar file https://dl.twrp.me/noblelte/ after you got that set up make a fresh backup of that stock rom so you always have it. Battery life depends on the user and the number of apps each user uses if one gets 5 hrs sot that doesnt mean the other users will..
KennyLG123 said:
Your on the right path then after rooting with cf autoroot with odin first then flash twrp in odin 3.0.2.0 img.tar file https://dl.twrp.me/noblelte/ after you got that set up make a fresh backup of that stock rom so you always have it. Battery life depends on the user and the number of apps each user uses if one gets 5 hrs sot that doesnt mean the other users will..
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Hi Kenny,
I finally received my Note 5 - SM-N920C.
One question: when I checked About Device, right under Software Info tab, it says United Arab Emirates, probably the firmware it is on I guess...
well, i guess my first two step will be root it and then install TWRP, then think about trying some stable N7 port ROMs that can be my daily drive without bunch of bugs...
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Hi Kenny,
I finally received my Note 5 - SM-N920C.
One question: when I checked About Device, right under Software Info tab, it says United Arab Emirates, probably the firmware it is on I guess...
well, i guess my first two step will be root it and then install TWRP, then think about trying some stable N7 port ROMs that can be my daily drive without bunch of bugs...
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Yup same as mine UAE I dont know what csc its on now i have checked the last few flashes. I'm running a n7 port well thats about all i run on the n5 s6 edge + and n4 now almost forgot tmo n4 also I can send you a thread link by pm in respect to other devs. You got the right order but after twrp do a backup in case anything that would go wrong along the line. Did the n5 have lp or mm. i took mine straight to mm out of the box.....
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Yup same as mine UAE I dont know what csc its on now i have checked the last few flashes. I'm running a n7 port well thats about all i run on the n5 s6 edge + and n4 now almost forgot tmo n4 also I can send you a thread link by pm in respect to other devs. You got the right order but after twrp do a backup in case anything that would go wrong along the line. Did the n5 have lp or mm. i took mine straight to mm out of the box.....
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got rooted, installed TWRP, did full backup, save the backup on my PC....so I am ready for some N7 goodies, PM me for N7 ROM thread you use since you are in USA, so probably you have better experience on N7 ROMs, which is stable works on great on ATT or T-Mobile..etc...
Let me work my way to the thread I'm on the nexus 6p threads today..lol
Samsung Note 5 N920C
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Pm sent..
Huawei Nexus 6P
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I haven't flashed anything in over a year because I've been using a Verizon S5 which has little available for it. I'm wanting to buy a new Verizon Nexus 6 from eBay and have a couple questions -
Is the phone easily unlocked and rooted?
Can I flash any of the ROMs in the development section? http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development
I just want to be sure I'm not buying another useless phone as my S5 is.
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o-o said:
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I haven't flashed anything in over a year because I've been using a Verizon S5 which has little available for it. I'm wanting to buy a new Verizon Nexus 6 from eBay and have a couple questions -
Is the phone easily unlocked and rooted?
Can I flash any of the ROMs in the development section? http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development
I just want to be sure I'm not buying another useless phone as my S5 is.
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1. Yes. The "gotcha" now here appears to be SafetyNet is tripped with an unlocked bootloader (means if you use something like Android Pay, it won't work).
2. Yes. Obviously you cannot flash a 6.0 kernel on a 7.0 ROM and vice versa.
I myself own a Verizon Nexus 6 and it's easily been my favorite phone. It is easily unlocked and easy to root. I've flashed plenty of ROMs since I've had it. I've flashed Dirty Unicorns, Pure Nexus, Chroma, and a few others. Obviously, just do your research before flashing a ROM. As long as you know your way around, you'll not have any issues.
Thanks guys, I'm glad its all easily possible. I used to crack flash like crazy back when I had my Fascinate, Galaxy Nexus, and S4 with the unlocked mdk bootloader, but not with this locked down S5.
I don't use android pay and would be happy with a rock solid LP or MM ROM. Id like to try OctOs also, its been one of my favorites.
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I haven't flashed anything in over a year is.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59561445/
This links to a prerooted stock rom.
Very fast updated monthly.
o-o said:
Thanks guys, I'm glad its all easily possible. I used to crack flash like crazy back when I had my Fascinate, Galaxy Nexus, and S4 with the unlocked mdk bootloader, but not with this locked down S5.
I don't use android pay and would be happy with a rock solid LP or MM ROM. Id like to try OctOs also, its been one of my favorites.
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Welcome back!
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Welcome back!
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Thanks I've been out of the game for so long I feel like I know nothing, it will take some getting used to.
You will love the Nexus 6 after being locked down on that other phone. I have 2 one straight from Moto the other straight from google.
Easy to unlock boot loader - command line simple
Easy to Root
Power to do anything with this phone.
I love them and with all the xposed tweaks, Roms, and apps that can make the N6 do somuch more.
Been awhile sine I last checked in with my S8... back in the time, only way for root was with the eng build that kept you only at 80% battery life.
Thought I would check in to see if there were any new mods or anything that would be worth while on a stock tmo s8 if anyone could fill me in?
Starting to really feel like I made a mistake getting an S8 lol... My s6 still is prettier.
I've been looking, still a noob. Unless you never updated to v5 bootloader, it seems the only way for true root is to install the newest safestrap hack, then flash a pre-rooted Android 7 rom, 80% battery. No root for pie or oreo exists.
So far, with the v5 bootloader, we can only install safestrap, then flash one of the few roms available, tune using xposed or something similar. There is no one stop, twrp-then-check-out-all-these-cool-new-roms place to go.
I really appreciate what has been done here, because Samsung made it so much harder to mod these phones. However, compared to the good old S5/S6 days, it kinda sux. There's no complete noobs guide, tougher to get started.