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Galaxy note stuck at boot and not installing any other rom

i have a problem with my galaxy note, i was using isc stunner rom and everything was working fine. My battery got drained and the powered off, so i charged it and turned it on , the phone got stuck on the bootscreen. It does not boot up, so i tried to reflash the same rom but didnt work, i wiped my memory card but no luck. Now whenever i try to flash a rom cwm gets stuck on installing update. Please help me and reply asap!

go to download mode and flash a stock kernel. search in this forum how to do that.

Take out the external SD card
download AbyssNote 4.2 kernel and place it on your external SD Card
Also download the Rom you want to install and put it on your external SD card.
reboot to CWMR
go to install a zip from SD card --> select AbyssNote 4.2 zip and flash it
go back to CWMR's root menu --> advanced --> reboot recovery
you'll find yourself in AbyssNote's Touch Recovery
factory reset --> wipe cache --> wipe dalvik
flash the Rom of your choice

I tried to flash abyssnote kernel but when i flash it the installation is stuck on 'Installing update' and it just stays there and never progresses in any way.
so yeah whenever i flash the kernel im stuck on 'installing update'
any fix for this bros?

You lost root mate..
There is a thread with "Stock Prerooted GB ROMs", go there and download any one and flash it using PC Odin..if flashing with PC Odin succeded but yo0 still get bootloop reboot to recovery and do a factory reset/data wipe, it'll boot without issues
Then go to Chainfire's thread and get the CF Root kernel for the ROM you just flashed, because the prerooted ROMs don't have CWM recovery..fladh that kernel using "already rooted.bat" method described in post #2 in Chainfire's thread..
You'll end up with stock rooted GB and CWM recovery..from there you choose what you eant to do

probably best starting from scratch again and installing a gb from via odin

matius44 said:
You lost root mate..
There is a thread with "Stock Prerooted GB ROMs", go there and download any one and flash it using PC Odin..if flashing with PC Odin succeded but yo0 still get bootloop reboot to recovery and do a factory reset/data wipe, it'll boot without issues
Then go to Chainfire's thread and get the CF Root kernel for the ROM you just flashed, because the prerooted ROMs don't have CWM recovery..fladh that kernel using "already rooted.bat" method described in post #2 in Chainfire's thread..
You'll end up with stock rooted GB and CWM recovery..from there you choose what you eant to do
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This works and is triangle free too. I did the same to avoid any more flashing/erasing with the potentially dangerous ICS repack kernels.
Links for convenience:
1. Odin flash a prerooted rom from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025
2. Flash a CF-rooted kernel from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331784
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

Stuck on boot - please help.
matius44 said:
You lost root mate..
There is a thread with "Stock Prerooted GB ROMs", go there and download any one and flash it using PC Odin..if flashing with PC Odin succeded but yo0 still get bootloop reboot to recovery and do a factory reset/data wipe, it'll boot without issues
Then go to Chainfire's thread and get the CF Root kernel for the ROM you just flashed, because the prerooted ROMs don't have CWM recovery..fladh that kernel using "already rooted.bat" method described in post #2 in Chainfire's thread..
You'll end up with stock rooted GB and CWM recovery..from there you choose what you eant to do
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I have a similar problem. After installing Stunner ROM on my note, it work for a bit, but then I don't remember what I did, it is now stuck on boot screen. I can't do anything except boot into recovery.
Did I lose root? How exactly can I fix it. I read the post you referred to, but I can't do anything when I execute Odin with my Gnote N7000 connected to my PC. Can you tell me how exactly I have to do? Please provide the exact link for any software I need to download.
Please reply ASAP,
Appreciated.

You have to be in downloadmode to b able to work with PC Odin
( Device off ->Volume down + Home + Power.)

same here but when factory reset,wipe cache and dalvik cache.
all is working fine.

Nirak said:
You have to be in downloadmode to b able to work with PC Odin
( Device off ->Volume down + Home + Power.)
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Thank you! Yes now I have communication to the phone using Odin! ) But I 'm still trying to figure out what exactly I need to do to get back on stock GB and then go from there (ie. what file(s) I need to flash back to stock GB. My original GB version was 2.3.6). If you know, could you please provide me the link(s) to download those files. I did tried "wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik cache" in recovery as the other gentleman suggested but did not work. So I guess I do need to flash back to GB .
Thanks a million
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Ayush770 said:
same here but when factory reset,wipe cache and dalvik cache.
all is working fine.
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I tried it (ie. "wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik cache" in recovery) but didn't work .

I would try to re-flash it with odin

alinoa said:
I would try to re-flash it with odin
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The question is what file(s) do I need to re-flash it with? I tried to find the thread "Stock Prerooted GB ROMs" suggested by matius44, but I found a ton of threads related to it that I 'm having a hard time to figure out which is the exact one(s) for my Note.

I was in a boot loop recently. I just flashed a stock GB rom via PC Odin, and reset to factory/wipe cache in stock recovery. Booted up after that. Important part is get GB on there and do the resets. Then you can worry about root, etc.

Geekybiker said:
I was in a boot loop recently. I just flashed a stock GB rom via PC Odin, and reset to factory/wipe cache in stock recovery. Booted up after that. Important part is get GB on there and do the resets. Then you can worry about root, etc.
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Oh thanks! Can you provide a link where can I find the stock GB rom for my note. I have the Gt-N7000 model and my original GB version was 2.3.6. This is all I remember - can't remember what kernel, baseband etc.

You can flash any stock GB rom you want. Just choose one from dr.ketans thread in development section

Thank you
TY for this granular info.

vincelee007 said:
Oh thanks! Can you provide a link where can I find the stock GB rom for my note. I have the Gt-N7000 model and my original GB version was 2.3.6. This is all I remember - can't remember what kernel, baseband etc.
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This is the thread with the pre rooted GB roms:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025
Though it doesn't really matter which one you choose (as long as it has your preferred language code in it), i can imagine that you want to do it 'the right way'.
Take a look over here to maybe get it more clear for you:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=GT-N7000&r=-1#modelsa
The roms mentioned on sammobile are also in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
this one btw contains much more useful information.

Nirak said:
This is the thread with the pre rooted GB roms:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025
Though it doesn't really matter which one you choose (as long as it has your preferred language code in it), i can imagine that you want to do it 'the right way'.
Take a look over here to maybe get it more clear for you:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=GT-N7000&r=-1#modelsa
The roms mentioned on sammobile are also in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
this one btw contains much more useful information.
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Thank you so much!, bro. Now that I 'm clear I just picked a rom from 'bodivas's post' and re-flashed it back to stock and everything works like a champ now! Just didn't know i could have used any of those - thought I had to match exactly the specific versions of kernel/baseband/country etc. etc.. hahaha.... Next I 'll work on the ICS again. And thanks & credit for everyone who have helped.

[Q] Stock Firmware backup

Hi, can I ask, I have in my S5830 stock firmware from wodafone 2.3.3. I want back up exact this, because if I want download from sammobile, ther in firm. is not animation Vodafone picture, there is just Samsung logo in boot system. Can I backup with via CWM, after root second pghone, load CWM and restor in, after unroot and load stock cwm for have in second mobile same stock firmware without any root? Thx

Paul Koty said:
Hi, can I ask, I have in my S5830 stock firmware from wodafone 2.3.3. I want back up exact this, because if I want download from sammobile, ther in firm. is not animation Vodafone picture, there is just Samsung logo in boot system. Can I backup with via CWM, after root second pghone, load CWM and restor in, after unroot and load stock cwm for have in second mobile same stock firmware without any root? Thx
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About Vodafone's bootanimation:
Yes, but you need root in all the process because you will need to set the correct permission to vodafone's bootanimation files
Even to manage and do backups with CWM, so extract the bootanimation files, change amd set the correct permission over those and finally unroot your device
Did I understand you correctly?

Viper The Ripper said:
About Vodafone's bootanimation:
Yes, but you need root in all the process because you will need to set the correct permission to vodafone's bootanimation files
Even to manage and do backups with CWM, so extract the bootanimation files, change amd set the correct permission over those and finally unroot your device
Did I understand you correctly?
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Yeah man. :good:
So, can I use this guide?:
1. Root phone
2. Install CWM
3. Backup Stock Firmware via CWM
4. Unroot phone
EDIT: Maybe You want tell me I can flash official stock firmware and via CWM rewrite bootanimation files??

Paul Koty said:
Yeah man. :good:
So, can I use this guide?:
1. Root phone
2. Install CWM
3. Backup Stock Firmware via CWM
4. Unroot phone
EDIT: Maybe You want tell me I can flash official stock firmware and via CWM rewrite bootanimation files??
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ummm, I didn't try it but It could work, if I were you my last step would be unroot my device in order to avoid troubles using CWM (you neet to mount /system partition...so)

Viper The Ripper said:
ummm, I didn't try it but It could work, if I were you my last step would be unroot my device in order to avoid troubles using CWM (you neet to mount /system partition...so)
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Oh man, can You tell me little bit how (guide) I can backup and restore? Thx :good:

Paul Koty said:
Oh man, can You tell me little bit how (guide) I can backup and restore? Thx :good:
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:weird::weird::weird::weird:
To backup your rom:
1. Boot into Stock recovery and flash the root file
2. Boot again into recovery and flash CWM 5.0.2.6. Fixed
3. Boot into CWM
>>>Backup and Restore
>>>Backup (wait until the process is complete)
4. Backup done!
To restore you rom:
1. Boot into recovery CWM
2. Wipe data/factory reset
3. Wipe cache partition
4. Wipe dalvik-cache partition
5. Wipe battery stats (optional)
6. Go to Backup and Restore
7. Restore >>> Select your backup rom (wait unti the process is complete)
8. Restore done!
...
I think I explained you this process several times..umm well it is not important, it'll be useful to noobs xDDDDDDDDDDDD

Viper The Ripper said:
:weird::weird::weird::weird:
To backup your rom:
1. Boot into Stock recovery and flash the root file
2. Boot again into recovery and flash CWM 5.0.2.6. Fixed
3. Boot into CWM
>>>Backup and Restore
>>>Backup (wait until the process is complete)
4. Backup done!
To restore you rom:
1. Boot into recovery CWM
2. Wipe data/factory reset
3. Wipe cache partition
4. Wipe dalvik-cache partition
5. Wipe battery stats (optional)
6. Go to Backup and Restore
7. Restore >>> Select your backup rom (wait unti the process is complete)
8. Restore done!
...
I think I explained you this process several times..umm well it is not important, it'll be useful to noobs xDDDDDDDDDDDD
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Man! You know You are so great guy?! :good::good:
EDIT? And how I can from CWM Backup Files in PC work one package md5 for flash via Odin?

[EXPERIMENTAL] Flashing on G900A_OC4 - 5.0 Lollipop

FlashFire - Play BETA - PREVIEW
1. Join the G+ community using the same Google account as you're using for Play on your phone/tablet Here.
2. Sign up to receive the BETA versions from Play Here.
- Use the link provided after sign-up to download the app
With the amazing work by @Chainfire we are blessed with a what seems to be almost perfect replacement for SafeStrap. Yes, this is still in Beta and you should go into this expecting to soft brick your phone every time when flashing something with this. That's why we need some brave souls to test the limits of FlashFire for our poor device.
If you would like to help contribute to see what we can flash with this application here are a couple tutorials on flashing by @muniz_ri
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...w-to-update-to-g900aoca-5-0-keeproot-t3076803
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...-to-enable-native-tethering-g900aoc4-t3078561
If you come across anything that you can flash from the smallest things or even ROMs that you have found compatible please share the knowledge here and I will try to put it in an index that others can see through this beta testing and early phase of Android Lollipop for the G900A.
ROMs that have been confirmed to be flashed and working:
G900A_OC4 5.0 Stock Rooted Android Lollipop by @muniz_ri
Miscellaneous things that have been confirmed to be flashed and working:
Native Tethering by @muniz_ri
300 Fonts for Lollipop and KitKat by @nitol
Titanium Backup's update.zip file
Remote Play Installer
Notes:
If your device stays at the black screen when you try to flash something simply pull the battery out. Then, boot into recovery and wipe the cache partitions. That should allow you to boot your device again after failure.
If you find yourself in a boot loop and downgrading back to NCE you can restore your 5.0 backup while on 4.4.2 (if you made one like you should have) by following my tutorial in the following link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60095108&postcount=21

Here is what I know so far about FlashFire's capabilities on locked bootloader devices:
- Will run on Android v4.x.x/5.0.x.
- Will not trip your Knox Warranty Flag.
- Will flash ROM's (use "flash .zip or ota" option).
- No AROMA installer ROM's.
- Caution! FF flashes to the boot partition, i.e. flashing custom kernels will result in soft brick!
- You can drop a Full Odin .tar or .zip file containing the raw images onto your device and it will flash system, kernel, cache, and recovery (will not flash modem, non-hlos, or bootloader) (use "flash firmware package" option).
- You can flash the remaining partitions via a .zip at the same time or via your PC using Odin.
- Flashes .tars with unsigned images, e.g. system.img.ext4, modem.bin. (use "flash firmware package" option).
- You can also flash individual (un-.tar'd) images, e.g. recovery.img, boot.img.
- Flashes .zip files, e.g. mod's, SuperSu Update.zips, etc (use "flash .zip or ota" option).
- Makes Backups of and Restores all partitions.
- Wipes partitions.
- Injects Root.
I will add here as I test and learn more.
Also want to add a note of caution....if you are a noob and don't have much experience with these things don't rush in. Best to sit back until safe and responsible guides are created. I for one am not at all sympathetic to those that don't take the time to read and understand before jumping in.

muniz_ri said:
Here is what I know so far about FF:
- Will run on Android v4.x.x/5.0.x
- No AROMA installer ROM's.
- Caution! FF flashes to the boot partition, i.e. flashing custom kernels will result in soft brick!
- Flashes stock or modified images, e.g. system.img.ext4, modem.bin, non-hlos.bin.
- Flashes .zip files, e.g. mod's, SuperSu Update.zips, etc
- Makes Backups of and Restores all partitions.
- Injects Root
I will add here as I learn more.
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One of my questions about FlashFire is will it work on encrypted phones? My work phone is Verizon GS5 and SafeStrap would not work because of my encryption, so I'd be very interested in updating that phone without losing root if it will work. Thanks for all your work!

I attempted to flash Alliance ROM 7.1 from the International Forums.
My Steps:
1. Downgrade to NCE
2. Root
3. SuperSU
4. Install FlashFire
5. Set up FlashFire in the following order;
- Wipe
- Flash Partitions and Bootloader
- Flash Alliance ROM
Everything looked to be working perfectly, but it was getting stuck on the second boot screen. Going to try it again, but after I finish installing Stock Rooted 5.0 again. Maybe it will work then. Only one way to figure out.

Great thread. I'll have a deodexed build up in the next few days then start adding mods and working on other things

Nyxerosoir said:
I attempted to flash Alliance ROM 7.1 from the International Forums.
My Steps:
1. Downgrade to NCE
2. Root
3. SuperSU
4. Install FlashFire
5. Set up FlashFire in the following order;
- Wipe
- Flash Partitions and Bootloader
- Flash Alliance ROM
Everything looked to be working perfectly, but it was getting stuck on the second boot screen. Going to try it again, but after I finish installing Stock Rooted 5.0 again. Maybe it will work then. Only one way to figure out.
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I'm downloading Alliance as well. Let me know how your flash goes. If love to get a Rom going on lollipop.

dirtydodge said:
I'm downloading Alliance as well. Let me know how your flash goes. If love to get a Rom going on lollipop.
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Should I try flashing the ROM as a Firmware package this time or a Zip/OTA?

Nyxerosoir said:
Should I try flashing the ROM as a Firmware package this time or a Zip/OTA?
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Not sure. I'd think as a zip. I'm trying to learn FF.

dirtydodge said:
Not sure. I'd think as a zip. I'm trying to learn FF.
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Going to try as a firmware package
When I tried to flash as a zip in FlashFire all it did was wipe my device then once it tried to insall the ROM it stopped then rebooted.

Nyxerosoir said:
Going to try as a firmware package
When I tried to flash as a zip in FlashFire all it did was wipe my device then once it tried to insall the ROM it stopped then rebooted.
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I'm sounds good. I'm backing up with Kies right now.

dirtydodge said:
I'm sounds good. I'm backing up with Kies right now.
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Just updated the 2nd post. It should provide some guidance.

muniz_ri said:
Just updated the 2nd post. It should provide some guidance.
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Tried to flash Allience in zip/ota and after it wipes it says that it is installing the .zip file for a second then it stops and reboots. Could this be a bug from FlashFire or the ROM not compatible?
Maybe try a dirty flash of the ROM?

I grab a stock ROM directly from G900F, make G900A boot.img and system.img.ext4 into tar.md5. Flash as package in FireFlash along with G900A_OC4_Stock_Partitions_wOA1_BL.zip. Works out pretty well. Just need to disable KNOX with Titanium Backup (for some reason SuperSU doesn't detect KNOX being present) and use Root Explorer to get csc through.
However haven't figured out how to enable VoLTE yet.

Nyxerosoir said:
Tried to flash Allience in zip/ota and after it wipes it says that it is installing the .zip file for a second then it stops and reboots. Could this be a bug from FlashFire or the ROM not compatible?
Maybe try a dirty flash of the ROM?
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I tried the dirty flash. Just stuck at black screen. I let it sit for 25 min then did a battery pull. Rom did not install. I'll leave it alone tonight before i have to stay up all night fixing a soft brick. Haha.

82801BA said:
I grab a stock ROM directly from G900F, make G900A boot.img and system.img.ext4 into tar.md5. Flash as package in FireFlash along with G900A_OC4_Stock_Partitions_wOA1_BL.zip. Works out pretty well. Just need to disable KNOX with Titanium Backup (for some reason SuperSU doesn't detect KNOX being present) and use Root Explorer to get csc through.
However haven't figured out how to enable VoLTE yet.
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That is some very useful information. Can't wait to give it a go tomorrow! Time for some rest.
Do you have SQLite Editor? Maybe VoLTE can be implemented though it.

Nyxerosoir said:
That is some very useful information. Can't wait to give it a go tomorrow! Time for some rest.
Do you have SQLite Editor? Maybe VoLTE can be implemented though it.
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@Nyxerosoir It's not that the option that is not there. It is just I am not able to enable it (grayed out) or it says "VoLTE is not supported by your current software version. Contact customer service for more details." if I try to enable it on quick settings.

Nyxerosoir said:
Tried to flash Allience in zip/ota and after it wipes it says that it is installing the .zip file for a second then it stops and reboots. Could this be a bug from FlashFire or the ROM not compatible?
Maybe try a dirty flash of the ROM?
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A general principle to keep in mind is when flashing ROM's at the very least the kernel needs to match the system, i.e. 5.0 system requires the G900A Stock 5.0 kernel, 4.x system requires the G900A Stock 4.x kernel. The matching G900A Stock non-hlos will likely also be required in order for the ROM to work correctly.

I finally managed to get the font package by @nitol to work. The first time I ended up with a bootloop, but then I tried wiping dalvik and cache and flashing. Worked like a charm! Updated it in the OP for the index.

Can i upgrade from custom 4.4.2 to stock 5.0 via flashfire without needing a pc odin to flash bootloader and modem ? (I have G900F so unlocked bootloader)

waleed794 said:
Can i upgrade from custom 4.4.2 to stock 5.0 via flashfire without needing a pc odin to flash bootloader and modem ? (I have G900F so unlocked bootloader)
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Yes, follow @muniz_ri's guide and you can successfully upgrade from 4.4.2 to 5.0 without a PC.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...w-to-update-to-g900aoca-5-0-keeproot-t3076803

How to Update from KK (Rooted) to LP (Keep Root)??

Hello fellow friends
I am actually running 4.4.4 KK Rooted, with DRM Keys, Locked BootLoader and etc, just like this step-by-step guides you, i did follow all the steps.
I been using it for a few months and now, i feel like updating to the Lollipop. What EXACTLY do i have to do? ( I was thinking about, FLASHING a pre-rooted LP rom via recovery, then, after that, turn off the phone and THEN flash a FULL NON-PRE ROOTED rom via Flash Tools and exclude "SYSTEM" while flashing it.)
Am i thinking the correct? IF no, what should i do to keep my device rooted and update it from KK to LP?
THANK YOU SO MUCH!

taciogw said:
What EXACTLY do i have to do? ( I was thinking about, FLASHING a pre-rooted LP rom via recovery, then, after that, turn off the phone and THEN flash a FULL NON-PRE ROOTED rom via Flash Tools and exclude "SYSTEM" while flashing it.)
Am i thinking the correct? IF no, what should i do to keep my device rooted and update it from KK to LP?
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
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This is actually not needed
Do Steps 27-32 - And select all four checkboxed listed at "Include" in PRFC tool.
With this you have a FULL FW, rooted and DualRec. - Custom Rec. flashable - No need to flash non rooted stuff afterwards...

Alright, thanks mate, i will give it a try!

fluffi444 said:
This is actually not needed
Do Steps 27-32 - And select all four checkboxed listed at "Include" in PRFC tool.
With this you have a FULL FW, rooted and DualRec. - Custom Rec. flashable - No need to flash non rooted stuff afterwards...
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You mean, all i gotta do then, after creating the pre-rooted full fw, i just gotta flash it via recovery, and Wipe Factory Defaults? Or just dalvik and cache will do? PS I dont mind if i lose data, got all backed up on PC.

taciogw said:
You mean, all i gotta do then, after creating the pre-rooted full fw, i just gotta flash it via recovery, and Wipe Factory Defaults? Or just dalvik and cache will do? PS I dont mind if i lose data, got all backed up on PC.
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Exactly - But Full Wipe needed because KK to LP change...
First time I rooted (only some days ago - new Z3C ) I did al the steps - But I'm learning and reading fast
If you include Kernel, Fota, Modem, LTA you have a Full FW. Flashable directly over KK...
This is what I did the second time I rooted... (Because of my own dumpness I lost root and had to do rooting again)
In the known HowTo rooting thread several users reported this also. Just read there last few pages...
Your question was asked maaany times there
Note: There is a new Version of PRFCreator available -> V1.0
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904

I have rooted 23.1.A.1.28, and want to update to the latest firmware without losing my home screens icon arrangement, how may I achieve that? I am hesitant to update because I may lose user data and the home screen arrangements.
Thanks!
Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk

fluffi444 said:
Exactly - But Full Wipe needed because KK to LP change...
First time I rooted (only some days ago - new Z3C ) I did al the steps - But I'm learning and reading fast
If you include Kernel, Fota, Modem, LTA you have a Full FW. Flashable directly over KK...
This is what I did the second time I rooted... (Because of my own dumpness I lost root and had to do rooting again)
In the known HowTo rooting thread several users reported this also. Just read there last few pages...
Your question was asked maaany times there
Note: There is a new Version of PRFCreator available -> V1.0
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904
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Thanks for your answer, but what do you mean "full wipe" ? If i do factory defaults i will lose root access i think, heard that after flashing the pre-rooted fw.zip via recovery, all i gotta wipe is dalvik, cache and maybe data!

taciogw said:
Thanks for your answer, but what do you mean "full wipe" ? If i do factory defaults i will lose root access i think, heard that after flashing the pre-rooted fw.zip via recovery, all i gotta wipe is dalvik, cache and maybe data!
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Yes - you will loose it but only if you reboot after wipe. Full wipe is system/data/cache/dalvik, - Factory reset is Data/cache/dalvik,
If you stay in TWRP you are save. Actually wiping system is not needed... Those pre-rooted zips (as well as most stock bases custom ROMs available here on XDA (SLiM, Moly82's, etc) with superSU and DualRec (and I think you wanna use one of those) including an complete system.ext4 img which overwites sytem partition anyway....
And yes - after flashing via zip cache/dalvik wiping is OK... Data not needed...
And Data is almost empty anyway after full wipe/factoy reset from the beginning...
Don think to much. Make an TWRP Backup of SYSTEM, DATA, TA, KERNEL and go ahead. Things are easier than they look like....

Rooting my Note 3

First off I would like to say that I am brand new to this forum and to modifying android devices so please bare with me as I am a beginner. So my initial question is what is the best way to root my ATT Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900A running Lollipop 5.0? I've tried some one click root methods but none ever seemed to work for my phone model which brings me to the whole Odin program. I've been hesitant to use Odin for rooting my device because I don't want it to wipe my data which brings me to my next question, what is the best way to backup my android device and restore it when it is rooted? Again I would like to say I am a beginner so please bare with me, any help would be greatly appreciated.

xAlexModz said:
First off I would like to say that I am brand new to this forum and to modifying android devices so please bare with me as I am a beginner. So my initial question is what is the best way to root my ATT Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900A running Lollipop 5.0? I've tried some one click root methods but none ever seemed to work for my phone model which brings me to the whole Odin program. I've been hesitant to use Odin for rooting my device because I don't want it to wipe my data which brings me to my next question, what is the best way to backup my android device and restore it when it is rooted? Again I would like to say I am a beginner so please bare with me, any help would be greatly appreciated.
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If you're running stock lollipop, there is currently no method to root the phone without rolling it back to KitKat (NC2) and then rooting and upgrading to a pre-rooted lollipop stock. You need to use odin, there's no escape.
1. Backup your data/apps from the internal storage since you'll lose everything from your internal storage (use MyBackup pro or a similar app), although it won't be able to take the backup of apps' data since you don't have root access at the moment, but at least it will backup apks, messages, call log and other stuff. Make sure you set the backup path to extSD card if you run MyBackup Pro.
2. Download odin from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451
3. Download the stock odin flashable NC2 files from here:https://mega.nz/#F!wg5wRQrQ!vR7a6pze9dgSWjbaRSyhWA
4. Put your phone in the download mode; it can be done through pressing the volume down and home button simultaneously while powering up the phone.
You'll notice that the 2 starting characters of the files (BL,AP,CP and CSC) are the same as the options found in Odin. Load the files in Odin as they match with their downloaded counterparts (ie. BL in BL, CP in CP, CSC in CSC and AP in AP) and flash it.
5. Initialize the device afresh and let it boot.
6. Once the phone boots up and you've completed the crappy startup questions, install towelroot (https://towelroot.com) and root your phone. Install supersu and busybox from playstore and install them. Download and install safestrap (http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=7216)
7. Download the pre-rooted OC2 stock rom from here: https://mega.nz/#!qc8QHI6T!_8x88BL-ivTM0yj5uhbmNITernym8HMr2VKJJZB9JeE
8. Download SuperSu zip from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3478515&d=1442612185
9. Download the OC1 Patch firmware from here: https://mega.nz/#!fQ8nSbbA!qzw9IzKf6BzwY0IOHGjGFOmV1QgWoYv-AV4NsjyuiT8
10. Download the OC2 Patch firmware from here: https://mega.nz/#!iF8xBS6Z!XQNgLscWM5SOOddlkunQYBCQp2QO03raEMN91sF1g34
11. Download Xposed framework (optional) from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3454433&d=1440761913
12. Download OC1/OC2 fixes/patches from here (download only the ones you think you'll need): http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/development/8-24-15-t3185574
13. Put all these zips in a single folder either in your internal storage or on your extSD card.
14. Run safestrap and reboot to recovery.
15. In the recovery, go to advanced wipe and factory reset your device.
16. Flash the zips that you've downloaded in steps 7-12 in the following order:-
Flash main ROM
Flash SuperSU
Flash Xposed (optional)
Flash OC1 patch firmware
Flash OC2 patch firmware
Flash OC2 Addons/Fixes
Wipe Dalvik Cache
Reboot
17. It'll take a while to boot since the ROM is de-odexed, give it 15 mins or so, and when it boots, you'll have a rooted OC2 lollipop firmware. Enjoy!

sam.stalker1608 said:
If you're running stock lollipop, there is currently no method to root the phone without rolling it back to KitKat (NC2) and then rooting and upgrading to a pre-rooted lollipop stock. You need to use odin, there's no escape.
1. Backup your data/apps from the internal storage since you'll lose everything from your internal storage (use MyBackup pro or a similar app), although it won't be able to take the backup of apps' data since you don't have root access at the moment, but at least it will backup apks, messages, call log and other stuff. Make sure you set the backup path to extSD card if you run MyBackup Pro.
2. Download odin from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451
3. Download the stock odin flashable NC2 files from here:https://mega.nz/#F!wg5wRQrQ!vR7a6pze9dgSWjbaRSyhWA
4. Put your phone in the download mode; it can be done through pressing the volume down and home button simultaneously while powering up the phone.
You'll notice that the 2 starting characters of the files (BL,AP,CP and CSC) are the same as the options found in Odin. Load the files in Odin as they match with their downloaded counterparts (ie. BL in BL, CP in CP, CSC in CSC and AP in AP) and flash it.
5. Initialize the device afresh and let it boot.
6. Once the phone boots up and you've completed the crappy startup questions, install towelroot (https://towelroot.com) and root your phone. Install supersu and busybox from playstore and install them. Download and install safestrap (http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=7216)
7. Download the pre-rooted OC2 stock rom from here: https://mega.nz/#!qc8QHI6T!_8x88BL-ivTM0yj5uhbmNITernym8HMr2VKJJZB9JeE
8. Download SuperSu zip from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3478515&d=1442612185
9. Download the OC1 Patch firmware from here: https://mega.nz/#!fQ8nSbbA!qzw9IzKf6BzwY0IOHGjGFOmV1QgWoYv-AV4NsjyuiT8
10. Download the OC2 Patch firmware from here: https://mega.nz/#!iF8xBS6Z!XQNgLscWM5SOOddlkunQYBCQp2QO03raEMN91sF1g34
11. Download Xposed framework (optional) from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3454433&d=1440761913
12. Download OC1/OC2 fixes/patches from here (download only the ones you think you'll need): http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/development/8-24-15-t3185574
13. Put all these zips in a single folder either in your internal storage or on your extSD card.
14. Run safestrap and reboot to recovery.
15. In the recovery, go to advanced wipe and factory reset your device.
16. Flash the zips that you've downloaded in steps 7-12 in the following order:-
Flash main ROM
Flash SuperSU
Flash Xposed (optional)
Flash OC1 patch firmware
Flash OC2 patch firmware
Flash OC2 Addons/Fixes
Wipe Dalvik Cache
Reboot
17. It'll take a while to boot since the ROM is de-odexed, give it 15 mins or so, and when it boots, you'll have a rooted OC2 lollipop firmware. Enjoy!
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Firstly, thank you so much for taking the time to reply and put this tutorial together for me. Secondly, since I am not experienced with any of this I do have some follow-up questions. My first question is what is Xposed framework exactly and do you recommend it? On step 12 you linked a thread with a plethora of downloads available so could be more specific of which files I particularly need to download in my case? In step 16 how do I flash all of the listed files? By this I mean will I be in something like Recovery or Boot Mode that allows me the option to flash them or what? Also, will there be an option to "Wipe Dalvik Cache" because I am unaware of what that is and how to do that? Sorry for my abundance of questions but again I am new to all of this. Thank you again for all of the help you have allotted thus far.

sam.stalker1608 said:
If you're running stock lollipop, there is currently no method to root the phone without rolling it back to KitKat (NC2) and then rooting and upgrading to a pre-rooted lollipop stock. You need to use odin, there's no escape.
1. Backup your data/apps from the internal storage since you'll lose everything from your internal storage (use MyBackup pro or a similar app), although it won't be able to take the backup of apps' data since you don't have root access at the moment, but at least it will backup apks, messages, call log and other stuff. Make sure you set the backup path to extSD card if you run MyBackup Pro.
2. Download odin from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451
3. Download the stock odin flashable NC2 files from here:https://mega.nz/#F!wg5wRQrQ!vR7a6pze9dgSWjbaRSyhWA
4. Put your phone in the download mode; it can be done through pressing the volume down and home button simultaneously while powering up the phone.
You'll notice that the 2 starting characters of the files (BL,AP,CP and CSC) are the same as the options found in Odin. Load the files in Odin as they match with their downloaded counterparts (ie. BL in BL, CP in CP, CSC in CSC and AP in AP) and flash it.
5. Initialize the device afresh and let it boot.
6. Once the phone boots up and you've completed the crappy startup questions, install towelroot (https://towelroot.com) and root your phone. Install supersu and busybox from playstore and install them. Download and install safestrap (http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=7216)
7. Download the pre-rooted OC2 stock rom from here: https://mega.nz/#!qc8QHI6T!_8x88BL-ivTM0yj5uhbmNITernym8HMr2VKJJZB9JeE
8. Download SuperSu zip from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3478515&d=1442612185
9. Download the OC1 Patch firmware from here: https://mega.nz/#!fQ8nSbbA!qzw9IzKf6BzwY0IOHGjGFOmV1QgWoYv-AV4NsjyuiT8
10. Download the OC2 Patch firmware from here: https://mega.nz/#!iF8xBS6Z!XQNgLscWM5SOOddlkunQYBCQp2QO03raEMN91sF1g34
11. Download Xposed framework (optional) from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3454433&d=1440761913
12. Download OC1/OC2 fixes/patches from here (download only the ones you think you'll need): http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/development/8-24-15-t3185574
13. Put all these zips in a single folder either in your internal storage or on your extSD card.
14. Run safestrap and reboot to recovery.
15. In the recovery, go to advanced wipe and factory reset your device.
16. Flash the zips that you've downloaded in steps 7-12 in the following order:-
Flash main ROM
Flash SuperSU
Flash Xposed (optional)
Flash OC1 patch firmware
Flash OC2 patch firmware
Flash OC2 Addons/Fixes
Wipe Dalvik Cache
Reboot
17. It'll take a while to boot since the ROM is de-odexed, give it 15 mins or so, and when it boots, you'll have a rooted OC2 lollipop firmware. Enjoy!
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I am also a new user, and ill try this out with my OC2 Note 3 AT&T and see how it goes.

SavvyCore said:
I am also a new user, and ill try this out with my OC2 Note 3 AT&T and see how it goes.
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Please do let me know how it turns out for you because I do very much so want to do all of this but I am still unfamiliar with the majority of the process.