[GUIDE] VZW Note III Edition[Return to Stock or recover from a Soft Brick and More]

[Porkshanker]

Has anyone used these files to flash? does it return the phone to factory or do you still get the "custom" with the lock unlocked icon at boot?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Mining_rocks]

Torrent created

Made a torrent, you can include it in the OP if you so wish.

For the stock image:
CRC32: 9AB40F49
MD5: C604F9394578EDE21FE4EC7B5A372BA4
SHA-1: 04AA9CAF1D595EC0319E92353C67456656FBCAAD

For the .pit file:
CRC32: F8BBEE85
MD5: CC7DA3A79307599A34A5492B676BBA0B
SHA-1: 481C1641A1136CC68DBA98BE985A3BC2920B7CB2

 

[Mining_rocks]

Has anyone used these files to flash? does it return the phone to factory or do you still get the "custom" with the lock unlocked icon at boot?

Thanks in advance.

I had rooted by the root de la vega method.
After following these directions, the phone has been completely returned to stock/factory. There is no longer an open lock at boot.

Here's a screenshot from the settings.

 

[droidstyle]

I had rooted by the root de la vega method.
After following these directions, the phone has been completely returned to stock/factory. There is no longer an open lock at boot.

Here's a screenshot from the settings.

Thanks for the confirmation!

Fyi OP updated...added a directory and android glossary. More to come!

 

[Killerarl]

Thanks @droidstyle for this information! Very handy ... can't wait to get a custom recovery for the GN3, afraid to do too much customization before I can make a nandroid!

 

[nutpn]

Has anyone used these files to flash? does it return the phone to factory or do you still get the "custom" with the lock unlocked icon at boot?

Thanks in advance.

you can flash and you dont get unlock with the stock files
my status the first time after root de la vega showed custom with the unlock symbol
I reflashed both stock files yesterday and rooted with root de la vega again and now I'm rooted with official status and no unlock symbol and only have xposed installer and call recording, cant figure why but hey I will take that.
Thanks Droidstyle for all you do

 

[Porkshanker]

you can flash and you dont get unlock with the stock files
my status the first time after root de la vega showed custom with the unlock symbol
I reflashed both stock files yesterday and rooted with root de la vega again and now I'm rooted with official status and no unlock symbol and only have xposed installer and call recording, cant figure why but hey I will take that.
Thanks Droidstyle for all you do

Thanks for confirmation.

 

[Rootuser3.0]

With all the odin versions out, which is best for our note 3 when flashing back to stock?

 

[Mining_rocks]

With all the odin versions out, which is best for our note 3 when flashing back to stock?

For me, the "Odin3 v3.09.exe" that was included in the Root de la Vega download worked flawlessly.

 

[hahahi123]

I wish I knew, but I have a feeling No. It would be the same principal as using Chainfire's Triangle away to erase the flash counter on prior devices. Flashing back to stock does not erase it on its own, so I wouldn't expect it to in this case either. This is why I am buying a Dev Edition, Tired of worrying about that stuff.

dev edition? So are these limited? Also how different are they from retail? Btw, I read the glossary about fast charge. I didn't know how to search a thread about it or create one but some cable of mine do slow charging on my phone. How do I prevent my phone from detecting other 3rd party USB cables? Thanks

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[droidstyle]

dev edition? So are these limited? Also how different are they from retail? Btw, I read the glossary about fast charge. I didn't know how to search a thread about it or create one but some cable of mine do slow charging on my phone. How do I prevent my phone from detecting other 3rd party USB cables? Thanks

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they are the same as retail other then the bootloader is unlocked.

 

[plisskenn]

I had rooted by the root de la vega method.
After following these directions, the phone has been completely returned to stock/factory. There is no longer an open lock at boot.

Here's a screenshot from the settings.

0x0?

 

[Mining_rocks]

0x0?

knox is still 0x0 after flashing back to stock.

 

[Tidefan13]

How do u get the dl over to a folder with mega? Can just not drag and drop it? I've never used it. I Trying To Flash Stock So I Can Return This Phone.

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I thought it was done DLn but it's not it won't dl. I gotta get this done can anyone help me out as to why it's not dln

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[nicholi2789]

I am no novice to using Odin (used it on my S3 S4 and Note 3) but The instructions leave a couple questions unanswered for me. One is, So I load the PIT file AND the factory image file into Odin and flash at the same time? And is flashing the PIT file absolutely necessary when returning to stock? Thanks for putting this thread up though, very helpful.

 

[LillieBennett]

I am no novice to using Odin (used it on my S3 S4 and Note 3) but The instructions leave a couple questions unanswered for me. One is, So I load the PIT file AND the factory image file into Odin and flash at the same time? And is flashing the PIT file absolutely necessary when returning to stock? Thanks for putting this thread up though, very helpful.

I used the procedure without the PIT, it just guarantees the partitions are also restored. Since I didn't do anything to change the partitions I skipped the pit. The directions are clear. I was prepared to redo with both files but had success and now my n3 is returned. I kinda regret that since I'm now back to waiting, saving $100 no longer seems like a good idea!

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[droidstyle]

I am no novice to using Odin (used it on my S3 S4 and Note 3) but The instructions leave a couple questions unanswered for me. One is, So I load the PIT file AND the factory image file into Odin and flash at the same time? And is flashing the PIT file absolutely necessary when returning to stock? Thanks for putting this thread up though, very helpful.

I believe the guide states to load both files in Odin and hit start? The PIT file is normally only needed when recovering from a soft brick. However it does not hurt anything to use it even if you are returning to stock. Instead of further cluttering the thread to explain this, I left it out because its good practice to use the PIT file anyway to ensure the partitions are correctly mapped out. Glad this thread is helpful for you! If you have any other questions do not hesitate to ask

 

[nicholi2789]

I believe the guide states to load both files in Odin and hit start? The PIT file is normally only needed when recovering from a soft brick. However it does not hurt anything to use it even if you are returning to stock. Instead of further cluttering the thread to explain this, I left it out because its good practice to use the PIT file anyway to ensure the partitions are correctly mapped out. Glad this thread is helpful for you! If you have any other questions do not hesitate to ask

Well I never actually had to flash a PIT file before so I really don't know much about them besides the obvious. It doesn't matter, I posted prematurely anyways. I flashed the image and returned to stock successfully. Thanks.

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[streetracer8605]

Yep.

With the de la Vega root leaving Knox 0x0 and this returning the status to Normal what is the other advantage to you getting a developer edition?

 

[droidstyle]

With the de la Vega root leaving Knox 0x0 and this returning the status to Normal what is the other advantage to you getting a developer edition?

A unlocked bootloader is the advantage...