***How To Flash Files In ODIN & Factory Reset Note 3***

[Az Biker]

For those who haven't used ODIN, the process can seem a bit daunting. Follow these steps to make flashing files via ODIN painless...

Reasons To Use This Tutorial
- Return your device to OEM Stock for warranty return
- Flash latest OTA Leak or revert firmware (ie; MJE, NC2, etc)
- Completely wipe device prior to private sale
- Return device to stock
- You're a bored crack-flasher with nothing better to do


* * * What you do with your device is completely your choice and solely your responsibility! - If You READ These Instructions FIRST, THEN Follow Them, You Will Be Up And Running In No Time* * *


STEP ONE:

Verify USB DEBUGGING is CHECKED in system settings>developer option (click 'BASEBAND or BUILD Version' in 'About Phone' 7 times to UNHIDE Developer Option) also verify UNKNOWN SOURCES is CHECKED in system settings>security.


On PC, go to CONTROL PANEL > Install/Uninstall Programs > uninstall ALL Samsung drivers

Download & Install The Following To Your PC

Samsung USB drivers for Odin (click “see all downloads”)

ODIN (latest version)
click middle “download” button - credit to DutchDogg54 for file

MJE Tar File (flash ONLY tar files for YOUR device)
credit to Beanstown106 for file (confirm Developer Edition or Retail device)

Verizon LTE PIT file
credit to Beanstown106 for file (confirm device)

STEP TWO:

Flash File In ODIN

- Power down your device (remove sdcard - not required but recommended)

- Simultaneously press and hold VOL DOWN + HOME BUTTON + POWER BUTTON

- At *Warning* screen, press VOL UP

- Start ODIN on PC

- Connect your device to its USB cable and plug cable into PC

- WAIT for ODIN to populate the COM box (pic 1)

- Verify that "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" are CHECKED (under COM box in Option section - pic 1)

- Click "AP" button (PDA if older Odin) (pic 2)

- Browse PC and insert file to be flashed (MJE tar file)

- Click "PIT" button *USE ONLY IF YOU HAVE PARTITION ISSUES* (pic 3)

- Browse PC and insert file to be flashed (PIT file)

- WAIT for "START" button (pic 4) to be enabled (may take a minute)

- Click START button to begin file install

- Disconnect USB when download is finished (device might auto reboot)

Profit, BACON & Joy you are now on MJE and your device is STOCK.



PERFORM A FACTORY RESET WIPING ENTIRE PHONE

This should return your device to "out-of-the-box" newness (remove ext SDcard)

- Turn off device

- Simultaneously hold VOL UP, HOME, POWER

- Release POWER when you see the Note 3 logo

- Release VOL UP & HOME when you see the System Recovery screen

- VOL UP after warning

- Using VOL DOWN choose WIPE DATA / FACTORY RESET

- Select using POWER button

- Using VOL DOWN choose "Delete ALL User Data"

- Select with POWER button

- Highlight REBOOT SYSTEM

- Select REBOOT SYSTEM NOW using POWER button

-Your device is now OEM Stock and ready to ship for warranty purposes, OR you can start over with a totally OEM stock device HERE> How To ROOT 4.3 & NC4 OTA, Install Recovery & Roms - Verizon RETAIL Note 3


Click HERE to Root, install Safestrap, update Chainfire's SuperSU, flash custom Roms, and learn about Rom Slots!

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[Zueski]

For those who haven't used ODIN, the process can seem a bit daunting. Follow these steps to make flashing files via ODIN painless...

! ! ! I am in NO WAY responsible for what you do with your device. YOU assume ALL responsibility for ALL actions performed on your device ! ! !


STEP ONE:

On PC, go to CONTROL PANEL > Install/Uninstall Programs > uninstall ALL Samsung drivers

Download & Install The Following To Your PC

Samsung USB drivers for Odin (click “see all downloads”)

ODIN 3.09 (latest version)
click middle “download” button - credit to DutchDogg54 for file

MJE Tar File
credit to Beanstown106 for file

STEP TWO:

Flash File In ODIN

- Power down your device (remove sdcard - not required but recommended)
- Simultaneously press and hold VOL DOWN + HOME BUTTON + POWER BUTTON
- At *Warning* screen, press VOL UP
- Start ODIN on PC
- Connect your Phone to its USB cable and plug cable into PC
- WAIT for ODIN to populate the COM box (pic 1)
- Click "AP" button (pic 2)
- Browse PC and insert file to be flashed (MJE tar)
- WAIT for "START" button (pic3) to be enabled (may take a minute)
- Click START button to begin file install

STEP THREE:

Profit, BACON & Joy you are now on MJE and your device is STOCK.

Click HERE to Root, install Safestrap, update Chainfire's SuperSU, flash custom Roms, and learn about Rom Slots!

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Worked perfectly thanks!!!:good::good::good::good::good:

 

[js0uth]

nice write up.

i love odin. i always odin back to stock and start over when a new rom build comes out.

 

[Az Biker]

nice write up.

i love odin. i always odin back to stock and start over when a new rom build comes out.

I appreciate the compliment!

Do you do this because you are an odin freak OR to ensure that none of the baseline firmware, kernel, software, etc got borked during the previous rom and useage cycle? Curious minds and all

 

[js0uth]

I appreciate the compliment!

Do you do this because you are an odin freak OR to ensure that none of the baseline firmware, kernel, software, etc got borked during the previous rom and useage cycle? Curious minds and all

Both. lol. and a personal preference.

its just more reassuring when everything is fresh. less prone to mishaps. ive been doing it since the note 2. and to be honest i rarely run into and problems. just the usual rom bugs.

and its way easier when you have everything saved on the sd especially since i just picked up a 64gb over black friday. :good:

 

[Az Biker]

Both. lol.

its just more reassuring when everything is fresh. less prone to mishaps. ive been doing it since the note 2. and to be honest i rarely run into and problems. just the usual rom bugs.

and its way easier when you have everything saved on the sd especially since i just picked up a 64gb over black friday. :good:

Since you ODIN all the time, any suggestions to improve this write up or anything I missed?

 

[js0uth]

Since you ODIN all the time, any suggestions to improve this write up or anything I missed?

um.... no i think its fine. looks good to me. its pretty straight forward. dont know how much more easier itll get. lol.


good job and thanks again.

 

[htcdroidincredible23]

Does this wipe the device like apps games music

Sent from my SM-N900V using xda app-developers app

 

[js0uth]

Does this wipe the device like apps games music

Sent from my SM-N900V using xda app-developers app

yes. EVERYTHING. back to factory.

 

[ncphotographer]

Rooting

Hi to everyone…..I'm a long time iPhone user converted to the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (Verizon) and loving it. I've been trying to read as much as I can before asking questions but I'm just not sure about some things and I want to be sure before I proceed. I've tried at several different links to download the root file needed for my phone but can't find it….can someone point me in the right direction. I also know I need Odin3…..is there a particular version I need for my specific phone. Any help is greatly appreciated!!

 

[Az Biker]

Does this wipe the device like apps games music

Sent from my SM-N900V using xda app-developers app

Yep. Save your valuables to sdcard and remove sdcard before flashing in odin

Notorious 3

 

[Az Biker]

Hi to everyone…..I'm a long time iPhone user converted to the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (Verizon) and loving it. I've been trying to read as much as I can before asking questions but I'm just not sure about some things and I want to be sure before I proceed. I've tried at several different links to download the root file needed for my phone but can't find it….can someone point me in the right direction. I also know I need Odin3…..is there a particular version I need for my specific phone. Any help is greatly appreciated!!

Everything you need is in the link in my signature. Easy to follow instructions

Notorious 3

 

[ncphotographer]

Everything you need is in the link in my signature. Easy to follow instructions

Notorious 3

Please forgive me ignorance…..but how do I know if I need the MJE tare file? And I'm sure it's right in front of me but I don't see the root file. I've downloaded the Odin3…..but now I'm stuck.

PS-- I don't mind making a $20 donation to someone who can help me like I'm a 2 year old child!!

 

[Az Biker]

Please forgive me ignorance…..but how do I know if I need the MJE tare file? And I'm sure it's right in front of me but I don't see the root file. I've downloaded the Odin3…..but now I'm stuck.

PS-- I don't mind making a $20 donation to someone who can help me like I'm a 2 year old child!!

If you haven't taken the recent Verizon OTA (MJE) you are still running MJ7 software. Quickest way to know is check Baseband Version in ABOUT PHONE.

The MJE tar file is about 1.2 gb, I just checked all the links and they are working. Let me know what step you're at in the process.

I'll gladly accept donations, but they certainly are NOT expected

 

[ncphotographer]

If you haven't taken the recent Verizon OTA (MJE) you are still running MJ7 software. Quickest way to know is check Baseband Version in ABOUT PHONE.

The MJE tar file is about 1.2 gb, I just checked all the links and they are working. Let me know what step you're at in the process.

It appears that I'm on MJ7. As for what step I'm on….hmmmm, I've taken my phone out of the box (haha) I'm not sure what the h*** I'm doing…..I downloaded the Odin3…..but there doesn't seem to be anything to extract……and I still don't see the root file I need to download. If you'll send me your paypal info I'd gladly donate if you can help an idiot!!

 

[ncphotographer]

Can anyone please help……I can't seem to get the Odin 3 file…….I'm on a mac…….is that why I'm having all the problems?

 

[ncphotographer]

Can someone tell me this......do I want to update to the latest software version? If I do update do I then use the MJE root file?

 

[Az Biker]

It appears that I'm on MJ7. As for what step I'm on….hmmmm, I've taken my phone out of the box (haha) I'm not sure what the h*** I'm doing…..I downloaded the Odin3…..but there doesn't seem to be anything to extract……and I still don't see the root file I need to download. If you'll send me your paypal info I'd gladly donate if you can help an idiot!!

Follow the link in my sig for Note 3 Root. It has every step and all the links to all the needed files. Donate link is under my avatar

Notorious 3

 

[ncphotographer]

Follow the link in my sig for Note 3 Root. It has every step and all the links to all the needed files. Donate link is under my avatar

Notorious 3

I've followed your link and I see all the files and I've read everything on there but still don't understand.

 

[vj950]

First of all, awesome guide, great for newbies like myself...

I am already rooted (only - no safestrap) and wanted to know
1. If I do this, will it make any changes to the Knox counter and will it change my status from custom to official? (ie. completely stock, ready for warranty?)
2. I obviously will have to root again, correct (will root survive with SUPro)?
3. I want to keep MJ7, I am assuming I can use the same method with MJ7 TAR file

Thanks for your help