***How To ROOT 4.3 & NC4 OTA, Install Recovery & Roms - Verizon RETAIL Note 3***

[thepolishguy]

You can odin MJE tar on any retail vzw note 3. Then you follow the links in my sig to get 4.3 root, then upgrade to 4.4 KK.

Follow the links included in each thread, no worries.

All req firmware, modem, etc included in mje tar, and nc2 leaked 4.4.2.

Notorious 3

Whoa whoa whoa... Hold up... I am not sure if I am misunderstanding you... I can Odin to MJE from NC4? Or am I misunderstanding what you said?

Thanks.

 

[Az Biker]

Whoa whoa whoa... Hold up... I am not sure if I am misunderstanding you... I can Odin to MJE from NC4? Or am I misunderstanding what you said?

Thanks.

No. In order to get on the leaked NC2 (which is nearly same as NC4), your device must first be running MJE. Once on Mje, then you can update to leaked NC2. Do not take Vzw Ota.

Notorious 3

 

[Az Biker]

I read your detail instructions for how to install files using ODIN. Do you have to perform a factory reset wiping entire phone or is that optional? I don't want to wipe entire phone after installing MJE unless I have to. Please let me know.

One more thing. What's the advantage of flashing ROMS? And after reading the forum it sounds like Safestrap helps you install ROMS?

It sounds like after rooting you're suppose to install the leaked version of 4.4.2 which is already rooted right? I'm assuming NC2 is built into the leaked 4.4.2.

Thanks for your help!

Factory reset is optional. When flashing MJE in odin your int sd card is wiped.

Flashing a cust rom gives you more customization options vs stock. You get the benefit of debloating, a finely tuned rom.

The leaked NC2 is nearly the same as NC4 4.4.2. NC2 leaked allows you to revert/downgrade. NC4 does not.

Notorious 3

 

[Az Biker]

Hello guys can u help me to sort something out on my note 3 n9005 kk 4.4.2 plz when I received a msg I get the notification but then when I open my msg to text that person every msg that person is sending me it keep notifying me even tho I'm in the app txting the person can I have notification when someone txt me but when Im in the app the notifications stop till I lock my phone plz thanks

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Can someone delete that post for my plz I have put it in the wrong place thanks

Sent from my SM-N9005

No worries, maybe someone reading here can help you out. Sorry that I am not that guy

 

[Justinsimison]

Root please!

I'm really hoping that someone roots the 4.4.2 OTA version and unlocks this thing ASAP. I accidentally took the update and I can't seem to undo it. Is there any chance of this happening soon?

 

[donc113]

I'm really hoping that someone roots the 4.4.2 OTA version and unlocks this thing ASAP. I accidentally took the update and I can't seem to undo it. Is there any chance of this happening soon?

The longer it goes without being rooted, the better the chances it can't be rooted.

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[Az Biker]

I'm really hoping that someone roots the 4.4.2 OTA version and unlocks this thing ASAP. I accidentally took the update and I can't seem to undo it. Is there any chance of this happening soon?

Some users who took the 4.4.2 ota or got a device with 4.4.2 KK have called vzw and complained about poor signal, poor batt life, poor 4G service, etc. They were given a MJE device in exchange for their KK NC4 device.

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[donc113]

Some users who took the 4.4.2 ota or got a device with 4.4.2 KK have called vzw and complained about poor signal, poor batt life, poor 4G service, etc. They were given a MJE device in exchange for their KK NC4 device.

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You all should understand though, that at some point, probably in the near future, Verizon recertified devices will have NC4 on them. For example, the phone you send them now will be "repaired" and the latest OS will be installed and the phone will become the phone sent to some future person to replace their phone.

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[killajerv129]

Quick question was gonna flash my note 3 again to NC4 4.4.2 KK But are there any rooms available besides the stock version can I use Hyperdrive 4.4 room and flash it where I'm suppose to flash the stock room in safestrap or do I flash the stock then go back to safestrap make room slot and go that route to run his ROM and Bajas

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[puchodog1977]

i believe this doesnt mention the android version.

will this root 4.4.2? i couldnt see it written anywhere?

* * * 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 * * *

EVERYTHING you need in one place to ROOT, Install SAFESTRAP, Update SuperSU, Flash Custom ROMS, Flash in ODIN on your RETAIL NOTE 3 ! ! !

This is a compilation of instructions that I used on my SM-N900V Verizon Note 3... This process was BY FAR the EASIEST I've ever used!
* * *Verified Knox 0x0* * * <-- Even After Flashing Custom Roms HUNDREDS of Times!

***credit to DutchDogg54, and "hctimin" for their contributions with these instructions***

Please click THANKS and RATE this thread if it was helpful! PLEASE Report ANY Broken/Outdated Links

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

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

Download & Install Samsung Drivers To Your PC

Samsung USB drivers (click “see all downloads”)


* * * ATTN: PRIOR to flashing a Rom built on MJE update, you should be running MJE (take OTA update or install MJE tar via Odin) then reroot via Kingo/Vroot, install Safestrap * * *

EASY Steps To Update To MJE: (Factory Stock)
- Download MJE tar file from Beanstown106's Firmware Collection Thread
- Flash MJE tar in Odin (for added safety, REMOVE sdcard) For DETAILED Odin instructions click HERE
- Reboot
- Go To Install Kingo (Google Kingo root 1.1.5 or 1.1.6 download) or Vroot (Google Vroot)

FOR ROOT PRIVILEGES- Install KINGO/Vroot
***Kingo 1.2 is having issues Rooting MJE Firmware, Google Kingo 1.1.5 or .6 OR see here, OR use Vroot***
I used the Kingo root app - links to Kingo are not currently allowed on XDA but it's very easy to search and find. It's just like a "one click" toolkit - meaning it's a no-brain operation. Download the app and follow the instructions. Currently Kingo & Vroot are the only known methods to root the MJ7/MJE builds for the Verizon Note 3 so it's one of these or no root for you. IF ROOT FAILS, KEEP TRYING (it took me 3 attempts)
TIP- make sure display timeout is set for 10 minutes & temporarily disable PC anti-virus (thanks RypeDub for the catch)
***If Kingo fails to root your device after several attempts: Try Vroot (some users reported success with Vroot after Kingo failed ROOT)

INSTALL SAFESTRAP RECOVERY
Once you're ROOTED head over here: [RECOVERY LOCKED] Safestrap Recovery & download the latest version of the APK. Open the Safestrap app in your app drawer and install the app, then open Safestrap and click "install recovery" in the app (The following directions are from Safestrap OP).

Safestrap 3.65 is last STABLE Version...Safestrap 3.71 is Beta Version (some issues have occurred) and primarily for users with 64GB SdCards... 3.72 is for KK ONLY

HOW TO UPGRADE SAFESTRAP
*To REVERT from newer version to older version, follow same steps swapping old file for new file*

-Push the APK to your sdcard (get latest SS.apk HERE)-THX Hashcode!
-Boot back into the "stock" rom-slot.
-OPEN your old Safestrap app and hit the "Uninstall Recovery" button
-THEN, open a "file explorer" (even TW "My Files" will work)
-Browse to where you pushed the New / old APK
-Click on it and install like a normal app (if install not successful, UNINSTALL old Safestrap app like any other app, THEN install new SS.apk)
-Once installed, open the SS APK
-Grant SU access
-THEN hit "Install Recovery" button
All set, now you can reboot and re-activate whatever rom-slot you were using


INSTALLING CHAINFIRE'S SUPERSU OVER KINGO SUPERSU
Next install a trusted, open source SuperSU app on your device since the Kingo root method is closed source (optional, but highly recommended). Download the latest SuperSU zip - instructions in Chainfire's XDA Thread (download to sd card or from PLAY).

Reboot your device (DO NOT REBOOT INTO RECOVERY), at the Safestrap splash screen - choose "Recovery"... Once in Safestrap, go to your stock rom slot by clicking "Boot Options" and ensuring it says "stock slot" in RED at the top of the screen. If it says anything other than stock, tap the stock slot button and click "activate" on the following page. Hit back to return to the Recovery main menu. Once confirmed you're on your stock slot, tap install and flash the new SuperSU zip (no wipes necessary). Once that's done, tap reboot system.

ROOT Privileges ONLY
If you ONLY want root privileges and NOT the recovery or the ability to flash ROMS, you can UNINSTALL Safestrap after flashing SuperSU, you will ONLY have root privileges: ***NO recovery and NO ability to flash ROMS*** After flashing SuperSU, reboot, choose "Continue" at splash screen, find Safestrap app in App Drawer and uninstall like any other app.

You're now completely done updating to MJE, Rooting your device, adding a stable Recovery & installing a trusted SuperSU application. Now, enjoy installing ROMs using Safestrap [SS]

***NOTE: When rebooting your device, you have to option to CONTINUE to your current ROM, or enter RECOVERY (Safestrap) after several seconds CONTINUE is the default action. If you are booting to your STOCK Slot you will see SAFESTRAP DISABLED this is NORMAL. When booting to slots 1-4 you will see SAFESTRAP ENABLED this is also NORMAL***

CREATING VIRTUAL ROMS SLOTS *NOT SUPPORTED IN SS 3.72 YET*
1. Reboot Device
2. Select Recovery at SS splash screen
3. Select Boot Options
4. Select one of the rom slots [1-4]
5. Adjust partition sizes if necessary [The average user can leave the partitions as is, if you are an app intensive user, increase DATA partition up to 4 gb MAX]
*NOTE: the larger you make the partitions of a Rom Slot, the less room you will have for remaining slots)
6. Select the Create ROM button (takes a minute)
7. Once the ROM slot has been created, browse back to BOOT OPTIONS.
8. Ensure the Rom Slot you want to flash is highlighted in GREEN at top of screen
9. Select Install
10. Browse to the ROM .zip you downloaded
11. Reboot

SWITCHING BETWEEN ROM SLOTS
1. Reboot Device
2. Select Recovery at SS splash screen
3. Select Boot Options
4. Select the Rom Slot you want to activate
5. Select Activate
6. Confirm the Rom Slot you just Activated shows at top of screen (GREEN for slots 1-4, RED for Stock Slot)
7. Browse back to Menu
8. Select Reboot

How To Flash Daily Driver Into Stock Rom Slot
1. Back up Stock Rom in Stock Slot to sdcard (optional)
2. Restore back up Stock Rom to open ROM slot 1-4 (optional)
3. Boot from restored slot to ensure functionality (optional)
4. Factory Reset for a clean install OR if upgrading same Rom you can DIRTY FLASH by clicking ADVANCED WIPE: check dalvik, cache, system (remember no dev support for "dirty flash")
5. Flash/Restore Daily Driver Rom to Stock Slot (Read the warning about flashing onto Stock Rom Slot, then forget about it

To Have Access To ALL Your Device Storage (FREE UP STORAGE) Go To Step 6

6. Delete un-used ROM slots 1-4 (you can only delete a ROM from the activated slot, the empty, unactivated slot remains)
7. Boot into Rom on Stock slot
8. Enjoy.This will give you access to ALL of your device's storage capacity (remember when booting into stock slot, Safestrap will say DISABLED, this is normal)

A Few Things To Consider When Using Multiple Rom Slots:
You can flash roms in slots 1-4 and stock slot. Activate whichever slot you'd like to boot to the next time, and your specific rom to upgrade, test, whatever comes up at boot. Ready to switch back to another rom, activate THAT rom slot, reboot to your next rom...This is the TRUE MAGIC of Safestrap; Daily driver in stock slot, test Rom in slot 1, Stock Rom in slot 2, boot into ANY rom simply by activating THAT rom slot!

Realize each rom slot has a max limit for data partition and system partition. If you are an app intensive user or like seeing an accurate reading of your internal and ext storage, I'd reco putting your daily driver on the stock slot (backup stock rom, keep on sdcard, flash daily driver in stock slot)...

If you like running multiple roms (skip step 5 above), when you activate a rom on slots 1-4, your int and ext memory will NOT read accurately, and you will be limited on how much storage you have on each slot. Use File Manager (ES File Explorer) if you want/need an accurate reading of remaining storage

Flashing your DD on the stock slot gives you access to ALL the int and ext memory, and ALL memory is properly reported.

The Brilliant Magic That Allows Fast, Easy Access To Multiple Roms With A Simple Reboot

Hashcode's [RECOVERY LOCKED] SafeStrap:


Roms I've Had Great Experiences With

Beantown106's [ROM][4.3][MJE]Jelly 'Beans' AOSP/KitKat

bajasur's [ROM] BajaROM

nitroglycerine33's [ROM] Eclipse AOSP

sbreen94's [ROM][4.3] Hyperdrive

Brandonrz's [ROM]-N.E.O.N. R.O.M

scrosler's [ROM] CleanROM


Helps & Guides

DutchDogg54's Firmware / Guide

Beanstown106's [Firmware][Collection] Modems, kernels, Stock Tars​

Remember to SUPPORT THE DEVS who allow you to enjoy your ROOTED, Custom N3!

Please click THANKS and RATE this thread if it was helpful! Thanks!

 

[skarrde]

You can root 4.4.2 nc2 but not nc4.

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[puchodog1977]

ya i havent rooted in a while

these new terms you kids are throwing out there. nc2 or 4. i took that crap ota update.
does that mean i have to wait for a root for my note 3 on kk 4.2.2?

You can root 4.4.2 nc2 but not nc4.

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[Az Biker]

these new terms you kids are throwing out there. nc2 or 4. i took that crap ota update.
does that mean i have to wait for a root for my note 3 on kk 4.2.2?

If you took the official vzw ota, you're stuck on kk 4.4.2 until someone figures out a work around.

Notorious 3

 

[Az Biker]

will this root 4.4.2? i couldnt see it written anywhere?

This get you to MJE. See the update from 4.3 to 4.4 link in my sig to get to NC2 (the leak from beanstown)

Notorious 3

 

[donelam304]

This get you to MJE. See the update from 4.3 to 4.4 link in my sig to get to NC2 (the leak from beanstown)

Notorious 3

Hey az_biker I am sure it's posted, or maybe not. But is there an video of this by chance. Of the whole process.

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[mcnu]

You all should understand though, that at some point, probably in the near future, Verizon recertified devices will have NC4 on them. For example, the phone you send them now will be "repaired" and the latest OS will be installed and the phone will become the phone sent to some future person to replace their phone.

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i called and tried to get a swap out today. they told me to take it to best buy and they have a samsung person there that can flash something on the device to make it work better. they said if that doesnt make it better, then i should call them back

 

[Az Biker]

Hey az_biker I am sure it's posted, or maybe not. But is there an video of this by chance. Of the whole process.

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I'm sure there is, just Google it. But the step by step is pretty detailed.

Notorious 3

 

[killajerv129]

Really is dummy proof once you have all the files needed did whole flash in about 10 mins or less

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[killajerv129]

Here are some of screen caps of Rome only charge the phone to 80% just morning

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[rushless]

The longer it goes without being rooted, the better the chances it can't be rooted.

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Kind of like folks hoping the S4 will be rooted and unlocked after an entire year. Though I admire their determination, seems time to let it go. S5 is same issue, so they keep the hope alive.