[How-To] Update to N900A_NL1 - 4.4.4 and Keep Root (12-24-2014)

[muniz_ri]

**You can Odin back to NC2 at anytime after taking the NL1 update.**

1. Extract the N900A_NL1_Stock_Rooted_Backup folder from the .rar and place that folder into your Safestrap backups folder, i.e: ext-sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/xxxxxx (the name of your backups folder may vary. If a backups folder does not already exist you must first create a backup using Safestrap's "Backup" function before proceeding).
2. Use Safestrap's Backup Function to back-up User Data.
3. Perform an "Advanced Wipe" and wipe everything but your ext-sdcard.
4. From the main menu press "Restore" and restore the N900A_NL1_Stock_Rooted_Backup.
5. Once complete press the back button twice to access your backups again and restore User Data.
6. Last, from the main menu press "Reboot," reboot into "Download" mode and flash the N900A_NL1_Stock_Partitions using Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+).

Changelog: http://www.att.com/esupport/softwareUpdateArticle.jsp?sid=KB423151#fbid=2oEtZq05ft1

Notes:
1. The above process will not affect your User Data or Knox Warranty Flag.
2. This Restore process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, Stock Recovery, and Bootloader to NL1.
3. Safestrap will not function after updating to NL1 4.4.4. See workaround here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57141494
4. If you do not already have root access you must first flash back to factory stock NC2 using the N900AUCUCNC2_Full_Odin_Tar (flash in Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+)), root with Towelroot, install Safestrap, then proceed with the above process.

 

[muniz_ri]

EXTRAS

N900A_NL1_Stock_Modem.tar.md5

N900A_NL1_Stock_Recovery.tar.md5

 

[timark251]

Would it be possible to install this update over NJ5 without having to downgrade to NC2? Because I'd hate to have to set up my phone AGAIN!

 

[muniz_ri]

Would it be possible to install this update over NJ5 without having to downgrade to NC2? Because I'd hate to have to set up my phone AGAIN!

It should be possible. You should be able to get to the safestrap recovery splash screen by flashing the NC2 kernel. See the safestrap workaround thread linked to in the OP.

 

[timark251]

Can confirm that it does work, successfully updated to NL1 while retaining root and my data.

 

[Walter.White]

@muniz_ri do you know what binary count on aboot is?

 

[muniz_ri]

@muniz_ri do you know what binary count on aboot is?

3, same as NC2.

 

[Walter.White]

3, same as NC2.

Perfect. Not sure why ATT isn't screwing with us but I'll take it.

 

[carl1961]

@muniz_ri do you know what binary count on aboot is?

I see no change

 

[coollkidd]

Is there a difference between NJ5 and NL1? Also, will this trip Knox counter?

Thanks in advance

 

[muniz_ri]

Is there a difference between NJ5 and NL1? Also, will this trip Knox counter?

Thanks in advance

NL1 is a very minor update to resolve an issue caused by AT&T's bloatware. I don't remember the specifics but you can check AT&T's website for the changelog. And no, the warranty flag will not be affected.

 

[carl1961]

Perfect. Not sure why ATT isn't screwing with us but I'll take it.

they added this to feature.xml
<CscFeature_Message_LinkDAUSA2>true</CscFeature_Message_LinkDAUSA2>

beyond compare is pdf

 

[mozart1791able]

they added this to feature.xml
<CscFeature_Message_LinkDAUSA2>true</CscFeature_Message_LinkDAUSA2>

beyond compare is pdf

Do you have the adb sideload zip file for the baseband NL1 4.4.4, I'm still on the NJ5. I can't receive any updates via OTA because it always says, Software Update Interrupted

 

[carl1961]

Do you have the adb sideload zip file for the baseband NL1 4.4.4, I'm still on the NJ5. I can't receive any updates via OTA because it always says, Software Update Interrupted

@timark251 uploaded it here

http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/general/update-t2947366/page19

unzip and rename 2400258.cfg to update.zip

 

[mozart1791able]

@timark251 uploaded it here

http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/general/update-t2947366/page19

unzip and rename 2400258.cfg to update.zip

Thanks, but I'm just wondering why my build number is different? My build number right now was KTU84P.N900AUCUDNL1
http://www.att.com/esupport/article...pObpQ-g7rVGcDvsbegWQ2c2zA2Bg#fbid=1gjGyucKyuU

 

[carl1961]

Thanks, but I'm just wondering why my build number is different? My build number right now was KTU84P.N900AUCUDNL1
http://www.att.com/esupport/article...pObpQ-g7rVGcDvsbegWQ2c2zA2Bg#fbid=1gjGyucKyuU

that is correct, this is update for NL1

New Software Specifications

Android version: 4.4.4
Baseband version: N900AUCUDNL1
Kernel version: 3.4.0-3032228

 

[songssam]

After flashing this rom

I keep get a message saying that Unauthorized actions have been detected. Restart your phone to undo any unauthorized changes

What should I do?

I flashed kernel too

 

[carl1961]

I keep get a message saying that Unauthorized actions have been detected. Restart your phone to undo any unauthorized changes

What should I do?

I flashed kernel too

that is Knox security

do you have safe strap installed

run this in recovery to remove Knox related files

 

[mozart1791able]

that is correct, this is update for NL1

New Software Specifications

Android version: 4.4.4
Baseband version: N900AUCUDNL1
Kernel version: 3.4.0-3032228

My build number is different from the original one? How is this possible? The original one is JSS15J.N900AUCUDNL1, I need your help here

 

[carl1961]

My build number is different from the original one? How is this possible? The original one is JSS15J.N900AUCUDNL1, I need your help here

so what is it now? I'm not clear at what you did.