Psa: DO NOT TAKE OTAs after updating to kitkat leak (nc2)

[Borderpatrol1987]

Do a quick search in tibu. That's how I found it.

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[outlaw420]

I loaded the leak and almost everything worked but yahoo email all it did was run and run never downloaded any new mail had to go back jellybean to get it to work

 

[bmwh0r3]

Any disadvantages? This is my main phone for business and personal use. I'm eager for kitkat since rooting my nook hd to run kitkat

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[chayesfss]

Any disadvantages? This is my main phone for business and personal use. I'm eager for kitkat since rooting my nook hd to run kitkat

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Mine is used for business too

loaded up the deodex version, no problems so far, tether works great too

 

[bmwh0r3]

New to the android platform... was...WAS...an apple fanboy. Deodex? So don't do the sxtpdevelopers version?

 

[Harleydroid]

New to the android platform... was...WAS...an apple fanboy. Deodex? So don't do the sxtpdevelopers version?

No don't do that sxtpdev one.
Use the builds and instructions posted in Beans thread. It's the sxtp leak but it's rooted.

 

[rogerwalker22]

A big big thanks to all off you! I'm running 4.4.2 now and it's flawless! Can't wait to see up and coming Roms =]

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[mintcookies]

for those already running kitkat, does the "Hi Galaxy" to wake up the phone from screen-off still work?
I read that it doesnt work anymore on Sprint Note 3 Kitkat.
The Verizon Galaxy S5 doesnt seem to have this feature

 

[bmwh0r3]

I did the leaked kitkat and I'm disappointed. Where's the theme options like on my sisters LG g2 that got the official update from verizon? If this is what I'm stuck with on my note, I need to root it asap

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[Hashcode]

I did the leaked kitkat and I'm disappointed. Where's the theme options like on my sisters LG g2 that got the official update from verizon? If this is what I'm stuck with on my note, I need to root it asap

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LG G2 is a completely different phone. This is a 4.4 TouchWiz build.

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[bmwh0r3]

Yeah... so how do I install beans deodex now? Lol

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[DrPhant0m]

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:

Here is a brief (and yet startling) list of advantages to the leaked Kitkat build that could be done away with in ANY future OTA for the Note 3:

• At anytime you can use ODIN to go back to 4.3 for root, disaster recovery etc.
• This leaked Kitkat build allows for *ANY* compatible kernel module to be used. Unlike any previous Note 3 build ever. No whitelist security is in place to block kernel modules which are not "approved". (pointed out by @ryanbg)
• It's Kitkat but SElinux permissive. Also very very rare.

That first bullet point... when it is said "go back to 4.3..." does it matter what build? I ask because I'm currently on MI9, rooted. I used the original RDLV technique, so I want to know if things go south, whether or not I can flash back to MI9 and root the same way I did before using the same cooked ODIN file that I know works perfectly. Or... if you have to flash back to MJE for some reason.

In previous releases (MJ7, MJE, and other from other carriers)... there was roll-back prevention written into the updates, so you couldn't downgrade. So... I'm wondering if the previous rollback protection would keep some users from going back to previous builds that they wouldn't have been able to get to previously. In my case... I've never updated the FW on the phone, so I want to keep my options as open as possible. So, if I have to flash back to MJE from the NC2 leak... will I not be able to go back to MI9? Therefore, I'll have to take my chances with one of the "other" root methods like kingo or vroot?

This relates to my question of whether or not I have to be on MJE in order to flash the leak, or Beans's pre-rooted ROM... but I asked that in the thread for that ROM, so I don't want to be guilty of multi-posting.

 

[Harleydroid]

That first bullet point... when it is said "go back to 4.3..." does it matter what build? I ask because I'm currently on MI9, rooted. I used the original RDLV technique, so I want to know if things go south, whether or not I can flash back to MI9 and root the same way I did before using the same cooked ODIN file that I know works perfectly. Or... if you have to flash back to MJE for some reason.

In previous releases (MJ7, MJE, and other from other carriers)... there was roll-back prevention written into the updates, so you couldn't downgrade. So... I'm wondering if the previous rollback protection would keep some users from going back to previous builds that they wouldn't have been able to get to previously. In my case... I've never updated the FW on the phone, so I want to keep my options as open as possible. So, if I have to flash back to MJE from the NC2 leak... will I not be able to go back to MI9? Therefore, I'll have to take my chances with one of the "other" root methods like kingo or vroot?

This relates to my question of whether or not I have to be on MJE in order to flash the leak, or Beans's pre-rooted ROM... but I asked that in the thread for that ROM, so I don't want to be guilty of multi-posting.

You will only be able to odin back to mje after doing this update.
I'm almost positive you should be okay flashing the 4.4.2 rom while on MI9. Because your going to odin the firmware and your wiping the stock slot before flashing also. I also deleted all my rom slots. Since mje builds aren't compatible with the new Safestrap built for 4.4.2

 

[jsdecker10]

That first bullet point... when it is said "go back to 4.3..." does it matter what build? I ask because I'm currently on MI9, rooted. I used the original RDLV technique, so I want to know if things go south, whether or not I can flash back to MI9 and root the same way I did before using the same cooked ODIN file that I know works perfectly. Or... if you have to flash back to MJE for some reason.

In previous releases (MJ7, MJE, and other from other carriers)... there was roll-back prevention written into the updates, so you couldn't downgrade. So... I'm wondering if the previous rollback protection would keep some users from going back to previous builds that they wouldn't have been able to get to previously. In my case... I've never updated the FW on the phone, so I want to keep my options as open as possible. So, if I have to flash back to MJE from the NC2 leak... will I not be able to go back to MI9? Therefore, I'll have to take my chances with one of the "other" root methods like kingo or vroot?

This relates to my question of whether or not I have to be on MJE in order to flash the leak, or Beans's pre-rooted ROM... but I asked that in the thread for that ROM, so I don't want to be guilty of multi-posting.

You will only be able to odin back to mje after doing this update.
I'm almost positive you should be okay flashing the 4.4.2 rom while on MI9. Because your going to odin the firmware and your wiping the stock slot before flashing also. I also deleted all my rom slots. Since mje builds aren't compatible with the new Safestrap built for 4.4.2

@DrPhant0m ,

I was also wondering the EXACT same thing as you! I've found myself in an identical situation as you. Like yourself, I bought my Note 3 when it was only a week or two out of its initial release from Verizon and it had MI9 on it. I also rooted using the original "Root de la Vega" root method and haven't bothered to update to any builds after that...nothing...not MJE or any of the "custom" builds on here by Hyperdrive, Beans, etc. I found the original "Kingo" root method VERRRRYYY sketchy and just never have felt totally comfortable using that method to achieve root, so I just remained content and stayed on the first and original OEM MI9 build.

Like yourself, I've also been wondering about whether or not any Verizon Note 3 users, such as you and I, that were still on MI9, would be able to flash directly from MI9 to this new "leaked" 4.4.2 KitKat, while completely BYPASSING the MJE build altogether. (MI9 ----> KitKat). I also posted a new thread a day or two ago in the VZW Note 3 "Q&A/Troubleshooting" forum, but only got a single, short response. The xda member that replied to my thread answered this question for us and said that we should be able to do what we're wondering about, but I just haven't felt totally comfortable about all this until just now reading your post too.

I guess I'm gonna go ahead and take the plunge and try it out and just find out for myself. Have you tried this yet? If so, how did everything go?

Thanks!!

:good::good:

 

[bmwh0r3]

So anyone want to fix my phone from this leaked 4.4.2? Lol I'd hate to brick it

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[recDNA]

If we wait and take the official 4.4.2 from vzw will there be a new root method?

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[Hashcode]

If we wait and take the official 4.4.2 from vzw will there be a new root method?

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If you wait and take the official 4.4.2 there may not be a root method AND you will probably not be able to roll back like you can with the current 4.4.2 leak (for distaster recovery etc).

This why I'm encouraging as many users to get on this leak as I can.

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[Harleydroid]

If you wait and take the official 4.4.2 there may not be a root method AND you will probably not be able to roll back like you can with the current 4.4.2 leak (for distaster recovery etc).

This why I'm encouraging as many users to get on this leak as I can.

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@Hashcode and @ryanbg any more news on kexec?

 

[david515]

I degressed back mj7

You will only be able to odin back to mje after doing this update.
I'm almost positive you should be okay flashing the 4.4.2 rom while on MI9. Because your going to odin the firmware and your wiping the stock slot before flashing also. I also deleted all my rom slots. Since mje builds aren't compatible with the new Safestrap built for 4.4.2

I was able to go back to MJ7, but couldn't get back to MI9.

 

[hotrock11]

Does this version of 4.4.2 still hate on folks who want to tether?