QF1 Recommended thread/instructions for unlock bootloader/root/lollipop - Sprint Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I've been going through the learning curve on rooting/custom ROM/etc. This will be my first time to go through this process. I have the QF1 firmware and the latest version for Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 4:
Software Version: N910PVPS4DQF1
Hardware Version: N910P.05
Model: SM-N910P
Android 6.0.1
security patch level: June 1, 2017
I tried calling Sprint to unlock my bootloader, but they thought I was asking to unlock the device. Finally, I got to their tech support and they said they didn't do that, and the guy recommended watching a video on YouTube.
It seems that sometimes the instructions you follow need to be oriented towards the version you have. Would anyone be able to point me to the best instructions to follow?
there seems to be a lot of contradicting information, so I thought some general direction to point me off in the right direction would save me a lot of grief in the long run
My thought was to:
1. unlock boot loader
2. using Odin flash a ROM with Lollipop for the Sprint Note 4, maybe the Omega one?
3. depending on the ROM in #2, then I could automatically get root?

Bootloader on Sprint Note 4 is unlocked already.
Custom ROMs usually include root or alternate methods.
Depending on the ROM you choose and as long as it's OG5 and above, it's recommended to use Odin to flash the stock tar that corresponds to the update that the ROM is based on. Otherwise, you may lose compatibility, network connectivity or camera focus.
Edit: you can find stock tar downloads in a thread for Sprint Note 4 in the general forum. Latest recommended Odin can be found in post 1 or 2 of that thread.
I'm not sure what ROM you're referring to but clean install is best practice for ported ROMs or switching between Android versions or switching to and from CM to stock based ROMs. Data may not be compatible so backing up internal memory keepsakes and wiping internal memory may be necessary, where recommended.
That's the general idea but best to follow OP of the ROM you choose.
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How would I go about making my own Custom Rom? I'm thinking of adjusting the Resurrection Remix So it would work on my phone but the specific ROM is on Verizon verison of the Note 4 and I want to port that for my Version for Sprint I know I can change some CSC stuff to get the modems and carriers ready for no signal loss or mobile data or sms issues as I have seen a method for flashing a zip file, but I;m just really curious, as I hope I can rebuild LineAgoe or CM for this Note 4 as I have a lot of time and alot of learning to do.

rayel said:
I've been going through the learning curve on rooting/custom ROM/etc. This will be my first time to go through this process.
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To add to samep's comment. Here's a few pointers, in no particular order.
1. You only use Odin on PC to flash stock firmware. Or Twrp recovery.
2. Once you have Twrp recovery, then everything else is done through it.
3. Your very important first thing to do, once you flash Twrp. In Twrp, make a full backup of your phone, especially your EFS partition. Keep in safe place.
And if you want to be even more safe, backup your efs every time you upgrade your firmware.
4. READ, READ, READ! Google is your friend. If learning something risky and new, read from a few different sources, make sure it adds up!
GOOD LUCK!
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IAmTechFreq said:
How would I go about making my own Custom Rom? I'm thinking of adjusting the Resurrection Remix So it would work on my phone but the specific ROM is on Verizon verison of the Note 4 and I want to port that for my Version for Sprint I know I can change some CSC stuff to get the modems and carriers ready for no signal loss or mobile data or sms issues as I have seen a method for flashing a zip file, but I;m just really curious, as I hope I can rebuild LineAgoe or CM for this Note 4 as I have a lot of time and alot of learning to do.
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This cannot be taught in a response.
If your serious about learning then....
Lots and lots of reading, then try smaller stuff first. And work your way up.

aaron74 said:
To add to samep's comment. Here's a few pointers, in no particular order.
1. You only use Odin on PC to flash stock firmware. Or Twrp recovery.
2. Once you have Twrp recovery, then everything else is done through it.
3. Your very important first thing to do, once you flash Twrp. In Twrp, make a full backup of your phone, especially your EFS partition. Keep in safe place.
And if you want to be even more safe, backup your efs every time you upgrade your firmware.
4. READ, READ, READ! Google is your friend. If learning something risky and new, read from a few different sources, make sure it adds up!
GOOD LUCK!
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Thank you aaron74! Question, would it be better to install Twrp using Odin, backup (w/EFS partition), then downgrade to stock Lollipop using TWRP? Or would the original order Odin > stock Lollipop > TWRP > backup > root be just as good?

rayel said:
Thank you aaron74! Question, would it be better to install Twrp using Odin, backup (w/EFS partition), then downgrade to stock Lollipop using TWRP? Or would the original order Odin > stock Lollipop > TWRP > backup > root be just as good?
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I don't think you can downgrade from within Twrp.
But it's definitely safer to install twrp and get your EFS backup first. Just in case. It's extra step but you have your EFS, in case something goes wrong with downgrade. I'm not very knowledge on the downgrade process, never done it.

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[Q] i747 Root or not

Hi guys,
My beloved S3 is is > 1 year old now.
I was always afraid\skeptical of rooting it as it lead to void warranty
Since it is already > 1 year old and warranty does not come into picture now, I thought why not give it a try now..
I see many S3 users are more than efficient after root.
Should I go for it ?
praddz said:
Hi guys,
My beloved S3 is is > 1 year old now.
I was always afraid\skeptical of rooting it as it lead to void warranty
Since it is already > 1 year old and warranty does not come into picture now, I thought why not give it a try now..
I see many S3 users are more than efficient after root.
Should I go for it ?
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Yes, unleash your device!! It's easy, and opens up a whole new way to interact with your phone
Sent from my SGH-I747M using xda premium
Yes, root to experience the full capabilities of your phone.
Please be sure to read all guides and FAQs and be familiar with GS3 terminology.
Read tons....i mean TONS!!
Search and reading will be your besfriends.
Root, experiment, enjoy greatness
Root and unleash the chains that bind you.
Take it from a noob, read, read and re-read.
Easier to read about potential problems before they arise than after.:good:
i can has root?
Rooting is a must. I went for root the day i got the phone and went reading up on rooting the S3, roms, etc. before i even got the phone.
first thing i did when i got my s3 in april was root it. and my dad has the same phone i have, and i have to say having mine rooted vs his stock, mine gets so much better battery life. and is just one of the perks of rooting other than overclock and underclock and custom roms and stuff.
...and Sammy phones are fairly fool proof when it comes to rooting and flashing
Yes, it seems like we have many 1 click tools to do this.
I just want to go slow, I want to unlock the boot loader first & then uninstall all the att crap..
that should free up some space n RAM..
Later on I can install custom ROM's and Kernels if need be..
This can be done right...
First thing you should do is make a backup of your stock unmodified system before you remove or erase anything or install roms. And also make a copy of the backup to a second location like a computer.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747
praddz said:
Yes, it seems like we have many 1 click tools to do this.
I just want to go slow, I want to unlock the boot loader first & then uninstall all the att crap..
that should free up some space n RAM..
Later on I can install custom ROM's and Kernels if need be..
This can be done right...
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S3 doesn't have a locked bootloader. Reality just have to flash a rooted stock firmware in Odin and you are good to go.
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stelv said:
First thing you should do is make a backup of your stock unmodified system before you remove or erase anything or install roms. And also make a copy of the backup to a second location like a computer.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747
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yes,,
1) unlock boot loader
2) take backup of everything using titanium
3) then uninstall all the useless apps which came along with att
4) if required i will flash custom rom and kernel else i will stick with everything stock..
The reason I want to stop at unlocked boot loader is that as of now I already have 4.1.1, and I have read everywhere that 4.1.2 isn't much of a revolution so why flash a custom ROM. People might not agree with this but I tend to think so...
Obviously any suggestions are appreciated....:fingers-crossed:
praddz said:
yes,,
1) unlock boot loader
Obviously any suggestions are appreciated....:fingers-crossed:
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No
Don't even think about touching anything dealing with bootloaders.
The i747 comes with an unlocked boot loader, the only one that is locked is the Verizon S3.
There have been various bricked S3 by trying to "unlock" something that isnt locked.
Read read read and search and research.
Before you wind up with a paperweight
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praddz said:
yes,,
1) unlock boot loader
2) take backup of everything using titanium
3) then uninstall all the useless apps which came along with att
4) if required i will flash custom rom and kernel else i will stick with everything stock..
The reason I want to stop at unlocked boot loader is that as of now I already have 4.1.1, and I have read everywhere that 4.1.2 isn't much of a revolution so why flash a custom ROM. People might not agree with this but I tend to think so...
Obviously any suggestions are appreciated....:fingers-crossed:
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No I am not talking about just backing everything up with titanium backup. I am talking about backing up your stock untouched system with a custom recovery like twrp or clockwork recovery. After root you will most likely have a custom recovery installed like twrp. You can boot into this custom recovery and backup the entire system in its current state, because sometimes when certain system apps are removed you will get force closes and bootloops and the only way to restore your phone is by restoring a backup, flashing a rom or pushing a system to your phone via odin.
Removing stock apps that came with your phone can be risky at times because they are often tied to other systems. Search to see what apps are safe to remove and a system backup is probably good.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746665
Do not attempt to unlock the bootloader! It is unlocked already. Your proper plan of action should be:
Backup everything possible (MyBackup is what I used)
Root phone (several methods available, choose one)
Install custom recovery. Rom Manager can install CWM for you, while goo manager can install TWRP (I prefer twrp)
Follow instructions for installation off any Rom you download (found in the first post of that Roms thread, usually before you get to the dl link)
Before flashing or attempting any mod, make a back up of everything. And read the directions
Mine is still under warranty and its rooted. Open its can of whoop a**
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The cool thing for you will be all the awesome tweaks and mods that have out in the last few months because you device is a little elderly. Check out the definitive mod thread in the T-Mobile S3 forum. I forget which thread its in. You can atleast double battery and speed and 20x the customization options. Once you flash a new rom it becomes a habit called flashaholism so be aware. My name is Bubba Fett and I'm a flasaholic.
Finally I did it,, My Galaxy S3 is rooted successfully..
Thanks to you guys & online sources..
-Root is done
-Backup using CWM is taken, a copy is there on Internal Memory, External Memory Card and My Computer
Next step-
-Remove bloatware and free some storage..
-Any idea which is the best stable ROM as of now for 4.2.2
praddz said:
-Any idea which is the best stable ROM as of now for 4.2.2
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There is no best ROM it all depends on the user. Feel free to try any of them. Just make a Nandroid backup each time before you flash a new one and follow the devs installation instructions. Good luck and have fun!
praddz said:
-Any idea which is the best stable ROM as of now for 4.2.2
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I've tried Cyanogenmod, PAC, and AOKP in the past week. All three are butter smooth and stable. You will have to cycle the battery a couple of times for it to fit in (I noticed upon initial flash, battery life was terrible).

[Solved] Need help with installing Cyanogenmod (Without a PC if possible)

Hi all, new to all of this. Please keep this in mind as you read this thread.
Well first of all I have been reading about Cyanogenmod and how it helps saves battery. I also wanted to use cputuner to overclock my phone a little. I have in the past rooted this phone and installed cputuner not knowing that it could damage your phone if you didn't have a custom kernel that supported overclocking. After I found that out I uninstalled it and unrooted in fear of damage to my phone. Anyways I have a few questions and was looking knowledge, resources, and help about a few things.
Questions:
Is installing a custom rom and things needed to install a custom rom possible with a PC?
Can I safely reroot my device since I unrooted through #SU?
What do I need to do besides reroot my device in order to install a custom rom? (Cyanogenmod)
Thanks in advance!
Other INFO:
My device is a Samsung Galaxy S3 I-747
Firmware 4.4.2 KitKat
Device was rooted before using towelroot but I unrooted using #SU.
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Ok. To install cm with no computer use, I'd say the easiest way would be to get root again with towelroot. Then install flashify from the play store. use flashify to install a custom recovery. I prefer TWRP.
Next download cm rom and Gapps. Follow the installation instructions for the rom. Generally that's boot into recovery, wipe dalvik, cache, system, and data, flash rom, flash Gapps, then reboot. You can do this from the internal SD, it won't erase that when you wipe. However, an external SD can be really handy for getting out of a jam.
If you haven't done it, a little research on the forums here about backing up your efs might be in order before flashing roms. Hope you never need it, but it could make life easier someday.
Read, read, read the forum here. This was just a real brief overview. If you don't quite understand any part, it should at least help you with what to search to learn what you need to know.
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jason2678 said:
Ok. To install cm with no computer use, I'd say the easiest way would be to get root again with towelroot. Then install flashify from the play store. use flashify to install a custom recovery. I prefer TWRP.
Next download cm rom and Gapps. Follow the installation instructions for the rom. Generally that's boot into recovery, wipe dalvik, cache, system, and data, flash rom, flash Gapps, then reboot. You can do this from the internal SD, it won't erase that when you wipe. However, an external SD can be really handy for getting out of a jam.
If you haven't done it, a little research on the forums here about backing up your efs might be in order before flashing roms. Hope you never need it, but it could make life easier someday.
Read, read, read the forum here. This was just a real brief overview. If you don't quite understand any part, it should at least help you with what to search to learn what you need to know.
Sent from my LG-V410 using XDA Free mobile app
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Thanks friend will look into it a little more. So is there a major risk of getting bricked or are chances slim? Also do you have any links to the Cyanogenmod version I'm looking for? I would like it to be 4.4.2, not 5.X.X. And I also need the appropriate gapps file. If you don't know I still thank you for the info friend!
KentuckyGuy447 said:
Thanks friend will look into it a little more. So is there a major risk of getting bricked or are chances slim? Also do you have any links to the Cyanogenmod version I'm looking for? I would like it to be 4.4.2, not 5.X.X. And I also need the appropriate gapps file. If you don't know I still thank you for the info friend!
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Chances of bricking should be slim as long as you follow the instructions closely.
CyanogenMod 11 is based on Android 4.4.X, Kitkat. Nightlies can be found here or here.
Snapshot releases, sometimes called monthlies, can be found here.
There are options regarding Google Apps( GAPPS ) the choices from CM are here.
Some prefer the GAPPS packages provided by Paranoid Android, look here.
dawgdoc said:
Chances of bricking should be slim as long as you follow the instructions closely.
CyanogenMod 11 is based on Android 4.4.X, Kitkat. Nightlies can be found here or here.
Snapshot releases, sometimes called monthlies, can be found here.
There are options regarding Google Apps( GAPPS ) the choices from CM are here.
Some prefer the GAPPS packages provided by Paranoid Android, look here.
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Thanks so much! Have been researching like crazy and odds seem pretty good. Problem is I've hit a ditch headfirst. I can't reboot using towering because I updated my kernel sometime through the period when my phone was unrooted (idk when or how this was done.) The date is apast june the 3rd and i read it won't work apast that date. Is there a workaround for this? I have no PC so I would like a non-PC method if possible. I just wanted to say I have tried all the modstrings for toweroot and still nothing.
KentuckyGuy447 said:
Thanks so much! Have been researching like crazy and odds seem pretty good. Problem is I've hit a ditch headfirst. I can't reboot using towering because I updated my kernel sometime through the period when my phone was unrooted (idk when or how this was done.) The date is apast june the 3rd and i read it won't work apast that date. Is there a workaround for this? I have no PC so I would like a non-PC method if possible. I just wanted to say I have tried all the modstrings for toweroot and still nothing.
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The June 3rd date probably only counts if you took all of the OTA updates, okay rechecked your OP and I see that you are on NE4. I recall that either the NE4 or the NJ1 update patched the kernel to block TowelRoot. I take it when you say Firmware 4.4.2 KitKat you mean baseband, modem, and Samsung stock rom.
With SuperSu you can re-root using it, assuming you unrooted but did not remove the app. I don't know if the same applies to th SU app that comes with CWM. You could try. If you did go back to stock rom and properly formated you may no longer have su on your phone.
Yes, if you have a custom recovery on your phone you should be able to re-root without a PC. Search for the zip version of SuperSu, put it on an external sdcard, and flash it through the recovery. Without a custom recovery I'm not sure of other options not requiring root that do not involve a PC (Windows or Linux) or a Mac. Apps like Flashify require root, so will not work for you at the moment.
dawgdoc said:
The June 3rd date probably only counts if you took all of the OTA updates, okay rechecked your OP and I see that you are on NE4. I recall that either the NE4 or the NJ1 update patched the kernel to block TowelRoot. I take it when you say Firmware 4.4.2 KitKat you mean baseband, modem, and Samsung stock rom.
With SuperSu you can re-root using it, assuming you unrooted but did not remove the app. I don't know if the same applies to th SU app that comes with CWM. You could try. If you did go back to stock rom and properly formated you may no longer have su on your phone.
Yes, if you have a custom recovery on your phone you should be able to re-root without a PC. Search for the zip version of SuperSu, put it on an external sdcard, and flash it through the recovery. Without a custom recovery I'm not sure of other options not requiring root that do not involve a PC (Windows or Linux) or a Mac. Apps like Flashify require root, so will not work for you at the moment.
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Thanks for the info, sadly I did uninstall #SU. Here is a ss of my modem info and such. I think it pretty much confirms I have the NJ1 version but I need you to confirm that.
KentuckyGuy447 said:
Thanks for the info, sadly I did uninstall #SU. Here is a ss of my modem info and such. I think it pretty much confirms I have the NJ1 version but I need you to confirm that.
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I'm stuck.
You can install a custom recovery without having root, if you have a PC. You would use either Odin, Heimdall, or maybe adb.
You can install a custom recovery without a PC if you have root. You would use an app Like Flashify, Rom Manager, or Goo Manager (if it still exists).
You can flash a rom without a PC if you have a custom recovery, root is not needed.
Some roms, usually stock, can be flashed without a custom recovery if you have a PC.
I don't know the solution until you have access to a PC. I could see it being possible using a live USB with persistence of a Linux distribution, but you still have need for a PC. It's been a while since I created a live USB. The method I used required a small installation on the PC. so I don't see this as an immediate solution for you.
Oh sorry. I don't think towelroot works once you're on nj1, unless it has been updated.
If you get access to a PC, rooting is still fairly easy. You can use download mode and odin or heimdall to flash a custom recovery (be sure to uncheck reboot if using odin, or be really ready to pull battery). Don't let your phone reboot normally, you'll have to pull battery once odin is done.
Reboot to custom recovery, then flash supersu and you'll be rooted again, and set up to do whatever you want with your phone.
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Thanks all for your help. I have decided I'm gonna give C-F Root a try as it seems very easy, then use Flashify to get CWM. Correct me if I'm wrong but there's no boot loader for my model type right? Couldn't seem to find anything on the subject except the Verizon variant. I'm gonna still need help deciding which gapps to flash as I'm gonna flash the latest Cyanogenmod monthly build. Is there anything else to be aware of when using a new Rom?
KentuckyGuy447 said:
Thanks all for your help. I have decided I'm gonna give C-F Root a try as it seems very easy, then use Flashify to get CWM. Correct me if I'm wrong but there's no boot loader for my model type right? Couldn't seem to find anything on the subject except the Verizon variant. I'm gonna still need help deciding which gapps to flash as I'm gonna flash the latest Cyanogenmod monthly build. Is there anything else to be aware of when using a new Rom?
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excuse for butting in .... but if you dont know your bootloader/modem info. here is an app called 'samsung info' that should tell you.
your question "...... but theres no bootloader for my phone model right?" kinda worried me. its important to know because they should match AND trying to downgrade can brick your device. on the plus side ; i've never seen a custom ROM include bootloader/modem in it.
again , just a thought and not trying to butt in.:good:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/4ka74x02tg1rrn1/org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo-1.apk?dl=0
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
As mrrocketdog stated, the Samsung Info app will tell you your bootloader and modem. If what you previously stated is correct, they should both be NJ1. You can get the same info by issuing these commands in a terminal emulator on the phone:
Code:
getprop ro.bootloader
and
Code:
getprop | grep version.baseband
Appreciate the butting in! You may have just saved me from bricking my phone lol. Maybe I need to do a lot more research because that just lost me. So how do I tell that my phone is equipped with a boot loader? And if it is how do I disable it? I read that in order to flash a new Rom the boot loader must be disabled. (Correct me if I'm wrong) I'm no where near the point of flashing a new Rom (Cyanogenmod) but this is a great furniture reference to me.
KentuckyGuy447 said:
Appreciate the butting in! You may have just saved me from bricking my phone lol. Maybe I need to do a lot more research because that just lost me. So how do I tell that my phone is equipped with a boot loader? And if it is how do I disable it? I read that in order to flash a new Rom the boot loader must be disabled. (Correct me if I'm wrong) I'm no where near the point of flashing a new Rom (Cyanogenmod) but this is a great furniture reference to me.
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every phone has a bootloader , two if i'm not mistaken. the one you're concerned with comes already unlocked on the good 'ol S3. (i bricked my first s3 trying to 'unlock' the bootloader). just find out bootloader/modem version (see posts above) to make sure they match (to avoid issues later) and just dont ever try to downgrade.
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
mrrocketdog said:
every phone has a bootloader , two if i'm not mistaken. the one you're concerned with comes already unlocked on the good 'ol S3. (i bricked my first s3 trying to 'unlock' the bootloader). just find out bootloader/modem version (see posts above) to make sure they match (to avoid issues later) and just dont ever try to downgrade.
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
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You have lifted a burden off my shoulders friend! Ever since I wanted to flash a custom Rom I've been worried if my phones bootloader was locked! I can now be at ease now that I know its unlocked. Will check upon that info about bootloader/modem.
Here is the info mrrocketdog
Is there a reason you can't use a PC to install a ROM?
I'm asking because I also do not know of a way to install a ROM without having root.
If you are able to root, you could try using the CM installer again.
audit13;5898140 said:
Thanks friend no worries, mrrocketdog helped me figure it out, than to all who helped!
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Here is the info mrrocketdog
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Those are the latest versions of the bootloader and modem. You will be good for CM 12 or CM 11, and other custom ROMs based on CM. Older versions will work with them, but you probably need to edit the updater-script. (The older versions are not likely to include the NJ1 versions in the checks as they were not out when the ROMs were last updated.) NJ1 will also work with any of the ROMs based on the KitKat TouchWiz releases by Samsung.
As soon as you can find a PC to borrow you should be in business. Any chance of using one at a public library?
Appreciate all the help you gave me too friend, providing the links to cm and gapps, gonna borrow my friends laptop Sunday and try to root flash C-F Root through Odin. Thats the part that scares me but I should be good as people has confirmed it works for NJ1. Wish me luck friend. Would you recommend installing CM12? I personally like kit Kat and I know CM11 is based on that but is CM12 better? I guess its based on Lollipop

[ROM] [N910PVPU4COJ6] [100% Stock, Root, Odexed&Deodexed, No KNOX/Itson] [11/19/2015]

Here we go again. Two completely stock builds of Android TW-Lollipop 5.1.1 (N910PVPU4COJ6) for the Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 4.. I built both of these stock rooted ROMs myself from the official Samsung tar ball. The ROM will self root upon flash and it has init.d/busybox support. Knox and Sprint Itson has been removed completely. Both ROMs are completely stock with all of the original factory installed apps. Available in odexed and deodexed . Both ROMs are identical other than one being odexed and the other deodexed. Also included in both ROMs in this thread is the stock OJ6 modem and APN patch to ensure you have the latest modem & APN's from the latest OJ6 software.
Other than the removal of Knox and Sprint Itson, these roms are all stock in every other way. They are stock and will stay that way. Please don't ask for mods, changes, etc in this thread. These roms are intended for those people who want the stock roms in their original form with the addition of root and removal of Knox & itson, as well as other members who need a good solid base for their rom projects. I give permission for other dev's to use this rom as your base and I highly recommend that you do so because it is bug-free and built from the official Samsung tar ball. However I do expect credit if you use this rom for any other project. If you like my work please press that Thanks button, rate this thread and consider a kind donation! Enjoy!
Important Notes: Before flashing ANY Lollipop 5.1.1 TW-based ROM, including this one, you MUST first do one of the following:
1. Take the Lollipop OJ6 ota update on your phone.
2. Odin flash the stock OJ6 rom tar using odin on your PC. It can be found HERE
Once you have correctly updated your Note 4 to Lollipop 5.1.1,software version N910PVPU4COJ6 DO NOT... I repeat, DO NOT attempt to root your phone with CF-auto root or other methods. It will soft brick your phone. Instead, you ONLY need to flash the latest TWRP recovery using odin on your pc. Nothing else. The ROM zip will pre-root your phone as well as flash the stock root-permissive OJ6 kernel by @freeza
If you are still on any KK or Lollipop 5.0 TW-based ROM such as NIE, OB7, OE1 , OF5 or OB7 (including any KK AOSP/CM-based roms) then you MUST first update to Lollipop 5.1.1 OJ6 by one of the two methods I mentioned above BEFORE flashing this ROM. Failure to properly update your device partitions to 5.1.1 OJ6 firmware absolutely WILL cause problems. You have been warned, Please don't ask for help if you did not follow my simple instructions above.
Flashing instructions: ***Before beginning the flash/setup process MAKE SURE your battery has at least 50% charge and/or connected to the charger!!!***
1. Backup anything you don't want to lose off your internal and external storage to another location just to be safe.
2. Download the rom using your pc. (downloading with your phone has a much higher risk of file corruption. Not recommended with large files).
3. VERIFY the MD5!!! Once the download has finished, compare the AFH MD5 using a MD5 tool on your pc. (Google "md5 checksum windows").
4. Put the downloaded rom onto your internal storage or external micro sd card.
5. With phone powered off, reboot into recovery by pressing and holding volume up, power and the home button until you see the Samsung logo then release all buttons.
6. Once in recovery choose the wipe button and do a factory reset three times. Optional but recommended is to wipe "Data". This will wipe all of your user data such as google accounts so MAKE SURE you backed up first like I said in step #1 above! Next go to "advanced wipe" and select all of the partitions EXCEPT micro-sd card and internal storage. Internal storage is optional but recommended when first updating to a major software revision such as 4.3 to 4.4 or 5.0.1 to 5.1.1. The reason is to remove left-over data from previous version of Android and start with a clean slate.
7. Choose the "Install" option and select the rom "Sprint_Stock_N910PVPU4COJ6_xxx" from either your internal or external micro-sd card. It will flash the rom and give a confirmation once completed.
8. Press "Reboot" then "reboot system". You should get no prompts or warnings about not having root.
9. Initial rom "optimization" will take several minutes while ART builds its cache and the phone will remain on the yellow Sprint Spark screen for about 10 minutes (for the deodexed ROM). Let the phone optimize for at least 10 minutes and the screen will eventually turn off or show the setup wizard once it finishes. When the screen turns off simply turn it on and proceed to setup your phone.
10. Once finished with the setup wizard, wait a few moments and the phone will automatically install the Sprint apps. You must either "accept" or "disagree" with each and every google prompt for these apps or else the installs pause until you do so.. Also you will be prompted for the "connections optimizer". Quickly set it to what you want and close it. That's it! You're done!
flashing anything on your device is done at your own risk. There is no way myself or any other developer can guarantee that flashing this ROM or any other file will not brick your device or otherwise cause some other type of damage. This is just a standard warning. I am not responsible for anything that you do to your device. However, all of my roms, mods, etc are pre tested by myself and other testers prior to public release.
Sprint Stock N910PVPU4COJ6 Odexed​Sprint Stock N910PVPU4COJ6 Deodexed​
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Stock-Rooted-N910PVPU4COJ6, ROM for the Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Contributors
tx_dbs_tx
ROM OS Version: 5.1.x Lollipop
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
ROM Firmware Required: OJ6
Based On: N910PVPU4COJ6_N910PSPT4COJ6_N910PVPU4COJ6_HOME.tar
Version Information
Status: Stable
Stable Release Date: 2015-11-19
Created 2015-11-19
Last Updated 2015-11-19
Modem & APN's​Sprint_N910PVPU4COJ6_Modem-APNs​
This is the stock OJ6 modem and APN patch straight from the official Samsung tar ball. Simply flash in recover and reboot. Once your phone reboots go to settings/ system update and update prl and profile then you're done.
Hotspot Mod​Odexed-Deodexed-N910PVPU4COJ6-Hotspot-Mod​
This is the flashable hotspot mod for software version OJ6 only. It is a hybrid mod that will work for my odexed and deodexed OJ6 roms. It is a hard coded mod and will continue to work after a prl or profile update wether done by the user or pushed to your device by the network. Simply flash the zip in recovery and reboot. Use this mod at your own risk.
tx_dbs_tx said:
Here we go again. Two completely stock builds of Android TW-Lollipop 5.1.1 (N910PVPU4COJ6) for the Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 4.. I built both of these stock rooted ROMs myself from the official Samsung tar ball. The ROM will self root upon flash and it has init.d/busybox support. Knox and Sprint Itson has been removed completely. Both ROMs are completely stock with all of the original factory installed apps. Available in odexed and deodexed . Both ROMs are identical other than one being odexed and the other deodexed. Also included in both ROMs in this thread is the stock OJ6 modem and APN patch to ensure you have the latest modem & APN's from the latest OJ6 software.
Other than the removal of Knox and Sprint Itson, these roms are all stock in every other way. They are stock and will stay that way. Please don't ask for mods, changes, etc in this thread. These roms are intended for those people who want the stock roms in their original form with the addition of root and removal of Knox & itson, as well as other members who need a good solid base for their rom projects. I give permission for other dev's to use this rom as your base and I highly recommend that you do so because it is bug-free and built from the official Samsung tar ball. However I do expect credit if you use this rom for any other project. If you like my work please press that Thanks button, rate this thread and consider a kind donation! Enjoy!
Important Notes: Before flashing ANY Lollipop 5.1.1 TW-based ROM, including this one, you MUST first do one of the following:
1. Take the Lollipop OJ6 ota update on your phone.
2. Odin flash the stock OJ6 rom tar using odin on your PC. It can be found HERE
Once you have correctly updated your Note 4 to Lollipop 5.1.1,software version N910PVPU4COJ6 DO NOT... I repeat, DO NOT attempt to root your phone with CF-auto root or other methods. It will soft brick your phone. Instead, you ONLY need to flash the latest TWRP recovery using odin on your pc. Nothing else. The ROM zip will pre-root your phone as well as flash the stock root-permissive OJ6 kernel by @freeza
If you are still on any KK or Lollipop 5.0 TW-based ROM such as NIE, OB7, OE1 , OF5 or OB7 (including any KK AOSP/CM-based roms) then you MUST first update to Lollipop 5.1.1 OJ6 by one of the two methods I mentioned above BEFORE flashing this ROM. Failure to properly update your device partitions to 5.1.1 OJ6 firmware absolutely WILL cause problems. You have been warned, Please don't ask for help if you did not follow my simple instructions above.
Flashing instructions: ***Before beginning the flash/setup process MAKE SURE your battery has at least 50% charge and/or connected to the charger!!!***
1. Backup anything you don't want to lose off your internal and external storage to another location just to be safe.
2. Download the rom using your pc. (downloading with your phone has a much higher risk of file corruption. Not recommended with large files).
3. VERIFY the MD5!!! Once the download has finished, compare the AFH MD5 using a MD5 tool on your pc. (Google "md5 checksum windows").
4. Put the downloaded rom onto your internal storage or external micro sd card.
5. With phone powered off, reboot into recovery by pressing and holding volume up, power and the home button until you see the Samsung logo then release all buttons.
6. Once in recovery choose the wipe button and do a factory reset three times. Optional but recommended is to wipe "Data". This will wipe all of your user data such as google accounts so MAKE SURE you backed up first like I said in step #1 above! Next go to "advanced wipe" and select all of the partitions EXCEPT micro-sd card and internal storage. Internal storage is optional but recommended when first updating to a major software revision such as 4.3 to 4.4 or 5.0.1 to 5.1.1. The reason is to remove left-over data from previous version of Android and start with a clean slate.
7. Choose the "Install" option and select the rom "Sprint_Stock_N910PVPU4COJ6_xxx" from either your internal or external micro-sd card. It will flash the rom and give a confirmation once completed.
8. Press "Reboot" then "reboot system". You should get no prompts or warnings about not having root.
9. Initial rom "optimization" will take several minutes while ART builds its cache and the phone will remain on the yellow Sprint Spark screen for about 10 minutes (for the deodexed ROM). Let the phone optimize for at least 10 minutes and the screen will eventually turn off or show the setup wizard once it finishes. When the screen turns off simply turn it on and proceed to setup your phone.
10. Once finished with the setup wizard, wait a few moments and the phone will automatically install the Sprint apps. You must either "accept" or "disagree" with each and every google prompt for these apps or else the installs pause until you do so.. Also you will be prompted for the "connections optimizer". Quickly set it to what you want and close it. That's it! You're done!
flashing anything on your device is done at your own risk. There is no way myself or any other developer can guarantee that flashing this ROM or any other file will not brick your device or otherwise cause some other type of damage. This is just a standard warning. I am not responsible for anything that you do to your device. However, all of my roms, mods, etc are pre tested by myself and other testers prior to public release.
Sprint Stock N910PVPU4COJ6 Odexed​odexed rom iscurrently uploading...​
Sprint Stock N910PVPU4COJ6 Deodexed​
XDA:DevDB Information
Stock-Rooted-N910PVPU4COJ6, ROM for the Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Contributors
tx_dbs_tx
ROM OS Version: 5.1.x Lollipop
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
ROM Firmware Required: OJ6
Based On: N910PVPU4COJ6_N910PSPT4COJ6_N910PVPU4COJ6_HOME.tar
Version Information
Status: Stable
Stable Release Date: 2015-11-19
Created 2015-11-19
Last Updated 2015-11-19
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I think all the whores should be on that contributor line ??
Lol too funny good ish my man tx
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First?
floykoe said:
First?
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Nope.
Good job tx
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LMMT said:
Nope.
Good job tx
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AFH is unusually slow. Be back later, I guess.
Can I flash this from cog5 stock i have twrp installed still?
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Would love to know asap so i can flash tonight
No u need to update via odin or ota
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Thanks
Will i have to loose bob7 bootloader?
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Hey @tx_dbs_tx have you considered putting installation instructions in the OP? I think that would be sooooo cool. Anyway, just a thought, appreciate your work.
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Hey @tx_dbs_tx, as ALWAYS a great job.
Deodexed...
Short thoughts :
Android policy jar from x3.0 (5 way menu) WORKS
Wanam's xposed v78 WORKS
Flashed wiping dalvik, system and cache... Not data... WORKED without initial type setup... No issues.
All is good so far...
Looking forward to Hybrid x oj6.
Hey folks, Vote your con$cience emphasis on "$" .
EDIT:
Power on audio has now moved from audio/ui/spr to audio/ui/xas... Just in case you like me have custom boot ani's and audio...
Way to go tx, thanks for all you do for us!
Smooth as butter, as always!
LMMT said:
Hey @tx_dbs_tx have you considered putting installation instructions in the OP? I think that would be sooooo cool. Anyway, just a thought, appreciate your work.
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HaHa! you're funny bro! I'm a detail oriented person so this is why i try to give us much detail & info with my instructions so people can clearly understand what to do and how to do it the way I recommend.
As for the OB7 bootloader question. If you odin the stock OJ6 tar or take the OJ6 ota then you will lose the old bootloader. If you simply flash one of these OJ6 roms then you will still have the OB7 bootloader BUT you will not have preoperly updated our other partitions on your phone. Trust me the bootloader plays a very important role in the firmware and there's a very good chance that running an older bootloader on the newer software will cause problems somewhere. The only people who may not want to update their bootloader beyond OB7 is those who want to run old KK and lollipop 5.0 roms. I personally don't care to run the older software because the newer software has a lot of optimizations and i see no reason why anybody wouldn't want to take advantage of the new update especially since there is root and no negative side effects of completely updating to OJ6. If an update improves battewry life, security, etc then I'm all for it as long as the bootloader isn't locked and root has been achieved for it. Win Win in my book.
GT 3.1.8 works once again!
Can anyone share the new update tar file. Thanks in advance
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Gevo247 said:
Can anyone share the new update tar file. Thanks in advance
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Found it
ianmb said:
GT 3.1.8 works once again!
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Its interesting to me that some have had trouble with it.
All the lolly roms I've tried it has worked perfectly. Shrug...
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I should mention that roms I've used with it baked in had issues... I would just uninstall it and then install the apk...
jhill110 said:
Its interesting to me that some have had trouble with it.
All the lolly roms I've tried it has worked perfectly. Shrug...
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I should mention that roms I've used with it baked in had issues... I would just uninstall it and then install the apk...
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I haven't moved on from the OB7 bootloader, so my theory was that the bootloader is a factor in GT's ability to function correctly (showing the MSL, for example)... but on the other hand, I don't recall seeing any reports of it working from people who fully upgraded to COG5 - could be that it just didn't work across the board (you would be the first exception I've seen), or that those who had it working didn't speak up (anywhere that I've paid attention to, at least)
So my question is, did you hang back on the bootloader or take the plunge to full COG5?
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styles420 said:
I haven't moved on from the OB7 bootloader, so my theory was that the bootloader is a factor in GT's ability to function correctly (showing the MSL, for example)... but on the other hand, I don't recall seeing any reports of it working from people who fully upgraded to COG5 - could be that it just didn't work across the board (you would be the first exception I've seen), or that those who had it working didn't speak up (anywhere that I've paid attention to, at least)
So my question is, did you hang back on the bootloader or take the plunge to full COG5?
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Didnt work on og5 for me.does now on oj6
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Want to root Friends Note 4, a few questions.

Hello,
I want to root my friends sprint note 4 (lolipop i believe). I was looking at this guide http://galaxynote4root.com/galaxy-note-4-root/how-to-root-galaxy-note-4note-edge-on-android-5-1-1/ and it seems straightforward. A little different than what I had to do with my phone becuase I had to unlock the bootloader and then flash the recovery and supersu. (I've never used odin) Does this mean the bootloader is already unlocked by default since all I have to do is install the recovery and then the kernel?
I'm a little confused, once I get the recovery, can I flash roms to it? Do I have to change the kernel again if I want to install a ROM? I don't plan on putting a custom ROM on his phone but I want reflash the stock rom or a debloated stock rom because he said even after a factory reset it was buggy (if you can link me to a proper stock rom that supports xposed I would be grateful).
And I also want xposed to work, is there a specific xposed version I should install?
And also, if I do flash something, is this method correct?
Backup data
factory reset
flash
clear cache
restore data
reboot
or do I restore the data later?
The thread and video are dated. A few key elementary facts are still relevant but as a whole, just not up to date. I wouldn't trust it and it lends to repeated help threads in this forum. If one read the OPs and threads of current ROMs in development and recent help threads, maybe less questions and help would be needed.
He omits current ROMs, didn't mention where the reactivation lock is for TW Android ROMs: Settings/Security/Reactivation lock (should be disabled). He doesn't mention Chainfire Auto root for Note 4 has been updated for 5.1 and will be key again for marshmallow (but that's only needed for rooting stock Odex). He also didn't tell you how to get to those old ROMs on his site. Some think you just Odin an old update but not so. That requires a 5.1 kernel matched with current bootloader rather than Odin downgrade.
The bootloader, while not locked to block root, is considered unlocked but actually is now security locked to block older security stock tars with lower security bootloaders. It's actually unknown until confirmed what tar you can downgrade to. It won't be KitKat or OB7 and some just after that. From OK1 update, I'm only aware that you can downgrade from OK1 to OJ6 and if you flash the MM leaked tar, you can still downgrade to OK1.
Kernels should be kept in zip form because backing up a kernel in TWRP doesn't backup /system/lib/modules to restore and some custom kernels modify or add modules which may not work restored boot.img And restoring stock kernel on a rooted phone would cause a boot loop. So to restore that, you'd need to full un-root in SuperSU to avoid the boot loop there as well as restore the stock /system/lib/modules.
Root methods: unless you're using the full un-root or wiping everything but extSdCard (particularly user data and internal memory), you don't fully remove systemless root. Flashing a ROM or SuperSU with system based SuperSU over systemless root without the wipes would break things like root. Not seeing the SuperSU app or loss of ability to add new apps to superuser would be impacted but also a boot loop is possible if but patching stock kernel su.img to boot.
The basic principal is that to flash the custom deodexed ROM you need for Xposed, just make sure you're on the right update, Odin TWRP and follow the OP closely. If wiping internal memory is suggested by OP, I'd suggest that. To keep things simple, I backup and wipe everything but extSdCard for ports or where Xposed or systemless SuperSU is used. I typically do the same for stock tar updates as well.
As to recommended ROMs, I'd suggest any deodexed OK1 ROM for Xposed. tx_dbs_tx has a variety of OK1 ROMs. Freeza has one with Xposed integrated with Xposed modules in system. If Note 5 Moar port is a good fit, I'd recommend trying without Xposed until you determine the minimum of Xposed mods you're lacking so you're not overlapping features and you're getting to know the stability of it, first.
Rooting a friend's phone? IMO, you should be very sure and confident before proceeding and advise rather than do all the work and take the risks yourself. Use the correct USB driver, not just one that works. Setup his computer to root and sustain that phone.
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How is it dated exactly? I thought 5.1 is highest OTA for Note 4? Do OTA security patches change how things work now? I wouldn't know about security patches since I have a moto x 2013, we are left in the dust.
This is the ROM I am looking at http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/development/rom-t3271966
I'm still a little confused about the bootloader, right now my friend is on Sprint 5.1 lolipop. Is there a way to check the bootloader version? Can I not use Odin to install TWRP? And I'm not sure about the modem/kernel stuff, I didn't have to deal with it on my 2013 moto x. The website links to these kernels https://www.mediafire.com/folder/naq9dih44fndv/SM-N915P. Can I flash the latest kernel that was uploaded in January? The ROM contains root so I know I'm not supposed to flash superSU by itself, also obviously not to take any OTA's. I know that I'm supposed to install the wanam version of xposed that is optimized for samsung phones.
rapiollymega said:
How is it dated exactly? I thought 5.1 is highest OTA for Note 4?
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I answered that in detail.
rapiollymega said:
Do OTA security patches change how things work now?
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No; it's the bootloader and updates that did that.
rapiollymega said:
This is the ROM I am looking at http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/development/rom-t3271966
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Good choice.
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I'm still a little confused about the bootloader, right now my friend is on Sprint 5.1 lolipop. Is there a way to check the bootloader version?
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Answered. Use Phone Info from Google Play or Galaxy Tools.
rapiollymega said:
Can I not use Odin to install TWRP? And I'm not sure about the modem/kernel stuff, I didn't have to deal with it on my 2013 moto x. The website links to these kernels https://www.mediafire.com/folder/naq9dih44fndv/SM-N915P. Can I flash the latest kernel that was uploaded in January? The ROM contains root so I know I'm not supposed to flash superSU by itself, also obviously not to take any OTA's. I know that I'm supposed to install the wanam version of xposed that is optimized for samsung phones.
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Answered. Make sure you're updated, use Odin to flash TWRP and follow OP closely. I wouldn't concern myself with the kernels listed outside this forum. SuperSU and kernel are in those ROMs; they're pre-rooted. If you want an updated kernel, I'd recommend freeza Beastmode kernel from this forum.
Edit: don't use a Galaxy Edge ROM, kernel or recovery on a Note 4 or vice versa. To be clear, this is the Sprint Note 4 forum. SM-N910P not SM-N915P.
Edit 2: When flashing TWRP, verify the reactivation lock is unchecked in Settings/Security. Use latest Odin, uncheck only the auto reboot option. Once it flashes and you confirm 0 failed, pull USB and battery for 30 seconds. Reinstall battery and be sure to reboot directly into recovery. Skip steps and it may not stick.
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samep said:
Answered. Make sure you're updated, use Odin to flash TWRP and follow OP closely. I wouldn't concern myself with the kernels listed outside this forum. SuperSU and kernel are in those ROMs; they're pre-rooted. If you want an updated kernel, I'd recommend freeza Beastmode kernel from this forum.
Edit: don't use a Galaxy Edge ROM, kernel or recovery on a Note 4 or vice versa. To be clear, this is the Sprint Note 4 forum. SM-N910P not SM-N915P.
Edit 2: When flashing TWRP, verify the reactivation lock is unchecked in Settings/Security. Use latest Odin, uncheck only the auto reboot option. Once it flashes and you confirm 0 failed, pull USB and battery for 30 seconds. Reinstall battery and be sure to reboot directly into recovery. Skip steps and it may not stick.
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Sorry if I'm not understanding some of your post since I'm not that experienced with android or the post is kind of worded ambiguously. For TWRP, should I use 3.0 or 2.8.7?
is now security locked to block older security stock tars with lower security bootloaders. It's actually unknown until confirmed what tar you can downgrade to. It won't be KitKat or OB7 and some just after that. From OK1 update, I'm only aware that you can downgrade from OK1 to OJ6 and if you flash the MM leaked tar, you can still downgrade to OK1.
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I'm not sure what you mean here. Looking at youtube videos, people just flash TWRP with Odin. Should I just try to put TWRP in? I understand the part about either removing the battery or trying to instant go into recovery.
So the ROM I'm looking at already has a kernel? So all I need to do it flash the zip? And then install xposed? Is it recommended to restore data or should I boot first once and then restore data. Also on a side question: For data restoring, is there a way to only specifically restore apps from a data backup? Thanks for the help.
rapiollymega said:
Sorry if I'm not understanding some of your post since I'm not that experienced with android or the post is kind of worded ambiguously. For TWRP, should I use 3.0 or 2.8.7?
I'm not sure what you mean here. Looking at youtube videos, people just flash TWRP with Odin. Should I just try to put TWRP in? I understand the part about either removing the battery or trying to instant go into recovery.
So the ROM I'm looking at already has a kernel? So all I need to do it flash the zip? And then install xposed? Is it recommended to restore data or should I boot first once and then restore data. Also on a side question: For data restoring, is there a way to only specifically restore apps from a data backup? Thanks for the help.
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It's the INTERNET that's ambiguous towards Touchwiz Android 5.1 There has been a few updates and each changed the way we do things. So when you say you're on Android 5.1, I say you need to be on the latest 5.1 update to have the greatest compatibility with the ROM you're choosing to flash.
Yes. You use Odin to install TWRP when rooting from full stock un-root to custom pre-rooted ROM. Perhaps my direction to Odin TWRP was ambiguous? Flash this in Odin AP slot with auto reboot unchecked- use the other option defaults from latest Odin:
https://dl.twrp.me/trltespr/twrp-3.0.0-0-trltespr.img.tar.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51767811&postcount=1
I would restore data after installing Xposed. Keep in mind that these installation boots of custom ROM and Xposed take time. The less apps and data, the shorter the boot times will be. Plus the ROM will have more time to stabilize. After you've verified the last three of the bootloader and modem matches OK1, you can proceed with TWRP, then install ROM per the 1st post and immediate posts from OP. When you get to the Wi-Fi connection in setup wizard, make sure you have radio signal before connecting Wi-Fi. Make sure everything is stable and functional before Xposed installation.
Again, about the long boot times on installation. Best to keep case off the phone and ventilate phone with not too cool or ambient air. This will speed the process and possibly prevent component failure.
When your ready for Xposed, you need the Wanam unofficial Xposed framework.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62377731&postcount=1
You'll need sdk22 arm for Lollipop, not 64 bit Exynos or MM.
Currently it's the one labeled: xposed-v80.0-sdk22-arm-custom-build-by-wanam-20160211.zip
Grab the uninstaller too, just in case. You shouldn't need it but be prepared.
Edit: be sure to get the deodexed version of that ROM. Makes things easier for Xposed and Xposed compatibility when adding system applications, if that applies to anytime later.
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Thanks for all the help, did it over the weekend and everything went smoothly. Well except for one part before installing the new ROM, I deleted everything in data/system and forgot that the zip was In the internal storage instead of the sd card . And for whatever reason the PC usb connection wasn't working in TWRP so I had to use a flash drive and otg cable to put the zip ROM back in the phone.

[ROM] [Touchwiz-PC1,PD1] [100% Stock, Root, No KNOX, No Itson] [4/5/2016]

Once again I bring to you completely stock builds of Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 (N910PVPU4DPC1 and N910PVPS4DPD1) for the Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 4.. The ROMs are built from the official Samsung tar balls. The ROMs will self root upon flash and have init.d/busybox support. Knox and Sprint Itson has been removed. These ROMs are completely stock with all of the original factory installed apps. You will have to de-bloat yourself if you so choose.
Other than the removal of Knox and Sprint Itson, the ROM is 100% stock in every other way. It is stock and will stay that way. Please don't ask for mods, changes, etc in this thread. This ROM is intended for those people who want the stock ROM in it's original form with the addition of root and removal of Knox & itson, as well as other members who need a good solid base for their rom projects. I give permission for other dev's to use this rom as your base ONLY if you contact me prior to using it. If I find users using my work without proper credits I will report you and make you look like a fool. Do the right thing and give credits to people for their time and work. It's a courtesy and respect thing, nothing more. With that said, I highly recommend other rom chef's/dev's to use this base rom because it is bug-free and built from the official Samsung tar ball. Last but not least, if you appreciate my work please press that Thanks button, rate this thread and consider a kind donation! Enjoy!
Mods, etc will be in post #2 below.
Important Notes: Before flashing ANY Marshmallow 6.0.1 TW-based ROM, including this one, you MUST first do one of the following:
1. Take the Marshmallow PC1 ota update on your phone. (Start by being on the stock unrooted OK1 rom then take the PC1 ota update)
2. Odin flash the stock PC1/PD1 ROM tar using odin on your PC.
Once you have correctly updated your Note 4 to Marshmallow 6.0.1, software version N910PVPU4DPC1 or N910PVPS4DPD1 DO NOT... I repeat, DO NOT attempt to root your phone with CF-auto root or other methods. It will soft brick your phone. Instead, you ONLY need to flash the latest TWRP recovery using odin on your pc. Nothing else. These ROMs will pre-root your phone using the new systemless root by Chainfire as well as flash the stock PC1/PD1 kernel.
If you are still on any KK or Lollipop 5.0 TW-based ROM such as NIE, OB7, OE1 , OF5, OG5, OJ6 or OK1 (including any KK AOSP/CM-based roms) then you MUST first update to Marshmallow 6.0.1 PC1 by one of the two methods I mentioned above BEFORE flashing this ROM. Failure to properly update your device partitions to 6.0.1 PC1 firmware absolutely WILL cause problems. You have been warned. Please don't ask for help if you did not follow my simple instructions and warnings.
Flashing instructions: ***Before beginning the flash/setup process MAKE SURE your battery has at least 50% charge and/or connected to the charger!!!***
1. Backup anything you don't want to lose off your internal and external storage to another location just to be safe.
2. Download the ROM using your pc. (downloading with your phone has a much higher risk of file corruption. Not recommended with large files).
3. VERIFY the MD5!!! Once the download has finished, compare the androidfilehost MD5 using a MD5 tool on your pc. (Google "md5 checksum windows") for a good MD5 tool for your pc.
4. Put the downloaded ROM onto your internal storage or external micro sd card.
5. With phone powered off, reboot into recovery by pressing and holding volume up, power and the home button until you see the Samsung logo then release all buttons.
6. Once in recovery choose the wipe button and do a factory reset three times. Optional but recommended is to wipe "Data". This will wipe all of your user data such as google accounts so MAKE SURE you backed up first like I said in step #1 above! Next go to "advanced wipe" and select all of the partitions EXCEPT micro-sd card and internal storage. Internal storage is optional but recommended when first updating to a major software revision such as 4.3 to 4.4 or 5.0.1 to 5.1.1, or 5.1.1 to 6.0.1. The reason is to remove left-over data from previous version of Android and start with a clean slate. I highly recommend doing this for a trouble-free experience.
7. Choose the "Install" option and select the ROM "Stock_DeOdexed_N910PVPU4DPC1_1.0_03302016.zip" or "Stock_DeOdexed_N910PVPS4DPD1_1.0_04302016.zip" from either your internal or external micro-sd card. It will flash the ROM and give a confirmation once completed.
8. Reboot system. The phone will reboot two times while the systemless root builds the new .img and properly sets up root on your phone. It is automated so let it do it's thing. Once the Samsung boot animation completes the phone will boot in approximately 12 minutes.
9. Let the phone optimize for at least 12 minutes (for the deodexed rom) and the screen will show the setup wizard once it finishes. Proceed to setup your phone.
10. Once finished with the setup wizard, wait a few moments and the phone will automatically download the Sprint "bloat" installer and begin installing the addition Sprint apps exactly the way it does on a new phone when you first turn it on. That's it! You're done!
Credits:​@Chainfire for root and SuperSU. Without him we would not have root. Thank you!​@TeamWin for TWRP recovery. http://teamw.in/project/twrp2 and here​
flashing anything on your device is done at your own risk. There is no way myself or any other developer can guarantee that flashing this ROM or any other file will not brick your device or otherwise cause some other type of damage. This is just a standard warning. I am not responsible for anything that you do to your device. However, all of my roms, mods, etc are pre tested by myself and other testers prior to public release.
Stock_DeOdexed_N910PVPU4DPC1_1.0​Stock_DeOdexed_N910PVPS4DPD1_1.0​
XDA:DevDB Information
Stock-Rooted-TW-Marshmallow, ROM for the Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Contributors
tx_dbs_tx
ROM OS Version: 6.0.x Marshmallow
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
ROM Firmware Required: N910PVPU4DPC1 - N910PVPS4DPD1
Based On: ALL_SPT_N910PVPU4DPC1_N910PSPT4DPC1_CL7381751_QB8794358_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar / N910PVPS4DPD1_N910PSPT4DPD1_N910PVPS4DPD1_HOME.tar
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.0
Stable Release Date: 2016-04-05
Current Beta Version: N/A
Created 2016-04-06
Last Updated 2016-05-07
Mods​
Hotspot mod for N910PVPU4DPC1 ONLY
Hotspot mod for N910PVPS4DPD1 ONLY
Hotspot mod for N910PVPU4DPE1 ONLY
(my hotspot mods are made to work on both stock odexed and deodexed roms for their corresponding software version. The installer script will automatically handle everything, just flash and reboot and you're done)
Note: These hotspot mods are primarily intended for stock roms. If you run a custom rom that has a modified services.jar then flashing these "stock" hotspost mods will break those other mods in services.jar, such as reboot mod for MM roms. Check with the rom dev for details on specific mods used in their roms before flashing these. In any case, these hotspot mods will work fine even if other mods in a custom rom get replaced by the stock java classes. No harm either way, you would simply be without the custom mods.
Private Mode Fix for N910PVPU4DPE1 may also be used on previous MM software beginning with software version PC1. DO NOT use on Lollipop or earlier software.
last one... just in case.
tx_dbs_tx said:
last one... just in case.
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Thank you tx_dbs. You are so awesome
Sorry it took so long to get this rom posted. i've had it done for several days, i just didn't post it. Anyways, it's good to go!
tx_dbs_tx said:
Sorry it took so long to get this rom posted. i've had it done for several days, i just didn't post it. Anyways, it's good to go!
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Been patiently waiting on this, thank you sir!!
Awesome work! Using the Texas mirror for obvious reasons.
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I am downloading this now, I mainly use AOSP but have been waiting to try your flavor of the official MM release, thanks!
GROOVYJOSHCLARK said:
I am downloading this now, I mainly use AOSP but have been waiting to try your flavor of the official MM release, thanks!
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Lol its stock. Not really his flavor
Sent from my 0x1 Note 4...... I love tep
Finally a twrp flash3ble pc1 stock rom! Thanks
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kaos420 said:
Lol its stock. Not really his flavor
Sent from my 0x1 Note 4...... I love tep
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his flavor enough, meaning it is deoxed, no itson, no knox, goodies like that.
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Shoot, mine didnt self root, I followed the directions to the T (using TWRP 3). Anyone else have issues?
-EDIT, correction, it still didnt self root using TWRP, however using SuperSu-v2.46.zip in recovery DID work and installed the correct binaries needed to root. So it seems to work and boot NP with this version of binary installed.
Wow, there is a God.
I must be missing something......where can i get the the Stock PC1 ROM Tar?
Thanks in advance.
GROOVYJOSHCLARK said:
his flavor enough, meaning it is deoxed, no itson, no knox, goodies like that.
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Shoot, mine didnt self root, I followed the directions to the T (using TWRP 3). Anyone else have issues?
-EDIT, correction, it still didnt self root using TWRP, however using SuperSu-v2.46.zip in recovery DID work and installed the correct binaries needed to root. So it seems to work and boot NP with this version of binary installed.
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You must have done something wrong. When you flash the rom it will automatically add root binaries and supersu.
salukis93 said:
I must be missing something......where can i get the the Stock PC1 ROM Tar?
Thanks in advance.
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Look in the Note 4 general forum. User "Sunderwear" posted the PC1 tar in a general thread.
thank you good sir!!! been waiting for this.
Many Thanks. Installing now. Love all your Roms.
Cant wait to see what comes out of this MM update.
tx_dbs_tx said:
You must have done something wrong. When you flash the rom it will automatically add root binaries and supersu.
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Maybe he misunderstood, and accepted TWRP's offer to root the rom?
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tx_dbs_tx said:
You must have done something wrong. When you flash the rom it will automatically add root binaries and supersu.
Look in the Note 4 general forum. User "Sunderwear" posted the PC1 tar in a general thread.
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Didn't for me, I followed it to the letter T but it's all good, using the older root worked fine installing the binaries from the recovery.
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styles420 said:
Maybe he misunderstood, and accepted TWRP's offer to root the rom?
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LOL nope, I've been doing this since ICS. I know how to follow directions
couple questions
1. has anyone confirmed xposed working with deodex?
2. can anyone confirm or deny PC1 compatibility with PB5 engineering bootloader? I don't have easy access to a computer and won't for several days
3. if coming from PB5 will this wipe my internal sdcard again?
This rom has language similar to Vietnam darling note 5 not? I am Vietnamese!
Add language vietnam to rom. Thank pro )

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