Upgrade Samsung Galaxy Note 3 With Android 5.1 Lollipop CM12.1 Custom ROM via CyanogenMod [How to Install]

Software developers of XDA Developers Forum have released the new Android 5.1 Lollipop custom ROM to the Samsung's 2013 flagship phablet Galaxy Note  a prolific developer, who goes by the moniker- arter97. It is based on the CyanogenMod [Unofficial] CM12.1 version. We would like to remind that this CM12.1 custom ROM is an experimental version and has some bugs, which need to be fixed. So readers are advised to read the whole tutorial thoroughly before going ahead with the custom ROM installation.

Prerequisites (Things to remember before installing the custom ROM):

1. Make sure the device is rooted before going forward for custom ROM installation.
2. This new CyanogenMod Android 5.1 Lollipop CM12.1 firmware has to be installed only on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - hlte models – (N9002, N9005, N9006, N9008, N9008S, N9008V); if tried on other devices, it might get bricked [To check your device model: Go to Settings >> About phone >> model number].
3. Installation of custom ROM requires clearing of memory in the smartphone, so make sure to back all the data by installing Clockwork Mod (CWM) Recovery/ TWRP in the smartphone.
4. Users make sure you have installed USB drivers on the PC, or else your smartphone (Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9005) will not be recognized by the computer.
5. Make sure your device has more than 80 percent battery, or else there is a chance of smartphone getting temporarily bricked if the installation process is interrupted mid-way.

[Disclaimer: This procedure is very technical and should be performed by a person with sound knowledge of rooting (or manual software installation) Android devices. If the step-by-step installation process is not followed properly, there are chances of the smartphone getting bricked or being permanently irreparable.

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cannot be held responsible for any damage or claims from readers if the procedure does not yield the required results or if the smartphone is bricked. Hence, users are advised to proceed with caution.]

Tutorial: Step-by-step installation procedure of CyanogenMod [Unofficial] Android 5.1 Lollipop CM12.1 custom ROM on Samsung Galaxy Note 3 LTE-

Step 1: Download CyanogenMod Android 5.1 Lollipop CM12.1 custom ROM (HERE) and Google Apps (HERE) in to your PC.

Step 2: Connect Samsung Galaxy Note 3 LTE to PC via USB cord.

[Note: Before plugging the phone to the computer, be sure that you have installed USB driver software, if not, click HERE to download the firmware]

Step 3: Then, place Android 5.1 Lollipop zip file and Google Apps .zip file into the phone's SD card memory. [Note: Users are advised to paste the .zip file in SD card root, not in any other folder.]

[Note: Before installing the custom software, be sure that the device must have been rooted and has installed ClockworkMod Recovery tool.]

Step 4: Now, turn off the device and disconnect from the PC.

Step 5: Then perform the regular Recovery Mode sortie by press holding 'Volume (up)', 'Home' and 'Power' buttons.

Step 6: After entering the RECOVERY mode, clear the phone memory, by choosing 'wipe data/factory reset' option.

[Note: use 'Volume' keys to navigate and 'Power' button to select options, while operating under Recovery Mode]

Step 7: Now, clear the cache memory by selecting 'wipe cache partition'

Step 8: Then to go back to ClockworkMod recovery, and select 'advanced' and tap 'wipe dalvik cache' [Note: This step is optional, but many recommend this procedure so that user will not face boot loops or any other errors in the middle of custom ROM installation]

Step 9: Again come back to main recovery screen and then tap 'install zip from SD card'

Step 10: Then tap 'choose zip from sdcard' and go to Android 5.1 ROM .zip file in SD card and enter the installation process. Repeat the same procedure to install Google Apps [Note: use 'Volume' keys to navigate and 'Power' button to select options]

Step 11: Once done with the installation process, navigate to '+++++Go Back+++++' and re-start the device by opting 'reboot system now' seen in the recovery menu.

Now, your device (Samsung Galaxy Note 3 htle) will take at a few minutes to complete the booting process.

Users should then head to 'Settings' >> select 'About phone' to confirm the installation of CyanogenMod Android v5.1 Lollipop CM12.1 custom ROM.

[Credits: XDA Developers Forum- arter97]

By: Abhishek On 03:46

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Root Your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Without Tripping Samsung Knox Security Suite

Rooting Samsung Galaxy S3 can trip off the Samsung Knox security suite and voids the warranty whenever the flash counter gets a point. But there is a new rooting kit to ensure that Knox will not react and void out the warranty.

Prerequisites

1. Create a manual backup of all data files and settings on your Samsung Galaxy Note 3.
2. Battery level should be at least 50 per cent.
3. Some knowledge on how to use Command Window.
4. Enable USB debugging mode by going to Settings > General > About phone Tap build number seven times > Go back to Settings > Developer options > USB debugging.”
5. You need a 32-bit computer in order for the process to work.
6. Working Internet connection.
7. Download the Cygwin, ODIN flash tool, Samsung Kies, Universal RDLV, RDLV SD card file and the phablet’s firmware on your computer. Download the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware appropriate for your Galaxy Note 3 model with PDA not ending on MJ4, MJ7, MK1 or MK2 as it would trip Knox.

Warning: TheBitBag is not responsible for any errors or void of warranty on your Samsung Galaxy Note 3. Root access provides full administration rights on an Android device which may cost its warranty. Read and follow the instructions properly to prevent tripping Knox. Do this at your own risk.

Rooting Procedure

1. Double check if you downloaded the right firmware for your Galaxy Note 3. Take your time in reviewing the list to avoid any issues later.
2. Unzip the files to their respective folders on your computer’s desktop and download the firmware for your Galaxy Note 3 along with the tools mentioned above.
3. On your Galaxy Note 3, go to Settings > Security > Reactivation lock must be unticked.
4. Remove the microSD card on your phablet.
5. On your computer, extract the files from the firmware you’ve downloaded to a new folder in the C: drive. Rename it to “Note3” for simplicity.
6. Extract the Universal RDLV file to the “Note3” folder you’ve created earlier.
7. Install the Cygwin and keep all settings on default. Leave all selected packages when asked.
8. After the installation, find the directory path of Cygwin on your computer, then open “Cygwin.bat” from its folder.
9. Enter the following commands exactly as it is without the quotation marks:
   “cd /cygdrive/c/Note3/”
10. Enter the next command as it is without the quotation marks, but DO NOT press enter yet.
    “./URDLV.sh full /cydrive/c/Note3/
    (now add the file name of the firmware that you’ve downloaded which is long and so be careful as one mistake will cause an error – press enter)
11. Assuming you have typed the correct commands and file path, a greeting message will appear containing Universal Root de la Vega and other details regarding the firmware.
12. The process may take some time and once it is complete, you will find the result in “C:/Note3/output” folder which looks like an original firmware.
13. Install the ODIN flash tool and Samsung Kies along with the necessary drivers on your computer.
14. Switch off your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 then reboot into Download mode by pressing home, power and volume down keys at the same time.
15. A warning will prompt you inside the Download mode and press volume up to proceed.
16. Connect your Galaxy Note 3 using a USB cable to your computer. The ID:COM will turn blue if the ODIN tool detects it.
17. Click the “AP” in ODIN tool and then select the newly created firmware from Cygwin earlier inside the “C:/Note3/output” folder. The new firmware has “VEGA” appearing in the last part of its file name.
18. Turn on “Auto Reboot” and “F. Reset Time” but keep “Re-Partition OFF” in the ODIN tool.
19. Hit “Start” button to begin installation of the new and modified firmware. Let the ODIN tool finish the process and wait till the device reaches the home screen.
20. Enable USB mass storage then extract the content of the second RDLV zip file you have downloaded earlier. Extract the “root_files” folder and “root_de_la_vega. sh” file in the root folder of the Galaxy Note 3.
21. Turn off the phablet and then switch it back on. You will see some setup details for Google and others which you can finish later.
22. After the device finished booting up, delete the files you’ve copied on the root folder of Galaxy Note 3 then reboot once more.
23. This time, your device is rooted and you can check it using Root Check app from the Play Store.
24. Check the Knox security by rebooting into Download mode and view the warranty status and Knox kernel lock shown as OxO and current binary as “Samsung Official.”

Congratulations! Your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is now rooted and retains the current warranty without tripping Knox security suite.

By: Abhishek On 04:51

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