Hallo everyone!
I am new to this board and i have a few questions.
I recently bought a Samsung i5800 with android 2.1. Unfortunately i have problems with the pin requesting (i read in forum, that this is a known issue, my provider seems to use a modified firmware, that causes the problems).
So i want to update my mobile because people in forums say, that this is fixed by updating to samsung original 2.1 or 2.2
However I read, that I should make a backup, before I do so.
So please can you give me instructions how I should start(with links)?
And do I need to root my phone? to do upgrading or to install an official firmware?
And how do I unlock my mobile for all sim cards?(In my Country Austria it's absolutely legal to unlock the sim card).
And shall i first root it and then upgrade or upgrade and root it?
And how do i do a backup without rooting?(I want to have this current system as backup, for warranty issues).
If possible, i want to do an upgrade without rooting.
Thanks for the answeres.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=778880
thanks slumpolo
I read this, but i dont know where to start ...
shall i root it first?(do I need to?) or shall i upgrade it first?
and there is no instruction for backups...
ok
I began with downloadin odin a.s.o
now i just noticed, that the download mode (vol- + home+ power when you turn the mobile off) is not working...
I bought my mobile 2 weeks ago from telering.
Is there a way to enable this download mode?(maybe as root?)
ok
now i rootet it, however i have the problem, that i cannot back it up
i tried clockwork recovery... with rom manager
I go to recover system, then it reboots and then i come to the recovery menu but there is no option for recovery...
is there any other way to recover a samsung galaxy 3 i5800?
Alright guys so here is the whole story with how I "Soft bricked my GS3 I535 Verizon version 4.4.2
I rooted my phone with the application "Kingo Root". It worked flawlessly my phone was rooted and i was able to install SuperSU and rootchecker and a whole bunch of other great root only apps. After I realized how great rooting was I decided I wanted to change my ROM to cyanogen since that what most people seem to prefer for a rooted phone. I downloaded an earlier version of EZ UNLOCK app to unlock the bootloader to that I could access the bootloader to flash a new ROM. After I used the EZ UNLOCK and turned off my phone to get into the recovery IT WAS HARD BRICKED . Luckily though I found this thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581166 Which worked like a charm and had my device up and running again but was dependent on the new Ext SD card to boot up. When I got to the step where I was supposed to recover the Stock bootloader onto the device it seemed to work. I input the code in the Terminal that the instructions said to do with the debrick.bin file. (My file was actually a debrick.img disck image file) But I didnt think it mattered too much. After inputing the code and waiting for it to finish the process I tried to reboot to see if it would boot off of internal memory. Now it is stuck in a boot up loop AKA soft bricked i supppose. I cannot get into recovery as it is locked because of verizon stuff still.
At this point I have backups of everything I REALLY want to keep so If I can get to factory defaults even, that would absolutely fine.
PLEASE PLEASE HELP!
I apologize for the lengthy story but I feel the more info i give the easier it is for you to help.
Hi there,
Here is some threads about soft brick S3 Verizon: Help soft brick verizon galaxy s3
Read this guide: [GUIDE] Debrick your bricked SCH-I535! [BOOTLOADER/HARDBRICK]
Also, please wait until mods will move this thread to the device specific forum.
Stand by
Thanks
R_a_z_v_a_n said:
Hi there,
Here is some threads about soft brick S3 Verizon: Help soft brick verizon galaxy s3
Read this guide: [GUIDE] Debrick your bricked SCH-I535! [BOOTLOADER/HARDBRICK]
Also, please wait until mods will move this thread to the device specific forum.
Stand by
Thanks
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Thanks man I'll be on standby
EDIT: For all the mods, roots, custom roms, MM, recoveries or similar things follow this thread by WILMANS2M:
[HOW TO][SM-G903F][26/09-Firmware, Custom Rom, Kernel, Recovery...]
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The Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo G903F and G903M appears to be rootable with the recent file from https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo G903F ROOT:
Link: https://download.chainfire.eu/779/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-s5neolte-s5neoltexx-smg903f.zip
Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo G903M ROOT:
Link: https://download.chainfire.eu/780/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-s5neolte-s5neolteub-smg903m.zip
Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo G903W ROOT:
Note: For this version of the phone, use the G903F version of the ROOT. (Above)
It was reported working by user 9vs:
9vs said:
I used the F file and successfully rooted the Canadian S5 NEO G903W.
SuperSU installed and root apps working.
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This WILL trip KNOX! And you will most probably lose warranty!
Enable "OEM Unlock" in developer settings. Also enable USB debugging in developer settings. Before flashing!
LastStandingDroid said:
If you don't enable OEM unlock you will get a FAP lock and it will end up in failure of flashing
2.nd is to not "relock" the oem unlock since if you might trigger something that tries to boot into a "custom" recovery it will stay on boot loop into a "FAP" binary info on S5 Neo Screen
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Read the guide below for more detailed instructions.
Solutions to common problems are at the near bottom of this post.
TWRP Recovery and Xposed Framework at the bottom of this post.
Detailed how to guide, thanks to NotGrump903:
Code:
[QUOTE="NotGrump903, post: 0"]I wrote a little guide on how to root Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo SM-G903F with this new CF-Autoroot files.
Should work with SM-G903M too, you just need to download the file for the M variant.
Note that this will trip KNOX to 0x1! You, and only you, are responsible for what you do with your device.
When something goes wrong no one from XDA can held responsible. Do this at your own risk!
First make sure you have the latest Samsung USB drivers.
Then simply follow these steps:
1. Download the CF-Autoroot zip file for your phone from [URL="https://download.chainfire.eu/779/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-s5neolte-s5neoltexx-smg903f.zip"]here for G903F[/URL] or [URL="https://download.chainfire.eu/780/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-s5neolte-s5neolteub-smg903m.zip"]here for G903M[/URL]
2. Extract it to desired location.
3. Enable USB debugging and OEM-Unlock in developer options of S5 Neo.
If you don't know how to do this or what this is,
you should most probably stop right here and leave your phone as it is ;)
4. Open Odin.exe from extracted folder.
5. Power down your phone and boot into download mode by pressing and holding Vol. down + Home + Power.
Confirm by pressing Vol. Up.
6. Connect your phone to your PC and wait for Odin to state "added".
7. Click on AP button and select "CF-Auto-Root-s5neolte-s5neoltexx-smg903f.tar.md5"
8. Wait for Odin to finish binary check, then simply press start and wait.
The phone should restart a few times. When this is done you're rooted!
All props go to [user=631273]@Chainfire[/user] for providing Supersu and CF-Autoroot. He is simply the best![/QUOTE]
[SIZE="1"]-Edited by Neoony, tiny changes to links and formatting.[/SIZE]
Thanks to Chainfire
All credits go to him
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Hoping to see custom ROMs, so Iam trying to let everybody know that it was rooted by this thread. And to make things clear.
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G903F XDA Forum User Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/galaxy-s5-neo-sm-g903f-user-thread-t3207909
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Common problems and solutions:
Code:
-Titanium backup reporting "Mounting the partition namespace may not work correctly in some platforms" / Unable to copy app, because of "No storage space available"
+Go to superSU settings and disable "Mount namespace separation"
NEW! TWRP Recovery: https://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxys5neoexynos.html
NEW! Xposed Framework: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960
Use these versions with Xposed framework: xposed-v79.0-sdk22-arm-custom-build-by-wanam-20151217.zip / xposed-uninstaller-20151217-arm.zip
"How to" can be found in the above links.
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EDIT: For all the mods, roots, custom roms, MM, recoveries or similar things follow this thread by WILMANS2M:
[HOW TO][SM-G903F][26/09-Firmware, Custom Rom, Kernel, Recovery...]
Can you please write that you MUST enable OEM unlock to being able to flash these files.
If you don't enable OEM unlock you will get a FAP lock and it will end up in failure of flashing
2.nd is to not "relock" the oem unlock since if you might trigger something that tries to boot into a "custom" recovery it will stay on boot loop into a "FAP" binary info on S5 Neo Screen
I wrote a little guide on how to root Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo SM-G903F with this new CF-Autoroot files. Should work with SM-G903M too, you just need to download the file for the M variant.
Note that this will trip KNOX to 0x1! You, and only you, are responsible for what you do with your device. When something goes wrong no one from XDA can held responsible. Do this at your own risk!
First make sure you have the latest Samsung USB drivers.
Then simply follow these steps:
1. Download the CF-Autoroot zip file for your phone from here.
2. Extract it to desired location.
3. Enable USB debugging and OEM-Unlock in developer options of S5 Neo. If you don't know how to do this or what this is, you'll most probably should stop right here and leave your phone as it is
4. Open Odin.exe from extracted folder.
5. Power down your phone and boot into download mode by pressing and holding Vol. down + Home + Power. Confirm by pressing Vol. Up.
6. Connect your phone to your PC and wait for Odin to state "added".
7. Click on AP button and select "CF-Auto-Root-s5neolte-s5neoltexx-smg903f.tar.md5"
8. Wait for Odin to finish binary check, then simply press start and wait.
The phone should restart a few times. When this is done you're rooted!
All props go to @Chainfire for providing Supersu and CF-Autoroot. He is simply the best!
OP updated.
Thanks for suggestions and all.
LastStandingDroid said:
Can you please write that you MUST enable OEM unlock to being able to flash these files.
If you don't enable OEM unlock you will get a FAP lock and it will end up in failure of flashing
2.nd is to not "relock" the oem unlock since if you might trigger something that tries to boot into a "custom" recovery it will stay on boot loop into a "FAP" binary info on S5 Neo Screen
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I have disabled OEM unlock after flash of the root.
No problems, with such thing. Its still off.
But good to know there might be a danger.
Neoony said:
OP updated.
Thanks for suggestions and all.
I have disabled OEM unlock after flash of the root.
No problems, with such thing. Its still off.
But good to know there might be a danger.
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Little back story
How I noticed this
Used root tools and re disabled OEM unlock.
Tested to create a backup with flashfire and it failed and got me stuck on s5 neo with custom recovery binary FAP lock message
Ended up power down phone upon powering up same thing happened booting into stock recovery worked but didn't help not even if I wiped cache or factory reset.
Ended up in restoring whole system to make it work again.
So don't re lock the OEM unlock option it will end up bad if you try to do even if you don't have a custom recovery yet.
Thnx for writing the guide!
Verstuurd vanaf mijn GT-I9301I met Tapatalk
Thank you for the guide. Happy new year to everyone ☺
Sent from my SM-G903F using Tapatalk
G903M DS work?
sachs said:
G903M DS work?
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According to:
https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
you have to use another file for G903M. Should work however.
It is called try at your own risk proceed with caution. It isn't ment for your device and might render some stuff useless. Chainfire haven't made one specific for m variant but it might work.
Again you try it with your own risk. Chainfire doesn't being held responsibility for your actions.
Regards
Sent from my SM-G903F using Tapatalk
I thought the question is, that there are 2 variants of G903M, one is with dual sim (DS) one is without. I guess.
And there is root for M variant too.
Just check the OP again. Or chainfire. It was there since F.
EDIT: or the M means DS and thats the difference between those neo variants? Im not sure here xD
EDIT2: Yeah, then I guess all g903M are dual sim. http://www.phonemore.com/compare/ph...mds-vs-samsung-galaxy-s5-neo-sm-g903f/2917321
Then nvm I guess.
Neoony said:
I thought the question is, that there are 2 variants of G903M, one is with dual sim (DS) one is without. I guess.
And there is root for M variant too.
Just check the OP again. Or chainfire. It was there since F.
EDIT: or the M means DS and thats the difference between those neo variants? Im not sure here xD
EDIT2: Yeah, then I guess all g903M are dual sim. http://www.phonemore.com/compare/ph...mds-vs-samsung-galaxy-s5-neo-sm-g903f/2917321
Then nvm I guess.
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There will never be any logic in thus numbers
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Will ROOTING my SM-G903F allow me to remove Region Lock?
Hi everyone, and first of all thanks for providing this information!
I just got my S5 NEO, and unfortunately found out that it was Region Locked, so I am not able to use it with my local SIM.
My only interest in rooting the device at this time is to remove the region lock.
So naturally, my question is, will rooting actually allow me to do this?
Would really appreciate a clarification on this!
Thanks guys!
nanquan said:
Hi everyone, and first of all thanks for providing this information!
I just got my S5 NEO, and unfortunately found out that it was Region Locked, so I am not able to use it with my local SIM.
My only interest in rooting the device at this time is to remove the region lock.
So naturally, my question is, will rooting actually allow me to do this?
Would really appreciate a clarification on this!
Thanks guys!
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Depends chainfire made a region unlock tool not sure if it'll work though
Sent from my SM-G903F using Tapatalk
Well, I know there were some files for unlock, flashable by ODIN, way before root. Also lots of users reporting success. It was on gsm hosting forums, but now all I can find is this: http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f94...laxy-s5-neo-fast-safe-unlockunit-com-1992423/
Maybe they removed it, to sell that service.
But anyway, you can try doing it over https://chimeratool.com/ they got a trial you can use, if you already didnt use it. They should also provide unlock.
But I have no idea if it will work or not, so do it on your own risk. Root shouldnt be needed.
Also dont forget to enable "OEM unlock" and USB Debugging.
But really at your own risk.
Neoony said:
Well, I know there were some files for unlock, flashable by ODIN, way before root. Also lots of users reporting success. It was on gsm hosting forums, but now all I can find is this: http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f94...laxy-s5-neo-fast-safe-unlockunit-com-1992423/
Maybe they removed it, to sell that service.
But anyway, you can try doing it over https://chimeratool.com/ they got a trial you can use, if you already didnt use it. They should also provide unlock.
But I have no idea if it will work or not, so do it on your own risk. Root shouldnt be needed.
Also dont forget to enable "OEM unlock" and USB Debugging.
But really at your own risk.
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Why not http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551 if it's region locked ?
Sent from my SM-G903F using Tapatalk
Thanks for the replies guys, but I ended up purchasing an IMEI unlock code for $29 and that did the trick.
Got it from "Unlock Base"... great service and fast delivery in case anyone else is interested!
Good luck to everyone else with this problem!
I've found that "speedhack" apps like "Xmodgames" and "Oozhushou" don't work on my rooted SG5 Neo. Does anyone know how to fix this? I can't find any solution and I barely have any programming knowledge.
Does anyone know if this works on a Canadian SM-G903W (G903WVLU1AOJ9) with Android 5.1.1 ?
Thanks!
nanquan said:
Thanks for the replies guys, but I ended up purchasing an IMEI unlock code for $29 and that did the trick.
Got it from "Unlock Base"... great service and fast delivery in case anyone else is interested!
Good luck to everyone else with this problem!
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Then it was Sim locked?
Navish123 said:
I've found that "speedhack" apps like "Xmodgames" and "Oozhushou" don't work on my rooted SG5 Neo. Does anyone know how to fix this? I can't find any solution and I barely have any programming knowledge.
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Hmm does it require busybox?
escape75 said:
Does anyone know if this works on a Canadian SM-G903W (G903WVLU1AOJ9) with Android 5.1.1 ?
Thanks!
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What you reefer to? The kernel or
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Hello everyone. I just got this samsung galaxy s3 verizon and I was looking to unlock the bootloader and install CM rom. I saw a the thread about Casual tool and I used. My phone is on 4.1.2 and Baseband of I9300XXBMF1. I followed the instructions exacrky as stated on the thread. I installed root, insecure bootlaoder and CWM in that order. After installling CMW, the phone asked to restart and I clicked continue. It went off and has not powered on since then. Please is there anything I can do?
My phone details
Baseband: I9300XXBMF1
BuildNumber: JZO54K.19300XXBMF1
AP: I9300XXBMF1
CP: I9300XXBMF1
CSC:I9300XXBMF1
Any help would be deeply appreciated. Thanks
Maybe someone can chime in, but I think you borked partitions. Is this the international edition? I assume you can use
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581166
BUT IF U HAVE INTL EDITION YOU NEED a international debrick image or a full odin restore file. By full I mean when looking inside w/ 7zip you will see sbl1, 2. The bootchain is what you need. You can download multiple versions and look inside them. I had a similar incident years ago, and back then no debrick images. All the info is scattered about the forum. I got a 16gb spare card & dd (careful Its oftentimes called disk destroyer) image to card, then put into phone, turned on & booted. Once it works hold buttons for dl mode & reflash. There is a better guide elsewhere possibly ATT section, that link was the first.
#2 If you can still reach download mode? You may be able to odin back with a .pit file & correct image. checking repartition & load image & pit.
elfico said:
Hello everyone. I just got this samsung galaxy s3 verizon and I was looking to unlock the bootloader and install CM rom. I saw a the thread about Casual tool and I used. My phone is on 4.1.2 and Baseband of I9300XXBMF1. I followed the instructions exacrky as stated on the thread. I installed root, insecure bootlaoder and CWM in that order. After installling CMW, the phone asked to restart and I clicked continue. It went off and has not powered on since then. Please is there anything I can do?
My phone details
Baseband: I9300XXBMF1
BuildNumber: JZO54K.19300XXBMF1
AP: I9300XXBMF1
CP: I9300XXBMF1
CSC:I9300XXBMF1
Any help would be deeply appreciated. Thanks
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Can you verify that your phone is I9300 on the sticker behind the battery? When you flashed the recovery.IMG was it for i9300 and what method did you use to flash it?
Are you sure casual worked to unlock the bootloader? Flashing recovery on locked bootloader never goes well.
Droidriven said:
Can you verify that your phone is I9300 on the sticker behind the battery? When you flashed the recovery.IMG was it for i9300 and what method did you use to flash it?
Are you sure casual worked to unlock the bootloader? Flashing recovery on locked bootloader never goes well.
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I used the Casual app to do everything and it got bricked. I followed the instruction on another thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581166 about unbricking using a sd card and my phone only responded to the 4.4.2. I flashed the 4.4.2 stock rom and it is now working, though I am now stuck with a locked bootloader. Thanks for the response, I was beginning to think no one would respond.
The phone is working well now, but it is not responding to test codes like *#06# (for IMEI) or even *#*#1234#*#*. Do you have any idea on what might be wrong?
Thanks
I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900V from Verizon and I have been trying to change it to the DarkLord ROM that is a Modded Mix between Note 7 & Edge ROM.
I at first had problems rooting the phone with Odin (it always failed) so I search and search and found a tool called ArabicTool which took care of it and finally I rooted my phone, after that I tried adding TWRP so I could change the ROM but every time I added the recovery tool I got the message saying that the “System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone” and then had to do an emergency restoration using Kies3 and the cycle began again with other methods but always the same result.
I would like to know if anyone has a way to change the ROM on a SM-N900V from Verizon, I have seem some guides that claim the process works with the SM-N900V but every time I try to do them I get the message of software not authorized when I install the recovery app TWRP and then I have to do an emergency restore in Kies3.
Please help anyone it would be really appreciated.
anrabaro said:
I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900V from Verizon and I have been trying to change it to the DarkLord ROM that is a Modded Mix between Note 7 & Edge ROM.
I at first had problems rooting the phone with Odin (it always failed) so I search and search and found a tool called ArabicTool which took care of it and finally I rooted my phone, after that I tried adding TWRP so I could change the ROM but every time I added the recovery tool I got the message saying that the “System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone†and then had to do an emergency restoration using Kies3 and the cycle began again with other methods but always the same result.
I would like to know if anyone has a way to change the ROM on a SM-N900V from Verizon, I have seem some guides that claim the process works with the SM-N900V but every time I try to do them I get the message of software not authorized when I install the recovery app TWRP and then I have to do an emergency restore in Kies3.
Please help anyone it would be really appreciated.
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Greetings and welcome to xda. I am not sure the rom you mentioned is compatible with your device and I think your bootloader may also be locked. This thread here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517610
should help you with a custom recovery and I found this rom which is a s7 port for your device
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...ent/rom-aryamod-port-s7edge-portv6-5-t3506144
Good Luck
Sawdoctor
This ROm
sawdoctor said:
Greetings and welcome to xda. I am not sure the rom you mentioned is compatible with your device and I think your bootloader may also be locked. This thread here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517610
should help you with a custom recovery and I found this rom which is a s7 port for your device
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...ent/rom-aryamod-port-s7edge-portv6-5-t3506144
Good Luck
Sawdoctor
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This is teh ROM i was trying to use but the main problem I'm having is trying to install a recovery tool everytime I do the phone gets stock on the software not authorized screen.
How do I know if teh bootloader is locked and if it is is there a way i can unblocke it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/development/darklord-s7-edge-port-6-0-1-mm-t3382954
anrabaro said:
This is teh ROM i was trying to use but the main problem I'm having is trying to install a recovery tool everytime I do the phone gets stock on the software not authorized screen.
How do I know if teh bootloader is locked and if it is is there a way i can unblocke it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/development/darklord-s7-edge-port-6-0-1-mm-t3382954
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That rom may not be compatible with your device, the verizon variant is different to the other note 3's. I'm pretty sure the verizon note 3 is locked bootloader but if you ask your questions here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-note-3/help
the experts there will be able to confirm this for you
Good Luck
Sawdoctor
Finally found how to install the ROM
So I finally found the solution on how to change the ROM on my SM-900V Verizon Wireless Note 3.
>>>>1) First Step How to Root the phone:
Activate USB debugging, download ArabicTool.exe.
I follow this youtube Vid to do it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtuOPhSlymg
>>>>2) Unblock boot loader:
I follow this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...l/official-note-3-verizon-bootloader-t3359370
>>>>3) Install TWRP (Using Flashly):
Download Flashly from the Android Play Store then download a recovery img using Flashly I picked TWRP.
>>>>4) Install the ROM:
I follow this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/development/darklord-s7-edge-port-6-0-1-mm-t3382954
and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-i6DsGKTsJc
So happy