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SM-N900W8 Canadian 4.4.2 Kitkat for Sasktel/Telus/Bell and Rogers

I've managed to successfully install 4.4.2 onto Rogers bell SaskTel and telus Note 3. Modem and CSC from the latest Canadians Carrier and flashed with Odin 3.09 along with TelCel (Mexican) 4.4.2 files below. Download link file in the attached file.
Follow the instructions and have a break for kit Kat.
Also good news is if you don't like to be on 4.4.2 and want to go back you can go back from the 4.4.2 to 4.3 again by just downloading the Carrier specific official Odin flash ROM. This ROM is down gradable.
Good luck all Canadians....
Download
http://www.mediafire.com/download/plpspx97437w3dw/SM_N900W8_.zip

shant0nu said:
We don't know yet whether it works on your phones. We are waiting to hear back from someone who took the leap and tried it. Until then I would hold off.
Perform the following at your own risk. I'm not responsible for any mishaps
I've managed to successfully install 4.4.2 onto Rogers bell SaskTel and telus Note 3. I extracted the modem and CSC from the latest Rogers 4.3 and flashed with Odin 3.09 along with TelCel (Mexican) 4.4.2 files below. Download link file in the attached file.
Good luck all Canadians....
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Yes, we already do know this works on our phones because several of us have already done it days ago, myself included. It works fine.

hey,
i opened the attached file, not able to go to the links

So essentially this gives you stock kitkat with 4.3 modem? Does it wipe data? Trigger Knox?
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shant0nu said:
We don't know yet whether it works on your phones. We are waiting to hear back from someone who took the leap and tried it. Until then I would hold off.
Perform the following at your own risk. I'm not responsible for any mishaps
I've managed to successfully install 4.4.2 onto Rogers bell SaskTel and telus Note 3. I extracted the modem and CSC from the latest Rogers 4.3 and flashed with Odin 3.09 along with TelCel (Mexican) 4.4.2 files below. Download link file in the attached file.
Good luck all Canadians....
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OP knows this works as he has been actively posting in this thread already...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2614772
Just head over to this thread for more information - @shant0nu why don't you update your original post with this link so we can reduce redundancy. No point in having the same conversation in two spots.

Change title - it is not a official update
Thanks for bring it to us.
I would request you not to post incorrect information as this is not a official update. It defeats the purpose of having a forum.
Thanks

shant0nu said:
We don't know yet whether it works on your phones. We are waiting to hear back from someone who took the leap and tried it. Until then I would hold off.
Perform the following at your own risk. I'm not responsible for any mishaps
I've managed to successfully install 4.4.2 onto Rogers bell SaskTel and telus Note 3. I extracted the modem and CSC from the latest Rogers 4.3 and flashed with Odin 3.09 along with TelCel (Mexican) 4.4.2 files below. Download link file in the attached file.
Good luck all Canadians....
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Not you mention you copy and pasted my post from the other thread. It would be lovely if you could remove this and give credit where it is due.
Thank you .

Any news for official update over OTA ?
Hi,
Has anyone received update notification via OTA or Kies for 4.4 ?
Mostly all the model have received the update so far, looks like Canadian carries are slower then the rest to push the update.
Please update.
Thanks

rocky272727 said:
Hi,
Has anyone received update notification via OTA or Kies for 4.4 ?
Mostly all the model have received the update so far, looks like Canadian carries are slower then the rest to push the update.
Please update.
Thanks
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Nada !
They have to load all the poop to the firmware first before we get it... I'm betting on next week.

Link updated
N-Veira said:
hey,
i opened the attached file, not able to go to the links
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link updated!!

Yes its Knox
Canadoc said:
So essentially this gives you stock kitkat with 4.3 modem? Does it wipe data? Trigger Knox?
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I think yes. I don't know as I already have knox ox1 lol.

hello i had a question
i has to install the rom from telus, becaouse if i install another, i lost the LTE capability, and i dont know why, i tried to install this rom(telcel) and i had two problems, lost of the lte capability and i was unable to activate by this post (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2489766), and the second problem was the network lock, so i can use on my network, anybody can help me????

I installed this sucessfully on my SM-N900W8, but with problems
Hi everyone, I installed this method on my SM-N900W8 and have successfully updated to 4.4.2 KitKat, but there were some problems:
1- My LTE doesn't work, so I've had to put up with slow data
2- My External SDHC card (64GB Sandisk) wasn't compatible for files such as music, videos, etc.
I installed 4.4.2 right when this thread was posted about a month ago and figured that since the official KitKat update was coming soon, I didn't think I'd have to put up with it for that long, but it's been a while and still we have no KitKat.
I also read that once you flash 4.4 KitKat, you cannot go back to 4.3, is that true with this method, since the 4.3 Kernel is still the same?
I would really appreciate if someone could help me out here!
(In the meantime, I'm going to try my luck with this new 4.4.2 custom ROM that was released for the SM-N900W8: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2648843) (I believe shant0nu here in this thread authored this one!)
p.s. My carrier is Telus, if that matters at all.

c_est_la_vie said:
Hi everyone, I installed this method on my SM-N900W8 and have successfully updated to 4.4.2 KitKat, but there were some problems:
1- My LTE doesn't work, so I've had to put up with slow data
2- My External SDHC card (64GB Sandisk) wasn't compatible for files such as music, videos, etc.
I installed 4.4.2 right when this thread was posted about a month ago and figured that since the official KitKat update was coming soon, I didn't think I'd have to put up with it for that long, but it's been a while and still we have no KitKat.
I also read that once you flash 4.4 KitKat, you cannot go back to 4.3, is that true with this method, since the 4.3 Kernel is still the same?
I would really appreciate if someone could help me out here!
(In the meantime, I'm going to try my luck with this new 4.4.2 custom ROM that was released for the SM-N900W8: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2648843) (I believe shant0nu here in this thread authored this one!)
p.s. My carrier is Telus, if that matters at all.
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You can downgrade back to 4.3 if you flashed the right files. Read the guide here.

[Q] At&t Phone abroad

Hi, I have a serious question. I recently bought my LG G3 D850 AT&T version and I'm loving it. I rooted it and removed AT&T bloatware. I was wondering will I still get OTA update of lollipop? One more thing I don't live in the States, would I get the OTA through Google or AT&T or do I have to manually install it ? . Thanks

KillaMachine said:
Hi, I have a serious question. I recently bought my LG G3 D850 AT&T version and I'm loving it. I rooted it and removed AT&T bloatware. I was wondering will I still get OTA update of lollipop? One more thing I don't live in the States, would I get the OTA through Google or AT&T or do I have to manually install it ? . Thanks
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Yes you will still get lollipop, if you use ota you will lose root and the bloat will come back, also the ota will come through att on your phone, if you want lollipop now i recommend installing CM12, i did and i love it

http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/psa-stop-taking-ota-updates-update-t2909412.
Check it out. You can stop ota.
Sent from my LG-D850 using XDA Free mobile app

SmokeyTech1 said:
Yes you will still get lollipop, if you use ota you will lose root and the bloat will come back, also the ota will come through att on your phone, if you want lollipop now i recommend installing CM12, i did and i love it
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Thanks so it really doesn't matter if I live in states or in Asia ? Still will get the OTA update through AT&T? I dont have AT&T contract I think this phone was unlocked when I bought it. CM 12 is stable ? can you pls give me the direct link for it ? Or should I wait for the OTA from AT&T (which is still hard to believe that will get the update from them since I live in Asia not the USA). Thanks

jaybird38 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/psa-stop-taking-ota-updates-update-t2909412.
Check it out. You can stop ota.
Sent from my LG-D850 using XDA Free mobile app
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Au Contraire I do want the official OTA updates and then I will remove the bloatware again

KillaMachine said:
Thanks so it really doesn't matter if I live in states or in Asia ? Still will get the OTA update through AT&T? I dont have AT&T contract I think this phone was unlocked when I bought it. CM 12 is stable ? can you pls give me the direct link for it ? Or should I wait for the OTA from AT&T (which is still hard to believe that will get the update from them since I live in Asia not the USA). Thanks
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Its got some bugs, id wait until theyre sorted out, and since you live in Asia id recommend flashing Cloudy G3 as its based off the international rom, and soon he should update it to lollipop, also i wouldnt flash the ota from ATT as you could lose root and most important Bump,

How to Update my Lg g3 D850 to official lollipop

I need to update my g3 d850 to official lollipop and unable to find .kdz anywhere. Can anyone help me how to update the g3 to official lollipop with detail steps and links? Even lg support tool is showing that it is up to date. I am currently running on 4.4.2.

krishna13 said:
I need to update my g3 d850 to official lollipop and unable to find .kdz anywhere. Can anyone help me how to update the g3 to official lollipop with detail steps and links? Even lg support tool is showing that it is up to date. I am currently running on 4.4.2.
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The AT&T D850 is TOT method only that's why there's no kdz at all. Only official lollipop you can get is to insert an AT&T sim.
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hyelton said:
The AT&T D850 is TOT method only that's why there's no kdz at all. Only official lollipop you can get is to insert an AT&T sim.
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no i cant. I stay in india. Its an unlocked phone. Can you please help me to update it manually through TOT...

krishna13 said:
no i cant. I stay in india. Its an unlocked phone. Can you please help me to update it manually through TOT...
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You cannot update it with a tot file. As there's only KitKat. Your only way is to have an AT&T sim or root / custom rom. Or it might be possible to root and load the update file. Never done the img update file before but if it can be done it would be in the general section.
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hyelton said:
You cannot update it with a tot file. As there's only KitKat. Your only way is to have an AT&T sim or root / custom rom. Or it might be possible to root and load the update file. Never done the img update file before but if it can be done it would be in the general section.
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So is it possible to flash/ install a stock rom after rooting my device?
If yes, can you provide me with the link and some steps to follow.
I will be very thankful to you.

krishna13 said:
So is it possible to flash/ install a stock rom after rooting my device?
If yes, can you provide me with the link and some steps to follow.
I will be very thankful to you.
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Search is very helpful
But here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g3/development/rom-lg-d850-20f-lollipop-5-0-1-extras-t3052041

hyelton said:
Search is very helpful
But here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g3/development/rom-lg-d850-20f-lollipop-5-0-1-extras-t3052041
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Thanku.
But is this a custom rom or stock rom?
How to install twrp recovery?
Even in future if any updates were released then i need to install either with sim card or flashing custom roms for my at&t model?

if you're going to go through the effort of rooting your phone you might as well install twrp which instructions you can find on these forums or even on twrp website I believe. the link clearly states that it is a stock rom. furthermore the guy was even nice enough to include his own instructions! what more could you ask for.
a little reading goes a long way. personally, I would vote to stick with a stock rom like the one linked above as it will be most stable and support all the features of the phone out of the box.
once a 6.0 rom is released for the d850 it will be real easy for you to wipe and flash that to upgrade again.

Android 5.1.1 Update for AT&T G Flex 2 Unlocked in India.

Alright So I just got the G Flex 2 here in India, it's a AT&T device which is unlocked to work on all networks. the phone is currently running 5.0.1 which is Slow and laggy and heats up bad and I desperately need to update it to 5.1.1 even if it's not the latest one. I'm not too technical and can't flash anything so maybe a simple install package or something is available which would be helpful.
also, since I tried to check the update after manually taking the date forward and took it like 2-3 months ahead I can't check for updates till 2351 hours so maybe a work around with that too, please. I have a stable WIFI connection at my disposal.:good:

you can upgrade with H950PR A 5.1.1 , HAS A POST OF HOW TO MAKE THE PROCESS , I FEEL MY BAD ENGLISH

yash.khatri3297 said:
Alright So I just got the G Flex 2 here in India, it's a AT&T device which is unlocked to work on all networks. the phone is currently running 5.0.1 which is Slow and laggy and heats up bad and I desperately need to update it to 5.1.1 even if it's not the latest one. I'm not too technical and can't flash anything so maybe a simple install package or something is available which would be helpful.
also, since I tried to check the update after manually taking the date forward and took it like 2-3 months ahead I can't check for updates till 2351 hours so maybe a work around with that too, please. I have a stable WIFI connection at my disposal.:good:
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Use TOT method to upgrade firmware.

VeTaLkhv said:
Use TOT method to upgrade firmware.
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Any links or tutorials?

yash.khatri3297 said:
Any links or tutorials?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/general/guide-lg-g-flex-2-stock-firmware-to-t3037593
Flash directly to 11z, .tot presented in that topic is also some debloated and rooted, so near to zero other manipulations.
Btw, search for another Mega Lock dll file, the one mentioned in that topic didnt worked for me.

no no no. dont do TOT
I am in India and am happily running 5.1.1. Claro. I have done this and have a youtube video as well. check it out

abhishek.banerjee said:
no no no. dont do TOT
I am in India and am happily running 5.1.1. Claro. I have done this and have a youtube video as well. check it out
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Do you have a link for that video?

MM for H950? (unlocked)

I see that other variants have gotten their MM updates and was wondering if anyone with the H950 has the MM update yet. I've been checking for updates but it keeps saying that the phone is up to date.

Yeah it looks like we're kind of screwed :/
Stupid AT&T
They keep giving dumb responses @Ahmed_Tar Hi, Ahmed! ATT is actively working on software updates. Please stay tuned here: https://t.co/a38MAnO9G1 ^GregH
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Ahmedt7866 said:
Yeah it looks like we're kind of screwed :/
Stupid AT&T
They keep giving dumb responses @Ahmed_Tar Hi, Ahmed! ATT is actively working on software updates. Please stay tuned here: https://t.co/a38MAnO9G1 ^GregH
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They told me this twice and ignored me twice :/

I just started getting a notification on my H950(5.1.1) yesterday that I have a software update ready to install. It said its 111MB~ but I am rooted so it keeps failing to install because my phone is "Suspected in rooting..." I'm trying to figure out how to get back to stock so I can install the OTA Update.
Edit: Nevermind, reading some of the other threads it looks like it not MM but some sort of security update.

My H950 wont even find the 5.1.1 update (OTA or Suite, doesnt matter)
I have a feeling that we wont have much luck..

Danielgomes08 said:
My H950 wont even find the 5.1.1 update (OTA or Suite, doesnt matter)
I have a feeling that we wont have much luck..
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Are you on AT&T? I had to put a prepaid AT&T sim in my H950 and call AT&T to push the 5.1.1 update to my phone before I got it OTA. I am on Straight Talk now but it still notified me of the new security update. You might have to get that first update through AT&T.

timishue said:
Are you on AT&T? I had to put a prepaid AT&T sim in my H950 and call AT&T to push the 5.1.1 update to my phone before I got it OTA. I am on Straight Talk now but it still notified me of the new security update. You might have to get that first update through AT&T.
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I bought this phone on ebay, from a korean vendor. Also, I live in Portugal, so that option wouldnt work for me.
Well, I just flashed the H950PR 5.1.1, and the changes are really noticeable.
And yes, it used to be AT&T