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About rooting, IMEI's and Odin

Ok I am coming from a HTC sensation and I am not to familiar with Odin and I particularly don't know where to get it from to make sure it's the right one so i dont brick my baby(sgs III)?
Secondly, I have been reading through many many threads about users losing IMEI's with rooting so another question I have is what is the safest method to root to avoid this problem?
Also I am interested in flashing freegs3 by team sonic after I root so I just wanted to get some advice and stuff on this before I think about starting it so I don't end up like many users who just jumped into it and now have a paperweight.
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Go to the developers section and go to the bible thread and in there there's a link on a step by step rooting process that does not trip the counter.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1799860
[BIBLE] T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S III
After following that step by step and you have the clockworkmod recovery installed, turn your phone off hold volume up and home and press and hold power button to get to recovery screen, I would factory reset data, wipe cache/dalvik flash the Rom that you want flash the kernel for that Rom and reboot.
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pernellparents said:
Ok I am coming from a HTC sensation and I am not to familiar with Odin and I particularly don't know where to get it from to make sure it's the right one so i dont brick my baby(sgs III)?
Secondly, I have been reading through many many threads about users losing IMEI's with rooting so another question I have is what is the safest method to root to avoid this problem?
Also I am interested in flashing freegs3 by team sonic after I root so I just wanted to get some advice and stuff on this before I think about starting it so I don't end up like many users who just jumped into it and now have a paperweight.
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The imei thing is random, more or less. i believe . Root the method posted then flash insecure kernel in odin also http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746964 after backup your phones imei whit this method using qpst http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801997. I can confirm it works im the t mobile phone the op mentions in the beginning
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deeznutz1977 said:
The imei thing is random, more or less. i believe . Root the method posted then flash insecure kernel in odin also http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746964 after backup your phones imei whit this method using qpst http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801997. I can confirm it works im the t mobile phone the op mentions in the beginning
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I don't think it's random at all. I think people that used root methods from other carriers lost their marbles when flashing.

You have any proof to this? I haven't really seen anything that points one way or the other and I'd like to try and get to the bottom of it.
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KillaHurtz said:
I don't think it's random at all. I think people that used root methods from other carriers lost their marbles when flashing.
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this.

mrmako777 said:
this.
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Yeah. I keep expecting to run into the imei problem since i put a new rom on daily, but i follow directions and haven't had issues.
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[Q] Note 2 help with rooting

Hello XDA,
I am trying to root my new GT-N7100. I have had previous experience with Galaxy S3 and custom roms but with windows. I am trying to root my Note 2 with a mac book pro (heimdall method). I have followed every step carefully and dont seem to go anywhere. I followed steps from this link:
galaxynote2.com
The problem :
After I follow the last step (8 - Pressing UP+HOME+POWER), All I get is the Note 2 splash screen flashing as if there is a graphical glitch. The entire stuff just glitches up and down for a few times like a old TV and eventually the phone goes off, but the haptic feedback is active when I touch the keys besides home button so i am guessing the CWM recovery is working but just that there is nothing to see. Not sure what to do, any help is gladly appreciated.
Oh and another problem is that I get horrible static during any VOIP calls like Skype or Viber. Does anyone know whats the problem?
TIA,
findanish

Use windows only if you are new to android. Try using a friend's, neighbor's, cyber cafe computer. Heimdall needs experience. Or use virtual machine to install Windows trial like windows 8 enterprise evaluation
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findanish said:
Hello XDA,
I am trying to root my new GT-N7100. I have had previous experience with Galaxy S3 and custom roms but with windows. I am trying to root my Note 2 with a mac book pro (heimdall method). I have followed every step carefully and dont seem to go anywhere. I followed steps from this link:
galaxynote2.com
The problem :
After I follow the last step (8 - Pressing UP+HOME+POWER), All I get is the Note 2 splash screen flashing as if there is a graphical glitch. The entire stuff just glitches up and down for a few times like a old TV and eventually the phone goes off, but the haptic feedback is active when I touch the keys besides home button so i am guessing the CWM recovery is working but just that there is nothing to see. Not sure what to do, any help is gladly appreciated.
Oh and another problem is that I get horrible static during any VOIP calls like Skype or Viber. Does anyone know whats the problem?
TIA,
findanish
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You're overcomplicating things. You don't need a Mac or a Windows machine, or ODIN or Heimdall to root your Note II. You don't even need a PC at all. All you need is Exynos Abuse.
Just make sure your handset is in good, working order, (i.e. - No bugs or goofy crap leftover from the failed rooting attempts.) and root using the Exynos Abuse *.apk from Chainfire. Just enable "Unknown Sources" in Settings > Security, and install the *.apk. Once it's installed, open it up and just click to root. It's that easy. All the relevant information, as well as the *.apk, is in the thread linked below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050297
Let me know if this helped. Take care and have a good one!
UtkarshGupta said:
Use windows only if you are new to android. Try using a friend's, neighbor's, cyber cafe computer. Heimdall needs experience. Or use virtual machine to install Windows trial like windows 8 enterprise evaluation
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Again, totally overcomplicating things. The guy just wants to root his SGN2.
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Yeah sorry I forgot abour that
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Thanks for the help guys!
After I rooted the device using ExynosAbuse.apk, it did say the device was rooted but when I go back to recovery to install a custom rom the same issue occurs where the entire screen goes bonkers. I have to shut the device down completely and restart it to get it back to normal state.
On a different note, when i head over to ODIN mode by pressing down+home+power, custom binary download : Yes (3 counts)
Not sure where to head.
Would a video of the problem help?
TIA
Findanish

findanish said:
Thanks for the help guys!
After I rooted the device using ExynosAbuse.apk, it did say the device was rooted but when I go back to recovery to install a custom rom the same issue occurs where the entire screen goes bonkers. I have to shut the device down completely and restart it to get it back to normal state.
On a different note, when i head over to ODIN mode by pressing down+home+power, custom binary download : Yes (3 counts)
Not sure where to head.
Would a video of the problem help?
TIA
Findanish
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It looks like you may need to ODIN-flash back to stock. If you can get on a Windows machine, flash back to stock and then reroot. Once you do that, you can install your preferred custom recovery using MobileODIN. That should take care of you.
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Mister_Mxyzptlk said:
It looks like you may need to ODIN-flash back to stock. If you can get on a Windows machine, flash back to stock and then reroot. Once you do that, you can install your preferred custom recovery using MobileODIN. That should take care of you.
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I sure will try that, but just a few questions.. Is unrooting not possible using a mac? If I use a windows machine, Do I need to download the original stock firmware from samsung-updates.com to begin with?
Will report back if I have any more issues.
TIA
Findanish

Alternatively u may buy mobileodin pro from play store and flash recovery cwm from there. I no longer need to use my pc since. Unless i mess up my partition. Lol enjoy.
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hayabusa08 said:
Alternatively u may buy mobileodin pro from play store and flash recovery cwm from there. I no longer need to use my pc since. Unless i mess up my partition. Lol enjoy.
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That's assuming his recovery is the only thing ****ed up. MobileODIN is great; but it is entirely dependant on a fully functional device. If your device is having issues, using MobileODIN is just an unnecessary risk.
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Well im speaking from what i have been doing since i used the note 2. Once to root which was before the exynos apk was out. Second to repartition my phone. Thats it. May diff with probs i do agree.
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Hello again,
I am back with a bad news unfortunately. After I unrooted and wiped the entire phone to default Official Samsung rom using a windows 7 system (ODIN method). It successfully passed and I even got the stock recovery. But after i rooted it using ODIN with the latest CWM recovery, the same issue occurred. I am really disappointed with the way this phones acting, any help is greatly appreciated!
TIA
Findanish

What official rom ur on? What version of odin ur using? Can u try root via exynos abuse apk rather than odin? Is unknown sources and usb debugging selected? Can u flash philz touch 3.81 cwm? Try doing the recovery flash via mobile odin.
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hayabusa08 said:
What official rom ur on? What version of odin ur using? Can u try root via exynos abuse apk rather than odin? Is unknown sources and usb debugging selected? Can u flash philz touch 3.81 cwm? Try doing the recovery flash via mobile odin.
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I am on baseband : N7100DDALIA and build : JRO03.N7100XXALJ1.
I used Odin v3 1.85, I dont really remember if unknown source or Debugging mode was on when I rerooted the phone. I will have to unroot the phone all over again to try the ExynosAbuse apk.
Thanks for all the help bro!
TIA
Findanish

No probs bro anyway if it matters i used the odin which is included with the toolkit 2.0 and the odin version is 3.07. Get back with yur progress bro. Gd luck
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Hello again,
Its the same issue once again
ExynosAbuse.apk did not help. Everything looks perfectly normal when i go through the rooting process but the moment i try to enter the recovery the screen jumps across and sometimes shows the GT-N7100 splash screen halfway and the phone just goes blank. I have to press and hold the power button a couple of times for the phone to restart.
TIA
Findanish

I suggest u download a copy of firmware from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1915386 they provide stock rooted odexed and deodexed and see how it goes. I got no more ideas lol srry if i cnt help much
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A noob's guide to rooting and flashing

Looking into rooting? Maybe try this foreign ROM thing? (Not talking about ethnicities here) Here is the place to be.
First of all, make sure you have a T-Mobile Galaxy S3. (Aka t999 or d2tmo)
If you follow instructions here for any other device, even for galaxy s3's of another carrier you are extremely likely to regret it and end up having to unbrick your device because you installed an incompatible file.
You can take your battery out to make sure it says t999 under if you are not absolutely sure.
Rooting is a similar idea to jail breaking an iPhone. It removes what restrictions there are with android devices. Yes, it is perfectly legal.
Which leads me to my disclaimer:
I take no credit for what's posted here.
The only work here that's mine is the organization. Please donate to the rightful people who spent quality time developing.
Also I am not responsible for any damage done to your device.
It is vital that you follow instructions in every exact detail.
Firstly, rooting.
1. Install drivers for your device onto your PC. To do this, you can install Samsung Kies or there are downloads that will install the drivers solely(recommended link for drivers http://d-h.st/zya)(thanks DocHoliday77). If you get to the point where you can exchange files to phone from the computer and vice-versa then you're set for drivers.
2. Do a backup (using Kies or a program of your choice)
3.Uninstall Kies. Kies doesn't play nicely with the program used to root called Odin. So uninstall Kies so Odin can work unhindered. Your drivers should stay. But make sure you can still copy files between your phone and computer before proceeding.
4.Follow these instructions put together by OfficialPhoneRebel(aka EverythingApplePro):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKwhAVj5Feg Outdated. try CF-Auto-Root
Yes, I used this method and it did work for me.
5.After you are rooted, the first thing you wanna do is either install ROM manager (on play store). Open ROM manager. (Yes, give it superuser rights) and install the latest clockworkmod recovery, or use GooManager to get TWRP recovery, both work, but sometimes one is suggested for the installation of a specific ROM.
6.Now install busybox(also in play store)
7.You're all done!
If you've made it this far, kudos. Now you're gonna wanna get the app called titanium backup and do a full backup of your phone. Also boot into recovery (home+volume up then press power until it vibrates all while holding home+volume up buttons) do a backup through these menus. If your feeling like an over achiever and wanna be super safe then go ahead and back up to both your internal sdcard and your external sdcard. Also it now would be wise to back up your IMEI nv (basically your phone's identity), instructions for that can be found here (thanks to daxecutioner24)
Now you have reached a possible stopping point. Stop here and enjoy root privileges. Continue to read how to install a custom ROM.
Installing a custom ROM(operating system):
GooManager (on play store) is a pretty good directory for ROMs. And is a great place to download them and gapps. Now since not every ROM installs this way it is important to check the main page associated with that page to see if any special instructions are required.
But this is what you generally do.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1946701
Roms:
Gapps can be found either on the ROM's page or through goo manager make sure the firmware versions match up (like android 4.1 and 4.1 jelly bean gapps)
For a pure android ROM I would suggest CyanogenMod 10.1 (the one I am currently on)
For an inverted stock ROM stuffed with fun features I would suggest DaRTHSTALKER S3
For a full list of roms and descriptions or if your just addicted to flashing, then here's the stockpile of almost every rom made for the galaxy s3 t999
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2088179
Backups are your friend. Especially through recovery mode. They have saved my butt several times when flashing a ROM went wrong.
And yes it is possible to sim unlock (make it so you can use it on any GSM network(such as at&t or US cellular)) your phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2037390
Problem happened and you can no longer boot correctly? This is actually very common.
If you can boot into recovery:
Boot into recovery (Hold home button and volume up then press power till it vibrates all while holding volume up and home)
Restore backup (easiest method)
If that falls through then install a rom by following the instructions mentioned earlier.
If you can't boot into recovery or if those methods didn't work:
You must odin to stock. Follow the instructions here under using odin. Odin and Driver files are at the top of the post. Firmware files (what you put in PDA) are located here
If this didn't work, you may be out of luck, try again and if you are still stuck browse the forums and possible post something under Q and A if worst comes to worse, make sure to describe the entire situation including error messages you may have received so the problem can be pinpointed.
And finally, everyone be nice seeing as I am welcoming very new people to this thread.
Also if any suggestions to improve this post let me know.
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Good job

I like this post, would save those useless threads how do I root even though it's sticky all over. Also it would be really helpful if you include how to back up your IMEI nv maybe link the thread before they start flashing roms. This is probably one of the most important thing as when you start flashing stuff the IMEI might get lost and without that there is no phone. Everything else looks good.
Here's the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29514187
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daxecutioner24 said:
I like this post, would save those useless threads how do I root even though it's sticky all over. Also it would be really helpful if you include how to back up your IMEI nv maybe link the thread before they start flashing roms. This is probably one of the most important thing as when you start flashing stuff the IMEI might get lost and without that there is no phone. Everything else looks good.
Here's the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29514187
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Thank you!! I implemented that into my instructions. The goal of this thread is to be the thread that everyone can direct newbies here and not have a thousand different threads on the same thing. Also this way people can get their answers faster seeing as their questions will be in the same known place not in some obscure oddly-titled thread in the wrong section. Thanks!

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will this work on my T-Mobile Galaxy S3 4.1.2?
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Will this work on a 4.1.2 version and yes I do have the galaxy s3 t-999 T-Mobile please respond back asap thank you
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It should work fine.
I suggest either CF AutoRoot or root66 (see firmware link in my sig) as the best ways too root. Imo.
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Yes this works for that all you needed to do is click on the CF-Auto-Root method during the process and that would've been explained to you. I have used CF-Auto-Root atleast twice on two different galaxy s3's running jellybean 4.1.2 and it worked more than flawlessly
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Just fyi, though, CF Autoroot aparently does not work fot the new T999L.
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Thanks for the info, make sure to read read read, about any changes you are going to do to your phone and always backup! Cheers!
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So after I root with this method can I still install a custom recovery and install Roms
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timmyd463229 said:
So after I root with this method can I still install a custom recovery and install Roms
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What android version are you running

I have a lg g flex tmobile. Can i install custom recovery and install roms?with this method?

raygozao said:
I have a lg g flex tmobile. Can i install custom recovery and install roms?with this method?
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No

What about kernels? What exactly are they and how should you flash them (do you even need to)?
Can you still use Galaxy S3 motion activated features after flashing a custom ROM?

Squishy Crayons said:
What about kernels? What exactly are they and how should you flash them (do you even need to)?
Can you still use Galaxy S3 motion activated features after flashing a custom ROM?
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kernel is when hardware need something like you bluetooth or need to adjust screen brightness it send a request to kernel bla bla bla.
you can only flash a kernel that is compatible to your rom by rebooting to recovery

Squishy Crayons said:
What about kernels? What exactly are they and how should you flash them (do you even need to)?
Can you still use Galaxy S3 motion activated features after flashing a custom ROM?
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The way I understand it is the kernel is the bridge between your input and the devices output. Like the bridge between software and hardware... Sorta.. Ya you don't need to flash one sometimes custom kernels can add features and maybe improve GPS/battery life but I don't use custom kernels much. But that's just me some people are in to that stuff.
And yeah it just depends on the specific ROM for the specific features. I don't know if this is still a think its been a while since I've had some Samsung action but check our hyperdrive they had some good stuff going on when I used em.

Best bet is Google. Everything you could ever want to know about kernels and more! If you want to know about custom ones, read the OP's of the many available ones.
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[Q] boot loops

hello i flashed the axis ROM last night i didn't like so i did a wipe then restored a back up of mines after i did all that i kept getting boot loops i don't have a clue of what i did wrong so i did a factory reset and i got 2 more boot loops haven't had any since then should i be concerned about something ? also i noticed that when i flashed the axis ROM it said FAILED then it said SUCCESS so i went on with the install

I would ODIN and restart things over. (Signature)

What he said. cases like this i recommend ODin.
There are some times when clearing cachy and dalv and system will fix it ....i got lucky ones with that, other times had no choice but to odin

Odin? ? What's that? I'm a newbie to this device
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Look in my signature and read the first page, if still confusing watch YouTube videos. Its pretty much the best thing since sliced bread, besides booze and strip clubs.
T-Mobile SGS III

mt3g said:
Look in my signature and read the first page, if still confusing watch YouTube videos. Its pretty much the best thing since sliced bread, besides booze and strip clubs.
T-Mobile SGS III
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so all i have to do is flash in recovery right? can i use TWRP recovery?

ace2153 said:
so all i have to do is flash in recovery right? can i use TWRP recovery?
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You are serious ? You rooted you $$$ GS3 witjout knowing what is Odin? Smeels of a brick is in the air.:fingers-crossed: Well Odin is a PC tool to reformat your S3 to its original state unrooted and stock. You just need to download is right .tar file for your device and carrier found in the main READ BEFORE posts on the forum and flash it with ALL THE procedure done correctly, unless, your phone will be a nice paper holder.

I bought it rooted already from someone I know how to flash Roms that's about it
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ace2153 said:
I bought it rooted already from someone I know how to flash Roms that's about it
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Omfg.. Well if you want my advice, go read how to use Odin and reset you S3 to factory state before you mess up and make it un usable.

Thanks to every one. I'm fully stocked and UN ROOTED. So if I'm understanding this the correct way when i have a problem with my device i should ODIN correct?
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Looking for a note 2 masters.

Hey guys, i was recently injured at work and i am facing 5 blown discs and 5 pinched nerves. I am so bored doing nothing at all and am interested in NOT screwing up my note 2 . Anyways I really need some experts to advise and guide me in not bricking my phone but to help me doing this as it actually helps with pain management. Thx in advance.
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liquidutopia said:
Hey guys, i was recently injured at work and i am facing 5 blown discs and 5 pinched nerves. I am so bored doing nothing at all and am interested in NOT screwing up my note 2 . Anyways I really need some experts to advise and guide me in not bricking my phone but to help me doing this as it actually helps with pain management. Thx in advance.
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You didn't say what you needed help on.
Must be some good meds dude. Sorry for your mishap
Let's us know what you need help on. Lots of knowledge up in here.
We'll take it slow.
Don't know if you've seen this yet.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1987541
[REF] Your One-Stop Shop for the Note II (Kernels, Roms, Guides, Modems, Etc.)
Good reading in here. Some may be old info. Most of it will be the versions though. Procedures etc. don't really change.
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A little while ago I was intrigued by rooting my phone and possibly trying something different. At the moment it is rooted and I ran into a few problems. I have no idea what I am doing but I have a fairly good mind set as long as I am taught by doing. I am mostly hands on with this and reading anything at this point isn't helping. When I rooted my phone I ran into a few issues but managed to fix a few things on my own. Gallery stopped working but got that fixed and snote does not work now. I am assuming it will not work due to Knox. I guess what I am looking to do is understand fully the ways to flash the proper things and how. So far all I have done is rooted using cl auto root then I found a stock Rom which I flashed after and so far no other than snote. At the time I wanted to obtain note 3 apps like air command. Now that 4.4.2 or whatever is coming out I am stuck at what to do. I am also trying to learn and do it the right way. Slow is good. I appreciate the reach out and thanks again.
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liquidutopia said:
A little while ago I was intrigued by rooting my phone and possibly trying something different. At the moment it is rooted and I ran into a few problems. I have no idea what I am doing but I have a fairly good mind set as long as I am taught by doing. I am mostly hands on with this and reading anything at this point isn't helping. When I rooted my phone I ran into a few issues but managed to fix a few things on my own. Gallery stopped working but got that fixed and snote does not work now. I am assuming it will not work due to Knox. I guess what I am looking to do is understand fully the ways to flash the proper things and how. So far all I have done is rooted using cl auto root then I found a stock Rom which I flashed after and so far no other than snote. At the time I wanted to obtain note 3 apps like air command. Now that 4.4.2 or whatever is coming out I am stuck at what to do. I am also trying to learn and do it the right way. Slow is good. I appreciate the reach out and thanks again.
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No worries.
Let's start with KitKat, the next version of firmware to be pushed out whenever ATT feels like it.
The phone needs to be totally stock, non-rooted, no custom recovery, all the original apps. If it's not, the Over The Air update will fail, Usually not a problem since within a week or two one of our gurus gets the files and builts a flashable zip file.
When you flash a ROM it usually with just contain the /system directory. That's the guts of the ROM. Has the apps, ROM properties, it's where the super user command lives.
You can download a ROM. Use unzip and look at the files in there. If a zip file has kernel.img or modem.img the builder has included the modem file, which drives network connections. And the kernel file, which I consider the heart of the ROM.
There are two main custom recovery options. TWRP and CWM.
Here's a good guide for TWRP.
http://www.addictivetips.com/android/what-is-twrp-how-to-install-use-it-on-android-devices-guide/
Explains flashing. backing up your ROM, restoring, etc. A must read.
Here's a guide I wrote that explains how to got back to the original stock ROM the Note 2 shipped with, and getting it back to the 4.3 OTA.
Another good read. But I may be a touch biased.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2618447
Since you did the CF-ROOT, you know how to use ODIN, You can flash TWRP from ODIN. Instructions are in my guide.
As Knox hosed up Note 2, I doubt it. If you want to practice, read the TWRP guide. Then read my guide, go to Post #3. Do option 2. You will flash TWRP, then download one of the stock ROMs built by one of the gurus I mentioned above.
That will get you rooted and should fix your SNote issues.

I know at this point it will fail as I am rooted and if one try to do an update it says I messed with it. I will read your guides above and see what I can make of it. Using Odin was fairly simple but still curious as to which place to put the files in Odin and is it better to put files on ex's card, sdcard or do it from pc
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liquidutopia said:
I know at this point it will fail as I am rooted and if one try to do an update it says I messed with it. I will read your guides above and see what I can make of it. Using Odin was fairly simple but still curious as to which place to put the files in Odin and is it better to put files on ex's card, sdcard or do it from pc
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A majority of the flashes in ODIN require the files in PDA. Any deviation from that will hopefully be stated in the instructions.
I'm not sure what you mean by this ?
is it better to put files on ex's card, sdcard or do it from pc
Are you still talking about ODIN? If so from PC......

Yes sorry... I have mobile Odin as well which if I am not mistaken allows you to do the same. Or is it strictly for seeing what you have flashed?
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Yes sorry... I have mobile Odin as well which if I am not mistaken allows you to do the same. Or is it strictly for seeing what you have flashed?
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Not sure. I strictly use the PC version. Like what's in my guide. The ODIN 3.07 I think I posted.

Before I go to far here. I just wanted to clarify a few things. I have ai317m which is Rogers Canadian note 2. I am not sure if this makes any difference or not with twrp or the toms u were referring to in your guide. I guess for now let's see if I can get it back to stock so I can for now get back to New Jurkat update. I meant to mention since I had flashed a stock Rom after cfauto that the battery and speed has been great. I can run like 2 to 3 days without charging.
Anyways I am looking at guide now and trying to figure out which one I am supposed to use. Oh and I believe I have twrp installed already just fighting to get booted into it. Been giving me a hard time.
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Just realized your guide is the same one I have been using. It has made the most sense to me. I guess the issue screwing me up is finding compatible roms for my phone. Also when I install this rom to 4.1.1 am I losing what I have or will it all remain. Then update to 4.3
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Just realized your guide is the same one I have been using. It has made the most sense to me. I guess the issue screwing me up is finding compatible roms for my phone. Also when I install this rom to 4.1.1 am I losing what I have or will it all remain. Then update to 4.3
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The 4.1.1 will torch everything. What are you looking to save? Apps ? If so use like Titanium Backup or Mybackup Pro to save them off.
Save them to external sdcard.
As far as what is a compatible ROM, everything under the AT&T Galaxy Note II Android Development is good. There are different flavors. Stick with stock to start off with.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2659569
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2589891

Backing up using TB pro.... Have found one other issue besides snote not working and that is I cannot copy add or change anything on exd card. This is even after I had to format it earlier when I did a clean wipe a few days again. I am doing a sync to drop box and one other online drive. When that is done I will try to do another backup to PC. What's correct way or best way getting into teepee or should I even worry about it. Should I just flash Twrp and then flash 4.1.1 and then update to 4.3?
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Backing up using TB pro.... Have found one other issue besides snote not working and that is I cannot copy add or change anything on exd card. This is even after I had to format it earlier when I did a clean wipe a few days again. I am doing a sync to drop box and one other online drive. When that is done I will try to do another backup to PC. What's correct way or best way getting into teepee or should I even worry about it. Should I just flash Twrp and then flash 4.1.1 and then update to 4.3?
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You totally lost me on the teepee and the toms were referred from my guide.
I found this.Instead of what in my guide, this is what you'll use. I don''t think you'll need to go farther back. 30 minutes to download completes. I'll post it somewhere for you.
Model: SGH-I317M
Model name:
Country: Canada (Rogers)
Version: Android 4.1.2
Changelist: N/A
Build date: Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000
Product Code: RWC
PDA: I317MVLBMA3
CSC: I317MOYABMA3
MODEM: I317MVLBMA3
Instructions
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes
at www.sammobile.com to download you need to register.
I'm downloading now.
Which stock ROM have you flashed ?

From what I remember it was called.. I317MVLUCMK5....it was a t0ltecan.... but to be honest it was awhile ago and due to my meds my memory lasts about 2 mins...it may have even been the one from sams...being the 4.3
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From what I remember it was called.. I317MVLUCMK5....it was a t0ltecan.... but to be honest it was awhile ago and due to my meds my memory lasts about 2 mins
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Even better. If you still have it that would be to flash.
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I am downloading 4.1.2. I want to make sure of the ones I have. You are probably right that I should do 4.1.2 first. Or do you think I should just do 4.3 from sams. Would be nice to get all working again properly.
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Sorry teepee was supposed to be twrp spell check changed it
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I am downloading 4.1.2. I want to make sure of the ones I have. You are probably right that I should do 4.1.2 first. Or do you think I should just do 4.3 from sams. Would be nice to get all working again properly.
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what is this GT-N8010 ?
keep forgetting to ask. have you gotten into download mode and seen Knox Warranty Void ??? Does that say 1

Oh lol gt-n8010 is 10.1 samsung note tablet.....no but I guarantee it says 1...even triangle will not get rid of it
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I am d/ling 4.3 froms sams atm. I also have 4.1.2 which I am assuming I need to do first. I do not have knox installed. When I did a wipe last week I ended up not reinstalling it. Files are there for it but its not actually installed. I am doing kies backup right now and I have done titanium backups to phone and onedrive and dropbox.
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