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Being asked to update. Should I root/tool kit first?

Trying to figure out the best route. My goal is to root and install roms.
I'm on LJ1 and I'm being asked to update.
A) Install OTA update then Root/install recovery tool kit? (does toolkit work on LJC?)
OR
B) Root/installToolkit firt then manually update to LJC?

root after update
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Agreed. I first updated my Note II to LJC, then rooted using the Toolkit.

chazglenn3 said:
Agreed. I first updated my Note II to LJC, then rooted using the Toolkit.
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^ This. Worked like a charm for me after updating stock OTA first.

I updated after rooting. No problems at all!

cmdauria said:
I updated after rooting. No problems at all!
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May I ask how? I try to install my update and it brings me to twrp recovery. Don't know where to go from there.
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Galaxy phones are not like HTC or other phones they are not boot loader locked or encrypted . Odin can always flash on it ...
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Root issue

Just updated my brothers Sprint S3 with the new Jellybean update, is it not rootable yet??? I don't have an SIII myself and sometimes you can't tell whether a thread on rooting has been updated yet or not.
It's on official 4.1.1 and it says Qualcomm Secure boot is ENABLED.
Can I get it disabled? and Is there a root method yet without having to flash a rooted ROM in odin?
I simply want to obtain root. Not install cwm or twrp or anything else.
This is Q & A so I am asking a Q and hoping for an A! lol

Yes it's rootable, I just did mine. All the info you need is right here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1726558
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I don't know the technical answer to that, but my new phone that I got last week with the latest firmware, I was able to obtain root using that method.
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Any version of the Sprint Galaxy S3 can be rooted easily. I used the Team Epic Root From Recovery method. Super easy.
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[Q] best way to root tmobile note 2 sgh-t889

I just got a note 2 and I would like to know what's the best way to root my device without any problems?

If you just got it then I'm going to assume you don't have any important data!
Flash a stock rom with root injected! It's literally a stock touchwiz 4.1.2 rom with superSU. It always doesn't mess up your counter and you can get official OTAs from T-mobile.
The link is here.

What ungraph said. I ran mrRobinson's injected rom for about 7 months before I ended up on tweaked. It works pretty well.
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement

ungraph said:
If you just got it then I'm going to assume you don't have any important data!
Flash a stock rom with root injected! It's literally a stock touchwiz 4.1.2 rom with superSU. It always doesn't mess up your counter and you can get official OTAs from T-mobile.
The link is here.
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Thanks, silly question. My service provider is Metro PCS even though this is a tmobile phone, will that have any interference with the root?

So no one used Galaxy Note2 TOOLKIT V4.1.0 to root their android? I used this to root my S3.

MartyMar_XVII said:
So no one used Galaxy Note2 TOOLKIT V4.1.0 to root their android? I used this to root my S3.
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I just root my new note2 (from videotron) with the toolkit and it work perfectly well without any bug. I use it too for the s3.
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mana4.com said:
I just root my new note2 (from videotron) with the toolkit and it work perfectly well without any bug. I use it too for the s3.
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Ok, thanks.I know I'm asking noob questions but I just ant to be sure, I dont want to mess up my phone. Hopefully it has the JZO54K.T889UVBMD1 build.

MartyMar_XVII said:
Ok, thanks.I know I'm asking noob questions but I just ant to be sure, I dont want to mess up my phone.
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Be sure to read all step and choose the good option for your phone. I choose recommend options except for the recovery I choose the cwm instead of twrp.
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mana4.com said:
Be sure to read all step and choose the good option for your phone. I choose recommend options except for the recovery I choose the cwm instead of twrp.
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If I see my build number I will.

Can a mod close this thread please, I have my device rooted.Thanks for the help guys.

KINGO Android Root
I just found an app that supposedly will ROOT any Android phone. It is called KINGO Android Root.
FYI - Just completed my Root and it took ~ 3 minutes. I know it is rooted since I can now use Titanium Backup Pro.

4.3 update.

I have a note 2 I am running 4.4.2 Probam and love it. I just bought another note 2 for my wife and its 4.1.2. I plan on rooting but probably no custom ROMs. Just debloating on my own. Should I update to 4.3 or stay at where I am?
I have never updated my bootloader and use 4.3 touchwiz ROMs fine with devil kernel. What's my best move from some expertise experience. Not a nooby but not a developer. Thanks
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Jsouthernindiana said:
I have a note 2 I am running 4.4.2 Probam and love it. I just bought another note 2 for my wife and its 4.1.2. I plan on rooting but probably no custom ROMs. Just debloating on my own. Should I update to 4.3 or stay at where I am?
I have never updated my bootloader and use 4.3 touchwiz ROMs fine with devil kernel. What's my best move from some expertise experience. Not a nooby but not a developer. Thanks
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It honestly depends on ur plans for that phone. If u never plan on rooting it I would definitely update to 4.3 using the ota. But that's just a personal opinion. If ur planning on rooting I wouldn't update to 4.3 using the ATT ota. If u update to ota 4.3 anytime u use odin it will trip the Knox counter. And then chance for a warranty replacement if u need it is slim to none. If ur planning on rooting there a a few really solid TW 4.3 roms out there with no worries about Knox.
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4.1.2 is solid. Since it's your wife's phone, personal experience allows me to say leave it be. Lord help me if Candy Crush doesn't work.....
But you have an option.
A time saver to get to 4.3 and rooted on your current bootloader would be this.,,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2589891
AT&T UCUBMK6 i317 *Odexed* Stock ODIN Note 2
It's already rooted, all you have to do is debloat with Titanium BU or whatever.
From the thread -----> If you *are not* running Official 4.3 (MK6) or newer bootloader: After flashing one of the firmware packages above (the Stock ODIN) flash the bootloader package below in Odin to get wifi working (sorry, no option available for CWM/TWRP). I've included the Odin executable just after if needed.
Bootloader needs to be flashed only once. See post #2 for information on how to check what version of bootloader you have installed.
This is what you will flash:
AT&T i317 ODIN 4.3 UCUBMJ4 (Leak) Bootloader & TZ (AT&T Note 2 ONLY)
This bootloader will not trip Knox.

Thanks. Not worried about warranties. I rooted it at 4.1.2. I'd I update OTA to 4.3 am I still able to put a custom recovery on it? Kinda confused if the 4.3 update locks the bootloader and lastly wasn't the at&t s4 bootloader able to be unlocked when it first came out? Soon after a OTA broke the root. If so then why wouldn't a brand new one out of box be able to have bootloader unlocked just as the phones come with the same firmware version and not updated until bought. Just wondering.

Jsouthernindiana said:
Thanks. Not worried about warranties. I rooted it at 4.1.2. I'd I update OTA to 4.3 am I still able to put a custom recovery on it? Kinda confused if the 4.3 update locks the bootloader and lastly wasn't the at&t s4 bootloader able to be unlocked when it first came out? Soon after a OTA broke the root. If so then why wouldn't a brand new one out of box be able to have bootloader unlocked just as the phones come with the same firmware version and not updated until bought. Just wondering.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2589891
Check this here, it should answer your questions.
I am not too sure about the S4.
I recently got a refurbished Note 2 that came with the 4.3 firmware (my original note 2 broke), MK6 booloader. According to this link, If your phone is running the MK6 bootloader, It is not possible AS OF NOW to revert to the previous bootloader MJ4. You can put CWM recovery and custom roms on your 4.3 build but I don't think they are too stable as of now. I have not tried it yet.

I have at&t note 2 and never updated to 4.3 like I said before but when I flashed a 4.3 tw ROM WiFi wouldnt work like you said. Instead of doing the Odin bootloader thing I just flashed the devel kernel and everything went good. WiFi works flawless. Devil kernel works on toichwiz and aosp. My question is would it be better to do that and leave the bootloader alone?
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The note 2 I got last Friday is 4.1.2. The only reason I didn't get the note 3 is this whole bootloader crap. T-Mobile is really starting to look good from here
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To not confuse. I have had my note 2. Just got my wife the other one. I don't think I am going to update it at all. Just to make sure I rooted hers with framaroot and stopped any ota 4.3 from slipping by.
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One last question. Not sure if we already touched this or not. On your at&t 4.3 note 2 can you put a custom recovery cwm?
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Jsouthernindiana said:
One last question. Not sure if we already touched this or not. On your at&t 4.3 note 2 can you put a custom recovery cwm?
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How did you flash the devils kernel ? ODIN ?
And the answer is yes you can.

Need HELP: Samsung Note 4 Verizon, struck at boot

Hi,
Can anyone help me recover phone and my data, Samsung note 4 verizon, struck while trying to root. It is now at boot screen saying "verizon software repair assistant".

Sry but can't save the data on it now. Did you read before you tried to root it. There is no permanent root for the retail verizon note 4. Was your sytem on KK ot LP? If it was updated through kies or OTA then you can NOT roll back or even try to flah or root thr phone.
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outcasted2003 said:
Sry but can't save the data on it now. Did you read before you tried to root it. There is no permanent root for the retail verizon note 4. Was your sytem on KK ot LP? If it was updated through kies or OTA then you can NOT roll back or even try to flah or root thr phone.
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Thanks, it was with KK, so is any way i can atleast make my phone bootable or no other way?

If it was KK then ODIN back to KK on the phone. Flash the KK tar back to the phone. Here's the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3097054
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THANKS !!!!!!!!
outcasted2003 said:
If it was KK then ODIN back to KK on the phone. Flash the KK tar back to the phone. Here's the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3097054
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Thanks very much, i followed the steps given and the phone is up now.