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Problem with odin while rooting

Hi I'm try to root my galaxy note 2 using odin and its not working.
Here's what I specifically did:
1. Put th phone in download mode
2. Connect the phone to my laptop using usb
3. Install the device drivers
4. Run odin.exe
Now, when I run odin I get an alert msg with some boxes and an ok button.
I say ok, the odin window opens for a moment and immediately closes. No errors, no messages.
Am I missing something here?
Why isn't it working?
Thanks in advance guys.
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im ok with odin 1.85, if u already using 1.85, try download it again from different source, if not, try download that
and better give us the error message so we know what happened

V1.85 is what I'm using. And as I said there r no errors. The window just closes by itself.
Don't really think it's a problem with the source. But I'll check that out too.
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Note2Lover said:
Hi I'm try to root my galaxy note 2 using odin and its not working.
Here's what I specifically did:
1. Put th phone in download mode
2. Connect the phone to my laptop using usb
3. Install the device drivers
4. Run odin.exe
Now, when I run odin I get an alert msg with some boxes and an ok button.
I say ok, the odin window opens for a moment and immediately closes. No errors, no messages.
Am I missing something here?
Why isn't it working?
Thanks in advance guys.
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It`s best to use Odinv3 3.0.4 and have you enabled usb debugging on your phone?

gee2012 said:
It`s best to use Odinv3 3.0.4 and have you enabled usb debugging on your phone?
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No I didn't! I Can'tbelieve it! That's it isn't it?
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Note2Lover said:
No I didn't! I Can'tbelieve it! That's it isn't it?
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Also make sure everything Kies related is closed, also in windows task manager!

gee2012 said:
Also make sure every Kies related is closed, also in windows task manager!
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Alright. Thanks a lot man Will check this out as soon as I get home.
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still not working
i tried the above mentioned suggestions but the same symptoms continue.
Its still not working.
Can some1 suggest an alternate method.
Does superoneclick work? I mean has any1 actually tried it on the Note 2.
Or any other methid already tested on the stock build of the Note 2.

Note2Lover said:
i tried the above mentioned suggestions but the same symptoms continue.
Its still not working.
Can some1 suggest an alternate method.
Does superoneclick work? I mean has any1 actually tried it on the Note 2.
Or any other methid already tested on the stock build of the Note 2.
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kies is a pain ain the arse, uninstall kies..install only drivers, restart pc
use the v3.06 odin , run as administrator,
no need for usb debugging enabled
try different usb ports
close antivirus and firewall
try another pc
if still problem, try mskip tool kit

Just downed a different copy of odin 3.04 and everything worked as expected.
My phone is now rooted
In hindsight is seems like v1.85 that I had isn't compatible with the windows certain I have. It's crazy bcos I remember I had used the same to root my galaxy S.
Anyway. Thanks for the help guys
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New Sgh T989

Hello.. I have a New sg2 my second one. I want to root it right now but leave it on stock. How do i do that with my mac? I Dont have a pc.
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That's a very good question but from what I know if I'm not mistaken is that you possibly can't root your phone with a Mac
that's just my knowledge...
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From my understanding no, Odin will not work unless it's on Windows, I've heard people run it on a virtual OS on a Mac. You should just ask a friend really to save you time.
From my Bauer seed in minecraft

Install windows on your Mac is an option
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Yeah, running a virtual OS is possible but a risk, so I suggest you go to a friend or install windows with bootcamp

Duel boot Linux or Ubuntu s latest . then get adb working in my Sig on PC or desktop view are three lines in my Sig .open terminal and paste those in one at a time and enter.you have adb. Then unzip the zip push the root and push its su file via adb to their rightful place that should root your phone without Odin or just get adb working on your Mac and do the same. I like Linux and Ubuntu though, over Mac. Or here *-X-*
also get fastboot working so that you can use it to install a custom recovery like twrp with this command `~ fastboot flash recovery recoveryfilename.img
Before Odin was ADB.
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I will fail terribly at tht Im sorry
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daisymone said:
I will fail terribly at tht Im sorry
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At what part are you thinking you will fail?
just get a windows7 and use odin macs complicate things for Android users.
or dual boot Linux Mint for free.
Or Root with Mac via ADB
that guide is for the Nexus Toro so of course you will use only recoveries and files for the t-989.. the su file is somewhat universal as in the newer su files will work with most if not all devices Ive encountered certainly a su file that works for nexus would work for our device and so would superuser .apk but recoveries are device specific and the wrong one will result in a possible brick, very likely.

google heimdall

Rooting

Is there a way to root without using a computer? Like could I just rename the root 666 as update.zip and flash that in recovery?
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popimp315 said:
Is there a way to root without using a computer? Like could I just rename the root 666 as update.zip and flash that in recovery?
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No.

No... besides how could you flash anything in recovery when you need to push a custom recovery.img via pc? can't do that on a phone when you need root in order to flash a recovery from your phone. Only way to root without a pc is if there is a root exploit, like the Note 2 has, but the S3 doesn't have one as far as I'm aware.
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LuigiBull23 said:
No... besides how could you flash anything in recovery when you need to push a custom recovery.img via pc? can't do that on a phone when you need root in order to flash a recovery from your phone. Only way to root without a pc is if there is a root exploit, like the Note 2 has, but the S3 doesn't have one as far as I'm aware.
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No necessarily because you do have a stock recovery that allows you to flash a zip via update.zip
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Is it possible to root without a pc yes, but I have no clue how it would be done and frankly I wouldn't want to do it. There were one click root apps available for certain phones at different points on the market but have no clue if there are any for the S3. I never used those though because at that point your completely dependent only on your phone with no access to your pc if you soft brick. If your going to use your pc in case you do soft brick then you might as well just use it to root also.

re: rooting
popimp315 said:
Is there a way to root without using a computer? Like could I just rename the root 666 as update.zip and flash that in recovery?
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NO you cannot root without a computer.
But you can use Mobile Odin Lite and Odin flash the stock pre-rooted Tmobile T999 Jellybean v4.1.1
firmware using only your phone, here is the link for the firmware:http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390169635556426451
Here is the download link for Mobile Odin Lite: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1754368&d=1361632564
The mobile odin lite does the same thing as the Windows Odin does only it's easier and does not need a computer.
It's very easy to use, almost self explanatory and it installs like any other APK.
Good Luck!

Misterjunky said:
NO you cannot root without a computer.
But you can use Mobile Odin Lite and Odin flash the stock pre-rooted Tmobile T999 Jellybean v4.1.1
firmware using only your phone, here is the link for the firmware:http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390169635556426451
Here is the download link for Mobile Odin Lite: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1754368&d=1361632564
The mobile odin lite does the same thing as the Windows Odin does only it's easier and does not need a computer.
It's very easy to use, almost self explanatory and it installs like any other APK.
Good Luck!
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Doesn't mobile Odin need root access to work?
OP, I'm not aware of any method of gaining root access on this phone without a computer.

I think we need more opinions on this matter.

WhoWhere said:
Doesn't mobile Odin need root access to work?
OP, I'm not aware of any method of gaining root access on this phone without a computer.
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Yeah I think out does. I tried mobile Odin opro which does require root. I have a linux computer, so I'll try it later
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Aerowinder said:
I think we need more opinions on this matter.
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agreed
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Yeah, the reason i asked is because i have a Linux computer. Heimdall is all installed but it isn't working. Keeps giving me the same thing and its pissing me off. My first phone got dropped and got the inked all over the screen. Now i have a new one but no pc nearby to use to root it and it blows very very much. =(. Just want my root back.

Hello

So I have an att gs3 with Tmobile service. I have unlocked the phone my self. Where the problem lies is I can't get it to root. I've tried it on windows with Odin didn't work. I've tried it on my Mac with heimdall didn't work. My kies on my Mac will read the phone and let it connect but aft won't read. But heimdall does detect a device. It fails when it comes to debugging. Idk what to do. I want to root!!! Please help me!
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what error were you getting on odin? what thread were you using as a guide? what firmware tar were you using and where did you get it?

I was following utube video and in odin it wouldnt do anything id click start and it would say failed.
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I even tried universal root
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Uninstall Kies
Uninstall and Reinstall the Samsung USB Drivers
Use mrRobinsons rooted stock in Odin
Load TWRP with Goo Manager
Load the ROM of your choice

rooooootttteeedddd!!!!
sophisticatedretard said:
uninstall kies
uninstall and reinstall the samsung usb drivers
use mrrobinsons rooted stock in odin
load twrp with goo manager
load the rom of your choice
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thank you sooo much big help it worked!!!!!

Root Galaxy S 3 Using Mac

Just received a new T-Mobile SGS3 with 4.3 preloaded. Any way to root it only using a Mac? I've tried several old methods including motochopper to no avail.

Maybe try this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2563955
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That does not help me at all. This method still uses a PC. I need a method using a Mac.

jgiard6 said:
That does not help me at all. This method still uses a PC. I need a method using a Mac.
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You can use Mobile ODIN and still get the job done.

How can I use Mobile Odin without having root already?

jgiard6 said:
How can I use Mobile Odin without having root already?
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Since you only need it to flash Recovery, it may work during Reboot. Try CF Auto Root otherwise.

Can't mac run a VM to run a windows or Linux.