Hello all,
I have just received a Samsung Galaxy note 2 4G and want to root the phone, backup imei and install a custom rom.
I have a few guides but would like some assistance to make sure i am doing it correctly.
I was going to use this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2032849 and use number 3.
I am unsure if it is 100% secure and also when i select disable disploit does that then mean the phone is no longer rooted?
I was also going to backup the phone using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546 but should i sue this before or after root?
I then wanted to install cwm but need help in doing so.
I also notice the phone i got from Hong Kong came with a france rom, how can i install a rom from Australia?
If anyone can help me i would really appreciate it.
Cheers
I have already replied your PM
just read post #2 of thread you have mentioned
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2032849
read it 2-3 times, make note about your confusion and come back here.
also update what are you getting by dialing *#1234#
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=32466314
I followed the directions outlined in the topic I linked to above to root my Samsung Galaxy Note 2.
However once the rooting process was done my phone came back on and it was completely unable to read the sim card.
Not only that it wouldn't stay on. After 5 minutes the screen would go black however the power would still be on as I can see my led light flashing that I'm receiving messages and alerts.
To hopefully fix this I went ahead and unrooted my phone using the same application in the topic linked to above and the results are that it still won't read my sim and it the power issue is the same.
Can someone please help me out with this and provide the instructions I need to return my phone back to what it once was.
Then can someone also provide a reliable way of rooting the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 that won't cause my phone to become unresponsive.
Thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896696
Follow the link above, this is the most comprehensive guide to all member.
Make sure your devices model is n7100.
Good luck.
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If I were you, I will check my model number and go www.sammobile.com download the relative stock rom and flash it thru pc odin before proceed to rooting process.
Dont worry all member here are willing to give help. My time already 3am morning..gonna sleep. If you have any problem you can pm me or post your question here, other member would be helping you.
Good luck mate.
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My model number is Samusng - SGH - I317.
I don't believe that I'm in the correct area can someone please point me in the right direction.
Also to avoid creating another topic if I am in the wrong area can someone move this topic there please.
Thanks
ebobbylee said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=32466314
I followed the directions outlined in the topic I linked to above to root my Samsung Galaxy Note 2.
However once the rooting process was done my phone came back on and it was completely unable to read the sim card.
Not only that it wouldn't stay on. After 5 minutes the screen would go black however the power would still be on as I can see my led light flashing that I'm receiving messages and alerts.
To hopefully fix this I went ahead and unrooted my phone using the same application in the topic linked to above and the results are that it still won't read my sim and it the power issue is the same.
Can someone please help me out with this and provide the instructions I need to return my phone back to what it once was.
Then can someone also provide a reliable way of rooting the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 that won't cause my phone to become unresponsive.
Thanks
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first be sure about the make of your phone n7100 / n7102 or n7105 / T889 than flash the specific root file and yes the stock rom can be flashed just to be sure if it start detecting sim card again and do even chk ur sim on other device if it wrking on dat.
Hopefully you haven't lost your imei no.
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ebobbylee said:
My model number is Samusng - SGH - I317.
I don't believe that I'm in the correct area can someone please point me in the right direction.
Also to avoid creating another topic if I am in the wrong area can someone move this topic there please.
Thanks
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your answer lies here flash the file found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2159652 for i 317 and search for your custom rom here http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1870 and after rooting just to be on the safer side do efs backup http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1922473 and if you are doing it through toolkit it must be option 51 for 4.1.1 and option 52 for 4.1.2 Jb
I am not very advanced at all when it comes to flashing and rooting.
It's hard for me to just go and flash my phone that's why I had used that simple program that I linked to in the OP.
I just looked in the settings on my phone it it says
Mobile Network Type = Unknown
Service State = Out of service
My phone number = Unknown
IMEI = Unknown
IMEISV = Unknown
Device Status = Modified
I could really use some exact instructions on what stock rom for the note 2 is best and step by step instructions on how I flash it on.
I could also use some help with finding step by step instructions on how to root my note 2 successfully without running into this problem again.
Thanks
ebobbylee said:
I am not very advanced at all when it comes to flashing and rooting.
It's hard for me to just go and flash my phone that's why I had used that simple program that I linked to in the OP.
I just looked in the settings on my phone it it says
Mobile Network Type = Unknown
Service State = Out of service
My phone number = Unknown
IMEI = Unknown
IMEISV = Unknown
Device Status = Modified
I could really use some exact instructions on what stock rom for the note 2 is best and step by step instructions on how I flash it on.
I could also use some help with finding step by step instructions on how to root my note 2 successfully without running into this problem again.
Thanks
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there is no huge process just get a stock rom which is compatible for your device make sure usb debugging is enabled in device then open odin,
get your phone in download mode and connect to pc , on the PDA search for .tar file you downloaded and make sure the odin detects your device and start flashing.
search in youtube there are many videos too.
So I followed the instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2052779 there to try and un-root my phone however I am still with the same results.
The phone reads my IMEI number as unknown and it still cannot read my sim card at all. My power comes on but once it goes inactive it stays off and to turn it back on I have to take the battery out, replace it, then power back on only for it to do the same thing and the process to be repeated once more.
I could really use some step by step instructions say for instance is there another way I can go about restoring stock ware on the phone. If so where are the links to the programs I need to download and what is the sequence I use those programs exactly to restore my phone back to stock. What commands and instructions need to be done within those programs.
I would like to root my phone once it's been returned back to a working functioning status as I cannot make calls or anything right now. I was looking at putting Cyaneogen Mod on it however if there is a better software I would appreciate if you could point it out. What programs do I use and how do I use those programs exactly so that I don't end up with the same result that I have right now where I
m unable to do anything with my phone.
I really hope someone helps me at the level I'm asking. I know it's a lot but I will be really grateful for the assistance.
I've used google to it full extent and cant find the original stock firmware for my phone! I didn't make a back up...so I guess I deserve it. Anyways can someone help me find my stock firmware ? I have the SGH-I317 model and haved checked the two firmware sites that are listed in the guided on how to unroot the galaxy note 2. If anyone can help that would be appreciated!
Here is the guide that I am using. ..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2339704
Hey there guys!
New to this site and the world of android modding and just bought myself a new S4 Mini from my cell carrier (FIDO). Im pretty tech savvy when it comes to computers and whatnot but i figured id do some research into it and found this site
Ive been reading on the forums and whatnot about rooting this phone but all i can seem to find are guides on the older GT-I9195 and 9190 moddels.
So i guess what my question is (and forgive me if its been asked a trillion times but im newb) is that is it possible to root this phone ,SGH-1257M, and still retain the same model number and all the features that comes with the phone ? and if so is there a CLEAR guide to doing so, i have cookies ;P (from what ive read it gets put as a GT-I9195 or 9190 and thats not what im looking for).
Im not worried about voiding my KNOX warranty as i have a plan with FIDO that offers replacement phones with no questions asked (water dmg etc) so if need be ill mess up the phone before i replace it.
Ive tried once using this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470173&page=7 from the guys suggestion at the bottom but once its done i keep getting TONS of KNOX notifications stating something is trying to access the system and its prevented it. Plus when i use root checker it says it has failed.
Im assuming this means try again but im just asking to be sure before i continue to flash my device lol. I have the stock rom for my device downloaded from Sammobile so if need be i can restore it to stock again (ive done that already once using odin) and start over.
Thanks in advance to anyone who helps a fellow modder out
Cheers!
ExiLe
Anyone!? I have the newest MK5 update btw. If i have to downgrade (if there is a possibility in doing so) i will do it. I really want to be able to get rid of all the bloatware and overclock etc. Thanks a ton!
ExiLeX420 said:
Anyone!? I have the newest MK5 update btw. If i have to downgrade (if there is a possibility in doing so) i will do it. I really want to be able to get rid of all the bloatware and overclock etc. Thanks a ton!
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Some info in this thread; see especially post #13 but read right to the end ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2553463
I am complete noob on rooting, flashing, etc. I am hoping that someone will post instructions for SGH-I257M in detail, that a technically competent but noob to this process can follow. As it is now you have to go to a few different places, gather and analyze the procedures, understand as best you can, and take your chances.
If you do this please post your results, in detail.
The SGH-I257M is a Canadian model. I am in London ON. Are you nearby?
mdawdy said:
I am complete noob on rooting, flashing, etc. I am hoping that someone will post instructions for SGH-I257M in detail, that a technically competent but noob to this process can follow. As it is now you have to go to a few different places, gather and analyze the procedures, understand as best you can, and take your chances.
If you do this please post your results, in detail.
The SGH-I257M is a Canadian model. I am in London ON. Are you nearby?
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Hey man thanks for the reply. I have managed to root the phone successfully using the I9195 Method (For LTE) without flashing the kernel over (and therefore changing the phone model to I9195) and kept my sgh-i257m model number. Pretty sweet!
The only issue im having now is HORRIBLE battery drain occuring (I can literally watch it go down when im using the phone):victory:. I know flashing the I9195 kernel should in theory fix this but im afraid that if I do that ill never be able to get back to the sgh I257m model even if I have the stock rom (they are on sammobile).
If someone can confirm that I can indeed flash back to sgh model then ill gladly loose the features for better batter life! Otherwise I might just stick with an unrooted device for now and see if anything comes up soon
Possibly Figured It OUT!!!!
Ok so after a few days of playing around and reading a TON i think i have successfully figured out how to root the s4 mini SGH-i257m model and still retain that model number.
The steps are quite simple as you just follow the GT-i9195 rooting guide to the letter which can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2364980.
After rooting using this method you will indeed trip the KNOX flag so be sure to be aware of that BEFORE you continue.
Once I did that and checked with root checker app i was beyond excited. But pretty much right away I was plagued with battery drain issues from hell (i could watch it drain a % a minute at some points) but i was VERY wary about flashin the GT-i9195 kernel because i still wanted all the features my phone model added (i know im a stickler). But after only using my phone for 5 hrs total (most of it standby time in school) and having only 8 % left i could not deal
So i flashed the gt-i9195 kernel onto my phone, reboot and expected my phone to say gt-i9195 model but its still SGH-i257m!!!
So basically just follow the GT-i9195 root instructions and your good to go as far as i know. Even the battery issues seem to have disapeared
hope this helps out any other Canadian s4 Mini owners out there, as i know this was frustrating for me in the beginning.
If you were to install CyanogenMod 11's latest nightlies, you will still retain the model number thanks to arco68
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51398208
Whosat said:
If you were to install CyanogenMod 11's latest nightlies, you will still retain the model number thanks to arco68
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51398208
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Yeah im now aware of that thanks to arco68 in another post actually , but thank you very much for linking it. Im going to install CM 11 now and hope i can solve all my current battery drain issues (they seem to have popped back up over night).
Thanks again for the reply
Hello everyone. Well i'm about to sell my Note 3 back to Tmobile for a Note 4 and I need to unroot this and reinstall the original stock rom. How exactly do I do this? I downloaded the original rom and tried to use TWRP recovery to install it and I got an error. It wouldn't allow me to install that rom. I double checked to see if it was the right ROM and sure enough it was.
At this point im lost and I dont know what to do. I just want to get this to stock settings. Can someone just give me a link to a thread that has DIRECT and instructions that are semi easy to understand and follow? Every thread I run into its plagued with large HTML text saying THIS IS OUTDATED USE THIS, only to go there and say NO USE THIS INSTEAD and then ACTUALLY GO BACK TO THE ORIGINAL THREAD.
Any help would be really appreciated. Thank you!
I have a Note 3 SM-N900T from T-Mobile U.S.A.
Follow the instructions in this thread to download and install (via Odin) stock Lollipop.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2672393
Do not Odin CF-Auto Root and you will be stock
xcure said:
Hello everyone. Well i'm about to sell my Note 3 back to Tmobile for a Note 4 and I need to unroot this and reinstall the original stock rom. How exactly do I do this? I downloaded the original rom and tried to use TWRP recovery to install it and I got an error. It wouldn't allow me to install that rom. I double checked to see if it was the right ROM and sure enough it was.
At this point im lost and I dont know what to do. I just want to get this to stock settings. Can someone just give me a link to a thread that has DIRECT and instructions that are semi easy to understand and follow? Every thread I run into its plagued with large HTML text saying THIS IS OUTDATED USE THIS, only to go there and say NO USE THIS INSTEAD and then ACTUALLY GO BACK TO THE ORIGINAL THREAD.
Any help would be really appreciated. Thank you!
I have a Note 3 SM-N900T from T-Mobile U.S.A.
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why don't you wait for the note 5 this close to the release?
ok so i am a typical bloke. i ignored all the warnings however i did read the instructions which makes a change.
Bought a new note 4 and decided to ROOT it as it was the buzz word going round. Rooting all worked fine no problem there however i forgot to check the phone actually worked before i rooted it. Once i finally put in te new sim i discovered that when i make a call i cannot hear the caller. They can hear me fine and if i put the phone on to speaker or bluetooth headset it works no problem.
So i now need to send the phone back but first i must unroot it. I have tried numerous links etc however every firmware file i have downloaded has either stopped at .1GB left of a 1.8GB file or been a scam / virus.
Tech spec of the Phone
SM-N910F Android Version 5.0.1 Baseband Version N910FXXU1BOC4 build number N910FXXU1BOC5
Please help i need to restore and send back for an exchange
cheers
Mr Stupid
Edit:
Nevermind. You are not on the SM-910A which is the regular AT&T Note 4.
Why don't you post your question in the international Note 4 section?
I was going to say,
"Just reboot your phone. Root is temporary and resets after reboot."
But as already pointed out above, you don't have an ATT phone, so you should ask this question in the regular Note 4 forum. (They have permanent root)
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