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Can anyone advise on how to root with a Mac? I am purchasing this phone tomorrow!
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Ceasare said:
Can anyone advise on how to root with a Mac? I am purchasing this phone tomorrow!
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Can't be done. The is a program if there was a .tar file but there isn't. Bootcamp is your only option. Or use a pc. Download everything on a flash drive walk in a best buy and do it on their computers haha.
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pussyliquor said:
Can't be done. The is a program if there was a .tar file but there isn't. Bootcamp is your only option. Or use a pc. Download everything on a flash drive walk in a best buy and do it on their computers haha.
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Lol, yeah. It takes 5 mins tops to root. I been using vmware fusion for yrs now. Alot easier than bout camp cause it runs like an app.
Isnt this what heimdall is for?
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/products/heimdall/
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Anyone figure this out yet ?
Just picked up my SGN2 today but only have my macbook pro traveling with me
Yes You Can
You can absolutely Root with a MAC, I rooted my Note 2 on my macbook the day I got mine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0g6FV1g7Vo
cdashb said:
You can absolutely Root with a MAC, I rooted my Note 2 on my macbook the day I got mine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0g6FV1g7Vo
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I saw this but never pulled down the " show more" tab it only showed the n7100 lol thanks for the reply im gonna give it a go
Ship It City said:
I saw this but never pulled down the " show more" tab it only showed the n7100 lol thanks for the reply im gonna give it a go
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Yeah, I was so quick to root I didn't even look, I just started follow the instructions. And it was rooted. Quickly. Quicker than I've ever done with Odin. So it absolutely works for the i317. But loading custom ROMs is a different story, considering most are tied to their carrier. I was using a T-Mobile ROM until I went back to stock AT&T Rom. It was horrible.
easy as pie
I can confirm the guide linked above works flawlessly. I just rooted my phone and my fiance's in about 10 minutes, including download and file transfer time. Highly recommend.
P.S. Here is the direct link, instead of the YouTube link.
http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-note-2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-note-2-on-mac-osx/
OK so a bit of history...
I just sent back a galaxy note 2 n7100 to amazon (removed all trace of root)
Sent it back as I installed root and custom rom - managed to lose imei etc (didn't backup)
Even after the noble efforts of some kind forum members I could not save the phone
They have sent me a new note n7100.
I want to root it and back it up only. I can live with stock samsung rom
I don't even need cwm installed as the root is for a few certain apps and a cheeky overclock.
Is it safe enough to just root? Will I be able to unroot and update my stock rom?
Thanks
Dan
There are stickies everywhere with information on rooting. Only you will know when you are comfortable enough to root your phone. If you are not comfortable doing it, , don't. Read and study more until you are not longer afraid.
NightHawkUndead said:
There are stickies everywhere with information on rooting. Only you will know when you are comfortable enough to root your phone. If you are not comfortable doing it, , don't. Read and study more until you are not longer afraid.
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Yeah I have read stickies and such.
I was comfortable with rooting my galaxy s3 as I had no problems with it.
I just don't want to ruin my new note 2
spanielgita said:
Yeah I have read stickies and such.
I was comfortable with rooting my galaxy s3 as I had no problems with it.
I just don't want to ruin my new note 2
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I just picked up the Note 2 yesterday and looking to do the same . I came from the vibrant which had no flash counter or normal rom check . From what I've read cf root is most likely what I'm going to use but I'm not very familiar with this flash counter stuff . I'm on the jump plan and plan on upgrading in 6 months and I don't want my upgrade to be rejected due to flash counter and so on . An help is much appreciated .
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I kinda think you have to root for firewalls, avast anti theft, no ads, also directory bind and increased sound Volume.
The root is pretty simple and there are enough guides to get your counter reset and indeed lose the modified tag. It worked for me.
Dr ketan has a few real good guides. Don't be scared. I've rooted four of these and now I've a custom rom too.
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Is tmobile note 2 n7100 or n7105 how do I determine this . Thanks
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Settings, about device. It'll show model number in there
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Thats the first place I looked sgh-t889 so where is everyone getting n7100 and n7105 from .......... Lmao I think I'm in the wrong thread . Just saw the tmobile galaxy note 2 thread .
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Rooting is a piece of cake. It's finding a custom Rom that suites you which is the real problem. It's like a jungle out there for us noobs.
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If the gains you perceive from rooting (custom ROMs, Tasker/Titanium, nandroids, etc) outweigh your risk-aversion to possibly losing your warranty or damaging your phone, then don't do it.
Having said that, if you follow all the instructions carefully and understand the process, you should have no issues. I've rooted the last half dozen phones/tablets and it's been smooth sailing.
After losing my IMEI it took me almost 3 weeks to find a solution to my uprooted device, now that I regained the IMEI back I rooted it for the first time, installed the triangle away and returned the status to normal the counter was already 0. I've also noticed that the OTA update is functioning properly.
Found the correct thread and files and I've successfully rooted and have the unlimited multi window mod .
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How come no one knows about Framaroot?
I use it to root; then freeze and uninstall apps with titanium and then fully unroot
Lol. @ agentfour20 Yeah I did see your phone show up as that on your posts but wasn't sure. Glad you got it sorted now.
Edit - ismo29 I know what you mean but I think this phone doesn't need a custom rom as much as most
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lu1gj3s said:
How come no one knows about Framaroot?
I use it to root; then freeze and uninstall apps with titanium and then fully unroot
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Framaroot is OK for a last call. But the issue is that it still can open doors that normal rooting doesnt.
I use the prerooted stock with odin
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lu1gj3s said:
How come no one knows about Framaroot?
I use it to root; then freeze and uninstall apps with titanium and then fully unroot
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jetbruceli said:
Framaroot is OK for a last call. But the issue is that it still can open doors that normal rooting doesnt.
I use the prerooted stock with odin
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Samsung have also patched the vulnerability in newer firmwares.
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spanielgita said:
OK so a bit of history...
I just sent back a galaxy note 2 n7100 to amazon (removed all trace of root)
Sent it back as I installed root and custom rom - managed to lose imei etc (didn't backup)
Even after the noble efforts of some kind forum members I could not save the phone
They have sent me a new note n7100.
I want to root it and back it up only. I can live with stock samsung rom
I don't even need cwm installed as the root is for a few certain apps and a cheeky overclock.
Is it safe enough to just root? Will I be able to unroot and update my stock rom?
Thanks
Dan
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Mate its perfectly safe to just root and install recovery so you can do your nandroids and EFS BACKUP THIS TIME LOL
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If you r not going to root then u will never get the the real test of android.... Using stuck boring ROM everyday...bad idea...
Just root and enjoy the your android...
been a long time Note user , just upgraded to the Note 2 (will have my phone in a few days) , was wondering the correct route to rooting , I would prefer using twrp as well , but CWM is fine , im just reading everything I can in here ! Would appreciate pointers, I se chainfires root methods and I recognise him but not sure if there any new methods?
Welcome to the GN2 threads. The best things your doing is reading as much as you can! Which your already doing!!:thumbup:
For rooting purposes go HERE:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33854391
For Rom's that completely your choice there. Have fun with your new gadget. Trust me your going to LOVE IT..
Just my 2¢®
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Right on thanks alot
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Return it!!!!!! Note 3 in less than a month!!
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Vintage144 said:
been a long time Note user , just upgraded to the Note 2 (will have my phone in a few days) , was wondering the correct route to rooting , I would prefer using twrp as well , but CWM is fine , im just reading everything I can in here ! Would appreciate pointers, I se chainfires root methods and I recognise him but not sure if there any new methods?
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Because of the ridiculous newbie restrictions I cant post a link to what I used lol...super easy though...just google 'easiest way to root note 2' and it is a link at galaxynote2root.com
Although I will say, the second time I did it with this method, I had to manually flash CWM recovery and SuperSU for some reason...it was like it was rooted but wasnt...either way it works fine...
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Because of the ridiculous newbie restrictions I cant post a link to what I used lol...super easy though...just google 'easiest way to root note 2' and it is a link at galaxynote2root.com
Although I will say, the second time I did it with this method, I had to manually flash CWM recovery and SuperSU for some reason...it was like it was rooted but wasnt...either way it works fine...
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Why recommend zedomax when all you need is right here on xda? When I had an s2 his websites caused endless problems for those rooting their s2. I can't imagine it would be any better with a note 2. No support and he seems to be in it only for the money.
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Eternalty said:
Why recommend zedomax when all you need is right here on xda? When I had an s2 his websites caused endless problems for those rooting their s2. I can't imagine it would be any better with a note 2. No support and he seems to be in it only for the money.
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+1 to THIS^^^^^^^^^^
100% correct everything he needed is right HERE on XDA. Where he came for answers!
Just my 2¢
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The transition to the Galaxy Note and Galaxy Note 2 was very easy for me. You're going to love the Galaxy Note 2 what I can't figure out is how come you did not wait for the Galaxy Note 3 which is coming out in a month from now.
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the reason I didnt go Note 3 is because I am on Straight talk and I buy my phones outright , I dont like contracts like att or verizon , too much money is spent over the lifetime of the contract the phone isnt near the expence of the contract .! I got my Note 2 new in the box for 330 , hard to beat!
Also as far as finding the right infor Ive been on XDA for quite awhile now , WINMO, WINphone 7 , Android , crApple , also know who to ask and I always donate to the devs if they do me right ,not to mention Ive learned tons over the years!Ive been computers and networking for along time !
I got my Note 2 today , but wont be able to really use until next week when my micro sim shows up , but that ok im really liking it so far!
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Return it!!!!!! Note 3 in less than a month!!
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Not everyone runs right out and jumps on the new gadget bandwagon..
As is the case here...
How about a welcome and a congratulations on the acquisition of a great new device ??
OP....
Welcome to the note 2 section ...
You made an excellent choice ...and you "will" love this great device...g
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thanks greg I know you from one of the other forums , well I went ahead and went here :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2052779&page=2&nocache=1 ran the toolkit (dont even have my micro sim yet, was bored) ,now Im rooted and have TWRP!!!
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thanks greg I know you from one of the other forums , well I went ahead and went here :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2052779&page=2&nocache=1 ran the toolkit (dont even have my micro sim yet, was bored) ,now Im rooted and have TWRP!!!
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Yes great phone I will not be making the jump to the note 3. Going to wait for note 4.
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Vintage144 said:
the reason I didnt go Note 3 is because I am on Straight talk and I buy my phones outright , I dont like contracts like att or verizon , too much money is spent over the lifetime of the contract the phone isnt near the expence of the contract .! I got my Note 2 new in the box for 330 , hard to beat!
Also as far as finding the right infor Ive been on XDA for quite awhile now , WINMO, WINphone 7 , Android , crApple , also know who to ask and I always donate to the devs if they do me right ,not to mention Ive learned tons over the years!Ive been computers and networking for along time !
I got my Note 2 today , but wont be able to really use until next week when my micro sim shows up , but that ok im really liking it so far!
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It's a great phone and a very friendly, helpful community..
Enjoy bro!
Lovin it so far
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@Bajanman great resource page !
Vintage144 said:
Lovin it so far
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I knew you WOULD
Vintage144 said:
@Bajanman great resource page !
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Thanx bro:thumbup::thumbup:
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I have an S4, as well, and it took four steps to root it. The shortest route I have found to root the S2 is 15! Why is there such a big difference, and is there a way to root the S2 that doesn't involve so many steps? Thanks in advance!
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trippster said:
I have an S4, as well, and it took four steps to root it. The shortest route I have found to root the S2 is 15! Why is there such a big difference, and is there a way to root the S2 that doesn't involve so many steps? Thanks in advance!
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Difference is they have made advancements in rooting in the last few years, and unfortunately the T989 is almost 3 years old now, so its a bit of a dinosaur in term of that.
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Its simple to root...just follow a guide here. Takes no time!
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If you don't mind installing Cyanogenmod 10.2, then I'd say use the installer
download the apk of the app: get.cm/app
download the client for your computer - get.cm
Follow the process on that 2nd link. You'll have root, at least.
Upgraded from a note 2 to a 3 and I'm loving it. I always root and are coming from jedi roms. Is the note 3 that noticeably better rooted? I've read alot of threads where people have many problems. I genuinely wanna root asap but are hesitant. Someone help push me over the edge to flash land
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GhostZini said:
Upgraded from a note 2 to a 3 and I'm loving it. I always root and are coming from jedi roms. Is the note 3 that noticeably better rooted? I've read alot of threads where people have many problems. I genuinely wanna root asap but are hesitant. Someone help push me over the edge to flash land
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Ok. Let me push you over the edge. I had never considered rooting a phone until I got the note 3. I decided to root so I could customise the pen widow ap. It has been the best thing that I have ever done with a phone. Yes the note 3 can be a little temperamental when attempting to flash ROMS but there is a lot of support and if you need help pm me and I will help to get you going. Going to put in a plug here for my ROM of choice. JEDI ROMS are good but I have not found a better setup so far than X-Note. Any questions about it and I will be glad to answer. Don't let other people's problems change your mind about rooting. This is a must root device.
Thanks mate, is that compatible with tmobile. I checked thread and it looks pretty sweet. I liked the air command themes. I got some questions, I'll pm you
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Totally worth it man. Very easy to do as well. Not only the customizations mentioned above but also aosp roms and such are wonderful. W03 Slim is fantastic!
It's so easy to unroot the phone and go back to stock, so you might as well give it a shot and see how you like it. Unless you're completely incompetent then nothing too bad should come out of it. I personally like having my phone rooted without any custom ROMS. But that's just me, a lot of others would say different.
I am hoping to unlock SIM for a t-mobile phone / region unlock. I understand I can do that by rooting it. Can I root and leave it with stock firmware, and will I get OTA updates? Also, is it safe and easy to unroot. IF it's unrooted, will they know it was rooted (i.e. warranty void?)
Thanks
Rooting doesn't void warranty either. I was skeptical too. Rooted on 4.3 and loving it.
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hucesar1017 said:
Rooting doesn't void warranty either. I was skeptical too. Rooted on 4.3 and loving it.
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Waiting for my phone. Hopefully it's still on 4.3. So can someone confirm I understand everything all this correctly.
I can root with Root de vega (if still on older firmware) and it won't trigger anything to void warranty. I just want to use region unlock to try unlock the sim/region. After that...I can either unroot? or keep it root. IF I keep it root...but I want the latest firmware (not custom)...is that possible? I've seen video about flashing the firmware from Sammobile with Odin which brings it back to unroot stock...but what if I just want the newest stock firmware without unrooting? Do I need some other recovery and flash something else? Will putting in different recovery cuz the warranty tracker to trigger?