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This has been done several times before ("How To" videos in Development threads, links below!), so this thread shouldn't be a problem. I have a Galaxy Note 2, and I will be doing SEVERAL videos on this device! I already made one on how to root, and I'll be making one on how to install a custom rom, going back to stock, and etc!
All of my Samsung Galaxy Note 2 videos can be found HERE.
EASIEST WAY TO ROOT YOUR Galaxy Note II!
I can CONFIRM that THIS GUIDE works on the Sprint Note II! I was tethering my PSP to my Note II! Thanks @zedomax!
How To Install CyanogenMod 10.1 Android 4.2.1 on the Note II!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka0Vo8WprGE
How to update Android 4.1.2 MA7 and Keep Root!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBQ_bmQ5Niw
How To Install "JellyBomb" Rom on the Note II
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jyuvfB7nMI
My review of JellyBomb on the Galaxy Note II
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r47kS0PA3lA
How To Flash Stock Recovery on the Note II
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CL5x84Tu_U
How To Update to LJC and KEEP ROOT! (Also enables Multi-Tasking!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39wrDeckjls
How To Root and Install Custom Recovery on the Galaxy Note II
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9zF6x1MURM
Sreencast at 30 FPS and HIGH quality turns out GREAT on the Note 2!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UazCqOKlNAs
How To Flash the Galaxy Note II Stock
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTUW1_L5fmU
How to boot into Custom Recovery
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m6Uugh8ps8
(Someone wanted to know how to boot into recovery)
My FULL REVIEW of the Galaxy Note II
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBpaPQL0H08
My First Impressions of the Galaxy Note II
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-FIqNRDmAg
Check out my Unboxing Video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRQausq8qok
Also, you might be interested in how the Note II camera does, compared to the Evo 4G LTE, Galaxy Nexus, and Galaxy S III
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcxyTHB6a8k
Also, I got a couple cases for the Galaxy Note II that I did a video on!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oLo7NXe0Bs
Defender Otterbox Case for the Note II
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR4GrWpJTMk
6,400 mAh Extended Battery for the Note II
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-G5lJleq4t0
Samsung Galaxy Note II Smart Dock (HDMI and USB)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2tydNr6buU
One Touch Windshield and Car Dock Mount for the Note II
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdenRhw0x7M
Like I said, MANY more videos of this device will come! If you want to see a video on how to do something, or a certain rom, PLEASE let me know! I'll do my best to make it happen! If you like my content, please feel free to subscribe!
Transformer Prime "How To" Videos Thread
HTC Evo 4G LTE "How To" Videos Thread
Sprint Galaxy S III "How To" Videos Thread
And there are also threads like this, that I didn't create. Just in case something thinks I was wrong for creating this one.
MINE! Just in case I need it. I also added a "Screencast" recording to the OP! It was done at 30 FPS and quality set to HIGH. DEFINITELY the best quality screencast I've ever seen!
05/06/2012 UPDATE!
I'm going to do my FULL REVIEW of this phone tomorrow (Halo 4 kinda ruined today... Been playing it all day! Lol) THEN I'll do videos of roms and etc. People want me to keep the phone STOCK so that when I do my full review, I don't have an awesome rom speeding it up or etc. Not everyone wants to root their phone!
thanks going to view some of these
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ok looks like ill be downloading screen cast
A little rough on me to switch from an HTC phone for the last 4 years, nothing too complicated, but I REALLY appreciate the video, and up so fast!
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A little rough on me to switch from an HTC phone for the last 4 years, nothing too complicated, but I REALLY appreciate the video, and up so fast!
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You're VERY welcome! I was determined to released the FIRST YouTube video on How To Root the Sprint Galaxy Note II, and I succeeded! I WILL BE doing videos of some of the roms currently available. I have a full time job, and get 3 days off each week. I have been going to bed and getting just a few hours of sleep lately, trying to get videos out on the days I work. I was working on my Galaxy S III video last night, and got it half finished. I'll finish it today before Dexter and The Walking Dead come on, then spend Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday making rom videos, and most importantly, how to flash stock! I will be making TONS of videos on the Note 2, but I have several other devices to make videos on as well.
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I will be making TONS of videos on the Note 2, but I have several other devices to make videos on as well.
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Screw those other devices
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Screw those other devices
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I like your thinking! lol. This phone is full of so much win. Everyone around me laughs at it until they hold it and start playing with the Pen. Then they fall in love and start checking when their next upgrade is! lol
Sorry about the off topic I will delete this message and the answer but IS THE WALKING DEAD BACK ON? NEW SERIES??
Mark.
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Sorry about the off topic I will delete this message and the answer but IS THE WALKING DEAD BACK ON? NEW SERIES??
Mark.
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YUP! It's on Season 3 on AMC, episode 3 I think! Season 1 and 2 is on Netflix!
I'm making a links page on my (hobby) site. I'll link to this thread or your videos if you don't mind. :good:
Wireless tethering, would you happen to have a working .apk or a how to video? Thanks and great videos my friend.
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I'm making a links page on my (hobby) site. I'll link to this thread or your videos if you don't mind. :good:
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Sure, that would be awesome!
And the Tethering video someone else asked about, I'll work on that as soon as an option becomes available!
Added a new video to the OP for you guys! THIS ONE. When they release a 100% stock tar, I'll make a video on how to flash back to 100% stock using Odin. I also need to flash some of the roms that are currently available.
Great new video! like you, I'm waiting for the tether app to be updated. Does FlossyCarter have a review of the Note II too?
Do you recommend me selling my GS3 on ebay and then buying a Note 2? Also do you know if CM10 is available? I probably won't be flashing CM10 because I want the S-Pen features.
does that FoxFi app work with the Note 2....???
Added a NEW VIDEO to the OP!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTUW1_L5fmU
great videos
Josh thanks for the videos, they were an amazing aid to gaining root for someone that is definitely a noob. Ready to start customizing my new Note II now, thanks again.
Added a new video to the OP!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39wrDeckjls
It shows how to update to LJC, KEEP ROOT, and Enable the multitasking feature!
My homie! Guess what phone I have! Lol how you liking it?
.:Sent from my Sprint Galaxy Note II:.
Hello Guys,
I am a new guy to Android, in the sense I have been using it since May! I am starting to experiment with the possibilities now that I understand my S4 fairly well, and I ditched my iPad for this tablet!
Well, I have absolutely adored having Hyperdrive on my S4 and I am thankful to all of the folks over there who made that happen. My question to you folks is what will it take to get a custom ROM as high quality as HyperDrive (if not hyperdrive itself!) on my 10.1 2014 Tablet?
I understand a root is needed and we are waiting on a custome recovery for our device? What else will I need? Can we use ROM's made for other devices or is that a terrible idea? I am excited for the future and I thank you all for your help!!
jamskies said:
Hello Guys,
I am a new guy to Android, in the sense I have been using it since May! I am starting to experiment with the possibilities now that I understand my S4 fairly well, and I ditched my iPad for this tablet!
Well, I have absolutely adored having Hyperdrive on my S4 and I am thankful to all of the folks over there who made that happen. My question to you folks is what will it take to get a custom ROM as high quality as HyperDrive (if not hyperdrive itself!) on my 10.1 2014 Tablet?
I understand a root is needed and we are waiting on a custome recovery for our device? What else will I need? Can we use ROM's made for other devices or is that a terrible idea? I am excited for the future and I thank you all for your help!!
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Never use a rom for a different device. We need a recovery first and foremost. After that we a need a developer to get the device and work some magic.
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nrage23 said:
Never use a rom for a different device. We need a recovery first and foremost. After that we a need a developer to get the device and work some magic.
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Thanks for the helpful info! I'll take it easy then, and continue to monitor on the developments of recovery and roms for this current software!
Thanks!
I just got the galaxy tab 2014 edition as well, and have a galaxy s3. I got into customizing my s3 and am excited about doing the same on this tablet. Even if it was just to remove bloat ware. (The program Knox uses 170 megabytes constantly.) Don't get me wrong the tablet is as quick as it needs to be but I'm used to my s3 being instant and can't wait to optimize this thing. Im hoping synergyrom and hyperdrive will be the ones to release something soon. 2500x1600 screen resolution by the way, very nice.
Hey Peeps,
I have been an Android user since Nexus One itself but never stumbled upon a phone without any ROMs except this one. Am I missing out something? Why aren't they in development?
Please do let me know if they exist cause I was thinking about taking the initiative of making one.
There are no roms under development I think so..... So u should go for it ??
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go for it mate.ull be the first one
go for it. You have our support.
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Hey Peeps,
I have been an Android user since Nexus One itself but never stumbled upon a phone without any ROMs except this one. Am I missing out something? Why aren't they in development?
Please do let me know if they exist cause I was thinking about taking the initiative of making one.
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What the good news this morning... go for it dude! we'll support you... and don't forget for LTE model also... :laugh:
I think so. No AOSP Rom for Note 3 Neo up to now although its was issued 4 months ago :laugh:. I like the design, S-Pen, battery life, price and its performance but I have never seen any hi-end deviced before with no both custom ROM and recovery like it (N750 - hl3gxx).
I think we have to wait or study to build myself . I have just bought a second-hand Nexus 5 to feel 4.4.3 Rom beside N750. :laugh::laugh:
Hi look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2828261
Hello everyone I have seen a few post of people looking for Kitkat, Note3 and S5 Roms that work with our phone! Check out AT&T Note2 and N7105 threads to find some awesome Roms that work with our phone Just make sure you follow instructions in original post completely due to you have to flash certain things to make wifi work and add apns, modems etc! Hope this helps
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Hello everyone I have seen a few post of people looking for Kitkat, Note3 and S5 Roms that work with our phone! Check out AT&T Note2 and N7105 threads to find some awesome Roms that work with our phone Just make sure you follow instructions in original post completely due to you have to flash certain things to make wifi work and add apns, modems etc! Hope this helps
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Have to agree, the features blew my mind. when I handled my moms brand new 5S .... I kind of had to laugh.. thinking I have these features on my note2... and not only that, I have the note 3 features as welll!!! the roms are so sweet I felt I have stole something.
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Have to agree, the features blew my mind. when I handled my moms brand new 5S .... I kind of had to laugh.. thinking I have these features on my note2... and not only that, I have the note 3 features as welll!!! the roms ar7e so sweet I felt I have stole something.
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Have to agree been in easycat v2 for weeks now with s5 and note 3 features and forgot that its a custom rom.
I did have to install sd fix and foldermount from play store to fix the 2 issues I had.
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Have to agree been in easycat v2 for weeks now with s5 and note 3 features and forgot that its a custom rom.
I did have to install sd fix and foldermount from play store to fix the 2 issues I had.
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I'm relatively new to the rooting scene, about a month, but I've learned a lot and am having a blast getting the most out of my SGH-T889. So far, after having test driven Slim Rom, several Jedi roms, Carbon, Pac Man and several others, I've settled on Jedi X20 as my favorite overall rom due to the fact that I love multi-window and installing to sd card. I like the battery efficiency, smooth look and floating notifications of KitKat though and would love to have some of the Note 3 features available.
Can you give any tips for making it a smoother experience if I want to try what you guys are suggesting? Specific apks/flashes to look for for modem /apn/feature downloads/links? I'm not afraid of reading and teaching myself, but some help in cutting down the searching time would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!! :good:
I've searched for easycat v2 in both the n7105 forum and the at&t forum and can't seem to find it. Mind posting a link?
Its called eZkat 2.0 in the at&t forum
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Tiberius Jonez said:
I'm relatively new to the rooting scene, about a month, but I've learned a lot and am having a blast getting the most out of my SGH-T889. So far, after having test driven Slim Rom, several Jedi roms, Carbon, Pac Man and several others, I've settled on Jedi X20 as my favorite overall rom due to the fact that I love multi-window and installing to sd card. I like the battery efficiency, smooth look and floating notifications of KitKat though and would love to have some of the Note 3 features available.
Can you give any tips for making it a smoother experience if I want to try what you guys are suggesting? Specific apks/flashes to look for for modem /apn/feature downloads/links? I'm not afraid of reading and teaching myself, but some help in cutting down the searching time would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!! :good:
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Jedi Roms were my go to rom for a very long time. Try a custom kernel. Below link is in the Note 2 7105 model. Try Agni kernel,there is a jellybean and a kitkat kernel. Do not flash anything for the "Note 2 N7100" is if for Non-LTE phones. Only flash zips for the N7105 the LTE version.
This can give you 20+ hours of battery life on jellybean. I using it on Kitkat now and its awseome.
Cheers.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-2/development-n7105
Goody68 said:
Its called eZkat 2.0 in the at&t forum
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Thanks!
ezKAT
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Thanks!
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Been running ezKAT v2 for more than a month now. It is outstanding. All the note 3 features and it is stable. Same as mentioned above, I installed foldermount and sdcardfix and ALL features (including installing to SD card) work flawlessly. Absolutely love it.
Thanks for the help guys. Rooting is the Shiznit! Can't wait to try Android L when it lands, but have a feeling I'll end up coming back to ezKat. I'll just make a full backup first so I can easily restore if I wish. Easy peasy!
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I've searched for easycat v2 in both the n7105 forum and the at&t forum and can't seem to find it. Mind posting a link?
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Does ezKat support wifi calling for t-mobile? I'm looking for a ROM that can support multi-window and wifi calling. I was leaning toward the Jedi Master but have seen these threads about N3 features and some look really nice. I don't have any experience rooting phones, but I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty as I've done the equivalent to a few different types of devices. Thanks in advance for the help!
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Does ezKat support wifi calling for t-mobile? I'm looking for a ROM that can support multi-window and wifi calling. I was leaning toward the Jedi Master but have seen these threads about N3 features and some look really nice. I don't have any experience rooting phones, but I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty as I've done the equivalent to a few different types of devices. Thanks in advance for the help!
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I don't use ezkat but i dont think it supports wifi calling that tmobile offers. But, now that google hangouts allows calling within the app, you can make calls using your gvoice number direct from the app as long as you are connected to the internet. It's the same as wifi calling except that you will be using your gvoice number instead of your t-mobile number.
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I don't use ezkat but i dont think it supports wifi calling that tmobile offers. But, now that google hangouts allows calling within the app, you can make calls using your gvoice number direct from the app as long as you are connected to the internet. It's the same as wifi calling except that you will be using your gvoice number instead of your t-mobile number.
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Ah, thanks. I need to use my main number with the wifi calling. My GV number is for a different state and clients. What are my options for ROMs?
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Ah, thanks. I need to use my main number with the wifi calling. My GV number is for a different state and clients. What are my options for ROMs?
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I think as long as you choose any of the t-mobile TW roms, you will get wifi calling. I think the JEDIX is probably the best out there.
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I think as long as you choose any of the t-mobile TW roms, you will get wifi calling. I think the JEDIX is probably the best out there.
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Thank you very much. Which one? I have read about Jedi X20 and Jedi Master X2. There's so much information out there that it's hard to cut through. Thanks again for the help.
Use the Master X2 as that is the latter. Both will have wifi calling but I think X20 is 4.1 while X2 is 4.3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2568537
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Use the Master X2 as that is the latter. Both will have wifi calling but I think X20 is 4.1 while X2 is 4.3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2568537
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Thank you! I'll give it a shot. BTW, can you point me to the best/most recent guide for rooting/flashing/etc the t889? I've been reading for days and there are so many pages and threads around the internet about various iterations of the Note 2 that choosing one is almost a stab in the dark. Tons of forum threads come up that are outdated, but there's not really a way to tell they're outdated except maybe by the post/update date. I really appreciate your help, and I'm sure anyone that will be searching for the same guidance in the near future will appreciate it too.:good:
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Thank you! I'll give it a shot. BTW, can you point me to the best/most recent guide for rooting/flashing/etc the t889? I've been reading for days and there are so many pages and threads around the internet about various iterations of the Note 2 that choosing one is almost a stab in the dark. Tons of forum threads come up that are outdated, but there's not really a way to tell they're outdated except maybe by the post/update date. I really appreciate your help, and I'm sure anyone that will be searching for the same guidance in the near future will appreciate it too.:good:
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Use this to root. Instructions are accurate on the OP page 1:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975560
Note 3 ROMS, Etc.
bariumai said:
Does ezKat support wifi calling for t-mobile? I'm looking for a ROM that can support multi-window and wifi calling. I was leaning toward the Jedi Master but have seen these threads about N3 features and some look really nice. I don't have any experience rooting phones, but I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty as I've done the equivalent to a few different types of devices. Thanks in advance for the help!
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So...
I re-joined under a new login due to problems with the space in my previous screen name, but I digress...
Soooo... EzKat was the first "Note 3" rom I tried for the Note 2 and it was awesome to basically have a Note 3 in a Note 2 for a while. But.... after having test driven EzKAt for a while, I found it to have some issues. First of all, it was kind of quiet, so it could be hard to hear other people and the camera wasn't great - in fact, it kind of sucked. The home button didn't function correctly, it would give an error, that "this function is not installed" or something like that - I don't recall the exact wording right now, but you get the gist. And lastly, it was not super stable - I would have to reboot the phone at least once a day.
So, after a month or so, I took the advice of others and started looking for 7105 roms. I found reviews of the DN3 (Ditto Note 3) and I downloaded it. Unfortunately there was mixed information about whether 7105 roms actually worked on the SGH-T889 (TMOBILE NOTE2). So I was skeptical about trying it. Eventually I decided to try it out. The first time I tried flashing it, it failed with an error, and I was like, "well, that sucked" guess they were wrong, 7105 roms DON'T work with this!" and I installed a CM11 rom instead.
After driving that for a month and doing some more reading, I finally decided that I must have done something wrong because it seemed that at least a COUPLE people had successfully managed to get 7105 roms running on the TMOBILE Note 2. So, I redownloaded the Ditto Note 3 rom, recopied it to my phone, recopied the old Modem - "T889UVUCMK7_Modem-Dec_9_13" and my favorite kernel "PSN_AGNi_pureSTOCK-v4.2.5_N7105_4.4.2_AROMA-signed"
I flashed the rom - successfully - without rebooting, flashed the modem. Then rebooted, just long enough to make sure WIFI was working - rebooted into recovery and flashed kernel.
That was two weeks ago. Since then I've not had to reboot the phone one time. It is ROCK solid stable. Loud and clear. Camera is FANTASTIC!!! Action shots of my kid skateboarding are crystal clear and in focus every time!! One of my favorite things is, because its an an international rom for the 7105 - the Google chick is this hot sounding British babe!! I love it every morning when she tells me the weather! LoL!! But seriously, I am really really happy with the Ditto 3 rom. So, now I know for sure, 7105 roms (at least this one!) DO actually work on the SGH-T889.
So, I hope this helps someone else out that was as confused as I was. Good luck everyone!! :good:
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Its called eZkat 2.0 in the at&t forum
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Everything works except the internet.. Is there a fix?
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Everything works except the internet.. Is there a fix?
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Re installed the modem.. now it works
Any love for KK kernels?
I figured I would try asking here since it is sort of relevant.
Besides the AGNi kernel, I have not been able to find other KK kernels that work with our T889s. I don't know if it is the kernel itself or a setting but there is a glitch when listening to music that causes a high pitch screeching sound to cut out the music.
Highly unlikely there will be a root for the AT&T version but lets see... Post any "root" progress or discussion here...
This post should be titled Pigs Flying Progress.
Not to be rude, but we can come back to this thread a year from now on a non-rooted AT&T Note 5.
Why?
Because it's locked hard core. Most people will just buy a non att version and unlock it. Sucks for the few that didn't want to pay $1200 for the phone. I just want root to remove crap and a custom kernel no rooms for me.
Any idea who said it is locked hardcore? Did somebody actually try?
I tried it today. I used pumpkin, apple, sunflower, even tomato seeds. No roots yet.
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Any idea who said it is locked hardcore? Did somebody actually try?
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It's Knox locked for now tell someone cracks it or a unlocked bootloader is leaked.
http://www.idigitaltimes.com/samsun...d-features-att-and-verizon-models-wont-468357
That article is rubbish. I believe there simply aren't any good hackers working on this project. Autoprime has always rooted lots of impossible devices, but unfortunately there isn't any interest on this one. Those that are interested have no knowledge, therefore cut it short and just say that root is impossible.
Just know that in the future if you want a rooted device don't go through AT&T, I think that's been pretty clear for awhile now.
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Just know that in the future if you want a rooted device don't go through AT&T, I think that's been pretty clear for awhile now.
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Nothing is impossible
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Nothing is impossible
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I would like to share in your optimism, but you likely never owned the AT&T note 4...still waiting on a root there a year in.
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I would like to share in your optimism, but you likely never owned the AT&T note 4...still waiting on a root there a year in.
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I owned but my theory is different. I believe that we can't achieve root because there aren't any more great developers working on the att note series. Number of developers kept decreasing every year. Most of the good ones grew up, found real jobs, have family and stuff and no free time to mess with the phones. Note 1 and note 2 had great developers then Note 3 was slow then Note 4 had 0 developers and same situation with Note 5. So at this point there only are themers left out there but no real developers. Anyways even if there was root on this device I doubt I would root it. First time I am very happy with stock rom experience on an android phone.
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I owned but my theory is different. I believe that we can't achieve root because there aren't any more great developers working on the att note series. Number of developers kept decreasing every year. Most of the good ones grew up, found real jobs, have family and stuff and no free time to mess with the phones. Note 1 and note 2 had great developers then Note 3 was slow then Note 4 had 0 developers and same situation with Note 5. So at this point there only are themers left out there but no real developers. Anyways even if there was root on this device I doubt I would root it. First time I am very happy with stock rom experience on an android phone.
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I'm actually fine with not rooting either the note 4 or note 5, they are both very fast after some light tweaking. The argument that there isn't enough developers is fair, but I believe there isn't more development because these phones are very hard to crack. You can hack a temporary root for the note 4, but I doubt that will be possible with the note 5. Either way these are superior phones to those a few years ago which were barely useable without root.
I'm not feeling the need to root this phone. My wife has my LG G3 (T-Mobile variant on AT&T). That was my phone prior to the Note 5. It was plenty quick on AOSP (not very quick on a stock-like ROM). Playing with it after using the Note 5 and it surprises me the LG feels slow. The Note 5 is plenty of snappy.
My only gripe...no Titanium Backup and no Ad Blocker. I've got Firefox as the browser and an ad blocker plugin for that but for the other apps I don't have any luck. I know there's AdGuard but don't feel like using that one.
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I'm not feeling the need to root this phone. My wife has my LG G3 (T-Mobile variant on AT&T). That was my phone prior to the Note 5. It was plenty quick on AOSP (not very quick on a stock-like ROM). Playing with it after using the Note 5 and it surprises me the LG feels slow. The Note 5 is plenty of snappy.
My only gripe...no Titanium Backup and no Ad Blocker. I've got Firefox as the browser and an ad blocker plugin for that but for the other apps I don't have any luck. I know there's AdGuard but don't feel like using that one.
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Do you mind posting a link of the adblocker pluginfor firefox?
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Do you mind posting a link of the adblocker pluginfor firefox?
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Install Firefox from Play Store
Then go to: Settings --> Tools --> Addons
Search for uBlock Origin
Done
This is the direct link if you can't find it...
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/android/addon/ublock-origin/?src=search
whmgreen said:
I'm actually fine with not rooting either the note 4 or note 5, they are both very fast after some light tweaking. The argument that there isn't enough developers is fair, but I believe there isn't more development because these phones are very hard to crack. You can hack a temporary root for the note 4, but I doubt that will be possible with the note 5. Either way these are superior phones to those a few years ago which were barely useable without root.
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Getting mine tomorrow, what light tweaking do you mean?
iSwiftical said:
Getting mine tomorrow, what light tweaking do you mean?
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Disabling apps with package disabler pro, turning off unneeded sensor stuff, and things like hd voice (since it's not in my area anyways).