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[Q] Please need help unroot my Galaxy Note 2

Hi guys, I have had my Galaxy note 2 I317 for only 7 weeks now with the 4.3 update. A couple days after I had it, I rooted the phone. However, 2 weeks ago, the sim card reader stopped working. I contacted samsung since I was still under warranty and they told me to send the phone so they can fix now. Now while trying to unroot it, I flashed it using the wrong stock firmware. I used 4.1 instead of 4.3 firmware. Now the phone is stuck to the Samsung logo and I am so depressed. I need help finding the 4.3 stock firmware and telling me exactly what to do in order to unroot the phone, reset the binary count to zero, so that i can be able to send the phone to Samsung to be fixed.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Kobeamox

kobeamox said:
Hi guys, I have had my Galaxy note 2 I317 for only 7 weeks now with the 4.3 update. A couple days after I had it, I rooted the phone. However, 2 weeks ago, the sim card reader stopped working. I contacted samsung since I was still under warranty and they told me to send the phone so they can fix now. Now while trying to unroot it, I flashed it using the wrong stock firmware. I used 4.1 instead of 4.3 firmware. Now the phone is stuck to the Samsung logo and I am so depressed. I need help finding the 4.3 stock firmware and telling me exactly what to do in order to unroot the phone, reset the binary count to zero, so that i can be able to send the phone to Samsung to be fixed.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Kobeamox
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You can find Stock 4.3 ROM here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2589891
If you can go into recovery mode you can flash "AT&T UCUBMK6 i317 *Odexed* Stock CWM Note 2" from recovery mode.
If not you can go into download mode and then flash "AT&T UCUBMK6 i317 *Odexed* Stock ODIN Note 2"
Also, if you want you can flash bootloaders too.

10.1 unroot

I'm running 4.2.2 on my 10.1 and it is rooted.
It was done long ago and I really do not need the device being rooted anymore.
Not sure how to unroot it so I can upgrade to 4.42.
It might have been posted but I couldn't find it.
Help appreciated.

my59 said:
I'm running 4.2.2 on my 10.1 and it is rooted.
It was done long ago and I really do not need the device being rooted anymore.
Not sure how to unroot it so I can upgrade to 4.42.
It might have been posted but I couldn't find it.
Help appreciated.
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Beware that some of us believe that upgrading to 4.4.2 via OTA or Kies or installing Stock 4.4.2 as they come is unsafe!!!
New stock 4.4.2 comes with new bootloaders!!
So for us the safest way to upgrade is use one of the many Rom develop in our forrum. Yes I understand many think the opposite,safest is to stick with Samsung Stock as it come from factory. It is up to you.
A few had claim that after you go back to 4.2.2 Official Stock, their programing counter had clear and they in fact go OTA or Kies to upgrade to 4.4.2. Personally I do not know. I do not use Kies.
But here is an example of such Claim:
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 > Galaxy Tab 3 General > KitKat Update official for GT-P5210 available => http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-3/general/kitkat-update-official-gt-p5210-t2871073
Good luck with your upgrade, I hope nothing happens with those new bootloaders in the future. Who knows maybe you will not be able to clear your counter again! I do not know I am just kidding.

Thanks, that worked, now I am on 4.4.2.
Just a crazy question, what if I want to go back to 4.2.2, can it be done?

my59 said:
Thanks, that worked, now I am on 4.4.2.
Just a crazy question, what if I want to go back to 4.2.2, can it be done?
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You have not said what type of TAB3 10 you have. 3G, wifi or 4G. Nor said what procedure you follow. Ota, Kies or one of the roms develop here.
I do not know if installing 4.4.2 with OTA or Kies can prevent you to go back.
In my case I use 4.4.2 Pimpdroid 3Beta. I found it smooth and nice. But I got upset with 4.4.2 limitations and went back to 4.2.2 with stock 4.2.2. Without any problems.

r2d23cpo said:
You have not said what type of TAB3 10 you have. 3G, wifi or 4G. Nor said what procedure you follow. Ota, Kies or one of the roms develop here.
I do not know if installing 4.4.2 with OTA or Kies can prevent you to go back.
In my case I use 4.4.2 Pimpdroid 3Beta. I found it smooth and nice. But I got upset with 4.4.2 limitations and went back to 4.2.2 with stock 4.2.2. Without any problems.
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I have 10.1 tab 3 wifi only, i was rooted in 4.2.2, installed a stock rom of 4.2.2 via odin, after i received an autoupdate via OTA to 4.4.2

Force Updating to 4.4.2 + Unlock

Hi All,
My wife's old AT&T Galaxy Note 2 - never been rooted - is still on 4.3.
So I went to Software update and it is saying that the update has been interrupted and I have to wait 24 hours. So I keep on restoring to factory defaults / changing the time trick -- and It still fails. I have clue why it can't pick up the updates from the AT&T Servers.
Is there a way to update it forcefully - Like using ODIN or something? The last time I tried this (even with the official AT&T ROM - it tripped the counter of my Galaxy Note 1). -- is it the same case with ODIN and Note 2?
Also, the more important question is - will I lose my SIM unlock if I update to 4.4.2 via ODIN or other methods?
Long time ago, I have used the trick *#197328640# and it worked wonders. Will I lose it in 4.4.2 ?
As much as possible, I don't want to root it because I will sell it and he doesn't want rooted phones.
Thank you.

keplenk said:
Hi All,
My wife's old AT&T Galaxy Note 2 - never been rooted - is still on 4.3.
So I went to Software update and it is saying that the update has been interrupted and I have to wait 24 hours. So I keep on restoring to factory defaults / changing the time trick -- and It still fails. I have clue why it can't pick up the updates from the AT&T Servers.
Is there a way to update it forcefully - Like using ODIN or something? The last time I tried this (even with the official AT&T ROM - it tripped the counter of my Galaxy Note 1). -- is it the same case with ODIN and Note 2?
Also, the more important question is - will I lose my SIM unlock if I update to 4.4.2 via ODIN or other methods?
Long time ago, I have used the trick *#197328640# and it worked wonders. Will I lose it in 4.4.2 ?
As much as possible, I don't want to root it because I will sell it and he doesn't want rooted phones.
Thank you.
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Here if you haven't figured it out yet try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2618447
This will downgrade to 4.1.1 then ota to 4.3 but it wont root it and thats what your problem

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Kitkat 4.4.4 Update Problem

I've recently been having problems update both of my parent's Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi edition firmware from Kitkat 4.4.2 to Kitkat 4.4.4 via OTA. Everytime I attempt to perform the firmware it would crash at the 31% progress mark and reboot normally, then a "Firmware Update Error, please update using Kite via a PC" error message.
Has anybody else experience the same problem updating their Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 to Kitkat 4.4.4 via OTA or Kites connected to a PC?

Have exactly the same problem at the same point. No solution so far. Will post update if sorted.

I contacted Samsung Support Services about this problem and they want me to participate in a live interactive session, where they can help me install the firmware. But I honestly don't think thats gonna help as I think the Kitkat 4.4.4 firmware update maybe nuked in the first place.

DarkGuyver said:
I've recently been having problems update both of my parent's Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi edition firmware from Kitkat 4.4.2 to Kitkat 4.4.4 via OTA. Everytime I attempt to perform the firmware it would crash at the 31% progress mark and reboot normally, then a "Firmware Update Error, please update using Kite via a PC" error message.
Has anybody else experience the same problem updating their Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 to Kitkat 4.4.4 via OTA or Kites connected to a PC?
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Having the same issue here, have tried via both OTA and KIES which result in the 31% fail.
Would love to see this resolved, not because I'm bothered by the update, more that the message popping up is worse than a nagging ad.

Care to share the name of that FW and check if it is listed at www.sammobile.com

DarkGuyver said:
I've recently been having problems update both of my parent's Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi edition firmware from Kitkat 4.4.2 to Kitkat 4.4.4 via OTA. Everytime I attempt to perform the firmware it would crash at the 31% progress mark and reboot normally, then a "Firmware Update Error, please update using Kite via a PC" error message.
Has anybody else experience the same problem updating their Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 to Kitkat 4.4.4 via OTA or Kites connected to a PC?
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Same problem, no cure found as yet, but i have sent an email to Samsung, will report back when they do.

andynroid said:
Care to share the name of that FW and check if it is listed at www.sammobile.com
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OK, now I think I may have notice what the problem is. On sammobile the firmware update is stated as a update for 4.4.2 Kitkat rather than 4.4.4 Kitkat. I think that maybe what is causing the problem as somebody at Samsung has clearly released a update patch for 4.4.2 Kitkat but has somehow nuked and released it as 4.4.4 Kitkat firmware update.
Deblow said:
Same problem, no cure found as yet, but i have sent an email to Samsung, will report back when they do.
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Hopefully you will have better luck than I did! I've been emailing Samsung for weeks since I've had this problem and they have yet to get back to me.

[Update]
I just received a phone call today from Samsung Support UK, I explained my problem very clearly and they have explained that it is not a problem at their end. But they have recommended me that I should do a factory reset of both my parents SGT 3 7.0s and then attempt to install the firmware update. Which is completely stupid as I'm not the only person to experience this problem.
So I'm just gonna wait and see if they get anymore complaints about this problem. Then hopefully they will fix the problem with this firmware update.

DarkGuyver said:
I just received a phone call today from Samsung Support UK, I explained my problem very clearly and they have explained that it is not a problem at their end. But they have recommended me that I should do a factory reset of both my parents SGT 3 7.0s and then attempt to install the firmware update. Which is completely stupid as I'm not the only person to experience this problem.
So I'm just gonna wait and see if they get anymore complaints about this problem. Then hopefully they will fix the problem with this firmware update.
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Well over a week & no reply from Samsung for me
Iv don't the factory reset & all other options available without rooting the TAB.

Deblow said:
Well over a week & no reply from Samsung for me
Iv don't the factory reset & all other options available without rooting the TAB.
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It does take them a while to reply to you. Sometimes it maybe a week but most of the time it will be longer for them to reply to you.

DarkGuyver said:
It does take them a while to reply to you. Sometimes it maybe a week but most of the time it will be longer for them to reply to you.
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They still haven't replied

Deblow said:
They still haven't replied
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They want to do a net support session, but since I'm really busy that is not possible.

[Q] What version should a stock Note 8 GT-N5110 be on..

I rooted my note 8 prolly 1 to 2 years ago, and did not do much else except add a few programs that required root. I am on Android version 4.1.2 .When I try to update it through the software update in the about device in settings, I of course get an error message that says my device has been modified, software updates are not available.
So my question is this what version should a stock Note 8 GT-N5110 on had I not rooted my device.....and I have heard that KitKat is horrible... so should I just go back to stock and stop at Jellybean AND How do I get back to stock? or is their an easier way to get to jellybean while being rooted? Is Lollipop a possibility .(I just got it on my Note 3 and like it alot!)

Stay with JB... Good thing yours failed, else it would have gone to KitKat.
Samsungis.com and get 4.2.2 UK version it is the best for both US an UK. It is BTU for the country code.
Use triangle away to clear the counter, and shutdown to boot in recovery to do a factory restore. That will clean up for the update.
Don't bother setting up, just boot to download and flash with Odin 3.07