How to root 8.4 WiFi with a Mac? - Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble

Question in subject line. I have a Maverick OS x computer. I've searched the net and the solutions I find are not for our tablet. I tried some solutions that were for other tablets but that was fruitless :*(
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coolqf said:
Question in subject line. I have a Maverick OS x computer. I've searched the net and the solutions I find are not for our tablet. I tried some solutions that were for other tablets but that was fruitless :*(
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I haven't tried it, but this might work for you: https://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_mondrianwifi.
I use Bootcamp and Windows 7 on my mac. Not the cheapest way but a lot easier for rooting. Also lots of side benefits to having Windows available as well.
Hope this helps.

I ended up just installing a virtual machine.
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I ended up just installing a virtual machine.
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Are you able to root using a virtual machine? It's been several years since I tried and had a lot of problems with using them. That's why I went the Bootcamp route.

flymacs said:
Are you able to root using a virtual machine? It's been several years since I tried and had a lot of problems with using them. That's why I went the Bootcamp route.
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Yup. It ran like a normal windows install. I just odined root and TWRP. I ran VMware fusion 6.03 standard with Windows 7 Pro and all the latest updates. The only thing I had to change was, on the virtual machine, configure the USB ports to run in 2.0 mode.
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Thanks for the info.

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Heimdall Suite for Mac EDIT: borked

Xda just tweeted this, I don't have a mac but I know a lot of you guys do.
http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...-and-mac-support-to-over-50-million-handsets/
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Heimdall always worked on Mac and Linux. I don't know why they are making a big deal of it just now... in fact I used heimdall to revert my epic to stock just a week or two ago.
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marcusant said:
Heimdall always worked on Mac and Linux. I don't know why they are making a big deal of it just now... in fact I used heimdall to revert my epic to stock just a week or two ago.
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Really? I could never get my macbook to recognize the phone in download mode.. drove myself crazy trying to figure it out and eventually was told that heimdall didn't support a lot of the galaxy s devices
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DrKaotica said:
Really? I could never get my macbook to recognize the phone in download mode.. drove myself crazy trying to figure it out and eventually was told that heimdall didn't support a lot of the galaxy s devices
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Works fine for me on linux
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Worked fine in Ubuntu 11.04 for me but not my 2011 MacBook Pro w/ Lion.
jamesklyne said:
Worked fine in Ubuntu 11.04 for me but not my 2011 MacBook Pro w/ Lion.
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Psh, Macs ... Mine is still on snow leopard. My laptop is a hackintosh running normal leopard.
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Marcusant: I've been trying to get Heimdall working on my MBP for months... do I need more than the front-end app? I'm running 10.5.9 (snowlep)
I've even tried the "wine-wrap" Odin, and Odin 1.6 & 1.85 on parralells. nogo.
sad day bros.. even tho i got the new 1.3.2 version that supposedly works, alas, it still does not detect the device in DL mode.. am i missing something here?
I had the same problem the other day. Sandybridge MacBook running lion with latest heimdall wouldn't recognize the phone. So I reboot to fedora 16 x64, still isn't recognized. Then I pulled the battery and rebooted to download mode again and it worked.
Strangely, every time I plugged it in to os x, the whole computer would lock up for 15 seconds.
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Rooting with a Mac?

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/

Note II won't connect to computer

Hey all,
My galaxy note 2 will not connect to my computer (Mac, mountain lion) at all.
Everytime I try I get the message from Android File Transfer saying "Could not connect device" "Try reconnecting or restarting device".
I have done this so many times but still won't work. The kies software does not work either.
Any advice or help would be appreciated. I should say though that when I first got the phone i was able to connect it to my computer. However, after I unlocked the sim that's when it stopped being able to connect. Not sure if this is related or not.
thanks!
Maybe this help http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...0#post11633550
Doesn't work for me either. SUCKS! I ended up booting into win 8 and it works like a charm in there.
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simplelife said:
Maybe this help http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...0#post11633550
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Can you post the link again? It's not working! Thanks
teshxx said:
Doesn't work for me either. SUCKS! I ended up booting into win 8 and it works like a charm in there.
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Great to hear it works for you on Win 8! Probably I have to do that too.
When you said it didn't work at first, was that on Mac?
This is newest USB driver http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11633550#post11633550 ( Thank Jillmoto)
netninja said:
Great to hear it works for you on Win 8! Probably I have to do that too.
When you said it didn't work at first, was that on Mac?
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Yes. It didn't work on ML.
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I guess android really doesn't like Apple!
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Mine won't connect unless I enable the Developer Options in settings.
I have Mountain Lion and Android File Transfer works fine now.

Is Buying a Mac a Bad Idea for S3?

i'm thinking about buying a macbook air. and i want to know if i'll face issues with trying to connect my S3 to it via USB. i got ICS on it. if anyone here had issues trying to connect it to their s3 or found a solution in case i cant connect, please let me know. i want to connect via USB not wifi.. if its not possible to connect, then i wont buy a mac.
Airdroid works perfectly for me (I'm on Lion).
Boot camp.
I'm on a mac and I just use air droid for everything. I like it better anyways. I also have windows in boot camp :good:
Noob question, where to get boot camp? I want to Odin my phone and can't with a mac so far.
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tylerholbrook said:
Noob question, where to get boot camp? I want to Odin my phone and can't with a mac so far.
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Its built into every Mac. You just need a windows installation disc
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pgg285 said:
Airdroid works perfectly for me (I'm on Lion).
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i dont want to use wifi to connect my s3 to my mac. i want USB.
crazexr7 said:
I'm on a mac and I just use air droid for everything. I like it better anyways. I also have windows in boot camp :good:
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so wat ur saying its not possible to connect a s3 to a mac thru USB? again, i'm not going to use wifi.. completely out of the question,
crazexr7 said:
Its built into every Mac. You just need a windows installation disc
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so, with boot camp, i'm able to use windows-based programs on a mac? but i'm getting a macbook air.. how am i going to install a windows cd if the air doesnt have a disc drive? how can i work around this?
also, after i somehow install win xp on a mac, all i do is install the windows-based samsung drivers?
"Buying any apple product is a bad idea for life." ~ Said the person who hates apple. (PS That would be me )
elesbb said:
"Buying any apple product is a bad idea for life." ~ Said the person who hates apple. (PS That would be me )
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so ur saying that buying a mac is a bad idea for connecting to s3? i'm confused now.. i dont know if i should buy a mac or just stay with my pc instead. i want a mac but i dont want to exp any connection issues that i read so much about.
Lol everyone is just confused! MTP doesn't play nice with MAC but Google has their own software to read mtp on Macs. I've used it nicely with the nexus 4 on a Macbook pro
If you want to root and have software on the computer. Well you'll need to buy windows 7/8 and run it boot camp as Macs are not really Android hacking friendly
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I say if you're getting a laptop get a Mac. Its easy to run windows on and build quality and design is better than all other laptops in my opinion. If you're getting a desktop get a PC you can build far better specs than any imac
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osmosizzz said:
Lol everyone is just confused! MTP doesn't play nice with MAC but Google has their own software to read mtp on Macs. I've used it nicely with the nexus 4 on a Macbook pro
If you want to root and have software on the computer. Well you'll need to buy windows 7/8 and run it boot camp as Macs are not really Android hacking friendly
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hi osmosizzz ..1st, can u tell me wat software google has that runs on mac that allows me to connect my s3 to it viz USB?
2nd, if i get a macbook air and somehow install xp on it thru boot camp, are there any downsides to it?
crazexr7 said:
I say if you're getting a laptop get a Mac. Its easy to run windows on and build quality and design is better than all other laptops in my opinion. If you're getting a desktop get a PC you can build far better specs than any imac
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i presently got a pc laptop thats almost 8 yrs old.. and it runs a bit laggy.. the battery overheats a bit and doesnt last long.. so i think its about time i get a mac. i just want to make sure i have no probs connecting it to my s3 thru boot camp.
Why macbook air..... if not pro I would go ultrabook
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Teo032 said:
Why macbook air..... if not pro I would go ultrabook
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mba is my choice and i wont change.. i never use the optical drve
Mac osx is the problem with connecting the phone. I have no problems connecting the phone in boot camp. Go for it
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I have MBP. aside from the magsafe adapter being a piece of garbage which the cord just fell out of the L connector I haven't been able to root Jellybean bc Odin doesn't work on Mac, Heimdall wont work with JB and terminal commands dont root on JB. so Windows or bootcamp,which I cant use atp because I have no boot discs for the drivers. Also Mountain Lion sucks. Does this answer your question?
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You must completely remove Kies using the uninstaller to connect successfully via usb. This was my only remedy.
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Boot camp is a program that is already on yiur Mac in utilities. You will need a copy of Windows for it to matter.
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I use kies to sync with my gs3 and it works perfectly
Edit: I'm using Macbook pro
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crazexr7 said:
Mac osx is the problem with connecting the phone. I have no problems connecting the phone in boot camp. Go for it
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i'll look into it. but after mac boots up, will i be able to open up bootcamp and see xp there? or do i need to boot up xp as mac boots up?
demize! said:
I have MBP. I haven't been able to root Jellybean bc Odin doesn't work on Mac, Heimdall wont work with JB and terminal commands dont root on JB. so Windows or bootcamp,which I cant use atp because I have no boot discs for the drivers. Also Mountain Lion sucks. Does this answer your question?
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so will Odin work in bootcamp?
and why cant you use windows in a mac exactly? is it cuz you dont have a windows CD?
You must completely remove Kies using the uninstaller to connect successfully via usb. This was my only remedy.
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so this method will work without bootcamp?
Boot camp is a program that is already on yiur Mac in utilities. You will need a copy of Windows for it to matter.
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but will odin work after you install xp thru bootcamp?
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i'll look into it. but after mac boots up, will i be able to open up bootcamp and see xp there? or do i need to boot up xp as mac boots up?
so will Odin work in bootcamp?
and why cant you use windows in a mac exactly? is it cuz you dont have a windows CD?
so this method will work without bootcamp?
but will odin work after you install xp thru bootcamp?
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You can boot into XP when the MBA is booting up (White screen before the apple logo shows up) by holding the Options key.
I don't have an answer to your other questions.
Don't buy apple. Over priced.
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TOR on a Note 8

I downloaded Orbot and Orweb to test them on my new Note 8. It was a mitigating disaster. Is it the Note that has some anti-TOR features, or is the missing T an indication that the apps aren't TOR ready?
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Kumabjorn said:
I downloaded Orbot and Orweb to test them on my new Note 8. It was a mitigating disaster. Is it the Note that has some anti-TOR features, or is the missing T an indication that the apps aren't TOR ready?
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Those apps work on my note 2 ok, pretty sure it runs same as a note 8.0, i'm not a genius at this stuff though. I set up tor to work with firefox though as I hated orweb to browse with.
odd1ne said:
Those apps work on my note 2 ok, pretty sure it runs same as a note 8.0, i'm not a genius at this stuff though. I set up tor to work with firefox though as I hated orweb to browse with.
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Hmm, maybe it was the Orweb. Might give it another chance then. How do you set it up to use with other browsers?
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Kumabjorn said:
Hmm, maybe it was the Orweb. Might give it another chance then. How do you set it up to use with other browsers?
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I think firefox is the only one you can use.
Try these settings
network.proxy.http 127.0.0.1
network.proxy.http_port 8118
network.proxy.socks 127.0.0.1
network.proxy.socks_port 9050
network.proxy.socks_remote_dns true
network.proxy.type 1
Got them from here its what I did and it worked.
http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/963099
try install busybox
odd1ne said:
I think firefox is the only one you can use.
Try these settings
network.proxy.http 127.0.0.1
network.proxy.http_port 8118
network.proxy.socks 127.0.0.1
network.proxy.socks_port 9050
network.proxy.socks_remote_dns true
network.proxy.type 1
Got them from here its what I did and it worked.
http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/963099
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I have it up and running now, too bad it only covers browser. With all the apps installed I wish they were covered as well.
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Is your device rooted? You might be able to either mod your routing tables, or even setup Linux in a chroot and route all your traffic through Tor from there...
neopwn said:
Is your device rooted? You might be able to either mod your routing tables, or even setup Linux in a chroot and route all your traffic through Tor from there...
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Nope, don't do drugs, don't do root,
Actually, with the Galaxy Note series I have the impression that you lose more than you gain with rooting.
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Kumabjorn said:
Nope, don't do drugs, don't do root,
Actually, with the Galaxy Note series I have the impression that you lose more than you gain with rooting.
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I'd have to strongly disagree with that - then again, I'm a serious Linux freak with well over a decade in systems engineering and won't use a device that I can't root.
There are those that tame their devices and those that are tamed by them - don't fall into the latter category!
Cheers
neopwn said:
I'd have to strongly disagree with that - then again, I'm a serious Linux freak with well over a decade in systems engineering and won't use a device that I can't root.
There are those that tame their devices and those that are tamed by them - don't fall into the latter category!
Cheers
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There exactly is the root {pun intentional) of the problem. I have zilch experience of Linux. If I begin to root I'm sure to end up with a bunch of bricks. I see a business opportunity for Linux experts.
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Unsere releuSat
Kumabjorn said:
There exactly is the root {pun intentional) of the problem. I have zilch experience of Linux. If I begin to root I'm sure to end up with a bunch of bricks. I see a business opportunity for Linux experts.
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ahh understood!

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