Im too scared of rooting my phone >.< - Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I've been reading a LOT about rooting for the past few weeks and understood everything perfectly and I DO know how to recover my phone from accidental soft bricks but whenever I boot to download mode and run odin i start shaking and end up doing nothing..I really want to root but Im too scared..what do you think I should do?

supposition said:
I've been reading a LOT about rooting for the past few weeks and understood everything perfectly and I DO know how to recover my phone from accidental soft bricks but whenever I boot to download mode and run odin i start shaking and end up doing nothing..I really want to root but Im too scared..what do you think I should do?
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Root it man,there is nothing to fear. If you doing it exactly how it writen in instructions,there is nothing to worry about. just don`t plug off your phone and let it complete. It`s last ~ 10 sec,and you`ll be good
I don`t think something whould happen,since a lot of us done it and we are happy rooted users

Blackie3 said:
Root it man,there is nothing to fear. If you doing it exactly how it writen in instructions,there is nothing to worry about. just don`t plug off your phone and let it complete. It`s last ~ 10 sec,and you`ll be good
I don`t think something whould happen,since a lot of us done it and we are happy rooted users
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This isnt going very well with me..I just tried flashing philz touch and it said reset instead of pass? nothing happened to my phone (can still open my phone and all) but i panicked when i saw that message.. any idea?

Stock ROM flashes stock recovery on boot, that's why Philz doesn't stick.
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xpmode said:
Stock ROM flashes stock recovery on boot, that's why Philz doesn't stick.
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So what can I do to flash philz?

supposition said:
So what can I do to flash philz?
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You used Autoroot,or what?
Odin sometimes stucks on RESET,it`s not telling you that something went wrong. Start worry if you see FAIL
Did you tryed to enter recovery?

Blackie3 said:
You used Autoroot,or what?
Odin sometimes stucks on RESET,it`s not telling you that something went wrong. Start worry if you see FAIL
Did you tryed to enter recovery?
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Ohh thanks, yeah philz was actually flashed..Just flashed superuser and i got root access! Thank you!
I have a question though, If i reset my phone, do i lose root access?

supposition said:
Ohh thanks, yeah philz was actually flashed..Just flashed superuser and i got root access! Thank you!
I have a question though, If i reset my phone, do i lose root access?
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No man, you lose it when you flash official samsung rom, then your device will be able to get OTA updates from samsung. So called " Unroot "
Great to hear that all passed smoothly to you! :good:

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[Q] My phone gets stuck on boot up HELP!!!!

Can any one help me I was trying to boot my samsung epic into recovery mode and I let go of the camera button to early now my phone gets stuck in between the boot up please help if u can thank you
if you let go of the button it should start up normally... Did you root with cwm3? it may be converting to ext4. First time I did it my phone converted like 10 times. lol... But I'm sure we will need more information as to what all was on the device our what your did to it such as root and roms
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fury15 said:
if you let go of the button it should start up normally... Did you root with cwm3? it may be converting to ext4. First time I did it my phone converted like 10 times. lol... But I'm sure we will need more information as to what all was on the device our what your did to it such as root and roms
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Hey wats going on to answer your question I followed drockstars instructions on how to root your phone without a pc and it worked well then I installed cwm2 and it worked but when I powered off and tried to boot into recovery mode to flash a rom it got stck at the samsung screen wat do I do
If you have access to a computer I would try poison back to stock. And I've never tried the root without a pc so can't help much there:/ sorry. Best bet would be odin tho as far a I know
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Pardon said:
Hey wats going on to answer your question I followed drockstars instructions on how to root your phone without a pc and it worked well then I installed cwm2 and it worked but when I powered off and tried to boot into recovery mode to flash a rom it got stck at the samsung screen wat do I do
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What rom did you flash thru cwm2.x?
Edit; I think I missed that, you where just booting into cwm via 3 finger and it didn't boot into cwm?
Edit edit; if you pull the battery and try to boot into cwm again, does it still get stuck st the samscreen?
How can I use the pc if I cant boot the phone to the main screen will it still work. Im sorry as you can tell I'm new to this
epic4GEE said:
What rom did you flash thru cwm2.x?
Edit; I think I missed that, you where just booting into cwm via 3 finger and it didn't boot into cwm?
Edit edit; if you pull the battery and try to boot into cwm again, does it still get stuck st the samscreen?
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When I take the battery out and try the three finger boot it just stays on the samsung screen it won't go into recovery mode
Ok here are some vids, the first one is how to root without a pc and he also made how to use odin. Check those out and come back here if you have any questions. Your phone is recoverable, it just may take a bit of work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009997
epic4GEE said:
Ok here are some vids, the first one is how to root without a pc and he also made how to use odin. Check those out and come back here if you have any questions. Your phone is recoverable, it just may take a bit of work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009997
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Thanks imma check them out I think I watched how to root without pc thats how I got in this mess
Pardon said:
Thanks imma check them out I think I watched how to root without pc thats how I got in this mess
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Lol.....chances are you may have missed a tidbit of info. Check out odin then, it sounds like it may be your saving grace, also there's an odin thread in the development section. Its all up to date.
Edit; here's the odin thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1052813

[Q] Why Can't I Use Custom Roms

Every time i install any of the custom rom on my Hong Kong GT-N7105; the screen flickers on the Samsung intro screen and then it goes dark. If I press the buttons a few times it'll finally come on, but it does it every reboot. It also doesn't recognize the SD card and corrupts it. I'll finally get aggravated & go back to stock. What can I do different?
Another question. Why do I have to wipe & reset settings every time before it will reboot on stock after I install it with Odin?
I got an answer 4 u bro. Dont root it again and stop doing it, ok. If u don't know what you doing, then don't do it. It's 4 your own good peace-out
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Well, that's about what I decided to do. I don't like stock 4.1.1 looking like Gingerbread. I sure had a lot better luck doing my Note 1 that is when i stayed away from the D2att Roms.
Make sure you are installing a custom rom for the N7105 because the roms for the N7100 don't work on the N7105.
colint3 said:
Make sure you are installing a custom rom for the N7105 because the roms for the N7100 don't work on the N7105.
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I try to use ones that have t0lte in the file name.
I have the same issue like yours few days ago but i manage to solve it. The problem lies with the root file. May i know what file did you use to root your phone? I use cf-auto-note2 on my N7100 but after changing it to CWM.... it works like charm. Do try it out.
Previously... after root or flash custom rom, my screen flickered. After changing to the right root file.... it is solved 100%
ahkiongkc said:
I have the same issue like yours few days ago but i manage to solve it. The problem lies with the root file. May i know what file did you use to root your phone? I use cf-auto-note2 on my N7100 but after changing it to CWM.... it works like charm. Do try it out.
Previously... after root or flash custom rom, my screen flickered. After changing to the right root file.... it is solved 100%
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Sorry, I just now saw your response. I use the SuperSU 0.99 root file in the Note 2 Tool kit. There's a Superuser 3.1.3 but it wouldn't install. I'll look for & try the one you suggested. Thanks...
sholsten said:
Sorry, I just now saw your response. I use the SuperSU 0.99 root file in the Note 2 Tool kit. There's a Superuser 3.1.3 but it wouldn't install. I'll look for & try the one you suggested. Thanks...
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Glad if i really can help. Do let me know the update once flash it. You can take a look at this... http://theunlockr.com/2013/01/15/ho...overy-on-the-samsung-galaxy-note-2-lte-n7105/
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Glad if i really can help. Do let me know the update once flash it. You can take a look at this... http://theunlockr.com/2013/01/15/ho...overy-on-the-samsung-galaxy-note-2-lte-n7105/
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i just found & ran the CF Auto Root you suggested. It loaded fine, but I tried the Paranoid JB Rom and it still crashed. So, I'm back to square one.
sholsten said:
i just found & ran the CF Auto Root you suggested. It loaded fine, but I tried the Paranoid JB Rom and it still crashed. So, I'm back to square one.
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Do not use CF Auto Root. I used that before and it crashed too. Look for CWM Recovery.
ahkiongkc said:
Do not use CF Auto Root. I used that before and it crashed too. Look for CWM Recovery.
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Oh OK. I read your response wrong. I'll try that after I take a Science test. Thanks again.
sholsten said:
i just found & ran the CF Auto Root you suggested. It loaded fine, but I tried the Paranoid JB Rom and it still crashed. So, I'm back to square one.
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sholsten said:
Oh OK. I read your response wrong. I'll try that after I take a Science test. Thanks again.
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You are welcome =DD Glad if i can help.
Is the Touch CWM good to use for this?
sholsten said:
Is the Touch CWM good to use for this?
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You are using Odin to root your phone right?
ahkiongkc said:
You are using Odin to root your phone right?
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Yes, I use the Toolkit which in turn uses Odin.
sholsten said:
Is the Touch CWM good to use for this?
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sholsten said:
Yes, I use the Toolkit which in turn uses Odin.
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I never try the touch based CWM but it should be good to go. Try it and Good Luck =DD
Well, I tried to install the Paranoid JB again and it flickered on the boot again and goes black. I couldn't wake it up til I reinstalled stock again. I may just have to bite the bullet and run stock.

please help! just got it tried rooting possibly bricked?!

I've owned 3 Samsung devices and never had an issue. I downloaded the cf auto root and tried flashing it as instructed through Odin 3. I had already installed twrp before all this. It wasn't rooting properly and now it won't boot and isn't recognized in Odin anymore and I can't get into twrp. Please help!
Not being recognized... When I power it down it just keeps trying to boot bit won't go past the Samsung screen am I F'ed?!
RussellEstridge25 said:
Not being recognized... When I power it down it just keeps trying to boot bit won't go past the Samsung screen am I F'ed?!
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dont you still have TWRP installed?
Can you get in TWRP?
Try to hold power button until it turns off. Then turn it back on
PS: OFF TOPIC:
You can root using TWRP, I was able to root mine. I think thats in the advanced settings option
RussellEstridge25 said:
I've owned 3 Samsung devices and never had an issue. I downloaded the cf auto root and tried flashing it as instructed through Odin 3. I had already installed twrp before all this. It wasn't rooting properly and now it won't boot and isn't recognized in Odin anymore and I can't get into twrp. Please help!
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How did you install TWRP before you obtained root?
kkretch said:
How did you install TWRP before you obtained root?
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Used the gooim app. I actually got it booted now. Left in the charger for a while and tried Odin avian and it surprisingly recognized it. And oddly enough... Now I'm rooted. But now I wanna know how to go back completely stock and wipe the flash count. Any advice?
RussellEstridge25 said:
Used the gooim app. I actually got it booted now. Left in the charger for a while and tried Odin avian and it surprisingly recognized it. And oddly enough... Now I'm rooted. But now I wanna know how to go back completely stock and wipe the flash count. Any advice?
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You can not remove the warranty bit 1 count.
kkretch said:
You can not remove the warranty bit 1 count.
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You serious? So its warranty broken for good? You don't think anyone will ever find a way?
Never had a samsung hold that count. Never seen warranty bit count either tho. Should have read up more. Dumb move. So is it possible to indoor for ota?
RussellEstridge25 said:
You serious? So its warranty broken for good? You don't think anyone will ever find a way?
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It has to do with a new security feature "Knox"
kkretch said:
It has to do with a new security feature "Knox"
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Oh well. Wish I woulda known that. No one to blame but myself. Hope nothing happens to it.
RussellEstridge25 said:
Never had a samsung hold that count. Never seen warranty bit count either tho. Should have read up more. Dumb move. So is it possible to indoor for ota?
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I think you can get them if you install stock recovery.
Check out the CF-AUTO Root posts http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2490805 Rooting Instructions
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RussellEstridge25 said:
Oh well. Wish I woulda known that. No one to blame but myself. Hope nothing happens to it.
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It has been rumored that Samsung will not warrant the device if it is bricked but if the power button breaks they would most likely repair it.
kkretch said:
I think you can get them if you install stock recovery.
Check out the CF-AUTO Root posts http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2490805 Rooting Instructions
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It has been rumored that Samsung will not warrant the device if it is bricked but if the power button breaks they would most likely repair it.
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Tried but fails. I'm afraid to do anything now
kkretch said:
How did you install TWRP before you obtained root?
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install using odin if you dont have root
Rooting device
Hi
I dont know what really happen to your device but here some things that might help.
1. Get the latest twrp zipfile should be 2.6.3
2. Unpack in a New directory on your PC - in this directory should be 2 files - one ODIN and one TWRP
3. Use the ODIn in that new directory only this Odin version will work.
4 load the TWRP file into ODIN
5 The only Oding Setting which should be changed is the Auto Re-Boot Option switch it off.
6 Than start the Load Process be patient can Take up to 6 Min.
This works i did it myself if any further question feel free to ask - ih this has helped a thanks would be nice-
Good Luck
FSkyman said:
Hi
I dont know what really happen to your device but here some things that might help.
1. Get the latest twrp zipfile should be 2.6.3
2. Unpack in a New directory on your PC - in this directory should be 2 files - one ODIN and one TWRP
3. Use the ODIn in that new directory only this Odin version will work.
4 load the TWRP file into ODIN
5 The only Oding Setting which should be changed is the Auto Re-Boot Option switch it off.
6 Than start the Load Process be patient can Take up to 6 Min.
This works i did it myself if any further question feel free to ask - ih this has helped a thanks would be nice-
Good Luck
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Already got it all squared away but ty
Make sure to watch the sunset at least once a day
Wait so you could install twrp using gooim app? No computer needed
? I have a Mac and can't root
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tylerholbrook said:
Wait so you could install twrp using gooim app? No computer needed
? I have a Mac and can't root
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Nope. Twrp never actually installed using gooim. I used Odin instead

Full unroot and stock recovery?

Just wondering how i can do this?
Im having over heating problems while video calling(the phone gets so hot it shuts down) and I need to take it back for exchange. If they see super user im dead in the water.
How do I unroot and go back to stock recovery?
combatmedic870 said:
Just wondering how i can do this?
Im having over heating problems while video calling(the phone gets so hot it shuts down) and I need to take it back for exchange. If they see super user im dead in the water.
How do I unroot and go back to stock recovery?
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Just delete the super user app. There should be an unroot option in there somewhere. You shouldn't need to worry about the recovery. But I believe there is a stock recovery in the non carrier branded forum
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Cuppeerr said:
Just delete the super user app. There should be an unroot option in there somewhere. You shouldn't need to worry about the recovery. But I believe there is a stock recovery in the non carrier branded forum
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It just comes right back at start up. I tried a couple of times
combatmedic870 said:
It just comes right back at start up. I tried a couple of times
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You could download this rom and once it's done downloading open the .zip up and delete Superuser.apk from either /system/app or Data/app. Then when you boot up it should look normal enough. After that you could just flash a stock recovery
IMO that's your best option since I haven't seen a ruu yet.
Cuppeerr said:
You could download this rom and once it's done downloading open the .zip up and delete Superuser.apk from either /system/app or Data/app. Then when you boot up it should look normal enough. After that you could just flash a stock recovery
IMO that's your best option since I haven't seen a ruu yet.
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Great idea!
combatmedic870 said:
Great idea!
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was the unrooting and trade in successful??????
psyman42 said:
was the unrooting and trade in successful??????
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nope
combatmedic870 said:
nope
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What happened?
DinoSoup said:
What happened?
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I was charged 145 for sending back a dev unlocked device. They didnt ask, they just charged.
Please Help me Dudes
Yo
I have a quick question for the administrators. I was on Cyanogenmod with TWRP Recovery on my Htc one M8, i did everything stock (installed 2.22.401.4 odexx stock rom, with stock recovery, relocked the bootloader and turner S-ON) Now i have OTA update and when i click install now it shows red triangle and the update fails. When i go into recovery it shows something like 2.22.401.4 "something is wrong or missing something-i dont like to go into recovery to see again but i think you know this issue ) Can you please tell me what to do guys i dont want to sell my htc m8 and i want to get the OTA's in the future without any problem. Btw my phone is bought from T-Mobile Macedonia, where i wondered is this t-mobile RUU for all countries T-Mobile devices or just US?
I will be very grateful for your answers dudes.
Thank you in advance.

Tab 3 7" T210R is slow and won't root!!! HELP?

Gentlemen,
This tab is slow....keyboard is very laggy. So I figured I'd root it and load a ROM to it.... I flashed the file listed in the thread,
however, power, home and up won't go.... upon ocsassion, it wil bring me into factory mode..... wierd. My s3 and 4 rooted just fine,
so I'm no stranger to that......
Suggestion? Is there something I'm missing?
Other suggested in antother thread to reload factory firmware from sammobile...... I don't believe it would solve anything......
Thanks guys
You should try to flash the original firmware and see if it would fix it. Before doing it backup your data in case it doesn't fix
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Will do...........sammobile and odin........Correct????
Riir said:
You should try to flash the original firmware and see if it would fix it. Before doing it backup your data in case it doesn't fix
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When flashing recovery, do not check auto reboot on odin and when it says pass after a successful flash, do the three combos then flash universal root.zip thing then qualla, your device has been rooted
Source: it happened to me
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Well that makes perfect sense........ I'll do that. Might you have a RELIABLE link to the steps for rooting this donkey??
Thanks man
Ripshock said:
When flashing recovery, do not check auto reboot on odin and when it says pass after a successful flash, do the three combos then flash universal root.zip thing then qualla, your device has been rooted
Source: it happened to me
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dssking said:
Well that makes perfect sense........ I'll do that. Might you have a RELIABLE link to the steps for rooting this donkey??
Thanks man
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this is the method I chose but instead I flashed philz touch advanced cmw edition Edit: for philz go here
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dssking said:
Will do...........sammobile and odin........Correct????
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Yes, download the firmware and flash it via Odin.
Just did it
dssking said:
Gentlemen,
This tab is slow....keyboard is very laggy. So I figured I'd root it and load a ROM to it.... I flashed the file listed in the thread,
however, power, home and up won't go.... upon ocsassion, it wil bring me into factory mode..... wierd. My s3 and 4 rooted just fine,
so I'm no stranger to that......
Suggestion? Is there something I'm missing?
Other suggested in antother thread to reload factory firmware from sammobile...... I don't believe it would solve anything......
Thanks guys
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I used this link - Worked just like the video showed except I found that after flashing the TWRP recovery tool, I had to hold volume up & home for an extended period before the tool would boot. Watch the screen. After the Samsung logo dissapears, there is a slight glow on the screen. When that glow disappears, release the keys and you should see a lock screen. Swipe and you're in. Good luck.
Heres the link:
sites.google.com/site/tomsgt123/all-videos/samsung-galaxy-tab-3-7in

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