Commonly asked questions for the Note 4 N910A. I am seeing these same questions asked over and over and over and over and over again.
1) Is there root available?
There is NO permanent root available.
Temporary root is available ONLY if your phone hasn't updated past firmware OC4.
2) Can I install [this ROM] or [firmware from another Note 4 model]?
NO! We have a locked bootloader still. The only thing you can flash is firmware made for this phone by Samsung/ATT.
3) Will Kingroot or Klingo root work?
See #1. Kingroot is how you do the temp root mentioned in #1.
4) My OTA update won't install! HELP!
See my other thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3226166
4) I'm not on ATT or not in the US, how do I update to the latest firmware?
See my other thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3226166
5) Will this phone ever be rooted?
I don't know. Let me use my crystal ball to look into the future. Oh wait! NO ONE CAN TELL THE FUTURE!!!
6) What? This phone isn't rooted yet or has had the bootloader unlocked? It's been a year since this phone has been released!
GTFO... NOW! Run as fast as you can. We will be in hot pursuit with pitchforks and torches.
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Thank You for posting this because Ive seen a lot of the same questions asked. I know I was one of them because I was a newbie with this Note 4,
eyesofice said:
Thank You for posting this because Ive seen a lot of the same questions asked. I know I was one of them because I was a newbie with this Note 4,
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You're welcome. I want to try and get this stickied if it's helpful, but I'm not sure who the mod is that I need to contact.
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Hi guys, new member here.
Sorry for these questions but I am VERY new to Android. I have the Samsung Galaxy 2 with stock Android version, uprooted and locked to my phone company. I would like to update it but I have some concerns I would like to clear first.
1- Can I safely backup everything in case my phone company doesn't recognize my phone after the update?
2- Can I install ICS? My phone company doesn't have the update... Is there a "generic" ROM that I can use?
3- How easy would be to brick it?
If you guys have some links to some guides for the first 2 questions, that would be awesome.
Thanks a lot!
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Telling you the answers is too easy! You've got to take the time and read up on your specific device. The short answer you will get is yes you can backup your device the firmware is out there if you mess up. Just trust me when I say if you do diligence in your reading you will have the new OS in no time flat. Start with the forums that are relevant to your phone.
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caracena said:
Hi guys, new member here.
Sorry for these questions but I am VERY new to Android. I have the Samsung Galaxy 2 with stock Android version, uprooted and locked to my phone company. I would like to update it but I have some concerns I would like to clear first.
1- Can I safely backup everything in case my phone company doesn't recognize my phone after the update?
2- Can I install ICS? My phone company doesn't have the update... Is there a "generic" ROM that I can use?
3- How easy would be to brick it?
If you guys have some links to some guides for the first 2 questions, that would be awesome.
Thanks a lot!
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By the sound of things, it seems like you should not do any of that now. You should read up more before you even attempt any of those things.
N.B. - It is extremely easy to brick your device, especially when you do not know what you are doing.
caracena said:
Hi guys, new member here.
Sorry for these questions but I am VERY new to Android. I have the Samsung Galaxy 2 with stock Android version, uprooted and locked to my phone company. I would like to update it but I have some concerns I would like to clear first.
1- Can I safely backup everything in case my phone company doesn't recognize my phone after the update?
2- Can I install ICS? My phone company doesn't have the update... Is there a "generic" ROM that I can use?
3- How easy would be to brick it?
If you guys have some links to some guides for the first 2 questions, that would be awesome.
Thanks a lot!
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1- There are ways to unlock your phone and I am sure you can find a the right guide to help you.
2- try reading this... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
3- my advice is NOT just read one thread... read couple and learn the exact ways of doing something before you actually do it because as long as you use the right information, you should be fine.
Hi all
My phone is a Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) PDA:LD8 PHONE:LD8 CSC:LD3 (XEO).
I rooted it some weeks ago with this method : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2006183
Kies ask me to update my phone for this version : PDA:LK6 / PHONE:LK6 / CSC:LK1 (XEO)
If I update my phone, should I root again my phone ? With the same method, or an other because of the different version (was LDA8, will be a LK6) ?
Thanks for your help.
Sorry for my bad english :laugh:
Unroot it first... Then root..
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ok, but with the exactly same method ?
Abou Ilyès said:
ok, but with the exactly same method ?
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Alright, first of all.. please learn to search the forums. This is to avoid spam and repetition of questions. There's a Q and A thread for Ace 2, which is found here.
You might ask, "why will I post there?" Most users are subscribed to that thread, waiting to see if someone posted a new question thus, increasing the chance that your question will be seen since most users are accessing the forums from their smartphones, they tend to overlook the other parts of the forums.
If you have time, PC with Odin, and common sense then try this method. Flashing a pre-rooted stock rom (Note: This method will not increase your counter). As for the LK6 firmware, see this
For the latest firmwares (pre-rooted), see the thread here
i just got a galaxy note 2 and want to root it, how would i do this and what do i need to downloal from this site to do this? where do i look.. plz help
cf-auto root
mpeterson78 said:
i just got a galaxy note 2 and want to root it, how would i do this and what do i need to downloal from this site to do this? where do i look.. plz help
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http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/...this was for my i317m, but I believe they have what your looking for.
google & make your decision. took me few weeks before deciding which method to use to root your device. you can check this by the ever famous dr ketan
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48032704&postcount=4753
jaymuhazar said:
google & make your decision. took me few weeks before deciding which method to use to root your device. you can check this by the ever famous dr ketan
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48032704&postcount=4753
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i'd just got my 4.3 upgrade, planning to root and flash DN3, what method should i pick to root my n7100?
Thanks
One of the easiest option to root galaxy note2 N7100 is with this app Framaroot.
Created by fellow xda member ALEPHZAIN.
You can find it here in xda of course.
Its not in Google Play store so look it up via google.Just type Framaroot and press search.
I've rooted using different ways before but the last time I rooted was with this app.Very efficient. Its just an app, open it theres 4 options,press aragon.You're rooted.
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mpeterson78 said:
i just got a galaxy note 2 and want to root it, how would i do this and what do i need to downloal from this site to do this? where do i look.. plz help
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Look
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Learn
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Read
Learn
Do!
This topic already exists in many forms, no need to create another just to get same answers as others. Look, read and learn. Spoon feeding is not allowed, especially when user hasnt bothered to look.
k1mu has created a USABLE root tool for the RAZR M, originally intended on the Samsung S4.
Low and behold it works on our latest firmware 98.30.1, 9.8.1Q-94-1.
There are many others that have confirmed that this works as well as me.
<MOD EDIT> Visit the original thread HERE
Credits go to k1mu.
Make sure the device is connected via USB to a computer and make sure USB debugging is enabled.
Simply unzip, and run the .bat file and follow the instructions.
Good luck!
I don't get it. Are you going to keep your attachment in sync with his? He has updated 16 times in a year.
Plus an update is due anytime for us in particular.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49288923&postcount=22
Do not take me wrong, I am the king of attachment whores, but I could not help pointing out a key issue here.
You did not even put a link to the Op!:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
You give no credit to kc6wke who is in our gratitude also!
Edit If I came on & saw your op about this topic, I would not have created another. I would contribute to yours....
There is a thread for support & many examples of 'M user's success:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2602657
This causes needless confusion. Please delete. Thank you.
aviwdoowks said:
I don't get it. Are you going to keep your attachment in sync with his? He has updated 16 times in a year.
Plus an update is due anytime for us in particular.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49288923&postcount=22
Do not take me wrong, I am the king of attachment whores, but I could not help pointing out a key issue here.
You did not even put a link to the Op!:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
You give no credit to kc6wke who is in our gratitude also!
Edit If I came on & saw your op about this topic, I would not have created another. I would contribute to yours....
There is a thread for support & many examples of 'M user's success:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2602657
This causes needless confusion. Please delete. Thank you.
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I agree. Without the detailed directions in the original post in the VZ S4 forum, important directions to make this work is lost.
For example, I'm going to be posting directions this weekend that will allow this to work on a number of devices without using adb.
I'm trying to make this better, run on more devices, make it faster, etc... I can't be managing snapshots all over the forums.
Yeah, I know, it's exiting to have root. Let's not complicate it unnecessarily.
gr8 job
wow after many time to go root sucessfully ty saferoot working in razr m but bootloader in locked help me to unlock bootloader
ikram123 said:
wow after many time to go root sucessfully ty saferoot working in razr m but bootloader in locked help me to unlock bootloader
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If you're on the latest OTA, YOU CANNOT UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER.
my virsion
i have Bulid Number is 9.8.1Q-94-1 and System version is 98.30.1 XT907
Help me To Unlock Bootloader
RikRong said:
If you're on the latest OTA, YOU CANNOT UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER.
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i have Bulid Number is 9.8.1Q-94-1 and System version is 98.30.1 XT907
Help me To Unlock Bootloader
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Read my previous post. ^^^^
this is amazing thank you so much. my gf is a million time happier now!
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If you're on the latest OTA, YOU CANNOT UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER.
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Thanks RikRong for saying that. Noone has mentioned that so far cause everyones excited about root. Root aint much if you still have to use SafeStrap. I runnign what my M originally came with and im hoping the Kit Kat update doesnt re-lock it.
lukkypuggy said:
k1mu has created a USABLE root tool for the RAZR M, originally intended on the Samsung S4.
Low and behold it works on our latest firmware 98.30.1, 9.8.1Q-94-1.
There are many others that have confirmed that this works as well as me.
Credits go to k1mu.
Make sure the device is connected via USB to a computer and make sure USB debugging is enabled.
Simply unzip, and run the .bat file and follow the instructions.
Good luck!
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What makes you think we're next in line? Might not be till June for kitkat update.
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zombolt said:
What makes you think we're next in line? Might not be till June for kitkat update.
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Because the droid maxx/ultra/mini got kit kat in mid December. If you go to their site and go to the update page we are next to get it considering all other high end or 'newer' phones have got it
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b0uncyfr0 said:
Thanks RikRong for saying that. Noone has mentioned that so far cause everyones excited about root. Root aint much if you still have to use SafeStrap. I runnign what my M originally came with and im hoping the Kit Kat update doesnt re-lock it.
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I figured people would probably still ask about the BL. However, you can still do a lot of tweaking on the stock ROM if you are rooted.
Thank you mod for the edit! I haven't been on here since. I was in no way taking any credit for this.
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Hey folks I've just now upgraded to this device and have been a dev for write some time now but mostly for HTC. My firmware and kernel are predated may of 2015 so I'd like to get suggestions from users that have had experience with the s6. What I'm looking to do is sim unlock, root, run twrp recovery, and eventually build roms for this device. So where should I start, take the update first, then sim unlock, root, & recovery, or do all of this now before I update my firmware using the ota? I've read that we can access root with 5.0.2 & 5.1.1 but what's your opinion? I would rather not trip my Knox but it's not a deal breaker if I do, since I own my device. Thanks in advance for your input. Oh and I'm not a noob and have read all the threads here. It's just a little confusing where to start since the device has been out a while now. You're all ahead of my game a little bit. Lol
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Just do it all now. The 5.1.1 update isnt huge.
Will I just have to flash the updated firmware and rom to get the 5.1.1 if I do it all now?
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Yes.
BluT00th said:
Yes.
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I'm on it man & thank you. Hopefully this thread will help others that might be just getting the device as well. I'll chime back in after everything is complete..
Really Useful Thread
gimmeitorilltell said:
I'm on it man & thank you. Hopefully this thread will help others that might be just getting the device as well. I'll chime back in after everything is complete..
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s6/general/how-to-to-100-stock-root-t3075448
Just updated today. It is an excellent guide.
Well an update here. The build that came with my device was not listed anywhere as rootable or unlockable. What I did find was info stating to update my device to get a newer version that would be workable. After that update my device still had a version that nobody could do anything with yet. Looks like I'll just have to wait it out or get another device before my 14 days are up.
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I have traded my s6 for the note 5. I was hoping to be able to support this device in the future, and still may, but my gf has the s6 now.
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