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[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] sti-06:
I have had many phones and I jailbroke/rooted them all, flashed many roms, kernels but for some reason this phone is the hardest of all. I dont know if it is me, or the guide but it is really confusing.

Anyways, op thank you for your contributions.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] schaggo:
Problems rooting or problems updating? I'll gladly help with both. Which build are you running right now?

I found it all rather easy. Not as easy as previous htc devices, but now, 1 month after purchase, I believe I got the hang of it :p
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] hill1123:
Can you make a CF Kernel based on ZCKL3(Chinese Rom)?Thank you !

Can you make a CF Kernel based on ZCKL3(Chinese Rom)?Thank you !

View attachment zImage.zip
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] Chainfire:
Compared to many other devices, rooting this phone (all Samsung phones really) is really easy. Just flash a CF-Root kernel, done. Takes less than 30 seconds if you've done it before.

BUT, on this specific device, we are doing a lot of running around to prevent that ugly yellow triangle from showing up, and incrementing your flash counter, so you can go back to stock without losing warranty in case of hardware problems.

If you don't care about any of that, just reboot into download mode (power+home+voldown), start Odin, click PDA, select the CF-Root kernel file, press Start, and you're done. It doesn't get much easier than that.

Once you do have a rooted Note, install Mobile ODIN and use that to flash firmwares and CF-Roots and whatnot. Easy peasy.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] yslee:
I've updated my Note with the method outlined in 3.2 using the LA1 stock firmware from sammobile.com, along with the CF-Root kernel LA1 in this thread, but I'm getting constant resets. What have I done wrong?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] dremstar:
I upgraded my rooted KK1 into LA1 through Kies

Now i can't seems to root it? it says permission denied .. any idea why?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] Richy99:
you needed to do it via mobile odin to keep root, kies wont keep root
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] dremstar:
I've accidentally updated using kies, root is gone now.

can i still root i now ?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] sti-06:
I have the CWM version 3.0. How can I upgrade that to v 5.0?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] Richy99:
you need to flash an older rootable rom and then upgrade again via mobile odin
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] mikempower:
i've installed kernel for LA3 and i have no problems till now...what can happen with this kernel (i read "untested")
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] schaggo:
Download a (stock) firmware which is confirmed to be rootable. Any KJ or KK should do, it's up to you. Flash it with ODIN. Root it using one of the root-kits available here. Once you got this old firmware working and rooted, you can either purchase MobileODIN Pro and make it retain root or follow my fool proof guide here to update to any newer firmware and retain root using CWM: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1449750

I believe 3.0 is the latest one...? Don't confuse CWM by koush with CWM by Chainfire. We use Chainfire's CWM which I believe is at version 3.

Well it could freeze, reboot, freak out, all sorts of things. But it's quite unlikely any of this happens since it's orienting itself very closely at the stock Samsung kernel which is not supposed to do any of this. So do not worry.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] mikempower:
ok,infact today i had no problem and i used very heavly with sygic,mail,calling and web browsing at the same time...

i'll install the new version when available..(ota?)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] PhatPete:
I think I've knackered my s2.

Just get a screen with bit colours on reboot which goes white, like static.

I feel sick.

Stupidly I unplugged USB as it rebooted after successfully getting root installed. Even as I did it I thought why am I touching it.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] schaggo:
@PhatPete if you really can't get it to work anymore, simply reflash your phone using ODIN. If you flash the same ROM you had it running, chances are high it won't wipe any data. Or flash a ROM which is known to be a non-wipe ROM.

But wait a sec, you flashed an S2 with stuff out of this thread? Well genius, you're in the Galaxy Note and not Galaxy S2 section...
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] MALmen64:
Any root in the works for XXLA4 (DBT) just released over KIES?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] dr.ketan:
@ Chainfire

Stock Kernel for XXLA4 attached

Thnx...
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] xaoc747:
Wake up Chainfire;) Wait your kernel for XXLA4, thx as always!!!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] andromeda1968:
for LA4 germany

CWM 5 with CF LA3 and flash Abyss kernel 3.2...OK ;)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] walda:
Anyone mailed/twittered to Chainfire in case of KL4?

Dont want to flood him... :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] Richy99:
wrong section if you got an s2, pop into the s2 forums for help
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] EarlZ:
I intend to flash a fully stock KLA3 or KLA4 for testing purposes and I understand this cannot be directly rooted yet?

Would flashing back to an older firmware that once worked with zergrush allow me to root my phone again or does KLA3/KLA4 update the bootloader to avoid any exploit from the zergrush ?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] Klyupp:
Hi! I just rooted my galaxy note with ZergRush exploit and flashed cf-root kernel. I'm wondering now, where does de cf kernel store cwm backups? I know it depends on the kernel cuz Siyah kernel on my S2 puts it on ext sd where pretty much every other kernel puts it on internal storage. I'm asking this because I can't backup right now cwm says: can't find path to backup or someting like that. I do not have an sd card in my note, is that the problem maybe?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] dremstar:
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I just flash into XXLA4 . i open up my CMW, it can't detect my kernel . any idea ?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] walda:
Its the stock one, not chainfires.

... tapat*lked
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] ESANEST:
Has anyone used the CF-Root for the new rom XXLA3 XXLA4 stock? If so, you can flash directly or only Odin Odin Mobile?

Thanks
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] olympicchicken:
I use CF-XXLA3 for XXLA4 ROM without any problems. Flashed the stock ROM plus the CF kernel in one go. Had to do a full wipe but this was due to the ROM I had installed before.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] ESANEST:
Ok Thanks!!!!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] schaggo:
When using the CWM app from Android, you can chose the location. Whether it is the internal or the external SD card.

LA1/3/4 are not rootable. No mather if you apply it freshly or as an update. Period.

The bootloader doesn't get touched, so go, root an older build and then take over/retain root, this is possible. And very easy at that. See here for my fool proof instructions on how to get it done with CWM: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1449750
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] carhigh:
I'm waiting for la4 so I can do a reset. I was gonna reset the other day but then I saw la4 posted
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] jamonda:
it seems that la4 will take a long time to be cf-rooted. it is samsung closing all the doors ....
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] mrcasmir:
Why do you need to overlooking when it's pretty super fast. What is the essence of the fast processor then, am even considering lowering the speed to get more battery
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] V-Lix:
CWM Manager Flash Firmware

Hi,

I'm planning to flash LA4 using CWM Manager with CF-Root and asian KL2 CSC in one go.

However I'm confused about the hidden.img file, should I use the one from KL2 CSC or the one from LA4?

factoryfs.img -> LA4

modem.bin -> LA4

zImage -> CF-Root

cache.img -> KL2 CSC

hidden.img -> ??? (from KL2 rom or LA4 rom?)

Thanks in advance~!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] manu_katz:
Really? Isn't it always the same method?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] dr.ketan:
If you choose CSC from KL2, you will lose your data, it will become Wipe version.

You can use same file for all field, except Kernel, you need to select ' Keep CF Root' when asking for it. otherwise You will lose Root+CWM
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] walda:
I think he didn't recognize that there's a new version. No problem...

... tapat*lked
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] jmw2207:
Just did the update with CWM. Flashed the LA4 Firmware package but left out the kernal so i retained the LA3 CF Root Kernal. So now i have LA4 baseband with CF LA3 kernal. Runs a treat, Retained Root,CWM and all apps data etc....awesome!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] V-Lix:
I always do full wipe every time I update firmware. So it doesn't matter..

Actually, I'm going to flash CF-Root kernel (waiting for LA4) so I can use "Flash normally" option.

My confusion is with the hidden.img, what is inside this image? Is it CSC? Is it related to System? Data?

I want to know from which ROM package should I use the hidden.img from, DXLA1 (that contains OLBKL2 CSC) or XXLA4?

Thanks~
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] Chainfire:
LA4 posted.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] cacagaga:
May God give you health!!!:D

I'm happy again...:)

Thank you!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] Misantropo:
Perfect!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] wonsanim:
Great News:D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] fards:
Chainfire has said he's reached 2.5 million downloads of cfroot. Just think if 10% of the people downloading donated 5 euro each, as a thank you,he'd be a very happy bunny!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] mdalacu:
Update the thread title

@Chainfire: I have flashed CF LA4 and it is working great. Please update the thread title for anyone to see that this new version is available.

Thank you again.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] qmaula:
Hi,

I have flashed CF LA4 form CF KK9. It was fast and neat.

I thought it would do a wipe as I was coming form an old ROM, but it kept everything.

Thanks Chainfire !!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] schaggo:
Why do you unpack the .tar.md5? Both MobileODIN and CWM (see here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1449750) are able to directly flash the .tar.md5 file. No need to take care of the single .img files.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] Chainfire:
Doh... yeah... will do :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] indiandroid:
Hey Chainfire...thanks for everything :-)

I want to know that why can't I overclock your kernel...When I do so it shows no busybox installed ?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] Chillz88:
You cant overclock cf kernel.. Its a kernel thats almost close to stock... But you can add an o erclock module to it.. Try and download tegrak overclock from the market... And you can overclock from it
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] LordManhattan:
1. I can't find KK4, can i flash KK9 or something else?

2. Can i use Odin Mobile Pro to flash the kernel without getting errors or the triangle?

Thanks in advance
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] boris03:
yellow triangle - Please help

Hi please help,

Just flashed the LA4 tar inside the zip with odin 1.83 over abyss 3.2.

Now the yellow triangle is on my start screen - what is that now?

How to get rid of it?

Couldnt install the zip with CWM in Abyss - aborted!

Thanks
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] anayinami:
thanx man but wtf is de kernel !!!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] bluelavender:
Did you flash using pc odin ? If yes, that is the problem. You should use either mobile odin or cwm. Flashing via pc odin will increase samsung hidden counter and turn on the triangle. Once triangle is on, you cannot use the phone until counter reset and triangle mark is gone

To get rid of that, either use jig or bring back to samsung service counter (however, yellow triangle void warranty, so you might need to pay)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] carhigh:
You can still use the phone with the yellow triangle ABC increased counted! Don't listen to him
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] redbee:
Root + CWM with KKA kernel, all is fine.

Great thanks Chainfire !
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] bluelavender:
My apology if i'm wrong on that part. I stand corrected. Thanks
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] jamonda:
Ready for another ROM, Samsung. Chainfire will eat it with ketchup again!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] V-Lix:
Yes, I know.. I unpacked it because I want to use OLBKL2 CSC from DXLA1 ROM package. I want to use the cache.img from DXLA1.

Anyway, this is getting out of topic from originally CWM Manager Flash Firmware related question, so I'm making a seperate [Q] thread for it.

Thank you for helping~
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] hackerboi:
r00ting LA1 Firmware working via this method ???
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] xdapao3:
Quick question: I have a "German" Note (DBT) and currently am on the XX_DBT_KK9 rom. I want to update to the just released LA4 but the closest CF-Root I see (XX_OXA_LA4) is OXA country code and not DBT.

Is it 100% OK? Will a XX_DBT_LA4 be released?

TIA!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] wonsanim:
Check the file because LA4 is DBT(N7000OXALA4_DBT)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] dr.ketan:
Yes you can,

even LA1/LA3 is also close, n will work too.

I am on latest firmware XXLA4, but my CF kernel is KL7:)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] schaggo:
Use the search to find your answer. Suggested search term is "la1 root".

Forget about country. Especially when talking about kernels. Kernels are not country or sales region specific. And all kernels released are very much alike, you can basically use any kernel available and I reckon this will stay true until ICS is out. Gingerbread 2.3.6 does not receive any major development anymore, it all stays basically the same.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] lqrt:
Why do i seem to be unable to download the kernel from my phone?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] k1ng617:
Hey Dr. Ketan, just wondering, since there is a CF LA4 kernel available why not jump on that?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] dr.ketan:
Really I dont think it makes any difference
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] k1ng617:
Good to know
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] xdapao3:
TNX to all who have replied. Went ahead and flashed it :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] Bryce2010:
I update my firmware from KK9 to LA4 using mobileodin selecting everoot,inject CWM,etc option. Still have root,CWM,superuser etc. but CWM gives me a warning that various features have been disabled & I'm using wrong kernal.

So I downloaded the CF_Root LA4 kernal from post 5 of this thread. I'm trying to flash it using CWM but it only goes to 'extracting' then CWM force-closes.

Any suggestions?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] cb1100r:
yes ... to be flashed by Odin (mobile is best) not by CWM ! ;)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] schaggo:
NO!!! As this will trigger the warning triangle and increment the custom flash counter. Either flash by using MobileODIN or by using CWM. If you use CWM, you need to extract the .tar file and only flash the zImage file contained inside the .tar file. WinRAR and 7-Zip can handle .tar, I don't know if other packers can as well.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] cb1100r:
I may have misspoken, but my post above was okay about Odin MOBILE :cool:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] schaggo:
Pffff....... yes, all cool now :cool: :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] anupam_luv:
I have just bought a New SGN (India) with everything official... I will receive it tommorrow... but I'm confused which step should I opt to start with (in order to get root)?

Should I first flash "SGN_XX_OXA_KJ1_FACTORYFS.tar" via Odin (for PC) and then use CWM Manager App to upgrade the firmware after that?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] schaggo:
First get your Note, check which firmware it is running and then decide on what to do next.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] anupam_luv:
Actually, I'm goin' switch frm Galaxy S2 to SGN and many apps I purchased need root esp titanium backup.

So I was doin' a bit of homework before I actually get tht phone...
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] PsychoGjost:
So is there no way to root after KL...i just upgraded to LA3 and i really want to root...
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] hkgrob:
So just downgrade to KL.... then root, then upgrade via CWM recovery

EDIT: Just check the sticky in dev section
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] betoNL:
What is the latest version of CF-Tweak Manager...1.20 ?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] sniper1087:
Is there a way to unroot from this yet??
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] robbynaish:
Excuse me if it's a dumb question but i didn't find the answer...

i'm now with KKA firmware and KKA cf-root kernel so already rooted..

I want to upgrade firmware and kernel to LA4, but should i upgrade first the firmware or the kernel ?

Thank you
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] indie:
Flash la4 with mobile odin pro then flash la4 cf
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] schaggo:
Or flash them at the same time. Either by using MobileODIN Pro where partitions/fields can be updated independently or by using CWM together with the recovery.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] anupam_luv:
I just got my Galaxy Note with Kernel Version XXKL3 and Baseband ver DDKL1 .......

Plz guide me the first step towards rooting,,,
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] dr.ketan:
Yes it is Indian Note..

Very easy just find first link 'How to Root...' in my signature. and follow it.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] anupam_luv:
Yea, did exactly the same , went smoothly... thanks a lot... at least now I can restore my old SGS2 data (sms/accounts/call log info frm Titanium backup pro n my backup) ....

Though when I tried using "my backup", it asked me to buy pro version if i want 2 restore data frm backup fm other device and after I purchasing when it restored the data within 5 minutes I clicked "refund" ... 15min refund policy is really exploitable in case of backup/restore apps ...

---------- Post added at 02:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:02 PM ----------

As I hv now rooted easily (thnx to u for tht).... can I go ahead installing N7000XXLA3 via Mobile Odin which is an "Open Europe" rom ... will it be compatible with Indian Note?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] schaggo:
Hey Chainfire, I have a question regarding the guide I started working on. The part quoted above, when finished, does this provide the kernel plus root only or the complete set of kernel with root, CWM app and busybox?

If the latter, I could facepalm myself because it currently doesn't get any easier than that and I (as others) were recommending the longer, more complicated route...

I'm also asking this because I'm put off trying this myself since my Note is running so smoothly right now :o
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] dr.ketan:
Even you need not to purchase n refund, if you have used this market application to restore.

But really if you pay for somthing, you will get certainly some extra benifit. e.g. You cant defroast without having Pro. Anyway ..

Yes you can Flash LA3/LA4, I am in india running my note on LA4.

Use Mobile Odin Pro/ CWM only to update to newer version. If you flash it using PC Odin, you will lose Root, n cant Root it the way you have rooted KL3.

reser to this thread, post #1 2 n 3 for detail guide.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] anupam_luv:
But N7000XXLA4 is meant for Germany...wont it change the language?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] schaggo:
Open Europe is XX, check http://www.samfirmware.com/samsunglettercode.htm yourself for languages included in Open Europe/XX ROMs.

Hint: look for "Languages information" and then the desired letter code of the ROM to be flashed...
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] anupam_luv:
Oh, thanks... actually the Country/Carrier column was showing Germany there, thts why i got confused..

---------- Post added at 02:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:38 PM ----------

Anyway, its showing as non-wipe... so if directly flash it via mob-odin, without goin thru' LA3 , will it wipe my device ?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] schaggo:
Easy to answer yourself as well: does it say wipe or no-wipe? ;) It really is as simple as that.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] anupam_luv:
I already said tht ... it says no-wipe but I jus wanted 2 confirm if I directly jump onto LA4 without goin thru' LA3 (which is a wipe version), will it wipe or not?

SGN is launched only few months back and many things need to be clarified before goin' thru' every single step... In the comin months we'll see many devs making stable roms/kernels like SGS2 forums have... I was a big fan of checkrom/siyah kernel on my last SGS2 phone but on SGN ... Im in no mood of flashin any other custom rom, other than rooting it...

Anyway, will flash LA4 rightway as Im on new phone n dnt care wipe or no-wipe... was askin it js' for info...
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] dr.ketan:
It having Indian language, as i said I M using it

It is nonwipe

Dont worry, its OK, you can directly switched to LA4. use mobile Odin/CWM
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] robbynaish:
Ok thanks, i flashed kernel, then rom with CWM, all is perfect great improvment with fluidity and battery life :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] glos7777:
My friend I am on the N7000XXKL8 AND want to upgrade LA4.. can you say me la4 will wipe all my apps and datas ?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] dr.ketan:
LA4 is nonwipe version, it won't wipe your data/app

If you are rooted n want to keep root, Use Mobile odin/CWM
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] glos7777:
thnaks.. I was on the kl8 .. then I have created file named "firmware" on external_sd and copied n7000xxla4 to in it.. then opened cmw manager and selected "flash stock firmware" and it rebooted into boot and started to flashing.. but when flashing finished it has frozen on "Samsung galaxy note" screen.. I was waited 5 minute but nothing changed..

then I pulled out the battery and put it again ..used 3 button to download mode and opened "odin pc" added "n7000xxla4" to pda section , it was flashed la4 well.. then entered download mode again and added to "cf root la4" to pda section and flashed it and I have rooted it.. now I am on the la4 with root.. so can you say me is there any mistake in this steps ? everything is ok ? I have added ss about my phone at below please look and let me know if any mistake exist ?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] dr.ketan:
You must have raised your binary counter. Check it on download mode. (Home + Vol down + Power), you may see it on Lt side upper corner
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] glos7777:
is this a problem ?

I have entered download mode and seen that :

ODİN MODE

PRODUCT NAME : GT-N7000

CUSTOM BİNARY DOWNLOAD : YES (8 COUNTS)

CURRENTLY BİNARY : CUSTOM
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android Development] dr.ketan:
Yes n No

No problem to use device, as it will function normally

BUT, you have lost warranty in present condition. PC odin shudn't be used to flash a custome ROM/Kernel. you have used it to flash CF root kernel, n that was your big mistake.

Still you have a chance to reset your counter. Read this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1354888&highlight=binary+count