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[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
Update gb to ics via pc odin, that won't give yellow.triangle
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] will5:
But, after that, I have to root ics :confused: There is any other way to root ics besides flashing a custom kernel with odin?

I think the only way is pc odin / mobile odin combo :eek:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] :
I don't know how safe it is but I rooted and flashed ics with mobile Odin... it roots with super su so if u ota update it won't break root.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
No.you need not to root ics

Once you are on rooted rom and want to.switch to rooted ics, you can go with mobile odin.

Find rom switching on my signature.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] IXBO76:
can i Root this Gnote

Hi Dr Ketan

My Note is:4.0.3

VERSION DE LA BANDE DE BASE

N7000XXLPT

VERSION KERNEL

3.0.15-N7000XXLPY-CL4745507

is it possible to Root this one ?

i dont see this Stock Rom on the list?

is it possible to upgrad?

thank in advance
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
Yes you can root it.

Find.second link.on my signature.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] sameer_tangri:
Updating from DDLP8 (4.0.3) to DDLR6 (4.0.4)

Dr.

Regd the upgrade from Stock ICS ROM DDLP8 (4.0.3) to DDLR6 (4.0.4)....you have given a Link to the Installation guide...It is a different process as usually in the past, I used to simply flash the ROM file using PC-Odin.

Could I not use usual way of PC-Odin to flash from DDLP8 (4.0.3) to DDLR6 (4.0.4)?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] fellixdesuza:
I've updated my Note(INU) yesterday and now i have 4.0.4 but there is no more Georgian Language avaliable. Is it Update or Downgrade? :@
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
Yes you can use it, but that way you will lose root.

And if you have to root, then method you need to root will raise counter and you need to reset counter.

Basically, i try to avoid raise counter if it is possible, b'coz something goes wrong before you reset, it will be troublesome to claim warranty.

PS : I have never use any tool to reset counter on my devise till today.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] sameer_tangri:
OK Thanks.

OK Thanks for clarifying that. I am not too interested in having Root permission...So I guess I will just flash it using PC-Odin.

One Request...perhaps you can mention this point in the Installation guide also as it will save efforts of people who are not to keen on having root access on their devices and only want to update/upgrade to the latest OS.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
Read OP Installation 1b

I have set link near to ROM file means for special purpose, b'coz almost wanted to keep root. Otherwise normal installation procedure is already available just below the listing of ROM.

As well i have title for that special link thread is, How to update ROM with keeping root intact.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] sameer_tangri:
Impressions of latest 4.0.4 for India

dr.

What are your impressions of the latest 4.0.4 build for India?

Or is it too soon to ask? :o
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] anjath:
Hi doctor,

I'm on stock DDLPA now. I thought of not rooting but it is difficult to back up without keeping root since new ROMs keep coming and may have to go back to pre-rooted GB in future. Is there any way for me to safely root LPA and then backup with titanium without raising counter? If i go back to pre-rooted GB, obviously I'll lose data.

Thank you.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] sameer_tangri:
Hey Anjath...instructions for rooting DDLPA are there in the Opening Post of this thread. There are 2 ways safe ways only- "1. Short, easy - requires to reset counter" and "2. Long, No raised couter OR Exclamation mark".

Else you can risk using CWM.zip for installtion of the busybox....but frankly it's not a good idea to use "CWM.zip" file for anything while you are on ICS.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
Definitely most tuned thn other older.

Difficult task. though flashing pre rooted theoritically won't wipe data, but on most of cases, it causing boot loops/FCs then you have to perform wipe to solve it.

Anyway you can use Mybackup pro, which have limited option for non rooted too, i think you will just miss app data, like game level, you have to apply setting for perticular application etc.

and yeah anjanth forget to tell just check your DB
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] anjath:
Super thanks doc :)

Can you tell me why you prefer NoteCore kernel. The other options are I think speedmod and CFkernel.

In your installation guide http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=29846310&postcount=2

I cannot find the image where you shown the setup for flashing pre rooted GB with PC Odin. Can you please update it. Want to know what options to keep ticked. Thanks.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Azharkanorwala:
Download link for india 4.0.4 not working. It downloads but the downloads cannot finish ,it download about 300 mb and stops. Help
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] anjath:
please re try.. its is working properly. file size is 663mb. maybe you got disconnected.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Azharkanorwala:
I tried 3 times but it gets stuck between. I use idm for downloading which is best i guess, and from hotfile it does not support resuming download
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] anjath:
did u try the Opera usb browser which doc has provided in the first post of this thread? it supports resume download although personally i have not tried it. firefox standard works for me.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Azharkanorwala:
Ya. I am using it now. Trying to download.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
Get check fus

Use 'tools' from my signature to get it.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
No special reason but i am using notecore. And i find it Perfact for me. As well it have double security emmc erase blockage cwmr + kernel both. Though it may available with other kernel but really i didn't tried so can't say.

I dont know i hav edited image 2 time but later it disappeas. Any way simple as just select rom file for oda. Rest keep as it is default like we using nornally.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] nfribeiro:
Dr. Ketan,

For those who are already in a rooted ICS rom (with speedmod, CF root or notecore) and want to try another ICS rom what is safest way to change between roms?

Always first flash GB ROM to be able to wipe safely?

Using wipe functions on mobile ODIN (Chainfire already said it is safe)?

Flash abyss?

How do you do?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] anjath:
i think this is the best place to start

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1816158
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
Flash using Mobile odin. with ROM + Safe kernel in same sitting.

Read above mention guide (in anjanth post) how to use mobile odin for same sitting
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] nfribeiro:
Thanks for Dr. Ketan and Anjanth. I didn't know that post.

But my doubts remain. I know how to flash using mobile odin because I've done it a lot of times with my Galaxy S2.

The problem is if I want to wipe between 4.0.3 and 4.0.4. With Galaxy S2 and 4.0.3 I'm always safe if I check the wipe data and cache and wipe dalvik cache options on mobile odin.

Now with Note I don't know who to proceed if I want to wipe.

Should I first downgrade (using mobile Odin or pre-rooted rom)?

Can I wipe if I am with a safe kernel?

Or can I wipe with mobile Odin by checking the wipe data and cache and wipe dalvik cache options?

I don't know If I made myself clear...
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
I recommend first update using Mobile odin, once you are on safe kernel, wipe all three.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] ckmemphis:
Dr. K,

I have a question... I've read somewhere that you can install certain zip files from recovery, without any other recoveries like CWM. What is the purpose of CWM in the rooting process, I just don't understand. Sorry for the noob question, but if you can load CWM.zip from stock recovery, can't you load the BusyBoxInstaller.zip from stock recovery without the use of CWM.zip.... Or does CWM.zip have extra features that allows the installation for load into certain folders....?

I so apologize for the noob question, I haven't read anything on what CWM.zip actually does in the flashing process. I know it's unsafe to use, hence me asking what it's actual purpose is....
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
Stock recovery won't allow to flash busyboxinstaller.zip

CWM.zip which was used to flash zip was signed by someone to use it. otherwise stock recoveries won't allow to unsigned zip files.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] 84DGR:
Doc, i had the stock australian ics update monday to 4.0.4 yet it came up with some errors

1. The lock screen is non existant on any level no matter what setting i use. Any ideas?? It is also now the same on king droids v7.1

2. It showed some weird msg in the wallpaper that i couldnt get rid of.. I have attached the photo

I have seen others with issues on this matter yet i havent seen a solve to this problem of the lock screen yet
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
If you have efs backup try to restore it
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] 84DGR:
Is there a link to how to do that? Im not new to flashing just new to the note
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
I mean previously have you made backup of ur efs folder?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] 84DGR:
No i havent.. I have only just got the phone back from samsung repair after softbricking it and repartioning the hdd

When i got it back it auto updated and that was the start of the issue
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
I read it happenes with corrupt efs .

Best way consult service centre.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] 84DGR:
Hmmmm they may not help as i now have custom flash counter and custom rom....

I will find something

Thanks doc
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] :
Doc,

Does the new open germany 4.0.4 ota disable the emmc cap erase?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
But you can reset counter and flash stock ROM before sending.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
It depends on how major update you getting, if it includes kernel, you will lose it(safe kernel).
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] :
The germany ota that just came out was like 26 mb... I thougt maybe samsung fixed emmc kernel issue... I am on stock kernel...

How can i install cwm safely from 4.0.4 if i want to try cm9 etc... And is the alliance rom customizer app safe to do this with

Thanks for everything doc you are the best.. I also own mobile odin... kind of lost when it comes to flashing nonstock rom.. I do not ever want to do anytjing that increases binary count...
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dejson:
Guys and Gals please help.

To make some things clear, I am really not a noob so all of your instructions will be understood clearly. This is ot my first android, I think its maybe my fiftheenth, hanging around with androids since G1 came out.

It seems like I really cannot find one answer. I have bought Note 3 days ago, learn in a first 30 minutes about safe and dangerous kernels, and never had an issue with that. eMMC check confirms that.

Now after flashing 10 different ROMS I think I have found perfect one for my needs.

But now I would like to repartition the phone and to make the start from the scratch because I am sure that this ROM will stick with me for a long time ( one month at least :fingers-crossed: , I hope :D. )

And now think that there are some files left from the previous ROMS so I want to clean everything. ( Correct mi if formatting system/data/cache is enough, because whenever even with formatting I flash slovenian rom the first screen is in english and sometimes I get null null null keyboard issue.

In this thread I have pit file and on my PC I have GB stock ( single file )

Should i backup my efs folder and run repartitioning with PIT and PDA only, or I need bootloader separately, even though I think that bootloader is in single file tar.md5 file.

Please help.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
If you are have device rooted, it is always safe to have efs backup.

No need to use pit at all

Flashing stock rom will remove all left over from system rom and wiping will remove left over from non system partition (phone memory) and thats enough.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dejson:
Thanks mate a lot, for this thread of course and for answering my question so fast.

Cheers.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Ushh:
And also I would suggest that if you want to get rid of any leftovers, format USB storage, and if you install something there, sd card. A lot of apps leave folders and files there, that in my case, are not deleted when I fresh install a Rom and wipe/factory reset.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] AleksLenin:
instagram.

Hi. I followed the steps from rooting on gb the using mobile odin to get on ICS 4.04. Now suddenly I cant download back my Instagram app, and Google Play store says that my device is not compatible with this version? anyone knows why????
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] SpyderTracks:
Have you got a custom dpi set? There are only a few that play store accepts, 160,213,240,320.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Akilesh:
Hello doc

Can i flash gl_notecore using pc odin to get root for 4.0.4 stock?

Sent from my GT-N7000
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
Of course you can use .tar version, but remember you will have to reset counter.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] anjath:
We are on page 404!! Celebrating Android 4.0.4 for all regions!! :P
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
BTW how you feel mybackup non root version?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] anjath:
didn't get time last night. Will let you know as soon as I get some time out. :)

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hey doc,

in future, if we want to update kernel Notecore or speedmod to newer version, we just have select kernel in mobile odin and flash?

flashing anything in mobile odin will not raise counter?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
Yup

No mobile odin won't raise counter
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] mattybxda:
Hi dr ketan i dont know if i have posted this in the right place or not but i have found vodafone AUS ICS 4.0.4 on this website here: http://androidromupdate.com/2012/08...e-ics-4-0-4-n7000bdulr5-vau-firmware-upgrade/

Now if i download this rom and want to install it can i just flash it over my current GB rom with the speedmod kernel for GB installed or will I have to re-flash my GB rom first before flashing ICS so that I dont brick my phone.

cheers
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
That ROM is for N7000B

I still dont have any reported case whether this will work on N7000 or not.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] mattybxda:
My phone i got was a 7000B from vodafone in the first place and I managed to change it to a 7000 with the XSA Australian GB rom. So Im assuming it should work, or in your opinion would you think flashing over the top might possibly brick things?

Also just wondering if I use this 7000B rom say if I use the rooting method of using the ICS Speedmod kernel would that root the phone or would it not work since it a 7000B.

cheers
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
If your device come with N7000B then naturally this one is for you, same i have no reporting regarding root.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Gans022:
My Note is affted with Brickkbug the i Chked it from Chainfire GotBrickbug app here

i want to ask can i UPdte my Note with this rom... N7000DXLR6---4.0.4/12.07.30-N7000OLBLR2 with your installation procedure..

right now i am using Rooted GB 2.3.6

Plz help me want to update to ICS 4.0.4
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] SpyderTracks:
Dr k, hope you don't mind me Chipping in, I'm bored at the moment :)

You can update fine using mobile odin to keep root, but once you're updated make sure you don't perform any wipes or nandroid restores. It may be worth performing a full factory reset while still on gb as it may well improve performance.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] sangeetabai:
hotfile link

dr ketan i just nees ics4.04 indian rom but resumble link because the hot file link does not support resume,i have tried it so many time but download fails
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Gans022:
Thanks for sooooooooooooo fast reply...

but some more questions i am stuck with... hope you help me out with this tooo..

1. Is it ok if i update my Note to ICS 4.0.4 from samsung OTA is there any chances me Bricking my phone... I had a pop up on my Note for softwrae update but it was of only some 75 MB.. is this update is ICS 4.0.4

2. or should i download Stock ICS 4.0.4 here and update with mobile odin

3. Is is ok if i dont update the kernel.. and just downlaod the Stock ICS 4.0.4 and follow the procedure group B with mobile Odin

i am sorry if i am asking more question..

bcoz affred of this bug so still never thought of updating to ICS but now bored of GB.

thank in advance
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] SpyderTracks:
1. There have been a couple of instances of brick from ota update I believe, usually due to loss of signal and interrupted update process. Also, it's possible you'll lose root ota.

2. I would personally choose to install via mobile odin to keep root, it's the way I've always done it and has worked every time.

3. All ics kernels will work with any iteration of ics rom, gb kernels only boot with GB roms.

Hope that helps.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
Use checkfus

get it from 'Toolbox' on my signature
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
I advise same who are coming from GB ROM

But for those who migrating from stock ICS to Stock ICS, my advise is go with mobile odin pro + safe kernel in same sitting. Then wipe cache and data.

You can read this on 'ROM switching' on my signature.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
For first 2 Q, refer above what spyderTracks advised you, On Q3 I think spydertrack missed your basic Q (he is bored at moment :()

3.This is not must, but i recommend to choose custom Kernel same time.

B'coz if you dont update custom kernel, then you will get root but you won't remain safe on stock kernel. And in that case you should not perform any wipe.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Akilesh:
I heard that using the triangle away app on ics causes some text "modified" in the phone status, is it true ? are we safe with the warranty if not ?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
I don't know abt Note, but this is confirm in SGS3

But that can also be clear once you flash Stock ICS using PC Odin
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] SpyderTracks:
Thanks Dr k, filled in a gap, and I'll peruse my journals now.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Akilesh:
Thank you for the quick post doc. Will try my hands on it now and post the status.

Sent from my GT-N7000

---------- Post added at 08:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:16 PM ----------

One silly question. In which tab does the kernel go in pc-odin?

Sent from my GT-N7000
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
Pda
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Akilesh:
Flashed doctor. Now fully rooted. Used Triangle away 1.7 to reset counter. No modifications in about phone section. Cheers doc.

Sent from my GT-N7000
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] mohammed_kira:
kernel update and downgrade

when updating official stock from GB to ICS via pc odin, the kernel will be updated ???

when downgrading official stock from ICS to GB via pc odin, the kernel will be downgraded???
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
Yes

Yes
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] mohammed_kira:
and boot loader as well ??????
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
Yes

And now u will ask csc isn't

B'coz.ur was not updated mid to xsg :p

I was reading ur.post just b4 this
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] mohammed_kira:
haaaahaaaaa

anyway thank you sir very much for your quick response.

and FYI fahrie12 helped me about CSC changing from MID to XSG but this should be in GB not ICS
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] mohammed_kira:
Dr. Ketan

please check this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=29961152

I need your help

Thanks
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
I have read it, If you had wipe cache and wipe data ?

At presently you are on stock ROM, so it is not advisable.

Downgrade first to GB ROM (select any ROM have XSG as CSC, so your another problem will also sort out)

Check *#272*IMEI# if CSC is not XSG, change it

Now wipe cache and data again before proceeding to ICS

Then flash ICS (having XSG)

Now you shud have XSG will be your CSC and if any SW issue back key tone will be back

If not, send to service centre.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] anjath:
hi doc,

Mybackup pro works quite well for unrooted phones as well. It creates apk files all the apps we have installed and then installs it while restoring. also it backs up all other data like contacts,sms,logs,etc including internal sd media files if required. i don't think it saves other info like game levels or application settings. might require root for that but im pretty satisfied. also includes online backup.

thanks again :)

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hey doc,

copy pasting this from 15 toggles.rar text file

-Copy apk from app folder to system/app change perission to rw-r-r

-Delete systemui.odex from system/app

-copy framwork file lidroid-res to system/framwork and change permission rw-r-r

You will face forse cloce while doint, it is normal.

reboot device.

now, we need to copy the two apks in app folder to system/app

but framwork file lidroid-res is not available in that rar file. inside the framework folder i can find only criskelo-res.apk. what to do with this file?

let us know what to do?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
Yes without root, you can't backup app data(game level etc)

Sorry for mistake, copy file which is available in framwork (criskelo-res.apk) to said folder.

Edit : updated on Instruction now
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] nfribeiro:
Dr. Ketan,

I am with Notecore Kernel. If I want to try Speedmod I just have to flash this kernel with mobile ODIn, right?

Should I ahve any problem with Superuser, su binary or busybox?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
Yes just in mobile odin select kernel n point to speedmod kernel .tar file (or extract to zImage) and flash. You wint hav to select any everroot option(indeed it wont available)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] nfribeiro:
Yes, when we flash only the kernel none of the options are available. But I will keep root because it is speedmod.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] mayamo:
I had the LRB or LRG (I forget, but the open germany one), and suddenly I got a firmware download/update on my phone.

My phone is rooted and was on a clean open rom, and now I have LRK and have the stupid boatwares like kaufDA Navigator and Hugendubel some shopping app.

How was this possible? I thought OTA update wasn't possible on a rooted phone?

Thanks!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
Rooted device can.update over ota, n if it was major update you may have lost root.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] emze:
as i have mentioned earlier, i am on the UK/Ireland version of 4.0.4 rooted with speedmod K3-11 since a couple of days. have been facing a couple of issues.

call drops every now and then

phone loses signal reception

yesterday google map froze and it would sort of do some shivering like thing

since my phone is rooted, system would keep on asking for super user permission(which is solved with a reboot)

anybody else facing such issues?

downloading indian version of 4.0.4
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
I was on same uk rom before latest indian lr6, but didn't face any issue mentioned above. You may try reflashing modem, but once u r downloading lr6, then it will b more better to flash it.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] emze:
yeah. that is exactly what i am doing now. i don't understand where the problem is. but did you flash speedmod? that could be the issue.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dr.ketan:
I am using Notecore.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] necrocavus:
Hi doctor,

I am on stock ics and rooted with CWM.zip and busybox.

If I use mobile Odin with with notecore kernel and new ROM, will I have triangle?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] emze:
oh ok. so, what do you recommend? notecore or speedmod?