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[Galaxy S III Accessories] JawjaBill:
I use any brand clear packaging tape to take them all off. I also use it to clean the screen of all dust particles before applying the next victim.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Shotweb:
Hello, I want to root my phone and am trying to unlock my Arc S with Sony's official guide:

I have done everything up till the second last part, where you confirm that the phone is connected properly with fastboot.exe. but when I try to run the getvar version command, it fails with

C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
getvar:version FAILED (command write failed (Unknown error))

I have made sure that my phone is in Fastboot mode, so I don't have any ideas.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pvyParts:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1527159&page=4

better off asking in here ;)

Pvy.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Shotweb:
Huh, for some reason it just worked, even though I didn't do anything different. Maybe it was because I read that post. Thanks anyways
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] zaptor99:
There are a few posts regarding rooting Canadian ICS Note. It seems there is a script in the OTA ICS upgrade that re-installs stock recovery (3e) after flashing CWM using ODIN.

Note: The offending script only exists in the OTA ICS upgrade, and not in update from Kies or samfirmware ROM.

If you don't have the offending script, then after Step 7, just reboot into recovery, install superuser ZIP from CWM, reboot, and you're done.

I'm summarizing the steps needed to flash CWM and root Canadian ICS Note:

1) Download Odin, CWM tar, and superuser zip (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1763896 Post # 3)

2) Install Odin

3) Copy superuser zip file to Phone

4) Start Odin and browse for the CWM tar file in the PDA section

5) Put the phone into download mode (VOLUME DOWN + POWER, then VOLUME UP)

6) Connect Phone to PC

7) Flash CWM with Odin

8) As the phone is rebooting, take out the battery. This is done to avoid the script install-recovery.sh from reinstalling stock recovery

9) Put battery back and boot into recovery (VOLUME UP + VOLUME DOWN + POWER, Release POWER after first vibration)

10) Install superuser ZIP from CWM, you are now rooted

11) Reboot phone

12) Install root explorer or ES File explorer and enable root operations and /system mount on them.

13) Find /etc/install-recovery.sh and rename it to install-recovery.sh.bkp

14) Repeat steps 4 to 7

15) Reboot. You should now have CWM and Root.

Thanks to SKyRocKeting727 and aleks07.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] crutzulee:
This could not have come at a better time...I was just sitting down at my computer to try this...Wish me luck
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rangercaptain:
Success won't come from luck but it will from reading every step twice at least before any clicks or taps.:confused:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] crutzulee:
Thanks so much! Worked like a charm! Just finished nandroid backup of stock Bell rom with SU.

Getting ready to Try Flapjaxx UCLF6 rom.:good:

This thread should be stickied...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] uzmcue:
worked! thanks a lot
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Wintersdark:
With ES File Explorer, I get "Sorry, operation failed" attempting to rename install-recovery.sh. I installed Terminal Emulator, and tried a simple

su
mv /etc/install-recovery.sh /etc/install-recovery.sh.bkp

to which I get "Read only file system"

I checked back in SuperUser, and ES Explorer (and Terminal) have root allowed; es file explorer has Root Explorer enabled in settings.

Ideas?

Edit: I realise the OP lists "install_recovery.sh", but I have no such file, just "install-recovery.sh". The contents are exactly what you'd think, though, conditional test to restore the recovery image.

Second Edit: I am an idiot. I missed "Mount /, /system as writable". Carry on, nothing to see here :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] id_mew:
THANKS MAN!!!!! it worked!

I've been trying for days to figure this out. :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] kwhit:
It appears I didn't have to do steps 12 - 15? My phone appears to be rooted and CWM is installed.:good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] id_mew:
Lol I was just gonna tell you to mount the system as writable.

Good luck, I just had to rename the file since I was already rooted.

I wonder if we rename back to the original than well get stock recovery again?

Easy way of doing it I guess.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ygong:
hmm...

i didn't have to go through steps 12-15 because i couldn't find

the install_recovery.sh file so i just rebooted to see if CWM works

and it did also my phone was rooted.

is there anyone whose situation the same as mine?

and yes i am on ICS
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Wintersdark:
You'll find, though, that after you reboot into Android, CWM will be gone. You'll still have root though. To find the file in ES File Explorer, you'll need to go into ES's settings and enable:

Up to root

Root Explorer

/, /system write able

Then you just click up until you get to /, then click Etc, and install-recovery.sh will be in there.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] kwhit:
Yup exact same here!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ygong:
yeah CWM is still installed...

even though i rebooted my phone
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] kwhit:
Yup mine is still installed after reboot too!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] crutzulee:
I think it might be helpful in this thread to list which Canadian Carrier you are with to determine which ones have to take the additional steps...

I am with Bell Mobility and can confirm that, for me, it was necessary,,,,,,

I am greatful to the OP and encourage and any of you that were helped to hit the Thank You button from his post..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] zaptor99:
You are with Bell, I am with Rogers, and my friend is with Telus, and we all had to do the renaming of the script. I'm not really sure why some have to do it and some don't. Also, not sure why AT&T Notes don't have to do it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] crutzulee:
Were you rooted on GB before?

Just looking for common denominators....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] zaptor99:
Myself and my friend with Telus were not rooted before on GB.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ygong:
I'm on Bell did root my phone when I was on GB
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Wintersdark:
Rogers, and I was rooted, but had reflashed to pure stock before upgrading to ics.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] bones2116:
Im with Telus and CWM was still there after reboot. I was also rooted with stock recovery when upgraded.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] kwhit:
I am with Rogers and was rooted
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Agoattamer:
I was on stock Rogers GB, unrooted, and stock recovery. Installed the update via kies and did not have to remove the script. It was not present.

The updating process is the one thing nobody is mentioning. Did you do it OTA or Kies? Maybe it is only the OTA updates that includes the script.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ygong:
that might be right

I updated through kies

and didn't find that file
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] speeman2049:
Hey guys! Does anyone have a stock Telus rom up for download anywhere? I have a unlocked Galaxy note from Telus that i bought used from a guy and i can see he had installed the AT&T ucl5 rom on it! I want to get the official rom for this as when i plug it into Kies, it wont connect to the Note. Also for future updates, i need to make sure i can get them too. I was thinking of trying to get somewhere the stock telus rom and then flash it and then see if kies detects it and update it through kies. What do you guys think? Thx!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] zaptor99:
Good point. Friend and I updated through OTA and both had to remove the script.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] bones2116:
I updated threw Kies and no script.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ygong:
do some searching here and

you'll find it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] crutzulee:
I updated OTA with Bell and had to follow the OP in order to get CWM to stick.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Agoattamer:
Well I think that about proves it. Update OTA and you will have to delete that script. Update via Kies and custom recovery will work the first time and stay.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] KDurantula:
Easyyy

Tried this once and didn't have any problems! Thanks a lot!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] sirtoast:
Thanks for these steps. Going to get to work on my wife's Note (Bell) shortly. It doesn't explicitly state it, but do any of these steps cause a reformat, in that I have to download apps again? When I root my HTC phones, I often have to reinstall my apps/settings once rooted
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] zaptor99:
The process will not remove any apps or data.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] shikotee:
Thanks for the info - I have now rooted my i717r. Cheers!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Adizzzle:
I live in BC, Canada, and tried rooting several times. The first attempt left me with a Hard Bricked phone, luckily Telus saved my life and granted me a second Note.

The other attempts left me with a Soft Bricked phone. I luckily managed to fix it using Odin, and a stock ".tar.md5" file.

I really want a Rooted phone, but after the stress of hurting two Galaxy Notes, I'm quite scared of attempting again.

Is there any Auto-Root apps? Or Instant-Root apps or programs that can do the dirty work and actually root my Galaxy Note without "bricking"? Sorry I'm new to Samsung, and I really can't afford another screw up...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] kinghorsey:
No there are no one click root apps or anything like that for the note.

the only thing I can suggest is read carefully and make sure you're using the proper root method for your firmware version (I.e. gingerbread or ice cream sandwich).

Also make sure you aren't trying to root using methods for the international note which would surely brick your phone.

Check the everything note sticky thread. It will have all the info you need.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Adizzzle:
From my understanding, this is the correct method for my phone, considering I have a Canadian Telus, sgh-i717d, and I'm on ICS 4.0.4, my specs should be in my signature.

Can some perhaps verify that this method will almost 100% work for me?

And will an easier root method be created over time, or is this the only option?

Again sorry for the boat load of questions, I'm just really worried about rooting, considering past experiences. ت

Model: SGH-I717D

Version: 4.0.4

Kernel: 3.0.8-perf
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] gregsarg:
It is indeed ...

A clean Pc environment is critical ,along with good cabling.

And connection to a powered rear USB port.

Then reading, reading , reading until you have it memorized.

Review each step and take it slow..

You've got this ....g

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1775263
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Adizzzle:
Can anyone with the same phone, and specs, confirm this? Not to be super sketchy, just don't wanna screw this up.

Galaxy Note, white, from Telus, Canada. ت

⇩

Model: SGH-I717D

Version: 4.0.4

Kernel: 3.0.8-perf
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] kinghorsey:
Hardware wise, all the Canadian notes and the at&t note are identical (Verizon note has some slightly different hardware hence a different model number).

If the method is explicitly for the i717 it will work on your phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] daebaybay:
Does this method increase the flash counter?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] kinghorsey:
First rule of flashing is don't ever flash anything if you're worried about the flash counter.

:D

But no if you are coming from stock and flashing stock through Odin it won't trip the counter.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Adizzzle:
When exactly do I take out the battery?

Before it has the chance to vibrate or after ?

Model: SGH-I717D

Version: 4.0.4

Kernel: 3.0.8-perf
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Adizzzle:
I'm assuming a double post is against the forum rules, but I just have to thank everyone in this topic, for being such a big help with Rooting my Note.

I was quite skeptical about trying this method but it worked with flying colors! Thank you all soo soo much! ت

Y'all are awesome! Thanks so much again! :D

Model: SGH-I717D

Version: 4.0.4

Kernel: 3.0.8-perf
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] gregsarg:
Here's a little sumthin to get you around that problem....:good:

Happy flashing....g

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1569206
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] kinghorsey:
You only have to pull the battery when rooting the ICS OTA update. The install script that kills root is not included in the samfirmware ROM.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Adizzzle:
If and when the jelly bean update hits the Galaxy Note, if I update, will that remove my new found root?

Furshizzzle Adizzzle
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] kinghorsey:
If you flash a stock JB ROM? Yes. But by the time it becomes available there will be a root solution.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] gregsarg:
Another satisfied customer .....(thumbs up )...g
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] zaptor99:
I've updated the first post to indicate that you only need to pull the battery out if you have updated to ICS through OTA. Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] jessejames44:
I bought mine used with ics already installed.Don't know how it was updated can you tell by any chance.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Adizzzle:
You may have to attempt the root method, and if you find that file mentioned, it was updated OTA

Furshizzzle Adizzzle
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] kinghorsey:
Also it seems that lagginess and poor performance seem to be the norm with OTA updates.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Benlagraine:
me either

I didn't have to go through steps 12-15 either and I'm happily and FINALLY rooted. It's been weeks of reading but thanks to this posts, i'm finally rooted. Now it time to upgrade to Jelly Bean!!!

And for those of you trying to root, mine WAS a Bell i717 running ICS or Ice Cream Sandwich and this worked for me!! :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ShadNuke:
Hey guys, I just ran said method on my Rogers OTA updated to ICS Galaxy Note. I did not have to follow the second set of steps to get root to stay put. Maybe I can clear something up for the few who may still ask.... The best time to pull the battery is once ODIN says PASS, before the phone reboots. It worked for me doing it that way. I had already downloaded ES File Explorer before going thru the steps, just to make it simpler. Once you add .bkp to the install-recovery.sh file, reboot your phone, and it should be golden. I ran the binaries update on Super User and all came back OKAY except for the "BUSYBOX" heading. I am assuming that is normal, because I still have root after a reboot. I also assume, that the possibility of the second set of steps, may be based on which version of ROM you have, or which wireless carrier you use. As for Rogers with the OTA update to ICS, following the steps outlined in the OP, will get you rooted!!

** How, if by chance should the need arise, would I go about UNROOTING. I remember my Captivate, and running the one click tool was all I needed to root/unroot. I know that isn't the case here, so I am just curious. I just want to be informed, should the need to unroot ever come up. **

EDIT 2 *** I'm not sure if it was me, but for some reason I couldn't get into recovery mode. When I tried getting into it after the first full reboot, it appeard a bit different looking to me. It was similar to an older version, but it was missing the advanced options and I didn't have all the wipe options under it. I tried so many times and couldn't even get back into that one, so decided to flash CWM again, and now it seems to be there, and it is the proper version. I don't know if it was me not holding the buttons down long enough, or what, but it appeared that the repeat of steps 4 thru 7 were needed after all. Everything is kosher now, and I am able to get into the full version of CWM. ***

Thanks and thanks again! to everyone who posted with helpful info!!

Kev
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] nivek_k2020:
Thanks your guide helped me root my Rogers Note.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] DILIP9892:
help for samsung sduos rooting

bro i m facing problem regarding gt sduos7256

i have done everthing what given in xda forum bt every time i m gtng same error..

i have done flashing with odin as given bt whenevr i do that last recovery rooting then evertime i get

ANDROID SYSTEM RECOVERY(S3)

VOLUME UP/DOW.........

POWER BUTTON TO SELECT....

AND THIS....

REBOOT SYSTEM.

APPLY UPDATE FROM EXTERNAL STORAGE.

WIPE DATA/FACTORY RESTART.

WIPE CACHE PARTITION

APLLY UPDATE FROM CACHE...

#MANUAL MODE#

APPLIYING MULTI-CSC....

APPLIED THE CSC-CODE:INS

SUCCESSFULLY APPLIED MULTI-CSC

AND THEN THIS ERROR EVRYTIME

below that it shows:

--Install /SDCARD--

Finding update package..

Opening update package..

Verifying update package..

E: Failed to verify whole-file signature(RED LINE)

E: Signature verification failed(RED LINE)

Installation aborted

THANKS WAITING FOR UR RPLY
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] exist2resist:
Hey buddy, gotcha covered will PM you.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] gregsarg:
Many thanks OP...

link has been added to the super thread....g
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ILoveCamelCase:
Is there a specific time when the battery should be removed, or is any time while it is rebooting fine?

EDIT: Never mind. I got it to work. Thanks, OP!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] 11alliance11:
There is a quicker method to removing the battery! When you first Root using Odin, AS SOON as PASS! appears in the blue box, press volume up and down at the same time without pressing power. You will go into CWM ! But you still need to do the rest of the steps. This just eliminates the step where you have to remove the battery and boot using power + volume up and down. Enjoy! + repp!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] sports77:
Thanks Great tip, I have Roger Note I717r work like a charm Thanks.....::D:confused:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ppwlee:
Hi, I failed in step 10 to install superuser ZIP as I put the file in the wrong location. Now when I try to put the phone into downloading mode it won't go into CWM but stock recovery mode (3e). Is there any way for me to go back to step 9 and install superuser ZIP again?

Thanks for any help.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Agoattamer:
You failed way before step 10. If you are getting stock recovery then you are failing in the steps before. Start over.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] bigboy0723:
This works. Excellent.

I followed the AT&T rooting procedure which always put in me into the Andrioid Recovery Mode, then I came across this post and followed the steps ans it works.

Just make sure when using the ES file exploerer to rename the script, make sure your go to setting first, then scroll down and check all the boxes in the root setting section, or else you don't have access to system files.

I also download he Root Checker and Rom Manager from Play store. Root Check can verify if you have root access and Rom Manger can hrlp you boot into CMW recoverary esaily.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Benlagraine:
Best thread I've read all day!

Alleluia!!!! thank you thank you! The best news I've had all day after searching and searching.......

I have a galaxy note i717m from bell and this ICS business worked perfectly. Have to follow step by step, and alleluia!!! thank you again!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] bigboy0723:
I upgraded my i717r (Rogers version) to JB today. So, I lost my root as expected. I re-do this procedure again and everything went smoothly, no error. But when I verify it with Root Checker, it said I have no root access.

Anybody has this problem? Might be this procedure doesn't work anymore on JB. :confused:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Agoattamer:
Procedure is exactly the same as ICS. And since you updated via Odin or kies then there should be no script to stop the installation of the custom recovery. What method did you use? It is recommended to use the new version 3 Odin.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] bigboy0723:
I use the same procedure outlined in the first post. I will try to use the odin3 when I get back home tonight. Hope it will work.

Thanks for the hints. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] bigboy0723:
I tried it again with Odin3 v3.04. It has the same problem. Odin went thru successfully, Both CMW and superuser are installed but still no root access.

Strange...any other suggestion. By the way, I upgraded my note thru Kies yesterday,
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] bigboy0723:
Anyone has the same problem as me. I tried both Odin 3 v1.85 and Odin 3 v.3.07 and they both don't work.

Any other suggestion? :confused:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] bigboy0723:
Read another post from another forum.....download and install the SuperSU from play store and it works. Now, rootchecker reports my i717r has the root access. Everything is working fine now. :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] CrazyBoyS:
This works finally rooted my Rogers i717r

Thanx
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] judas17:
thanks!

Worked like a charm!

cheers
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Scraggarax:
Alright! This works! Thanks a bunch :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] quicksilverdust:
Hello all,

I have a I747M running 4.1.1

I can't find this recovery file, but it still resets me after boot.

Cheers.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] jonismo:
thanks for helping, i have a galaxy Note I717R running JB, i have flashed to CWM like 30 times, installing Superuser from CWM, now i tried your recommendation downloading SuperSU from market, but is not working yet, i dont have root access, root checker says me that... i cant use titanium backup root, i cant use any app that needs root access, i still have CWM, my device is not installing stock recovery mode, im fine in that way, but i dont have root access, this is driving me crazy!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] jonismo:
any solution?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Agoattamer:
Did SuperSU install? Did you run it? In SuperSU settings check that it is enabled. Install Busybox from google play.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] jonismo:
no way dude, i installed superSU, all root configurations propertly checked, busyboz already installed, dont root access yet...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Gallion:
For some reason I couldn't rename the file with ES explorer even though it had root access. I used Root Browser and it worked.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rzhw3h:
Working

i cant thank you enough i tought i voided my warranty for nothing.. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] enkrypt3d:
So I broke my phone in half and I found a way to remove the SD Card from the GN...... and I took apart the top half which has the SIM card and SD card on the same daughter board... does anyone have any ideas on how to get the data off the embedded SD card?

Maybe if I had another GN, took it apart and swapped the SIM / SD card daughter boards would that work? I Just want to get all my dataz off...

And the phone is so destroyed at this point I doubt insurance would take it back eh?

If you look at the bottom left of the circuit board theres a plug connection that allows you to remove the SIM / SD card board..... thoughts? Thx!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Will of fire:
How did you break it in half.

I Miss My nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] enkrypt3d:
with my hands.... :victory: maybe if i find another GN i can plug this into it and get the data off.....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] negrobembon:
Holy Cheese!, that sucks man
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] moeahmad1995:
Wanna do that to my old phone? I can't break it with my hands :/ is there a reason why u broke it or u were just mad?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dragn4rce:
WTH!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!

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If I have helped you.... hit that sexy thanks button. ^_^
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] enkrypt3d:
yea i was mad..... got into it w/ the wife type stuff. :) :eek:

and yea if u have an extra working GN that i can borrow that'd be cool but theres really not anything on it that i need that badly. I did get the pics off of it... the contacts are what I kinda need. I wish this SD card was a regular SD card!