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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] KinaMonster:
My note 2 (sph-l900) is sitting at:

<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/004> recovery.img <----for a long time now

I've tried doing the entire procedure again= no help. I then tried unchecking auto reboot and restarting but I'm not sure what you are calling booting into recovery manually? (sorry, I'm a total noob to this *grin*) When I hit the vol up/home/power it goes to a list of options, reboot, clear cache, wipe and factory reset etc... Which of these should I pick at that point? Or is my phone just not getting the recovery image? It started getting hot yesterday and was rebooting itself until it just boot looped. I'm wondering if the partitions are messed up.

--I got the usb drivers directly from samsung--

--I've tried 2 different versions of odin-- (same results)

My poor phone has never been the same since I dropped her years ago. >.>

But it seems soft bricked from what I've read. I can still boot into the vol down mode and the vol up menu, but if i don't hold buttons, it goes to a samsung galaxy note 2 splash screen and stays there.

I've never messed with any sort of software but what came with it and what the settings menu let me update. (which wasn't much!) I don't care at this point if I have the official sprint stuff or whatever, I just need to limp this poor phone along for a while if possible till I can afford a new one. (eek)

Any help is *greatly* appreciated! <3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] XDA.NYC:
Avoiding Knox

Sorry to resurrect this old thread but need help going from 4.1.2 to the latest firmware. I have already rooted this device with CF-Auto-Root, and used the triangle app to make it Samsung "official." Many of the latest apps or updates require at least 4.4+ to download and install. I've read that Knox should be avoided so what would be the next step in upgrading to the newest compatible firmware.

Thanks in advance.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] reinaldistic:
rooted, didnt need triangle away! the triangle just didnt show up. i haent gone on the "stock" recovery yet but i dont need to.

a million thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] dallastx:
Have you rebooted again?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] vulcanize:
A BIG THANK YOU TO YOU.

Just got the phone this evening and I somehow ended up on another thread http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=31801060&postcount=2 and it almost bricked my device.

Took the suggestions on this thread as the last ditch alternative before returning it to store tomorrow.

Cheers.:good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] somnifac:
Same. No triangle for me either. And I did reboot a couple times.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] -viperboy-:
You shouldn't get a triangle, it's built on a stock signed recovery.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] TripleAgent:
Thanks so much, worked perfectly.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] VeNuMuS:
Thanks it will come in handy when i get mine.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] MiguelHogue:
Glad to see this up :)

-TeaM VeNuM Like A Boss
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cherylbaker:
ok so I follwed the instructions.. (new to samsung not to android).. and had to hit the start button twice.. but it seemed to work and rebooted.. how do I know it did anything??? I see mentionm of samsung drivers..?? I do not have anything like that what are these drivers and what are they for?

thanks. love being on the cuting edge but still a tad nercous :)

ok so ran root checker and it did the superuser thing. but it said busybox and something else which just vanished from my mind not installed.. is that correct?? this does not install those items??
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Scott:
Worked perfect!

Thanks again!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] wwjoshdew:
Damn... I'm tempted to try this! I'm not sure if I should hold out though. IF you use the unroot method that SuperSU has, that will unroot your device, but your flash counter will need to be reset, which can't be at the moment. I think I got it. Thanks Chainfire! You've done it, YET AGAIN! :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] firket2000:
Can anyone tell me if you can use heimdall will work to flash this with a mac?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] drewbuchman:
Thanks worked like a charm

SPH-L900.9 confirmed working on 3 devices including my daily driver!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chainfire:
Triangle Away will be released in an hour or so :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] emagdnim082:
Nice Chainfire! Thank you much! Do you know of any hot-spot/tether work arounds?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ix3u:
Thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] JoshBeach:
THANKS

Thanks chainfire for allowing me to test last night... :)

is the triangle away on irc the same as the one you are releasing publicly?

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PDA NET wired tether works, and I believe FoxFi bluetooth tether also works.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chainfire:
Yes it is the same. It has been released, btw.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] fatboypup:
mr fire is there anyway as of yet to revert a soft brick?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chainfire:
No, because we have no full stock firmware yet.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] fatboypup:
guess im heading to the sprint store :(

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is there anyway to reset the counter without triangle away being I cant boot?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] vulcanize:
I kind of had similar situation like your's and had to take the battery out a couple of times because of softbrick due to firmware mess up and then kept my fingers crossed when starting it with On button+volume key down+home for one last time to try the rooting process all over again using Odin.

Third time was a charm and it worked.

Good luck with your's.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] fatboypup:
i took it and swapped it out
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] monkey3ddd:
The op says that triangle away isn't updated for this version of the note, but clicking on the download link says it is. Has he just not updated the op?

Just wanting to get my ducks in a row before jumping in and rooting..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chainfire:
Changed the post, I updated it earlier today :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] monkey3ddd:
Thanks man, meant no disrespect, I appreciate all your hard work..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] fatboypup:
my new device is a .09 dare I flash ???
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] fatboypup:
It worked no problems
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Compudizzal:
Chainfire you are a true prodigy. I was the 1st to buy this phone in my city due to the mgr being my brother. I was worried it wouldnt have support. I flashed your tour this morning at 815 am. Worked the first time. :thumbup: thank you sincerely. There is a tone of crap ware on this phone. Coming from the sgs3 I'm thinking i will have this one did the next two years unless great 3d and or projection comes out. Keep up the awesome work... not only do you think outside the box..... but even creating a few boxes for others the figure out.. great work man:beer:

Sent from my son to be "PIMPED OUT NOTE DOS":eek:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] monkey3ddd:
Ugh, did you just say 3D on a phone.. There's not enough beer in the world to erase my fun with my EVO 3D. Not that it was a bad phone, spec wise it, it was pretty beefy. The stupid camera drivers held up serious development for it. I never really bothered with the 3D portion. I just wanted a good phone and some great roms..

It's for sale BTW..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ffolkes:
Excuse my ignorance, but what if someone needs to revert to stock for a return? My screen has a huge blemish on it, but there won't be any in stock until Monday, then there will be a hurricane... Mainly I just want to adjust the DPI, the GUI is absurdly huge. If I root, will I be able to unroot without leaving evidence?

Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Compudizzal:
I agree with ya on the EVO3D I returned that POS in 9 days. especially after CEO lied about the releasing the unlocked bootloader. But wishful thinking on features... I mean what else could we ask for in a phone that the NOTE DOS doesn't already have???? or can you even use every feature it has stock.. I wont .. I use the hell outta the sgs3 with .. photography, web design, mortgage loans, tech consulting biz.. I just saying lol.. with the power and features .. they will have to come with some pretty badd assssssssss phone to trump this one.. :highfive:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] czm2000:
http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/c..._L900_Note_II_Samsung_USB_Driver_v1_4_6_0.exe
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Tekn010933:
Thank You Sir, Donated from http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ the button on your name was not working for me for some reason, tried translating it same thing. Anyways thank you again.

No Data wiped, and looking into Triangle away to remove the one count :) if needed.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] MidwestDrummer:
I was able to complete the process and have confirmed that I do have root access, but now my PC doesn't recognize my Note II. Before rooting my device would show up right away after connecting it via USB, but now after rooting this bubble pops up:

I've reinstalled the Samsung drivers, but that didn't remedy the issue. Any ideas?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Tekn010933:
Debug On? menu>settings>devoptions>debug
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] monkey3ddd:
Clue me in on the stock recovery thing, CF said its not available, what is the advantage of stock versus TWRP? At this point,that question is the only thing holding me back. Triangle away is a plus too.

Once again thanks to all for their hard work. I'm blown away that under a week this is rooted and has multiple roms available.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] -viperboy-:
Twrp gives you ability to backup, restore, flash custom ROMs, etc.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] monkey3ddd:
Yeah I had twrp on my evo3d, does stock recovery not allow all that stated above?

Viper, you glad to be rid of the evo 3d? That forum got waaay out of hand. No disrespect to the mods, they had a tough job over there.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] -viperboy-:
No, stock doesn't do any of that. And stock only flashes zips that are signed by the manufacturer. Ditch stock, go rooted lol

Left the 3d section a whileeee ago. You mean the LTE forums? I'm still gonna be around there.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] monkey3ddd:
Ok thanks. I was referring to the 3d forums, some pretty petty users over there, maybe you missed much of the drama (luckily).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] -viperboy-:
yeah, been out of there for a good bit. 6 months or so.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] squick:
Hey all, finally got rid of my POS Evo 3D and on to bigger and better. This is probably a stupid question but I didn't catch anything in the op but does this root method wipe everything? Just wondering.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] -viperboy-:
Nope, doesn't wipe anything.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] squick:
Sweet, gonna give it a go tomorrow after church. Been so busy, haven't had much time to play yet. Still tryin to figure out where all the real goodies are at.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] MidwestDrummer:
Nope, debug wasn't on, but that didn't remedy the issue either. After rooting, whenever I plug my Note II in via USB this still pops up:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] az18zz:
so how do install a custom revcovery i already installed root :laugh:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] MidwestDrummer:
I've found a partial solution to my issue, but it keeps returning. He's what's happening. I started by doing the following:

1. Connect Note II via USB.

2. Wait for the Hardware ID error to pop up.

3. While Note II is still connected open Device Manager.

4. Select Android Phone

5. Right-click Samsung Android ADB Interface and select uninstall (also check the "Delete software driver").

6. Select Universal Serial Bus Controllers.

7. Right-click Samsung Mobile USB Composite Device and select uninstall.

8. Disconnect Note II from USB.

9. Reboot PC.

10. Download and install the Note II USB drivers from Samsung's website:

http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/c..._L900_Note_II_Samsung_USB_Driver_v1_4_6_0.exe

11. Reboot PC.

12. Connect Note II via USB.

The very first time I connect my note, Windows goes through the first time device installation. When it's done my Note II shows up in My Computer and I'm able to browse the internal memory and the contents of my Micro SD card. But then if I disconnect and reconnect my Note II, I start getting this again:

Why would my computer be able to detect my phone the first time I connect it after completing those steps, but not afterward. I've repeated all of those steps a second time, and the exact same thing happened. This is starting to get frustrating.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ZenInsight:
Root worked perfect. Triangle away removed the 1 mark (after downloading some additional data to do so).

BUT...when I went to download and install chainfire 3D as I know many GS3 users have done to play tegra 2 games...it restarted afert the drive was installed and now just sits at the Samsung Galaxy Note II screen doing nothing.

Is this a soft brick? What do I do now? Tried reflashing. It works fine but then I get to the same screen. No full boot up.

Oh...and this is a work phone. It's an emergency that I get this working again. I am shocked that a widely know app such as the Chainfire3d app would do this.. UUUgggg
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] mac01843:
How much? (cheap & Cheerful!)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Tekn010933:
PC can't see device, did that, then minor configs in kies and it read it. For the record maybe someone already made kies or not a lot smaller than what is offering right now, to big of a file and runs slow, but again it offers ota updates, rather do this myself through XDA.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] fatboypup:
I got the hardware ID missing thing too I uninstalled and reinstalled kies
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] vulcanize:
The Samsung phone is great but the service sucks BIG time. Planning to return it because there is only 3G coverage in my area and it is slower than molasses in January. Last night was the worst when there was a power outage due to Sandy and I was on roaming data which hardly connected.

Now am only hoping I can reset it all back to Factory settings and return it while waiting for the New Google Nexus 4 (by LG) announced y'day and in market place (available from Nov. 13th).

Thanks for all the help and advice.

Cheers.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cruecu:
Weird.. cause this phone gets amazing 3g reception compared to my nexus in the same areas. I'm actually ecstatic
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] czm2000:
I was just thinking the same thing. I was so frustrated with my GS2 and this has me super happy again. I think the 3G on my GN2 is far better than my GS2.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] loveshinesthru:
you might try the corp prl. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1957805
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Kelvala:
30 seconds....done....wow. Just wow...

:good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chainfire:
I've updated the download, it now includes the actual stock Sprint recovery. Advise everybody who isn't using CWM/TWRP/etc to re-CF-Auto-Root !
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] loveshinesthru:
Will this allow us to do ota's? Or do we have to flash a stock rom with the updates when they come out?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Hamidxa:
I would also like to know the answer to this question.

Sorry if it has already been addressed.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] -viperboy-:
Yes it should. I'm just not 100% sure because Samsung now knows if you're not "stock". So it might not allow you to download/apply the OTA.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Tekn010933:
Thank you Sir, by the way its not 30sec's to root? it was 25.5sec's on my comp :))
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] loveshinesthru:
Yeah if you were rooted on the GS3 you couldnt do the OTA's. It prompted you, but you couldnt do it. So, thats why I was wondering on the Note 2.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] steezc:
Thanks! Can't get any easier.:good::good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] SantinoInc:
You are an Android living legend. I was hesitant about rooting this phone (last 3 were rooted but thought I would leave my new sexy toy stock for a while) but you made this so retard proof I couldn't help myself! Thanks so much!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Kelvala:
Tried to run Adaway and it says getting Root fails :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] SantinoInc:
I figure that this is an appropriate place to ask considering Chainfire is the dev: has anyone tried Mobile Odin on this yet? It says something about creating a dump (coincidence that I'm doing the same as I post this?) that may take as long as 30 minutes. Now that viperboy uploaded a stock tar file this can def come in handy if working.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] sorcerermerlin:
For starters, let me say that I am not new to the rooting scene, just to XDA. I previously had a HTC EVO, and have upgraded to using the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 from Sprint, and I have the model number you wrote in the first post. I read and understand the instructions you gave completely and all. I just would like to know a few things... I really just want to root the phone so I can get wireless hotspot access without paying Sprint $30/month. The Foxfi app was supposed to be able to do this and couldn't. I am sure if I decided to use a custom ROM they would have this feature by default, but I would like to stay stock on this phone. So, if I stay stock but root, A.) does it delete any of the files or settings on the phone that I will have to do all over again, and B.) after rooting the device will I be able to use the wifi hotspot without flashing a custom ROM? I've done alot of searching on Google, here, etc. but nothing seems to cover the exact nature of my questions. Any help is appreciated greatly. Thank you.

~ Sorcerer Merlin.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] czm2000:
Unfortunately there's no Wifi Hot Spot ability on Stock Root yet. Sprint's got it locked down pretty good this time. I'm sure Chainfire will update the post about wireless hotspots once its been accomplished.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jefbal99:
I sent cf a dump. He is working on support

Sent from my Galaxy Note 2 using Forum Runner
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] bpwsource:
SHV-E250 Support?

Chainfire,

Any support for SHV-E250 Korean Models yet? Both for CF and Triangle?

Here is a link to stock firmware: SHV-E250L

Thank you for all your continued support!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chainfire:
CF-Auto-Root for SHV-E210* is here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1957273

CF-Auto-Root for SHV-E250* is here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1933542

Triangle Away will probably be available soon as well, but I need some Korean testers. Same for Mobile ODIN, but I'm also still missing dump files for all 6 models.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] vulcanize:
Thanks everyone.

I used all suggested tips and tricks and still could only manage 3G roaming data at 10kbps (yup I said KBps) download and 6kbps upload. Past week I have been talking to various Sprint customer service reps over the phone and each time I had to explain everything in detail and they had a standard answer - as per their comp. everything is peachy in my neck of the woods.

Apparently Sprint needs to get its act in order because the customer reps on phone refused to acknowledge that it was actually their network that was down. :mad:

They gave me the run around, even had me get the phone verified for defects at their technical facility (had to drive 100 miles just for that) and then offering to send me an AirWave adapter free of cost because I was ready to blow my fuse.

Anyways, had enough of all the nonsense and today was the 14th day after which I would not be able to return the great phone with crappy service.

I went down to the store from where the phone was bought and the sales person who works there but lives in my area was blaming the local power utility company about not giving Sprint the go ahead clearance to service their towers post hurricane Sandy.

Have decided to go with 4G unlimited data plan from T-mobile on the Note II that I just ordered online from wirefly.com

Eagerly awaiting the Fedex guy to drop it off ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] fatboypup:
going to try this on the newest firmware
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] -viperboy-:
It will work :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] fatboypup:
thanks for spoiling my fun :highfive:

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except it downgraded and i lost multiview hahahhah today is fun ...

ran root keeper flashed the update again got it!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cherylbaker:
is there anyway to take the rom off my phone to use in this root method?

is there another way to get root that does not rely on installing the rom again.. ie can you just odin superuser??
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] guirae:
So run this but when doing the Ota, use the root retainer ya?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ZenInsight:
Root retainer/keeper? What am I missing. I haven't heard of that.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] wwjoshdew:
Quick question... DO YOU SLEEP?!?! I used your CF Root for the very first time and I have to say, that's FRIGGIN SWEET!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] fatboypup:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1241517
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chainfire:
Note SuperSU Pro also has that feature, so you don't need to install a separate app for that ...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ninja_unmatched:
Freak still waiting for the update.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] kcomeforo:
I used CF-Auto-Root to get root about a week ago, and then took the OTA today (without knowing about root retainer). I tried using the same CF-Auto-Root again just now and it isn't rooting me. I see it boot into the recovery with the red android and all steps appear successful. But I don't have the Super SU app and Root Checker confirms that I don't have root.

I tried it a second time to make sure I hadn't missed a step and got the same results.

From what I read here, I thought that there would be no problem just running CF-Auto-Root again, so, any ideas? Thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ffolkes:
I went from pure stock everything, to OTA flashed via stock, then rooted with CF-Auto-Root. Everything went fine. Since it's unlocked anyway, maybe you should try flashing one of the stock tar's via odin? Or maybe try to run CF-Auto-Root again now? Good luck.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] kcomeforo:
Thanks for the suggestions, but I was trying to avoid having to reinstall/reconfigure everything. Yes, I was lazy and didn't bother making a backup when I had root. :)

I did try re-running CF-Auto-Root for a third time but got the same results. I don't particularly "need" root right this second so I'll probably give it a few days in hopes that someone will post a solution. Otherwise I'll just bite the bullet and flash back to stock.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] scuzzy19:
voodoo ota rootkeepet

Worked with restoring root after the update with qb's method
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] QuantumPSI:
So I just wanted to let people know. I had rooted my phone originally and the OTA update got pushed to my phone. I did some reading before installing it and I knew some people were having their phones crash or whatever. Either way, I was curious and installed the update anyway.

To my surprise, the update installed just fine, BUT I did lose root access. I simply followed the same unroot procedure on the first page of this post and regained root access. Pretty simple if you ask me.

Hey Chainfire... how do I go about in getting SuperSU Pro after I've made a donation? Feel free to pm me.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Hamidxa:
What method would that be?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ZenInsight:
Something you can turn on in the menu before it occurs?