yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chainfire:
Check your device model ! Settings -> About device -> Model number. See the third post for exact support model numbers. If your device is a totally different model, it will not work (may even brick) !

CF-Root is the root for "rooting beginners" and those who want to keep as close to stock as possible. CF-Root is meant to be used in combination with stock Samsung firmwares, and be the quickest and easiest way for your first root.

Donate

CF-Root has been available for many devices and has clocked over 8 million downloads. This is not even counting custom ROMs that already include it. Don't be a leech, buy me a beer (and use the "Thanks" button!). Imagine if every CF-Root user has donated me $1...

What's installed

- SuperSU binary and APK

- Stock recovery

Installation and usage

Flash the CF-Auto-Root package as PDA in ODIN (details on how to do that are in next post), and your device should reboot into a modified recovery (signified by a large red Android logo) and it will install SuperSU for you and restore the stock recovery, and reboot back into Android.

If you don't get to the red Android logo, boot into recovery manually ("adb reboot recovery", or boot while holding Power+VolUp+Home).

Using this root increases your flash counter. You should run Triangle Away (see below) after rooting to reset the counter. Note that if you want to run custom kernels or custom recoveries, your flash counter will be set to 1 at every boot. Either configure Triangle Away to reset the counter at every boot (Play version only) or only reset the counter when you need to go into warranty.

Did you see the red Android logo during rooting, but SuperSU does not appear? This may sometimes occur due to left-over files and settings, however, you can usually install SuperSU from Google Play at this stage and it'll just work.

Not included - Triangle Away

Triangle Away can be used to reset the flash counter after installing CF-Root. The flash counter keeps track of how many custom firmwares you have flashed, as this voids warranty. (No idea what this about ? Read up on it, you will want to use this !)

Not included - adbd Insecure

As this CF-Root does not include a custom kernel, adb shell does not have root access by default (you can still get it by typing su inside the shell), nor is adb remount supported, nor will adb push and adb pull work on system files. adbd Insecure can be used to remedy this situation. (No idea what this is about ? Don't worry about it !)

CF-Auto-Root homepage

http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/

CF-Auto-Root main thread

[CENTRAL] CF-Auto-Root

For requests for new roots and generic discussion - please keep device specific discussion in the thread you are viewing now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chainfire:
ODIN Installation (detailed)

- Follow these instructions to the letter. Do not touch any buttons or checkboxes that are not listed below to touch!

- Unzip the attached Odin3-vX.X.zip file

- Download and unzip the CF-Auto-Root-....zip file (see posts below this one)

- If you end up with a recovery.img and cache.img file, you've extracted twice. You need to end up with a .tar.md5 file - don't extract that one

- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer

- Start Odin3-vX.X.exe

- Click the PDA button, and select CF-Auto-Root-....tar.md5

- Put your phone in download mode (turn off phone, then hold VolDown+Home+Power to boot - if it asks you to press a button to continue, press the listed button, or run adb reboot download command)

- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer

- Make sure Repartition is NOT checked

- Click the Start button

- Wait for Android to boot

- Done (if it took you more than 30 seconds, you need practise!)

- NOTE: Sometimes the device does *not* boot into recovery mode and root your device. Just do the entire procedure again if this happens. If it still will not install root and such, make sure that in Odin "Auto Reboot" is not checked. Then after flashing, pull the battery, and boot with VolUp+Home+Power button to boot into recovery manually. This will start the install process.

New to Samsung? Unfamiliar with Odin? Think all the above is a hassle? Get used to it. It's very simple, and us Samsung folk use Odin (or Mobile ODIN ;)) for everything! It's so very very convenient once you get used to it. Notice the 30 second comment above? For experienced users, the entire process indeed takes only 30 seconds!

You may now optionally want to install and run Triangle Away to reset the flash counter.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chainfire:
Download

2013.05.20 --- CF-Auto-Root

SuperSU: v1.30

Download:

SGH-I317: CF-Auto-Root-t0lteatt-t0lteatt-samsungsghi317.zip

SGH-I317M: CF-Auto-Root-t0ltecan-t0ltevl-sghi317m.zip

--- History ---

2013.05.20: SuperSU v1.30

2013.02.20: SuperSU v1.05

2012.12.02: SuperSU v0.98

2012.11.08: SuperSU v0.96
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] garyd9:
That was fast... but still no update for mobile odin pro? ;)

Take care

Gary
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Ambrosios:
Thanks chainfire

Just a small question

Will ota continue to work after we use triangle away?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] reinbeau:
Thread cleaned

There is a Thanks button on the OP - use it rather than cluttering up the thread.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] sonny21:
Hey chainfire, will you also release CF-Auto Root with cwn/twrp recovery also?

Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Warren87:
Love it! Looking forward to more of your work.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Canadoc:
will the usb jig reset the counter or must we use triangle away?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] garyd9:
No, the jig won't reset it... triangle away is the only way now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Canadoc:
how does one use triangle away? it is an app that resets counter on boot? Is this necessary to use more than once if plan is just to root it? Then can uninstall?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Artimus009:
Read the info on the app thread...no, all you nerd to do is use it once. The only time you need to use it again is when you flash something that increases the counter.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] feerlessleadr:
this may be a really stupid question, so apologies in advance (first samsung phone, came from moto atrix 4g)

After I run CF-autoroot, and it installs the stock recovery, are there any restrictions on further installing a custom recovery? I wouldn't imagine so, but I don't want to do anything to mess up my 1 hour old phone :)

Thanks in advance.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] RMXO:
No, just remember to do nandroids (backup) all the time before install any mods, roms or themes.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] feerlessleadr:
most definitely. Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] joeycass:
Successfully rooted my SGH-I317!

I ran into no issues along the way. It did take me about 45 seconds though as I read everything twice. Looks like I'm still in noob status.

Thanks OP!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] flymods:
worked perfectly on my ATT Note II. Rooted with this a Odin then flashed TWRP with good manager and SU. Already have a good stock backup :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] wongda:
Is there a way to do this on OSX?

I downloaded CF-Auto-Root-t01tecan-sghi317m.zip

bash-3.2# tar tvf CF-Auto-Root-t0ltecan-sghi317m.tar.md5

-rw-r--r-- 0 apache apache 6115328 7 Nov 19:04 recovery.img

-rw-r--r-- 0 apache apache 14258360 7 Nov 19:04 cache.img

and I did:

bash-3.2# heimdall flash --cache cache.img --recovery recovery.img

Heimdall v1.3.2, Copyright (c) 2010-2012, Benjamin Dobell, Glass Echidna

This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is

encouraged.

If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future

development please consider donating:

Initialising connection...

Detecting device...

Claiming interface...

Setting up interface...

Checking if protocol is initialised...

Protocol is not initialised.

Initialising protocol...

Handshaking with Loke...

Beginning session...

Session begun with device of type: 131072

Downloading device's PIT file...

PIT file download sucessful

Uploading RECOVERY

100%

RECOVERY upload successful

Uploading CACHE

100%

ERROR: Failed to confirm end of file transfer sequence!

CACHE upload failed!

Ending session...

ERROR: Failed to send end session packet!

The whole thing hangs ...

I need to redo without cache.img

bash-3.2# heimdall flash --recovery recovery.img

Reboot - the red android icon appears - trying to root ...

Reboot again, nothing happened ... still no root access ...

Am I missing something here? Anyone getting this to work on a Mac?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] blkghost22:
now to wait for a stock deodexed rom with some tweaks... if i had the source i would deodex it but.....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Suzook1:
if I do the root can the store tell as I may try and return for white in 10 days when they get more in stock. Just not liking the Titanium but also cant wait to root :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] d.cortez:
step #6 is where you unroot your phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] braddman:
If I can ever get the 4.1.2 update to show up, can I flash it over CF Root? Or do I have to go back to stock first?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] braddman:
OK the update just showed up this morning (of course, after I rooted, etc), now, can I flash this update and re-root?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] notobsessivejustcurious:
Re: [2012.12.04][SGH-I317/M] CF-Auto-Root

Sorry for the lame ass question, flame if you want. Even though its frowned upon by chainfire. Is this method "exploit free". Feel free to slap me. :rolleyes:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] royalh:
Re: [2012.12.04][SGH-I317/M] CF-Auto-Root

This has nothing to do with the kernel exploit, this is to root your device. .

Sent from my Giant i317 Pocket Monster!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] notobsessivejustcurious:
Re: [2012.12.04][SGH-I317/M] CF-Auto-Root

Just making sure. everything else after is user discretion. Got it. :cool:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] msagas:
Thanx a lot! just rooted my Note 2 att 4.1.2 , easy and fast! :good: it took 30 secs!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] weiyu:
Is it safe to root my phone that installed a bunch of apps from Play Store? I had disabled most of bloatwares though but still has some left. or the phone has to be a brand new clean one to be rooted?

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] sonny21:
Re: [2012.12.04][SGH-I317/M] CF-Auto-Root

You can install it, I just did few days ago. It roots your phone, so it doesn't matter what apps you got installed.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] weiyu:
Re: [2012.12.04][SGH-I317/M] CF-Auto-Root

Thanks, Got it rooted successfully tonight!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Karma79:
OK I'm really bad with this stuff so please bare with me......

Why does the thread title have SGH-I317/M in it, yet neither the I317 or I317M is listed in the compatible devices??

Am I in the wrong place for rooting an AT&T Galaxy note 2?? :crying:

Thanks in advance!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] bigfoottrucker:
Re: [2012.12.04][SGH-I317/M] CF-Auto-Root

Nope. Works just like advertised.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] superprelude:
When I first got Rogers 4.1.2, I was able to root.

Then I installed CM 10.1, and went back to stock Rogers Rom after a day.

Now, I can't root it using the same method.

I tried 6 times, I saw it went into the recovery and installed the root. Reboot -> refresh some apps, looks good, but when I check it with checkRoot or odin mobile, it keeps waiting for superuser.

Any more tips?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] www.golazo.ca:
Cant root Rogers SGH-317M with 4.1.2. Tried the method to the T, read all the posts and no answer. I seen a few posts with similar situation. I flash the .zip and I get the red android and it says rooting then starts but I still dont have root access and superuser doesnt not grant any permission. Any suggestion...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] tangmu:
I just got an OTA update from AT&T this morning, and no longer have root. Will rooting again revert back to an earlier system, or will today's update still be there?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] iamsavedme30:
Re: [2012.12.04][SGH-I317/M] CF-Auto-Root

I just bought my phone yesterday and got an update. I have not seen a method for the updated version of AT & T

---------- Post added at 06:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:19 PM ----------

Just tried this method with thw the update and it failed.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chainfire:
If you have the issue where SuperSU will not grant root access after running this, open Play, un/re-install SuperSU, and reboot. That might fix the problem. (I wish I actually knew the cause or could reproduce, though)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] superprelude:
[/COLOR]

I had this problem, I just odin a rooted stock rogers rom instead after spent few days on it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] charley000:
Root after latest AT&T Update I317UCAMA4

Chainfire, thanks for all your help. Quick question. I just updated my AT&T Galaxy Note 2 with the OTA update which fixes the Exynos bug. Lost root in the process. Before I root again, I wanted to know if anyone has tested rooting this version?

Thanks.

-- Charley
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] charley000:
Well, I decided to root it using Odin as described in the thread. It worked fine. It's time to send Chainfire some money.

I suspect the easiest way to do that is to buy one of his apps.

-- Charley
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] opsahl:
Re: [2012.12.04][SGH-I317/M] CF-Auto-Root

I can confirm that after OTA 4.1 .2 this method works if you reinstall Super SU from the market.

At&t note 2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chainfire:
All CF-Auto-Root's have been updated with SuperSU v1.05 today !
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] iamsavedme30:
Chainfire,

I can't donate alot...but I will be donating...thanks so much...you are amazing.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] cardonam:
will this work for 4.1.2?

Will this work for phone on 4.1.2?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] wase4711:
did you even bother to look a couple posts up?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] arkin56:
guys, i'm gonna use this to root my sgh-i317, but if i may ask? are the roms of G-N7100 or G-N7105 are compatible with our device? or it need a dedicated rom for it?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] garydv2002:
Re: [2013.02.20][SGH-I317/M] CF-Auto-Root

This might have already been answered somewhere so sorry if I overlooked it. Ok I downloaded cf auto root to use on my s3. Can I use that cf auto root or do I need to download a different cf auto root for each different model of phone. Ive ordered a note2 and first order of business will be to root it and Im not sure if this program is like mobile odin where the one app can be used on many devices or if you need to download a different cf auto root for each individual model. Like I said if this has been answered already im sorry for overlooking it.

Chainfire this is another great app that makes life easier. Thanks for the hard work. Oh while im giving compliments mobile odin is awesome too
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] 2545:
Backup?

I'm new to rooting and have been reading to limit my questions but it is still confusing.

Anyway, I rooted my GN2 with 4.1.2 just fine. It was very simple and quick.

What I am confused is if I need to still do a backup since stock recovery was installed by this method. I read some recommendation on doing a Nandroid backup but I needed a cwm or twrp recovery?

As far as this thread goes, there was a mention that CF-Auto-Root has nothing to do with CWM or TWRP but is a modified recovery.

Any insight and wisdom is much appreciated.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] stuckmoto:
Re: [2013.02.20][SGH-I317/M] CF-Auto-Root

When you ran auto root you "modified" the recovery. You still have to flash a "custom" recovery. I recommend TWRP for this device. Once that is done it's usually wise to do a "nandroid"(back-up)of ur stock ROM in case you want to go back for some reason. If you decide to flash a custom ROM...do yourself and favor and read the OP carefully and follow the directions. Use the search before asking questions that might have been discussed already. GL!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mstickland:
Can my carrier tell im rooted..

First off thanks again chainfire awesome work! but I wanted to know.. After rooting I kept stock rom and recovery and it said 'modified' on build. I booted into stock recovery and wiped my cache, after rebooting it now shows official and allows me to check for ota updates. I am having a problem with my phone 'shocking' me sometimes when i pick it up while charging and i was thinking about sending back to Bell for repair or change. Do they (carriers) have another method of checking (other than flash counter, ive never even flashed custom recovery)? Thanks guys.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] jhundleyj:
Att i317 4.1.2

It looks as if this root will work for 4.1.2 if I am mistaken please let me know

Also will I still have Multi Window?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] ChevyWarfrat:
Re: [2013.02.20][SGH-I317/M] CF-Auto-Root

Yes it works on 4.1.2 ota I have done it myself and I have unrooted and reset flash counter to it works great easiest way out there
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] 2545:
I've done my reading and I'm ready to install the Cleanrom SE for ATT. I understand I can install TWRP using GooManager and do a nandroid. Since I've been using my phone after rooting few months ago, do I need to do a factory data reset before doing a nandroid?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] cwhitney24:
Wipe data after the Nan before flashing the new Rom. Do it before and you won't have anything to do a nan back up with.

Sent from The Bacon Pope's Galaxy Note 2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Archon810:
Confirmed working with AT&T's update UCAMC3 that just rolled out today, in case anyone is wondering.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mcy911:
oh, thank you so much!! I just updated too
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chainfire:
Updated with the latest SuperSU v1.30
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Franky15:
I got a question how do I OTA update without removing the root? I got this root and this id my first time, I have searched but I dont even know what to look for so the search didnt go well. I got a samsung galaxy note 2 at&t. If I have to remove the root does it eliminate any information or apps I have? Help please new to this and want to do it right. Any pointers or links to pages with the info im looking for will be greatly appreciated. CF auto root
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gregsarg:
If you are stock other than root....you can remove root from within the super user app settings. ..

The removal of SU still may not be enough to allow the update however.

Often, some remnants remain and require a factory reset of the device. Not always. ...but sometimes. ..

You could just as easily flash a custom recovery, and the rooted updated rom....IMHO

Unless you are referring to future updates...in which case you would want the first method. ..g
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] johnfre:
Big red FAIL after trying on new Galaxy Note 2

Big red FAIL after trying on new Galaxy Note 2!

Android 4.1.2

Trying from Win7-64bit, any issue with that?

ODIN sees it ok, and pick up the CF-Auto-Root-t0ltecan-t0ltevl-sghi317m.tar.md5 ok.

When I load into PDA and "Start"... goes for seconds, then... FAIL

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-t0ltecan-t0ltevl-sghi317m.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/010> Odin v.3 engine (ID:10)..

<ID:0/010> File analysis..

<ID:0/010> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/010> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Any ideas? (I've done this before, and have CORRECT md5 i317m !

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] wase4711:
try different usb port, different cable, and try a second/third time..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] johnfre:
Got it to work on a 32-bit Win7 (Fusion VM on MacBookPro)

Got it to work on a 32-bit Win7 (Fusion VM on MacBookPro)...

After much fiddling and trying, I tried it on a Win7-32 box (a Virtual Machine in Fusion), and PUFF.... worked first time beautifully!

So if yours fails, try another machine (eg 32 bit vs 64 bit, etc)

Funny thing... on a boot, i can't see any indication, but Root Checkers PASSES...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] jokkir:
Anyone know where I can get the SGH-I317M: CF-Auto-Root-t0ltecan-t0ltevl-sghi317m.zip? The link in the OP is dead. Or is there a faster way to root?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] zapper_master:
Help please

I am also looking for a little help finding the SGH-I317: CF-Auto-Root-t0lteatt-t0lteatt-samsungsghi317.zip file if anyone has it. When clicking on the link it indicates "DATABASE ERROR" . Has anyone else downloaded it in the past who would be willing to share it ?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] melvinaury:
Go to the first post and go directly to the cf autoroot web page in there you can go to you're phine model and download the app.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] zapper_master:
Super easy root method

OK, here is an SUPER EASY alternate root method for the AT&T Galaxy Note 2...you can try with other versions, if it doesn't work no harm is done. :)

Download EROOT , I have for your convenience provided a link for download or you can google it.

Plug your phone in and program will recognize phone...press root. BAM it will go through short process and you then have root. Just download a root check app to verify.

**Do not be concerned that most of language is in Chinese, just click the root (that part is in English)

Here is link: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6cGPvYmQyifUjRfLVBERmtwdDg/edit?usp=sharing

Have a great day
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] geeve420:
Data base error on OP and on official web site. Can anyone share the SGH-I317: CF-Auto-Root-t0lteatt-t0lteatt-samsungsghi317.zip or provide a mirror please?

Thanks

Geeve
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] zapper_master:
Geeve- you can just use the EROOT method in the post above yours...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] geeve420:
I saw that, my problem is I can't find any info about the exploit, developer etc. That is why I was asking for CF's autoroot. He is a recognized developer and I feel safer using it......

Can you provide any info on it?

Geeve
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] zapper_master:
I don't have any specific information on it. It is discussed on XDA in other forums. I have personally used it on several phones, Note 2, GS 3 etc and I cannot tell a difference that rooting with any other method, and I've used many of them. It auto injects superuser when it roots it, I just usually replace it with SU app. It was developed by a Chinese developer because many of their phones are copies of our common and popular phones. I just wanted to throw the option out to you.....even if for some reason it doesn't work on your device it does not brick or soft brick your device..it just simply won't work with no harm to your device, so really no harm giving it a try ??
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] nhpctech:
Root and Unlock Bootloader

Never mind, I found the solution to my question.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] ls430cw:
Thanks for the tip. Worked great! Easiest root method ever!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gregsarg:
I'm sure Chainfire appreciates the posting of alternate root methods in his thread..

And people wonder why Developers get pissed and leave ...g
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bubba:
Great work. Thanks for this sir.

Sent from my Big Ass Outlaw Phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] E4gt007:
With all due respect to Chainfire & Mskip

What are the pros & cons of Cf-autoroot vs Mskips tool kit? for ( att note 2 )

I understand that Cf autoroot is closest to stock with the stock recovery being reinstalled..yet still modified.. no busybox, twrp or cwm as an option, which is great if not your goal. But I am truly interested in knowing which has more advantages...least disadvantages. I have done my share of reading- but couldnt form an objective tally. I give the highest regards to the developers mentioned in this discussion, and want to do this right, and as simply as possible- and with the ability to go back to stock in case warranty work is required by the highly ( not ) esteemed geek squad at Best b-y.::cool: