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[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vipsavior:
New video coming soon from stock to root

I will I am currently sitting in Haneda airport now .I try this week i been gone on a business trip all month.Sorry for the delay .I will make the video as if it was a stock brand new phone in detail.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Robobob1221:
[MENTION=999536]BigBadBuu[/MENTION] are you currently on the latest stock firmware, MK1?

If you are then all you need to do is flash the latest MK1 rooted system.img via Odin and you'll be fine.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BigBadBuu:
[MENTION=1440060]vipsavior[/MENTION], [MENTION=4476750]Robobob1221[/MENTION]

Thanks for the responses.

I am currently semi-rooted using vipsaviors files. I tried going back to stock using the file posted by Robobob1221 (as posted, Odin wouldn't load it, so I used cygwin to sign & tarball), but still kept getting bootloops, so I settled... ;'(

Since rooting Ive had the system firewalled, and haven't gotten the update yet (was unaware in fact ). Ill update the phone, then try Robobob1221 suggestion.

Thanks!
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BigBadBuu:
... and since Im modified, system update is unavailable. :(

どうしよ？
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Robobob1221:
If the file has the md5 tag at the end, remove that so it's just a .tar file then it should load fine in odin.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BigBadBuu:
Thanks for the reply. I did that, and it loaded successfully via Odin. However, this resulted in bootloops. :(

I think [MENTION=1440060]vipsavior[/MENTION] was running the same setup as me, so Im curious as to the steps taken by him to upgrade to the current [MENTION=4476750]Robobob1221[/MENTION] system.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Robobob1221:
What I did was to reboot in to recovery and do a factory reset. Then I rebooted into download mode and flashed the full stock MK1 firmware, Let that boot up, then sign in and whatever else you wanna do. The reboot back into download mode and flash the rooted system.img. Takes about 20 minutes.

You'll have to back up your apps data before hand if that concerns you. I started from scratch when I did it.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BigBadBuu:
Thanks for this solution. Its obvious, now that you mention it, so I feel a bit embarrassed.

Ill factory reset and let the system update on its own. Ill then root using Robob1221s method.

Thanks!
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BigBadBuu:
This didnt quite go the way I expected. Cant find the stock MK1 firmware and cant do OTA.

Bright side is were finally getting 4.3, next days or so.

https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/smt/info/notice/page/140217_00.html?from=pc_rd

Ill ganbatte to fix on the weekend, and update to 4.3.

Thanks for all the advices
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Robobob1221:
[MENTION=999536]BigBadBuu[/MENTION]

https://mega.co.nz/#!DgQm2K4J!Xwq-TWWsYjlX12Ku64sGuqPHOH1A3iV5Pm56MrCCZZo

See if you can d/l the f/w from this link

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407568280

Try this one as well, might be more reliable than the mega link
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BigBadBuu:
Thanks!

Edit: everything worked beautifully! I still cant get TiBu to delete preinstalled apps, but freezing + android firewall is good enough.

Now I'm waiting for 4.3 & AppOps! ;)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Robobob1221:
[MENTION=999536]BigBadBuu[/MENTION] try updating busybox with sericssons busybox app and then try using TiB to perform those actions
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BigBadBuu:
[MENTION=4476750]Robobob1221[/MENTION]

Thanks for all the info. I installed the updated busybox, but trying to delete a preinstalled app still results in an immediate reboot. And Ive tried using bloatware melter, but that just gives bootloops.

Its not a major problem, though; Im happy you have gotten me this far.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vipsavior:
Merry xmas

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[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yemeraldbay:
Congrats

GREAT! How did you make it? I'd love to know. I guess that was a real piece of work...:good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Robobob1221:
Are you gonna share?

Sent from my Xoom using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vipsavior:
Share and share alike

Of course i will .I will make a video for everyone . I am tired and need sleep I have to get up for work in 4 hrs. Sorry for the wait .I just wanted to update you on the good news.:good:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pseudosmurff:
Congratulations!!

Donations are in order:thumbup::thumbup:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuritaro9:
Awe ****e... vip ruvs da root...gonna test his method at work with him today...
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Robobob1221:
Well done mate, good work on that :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::)

Sent from my SC-02E using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuritaro9:
Thank u easter bunny...
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vipsavior:
Root instructions will be post in the next 2 hrs I am at work so I will post during my break the short version of the root.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlueCider:
This is wonderful!

Though, will the root break any functions of the phone?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vipsavior:
yes Nfc pay,1 seg , there are bugs here and there because docomo is docomo ,But for the most part we are over the fence so now that opens up the door for roms ,mods ect This will also increase your binary count .Mine is at 27 lol
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlueCider:
Ahh so Osaifu Keitai(NFC Pay, there's no 'true' NFC on this model which sucks..) won't work. That's not such a big deal for me cause I don't really use it.

Though, the 1seg not working is kinda a bummer. Nice to have that option.

What about things like the notification lamp (This phone has one right? {I don't yet own the phone, but might soon})

Camera and split screen multitasking?

Sorry. I expect you'll probably make a list of things you know to be broken after root. I'll try to be patient! :fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuritaro9:
So far, only mobiletv, camera light and nfc arent working. But not too worried about either of since I dont use them
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vipsavior:
Here is a short method the longer instructions later

For the people who have knowledge about rooting here is what I came up with .I tested it so far today and I had no problems note you will lose tv ,nfc ect..But all that will come later as time goes on .Lets get to the Rooting

Note its best to do this on a stock rom /recovery wiped clean

1)Download Odin3 3.04 and Mskip Galaxy Note2 ToolKit (I have the donate version so I dont know if it will work with the regular one. )Please donate to Mskip because without his tool there would be no easy root.

2)READ 1. INSTALLING GALAXY NOTE2 DRIVERS under Mskip page

3)If you have kies Uninstall it it may give you trouble.Make sure debug is enable on the phone and unknown sources are enable in the phone and the stock recovery is installed you can flash this in odin

Leave the phone on no recovery or download mode needed the program will do everything.

4)Install the tool kit.(disable antivirus)then launch it

READ THE DIRECTIONS IN THE TOOL KIT SCREEN as you go along.

5)Say yes to the update

6)enter the # 11 (7105) andriod 4.1.1 (build JR03C ALIJ)

7)enter # 2

8)enter # 1

9)enter # 1 (install SuperUser ChainDD (I know this works)

Let the program do its thing and read what it says and follow the directions.you will be done when it says "YOUR PHONE HAS BEEN HACKED"

If your phone reboots or SU hangs restart the phone and hit su again and update it.

and all I ask is to hit the thanks button I spent 7 hrs yesterday doing different things so I can achieve root .Special thanks to Mskip for the program ,Grant Barker,Chain fire,imnuts,Robobob1221 for everything from support to information.

Enjoy and a video will be uploaded later.:good:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vipsavior:
Everything works that is not DRM .

Split screen, snote, ect are okay

whatever it is that deletes Su is in the recovery .I rooted it than went back to the stock boot it was ok but when i put the stock recovey on it su was deleted.I did find a service macfee.android.service in titanium that was suspect but i am not sure .
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hjtpal:
:good::good::good::good:

thank you very much.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pseudosmurff:
list of some things not working

just a few things I've come across...

camera flash not working

vibration not working

phone reboots when trying to convert an app to a system app using titanium backup (widgetsoid)

phone reboots when 'adfree' tried to update the 'hosts' file

phone reboots after giving busybox root

***DO NOT INSTALL 'LBE PRIVACY GAURD' FROM THE MARKET***

after giving it root access my phone rebooted and hung on the samsung boot logo

to get out of it i had to hold down the center button and power the phone on until it booted up and as fast as I could uninstalled LBE

I don't think that was 'safe mode' I got to because I didn't see 'safe mode' printed on the screen at all. Before I did this I tried getting into safe mode with the different button combinations which all didn't work.

androidforums dot com /international-galaxy-s3-all-things-root/628749-warning-lbe-privacy-guard-jelly-bean dot html

howtogeek dot com/130327/how-to-boot-your-android-phone-or-tablet-into-safe-mode/

lifehacker dot com/5965022/how-to-reboot-your-android-phone-or-tablet-into-safe-mode
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vipsavior:
ya i been trying to work the bugs out and get the original boot.img installed I found out that its not the recovery but the boot.img that is also activating the SU delete .It seems that we have limited root access .If you try to delete or modify the root file it will auto reset(thats why adblock is kicking out a reset) I am digging around the system to see if I could find something. Great work on the finds.Keep the info coming so we can throw around ideas
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vipsavior:
http://youtu.be/vB7ptdITMqQ
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Robobob1221:
@VIP

Have you been able to decompile/open the boot.img?

You have a copy of the ramdisk files?

Sent from my SC-02E using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] renewehle:
"not enough memory" - partition issue?

First of all, thanks for this main posting an the support for SC-02E :)

I made a separate posting, before I found this area here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2677674

In summary:

I have a partition issue with my SC-02E. I can install any ROM, rooted or not any wipe or not, but the issue is always the same. It will not show the real internal size of 32GB. It is possible to install software from GooglePlay, but I can not use a browser and download APK, since the browser want to use a temp directory and I don't have space to get it.

If I connect the phone on a windows PC, I can see in the file commander the free space from my phone is in minus!

Used:

"0"

Free space:

"-104.857.600,00 Bytes"

It looks like an issue with the partition, but how can I solve this issue?

Screenshots:

View attachment 2637788

View attachment 2637789
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Robobob1221:
What did you do before this?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] renewehle:
Thanks for reply. I rooted the phone more than 20 times and installed some ROMs also. If I look back, it's not possible to say when I got the issue.

I found the issue, since I could not download a file with the browser, because the browser look for free space to save the file. If you install software from the Google play, you are not able to see the issue, because Google play will install any software. This means, I have free space :)

I found some users with similar issues, but they had a PIT file to solve the issue. I don't have it.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Robobob1221:
I posted an attempt at a pit file on here. You can try using it
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] renewehle:
Sorry, I don't see a file.

It is my fist time to work with it. Maybe it's possible to work with it in ODIN? Does I need other requirements?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Robobob1221:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=

Can find a link to it in the link above! I followed the tutorial in the other link on that page. I love links it seems!
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] renewehle:
Sorry, the link is not complete :)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Robobob1221:
Sorry. Go to the first post and look for my useful post link
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] renewehle:
I'm so sorry, can not find it. If you could take time later to assist me again please.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Robobob1221:
https://www.copy.com/s/RmIModig0TNE1ZFm/SC02E-PIT.zip

Try this. If not doesn't work, copy the link and paste into your browser.

The post is #163 that has the links
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] renewehle:
Thank you very much for the file.

I used ODIN 3.09 and put the file in PIT. If I run ODIN, I get the following error:

<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL!
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Re-Partition operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Robobob1221:
[MENTION=587279]renewehle[/MENTION] did you check auto-reboot, repartition, and f.reset time in odin?

Did you flash anything else with it?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] renewehle:
Now, I used another Odin 3.07 version, but this software stopped also on another step:

<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

The Odin before and the version now are not the same, I can not remember what I used before.

If saw also, my IMEI is not visible in the Android OS. Does I have a bigger problem?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mikekan13:
status

so where are we on having a rom with kitkat nothing broken on our note 2?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] starrwulfe:
I currently am using an SC-04E with MG2 baseband... It's unlocked through Docomo, and that works just fine, but I want to root because I am tired of Touchwiz. I don't use NFC, Osaifu Keitai, or One-Seg at all so I don't care about that.

I see I need Odin in order to install CWM Recovery on here, but I use a Mac. I'm trying to use Heimdall, but I don't think its working.

I can upload the recovery.img to the phone just fine, but it won't write. to it, and every time I try to boot into recovery mode, I just get the Samsung stock one.

Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong here?

Sorry! I posted to the wrong topic...:eek:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] osirls:
Hi guys,

New to the SC-02E scene and was wondering if someone wouldn't mind answering some basics!

Can I install any Note II ROMs/recoveries on my Japanese SC02E?

Do I need to run a patch app on a ROM to get it working like with SC-06D etc?

Does anyone have on hand any links to recoveries/Kernels/SC02E roms? (Hoping for a Carbon rom!)

I've had a search but there doesn't seem to be as much support behind the SC02E so if someone would be kind enough to advise I'd be very grateful!

Thanks!
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Robobob1221:
Use TWRP for the t0lte. There is a cwm for this check out kbc devs on slateblue forum, or the link below.

Basically none of the custom roms will work fully with our phone. Kernels I've tried gave bootloops.

There is a CM11: https://sites.google.com/site/ma34ssss/aojp/cm-11-0-based-aojp-build

Not sure if everything is working.

Basically docomo/hardware version limit options available.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DarkagesSpawn2251:
Help

Good day!

Got my note II from japan and already unlocked, i have no issue with call and text features but why it is still in roaming status even i have disabled it? I cant use 3g, i can only browse thru wifi. Will rooting solve the issue?

TIA!
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] osirls:
Thanks for your advice Robobob.

I've got TWRP recovery and CM11 from KBC devs on my Note 2 now.

It seems to run well with the exception of music stuttering whilst playing with the screen off. (With any player, headphones and speaker).

I was messing about with Blackzigong's ichigeki make_japanized tool trying to get a Carbon rom to work but the rom was too buggy to use.

I wonder if he made a newer make_japanized tool at some point that would work with a KK Carbon ROM.

With the 131001.zip I always get:

****build prop convert forsc02e

C:\Users\Martin\Desktop\SC02E\make_japanized_ROM 2\make_japanized_ROM.wsf(179, 3) ADODB.St

ream: File could not be opened.

ADDITION--------

Wow. Ask and you shall receive. Blackzigong was kind enough to point me to his latest make_japanize tool. Here's the link for those interested in patching together other roms.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/p9n9i2555ft5y9q/make_japanized_ROM_SC02E_131214.zip

---------- Post added at 04:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:36 PM ----------

Are you using the phone in a country other than Japan?? If so it will use roaming as far as I'm aware.

If you haven't already, you could try the code unlock Robobob linked to at

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2014982

I haven't done it on my Note2 yet but I'm pretty sure you need to install one of the earlier stock roms for the code to work.

(Try it on your current stock rom anyway)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] osirls:
Just put my sim card into my note 2 for the first time and realised I'm getting no reception.

Went back to stock to try and still get the no reception signal.

Pretty sure it's not cos the phone is barred or anything because it's a friend's post contract hand-me-down.

Anyone got any ideas?? Could it be something to do with my root? I used the mskips tool to root.

Gonna try installing a full stock flash and see if it bring anything back to life.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Robobob1221:
Have you unlocked it orchard it unlocked?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] osirls:
Haven't unlocked it yet but I assumed it should work it being a docomo phone and my sim being a docomo signal based company.

Gonna try the unlock on the MALJF (oldest) firmware but taking ages to download...
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] osirls:
Put on MALJK (earliest stock) and unlocked the phone using the free code unlock but still getting the no signal symbol.

NTT towers etc appear when I do a manual scan but for some reason won't let me register on the networks..

Could the phone be blocked I wonder. Is there any way of checking?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] osirls:
Sorry to post so much by myself.

So I've noticed that in my CM11 rom the IMEI and IMEI SV is listed as unknown.

If in stock, my IMEI appears as normal though.

I feel like the phone isn't reporting the IMEI to the network operators so it isn't being allowed to connect.

Does anyone have any experience fixing the IMEI?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Robobob1221:
The problem is the kernel/boot.img usually. What CM11 are you running? The Japanese one, AOSP I think or the t0lte version?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] osirls:
I see. I hope it is something as simple as the kernel in a bad rom build but i have the same problem even after reflashing official stock rom.

Ive been running ma34s aosp cm11, the latest version from the link you we nice enough to provide.

It weird but now IMEI does display. However as usual no signal (my sim is being recognised tho).

I dont know anything about the indepth functons of android buti read the note imei issues can be restore by flashing the PIT file. Might thatbe a good idea? Would i flash it at the same time as the stock tar?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Robobob1221:
If your sim is being recognised, check the apn settings in network menu. You might need to manually enter your carriers apn details. Where are you again?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] osirls:
Sorry, APN settings are in place.

I'm in Tokyo. Using bmobile aeon sim.(docomo tower based contract sim, have been using it with another phone for a while)

Was thinking of trying something like this with your PIT file Robobob.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2567862
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Robobob1221:
I dunno if it will work, others have tried it without success. However it doesn't sound like you need the pit file as your haven't said any of your partitions are registering incorrectly.

Have you had data working on it before?

Edit: Is your sim card registered to a phone from bmobile?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] osirls:
My friend used it normally contract before upgrading and giving it to me.

Unfortunately I got stuck into rooting before I even put my sim in so don't know if it would have worked in its completely untouched form.

I don't get data or phone reception though if I search for networks they appear but won't let me register with them.

This makes me think the radio is ok but my phone is being blocked to register on the network perhaps because of the IMEI I or some other reason.

Thanks for your help so far

Edit:

My mobile sim is not registered to any phone and I've been able to use it with any other DoCoMo phone no problems.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Robobob1221:
Sorry, I'm not sure what else you can do if it hasn't worked thus far.

I used the unlock code before and it worked when I went overseas with my note 2.

Only other thing I did was register for mopera net when I switched over to a Nexus 5 from the Note 2, but that was for a different phone to access data via my current sim card, not another sim being recognised by the phone.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] osirls:
Hi Robobob,

Thanks so much for your help so far, I really appreciate it.

I've found out that while other Docomo sims work in the phone, the problem is with my provider (Bmobile) and that I am using an older service. I need to update to an LTE SIM in order to use the Note II.

I'm pleased I managed to get to the bottom of my connectability issues but sorry to have posted so much junk in the forums!

It wasn't a software issue after all!
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qit46:
New 4.3 firmware available on sammobile

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=28332
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhattuong:
how to download ?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qit46:
You have to create an account at sammobile, login, and then you can download.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] osirls:
Register an account at sammobile and you can download it.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nhattuong:
downloading via Mobile
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luii03:
can you upload the kernel please :) thank you! :laugh:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Robobob1221:
Thanks for the notification [MENTION=3524727]qit46[/MENTION].

Have you flashed it yet? Any good.

Think I'm gonna clean wipe and flash it.

This'll have the Knox security, won't it?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qit46:
Haven't flashed it yet. Maybe this weekend. I'm curious if the Japanese system image root tool works on it.

There's nothing about Knox on the Docomo support page so I don't expect it to have it.