yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bigmike35:
I wouldn't do that honestly, but that's me (meaning take the update). I would buy a new sd (bought one from amazon class 10 64gb sandisk for $30) but in the meantime, flash 4.1.2 firmware and re root and what not (if you desire to stay on 4.1.2). Or, do a factory reset and see if that helps (it will completely wipe internal, back up before performing this). If custom recovery is install, you can wipe, data, cache, dalvik and start fresh (back up apps using titanium or something to that nature) Or install a new rom (Plenty to choose from, TW and AOSP). I wouldn't take the update as you will lose ability to use custom kernels and unlocked bootloader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] C1audia:
Thank you, Bigmike.

I've never installed roms or anything of that nature, and don't intend to. Just want root for those apps that need it, i. e. TiBu, tethering.

I will try factory reset tonight. That will most likely unfreeze those apps that were freezed with TiBu, but now I don't have access to them because my SD card is not accessible (died).

Thanks again!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dpadaddict:
Replacement phone with 4.4.2

Hey guys quick question. I had to replace my note 2 with VZW insurance because I broke mine. I got the note 2 the day it came out and rooted right after. From what I'm reading at the moment there is no possible way to root the note 2 with 4.4.2 stock correct?

Thank you!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dtroup64:
There is actually. Here's the link for the Towelroot thread.

http://xdaforums.com/note-2-verizon/general/root-adb-ghettoroot-v0-1-towelroot-port-t2864125

And under development, Beastmode is working on a Safestrap that will work for us on KitKat as well:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2704992&page=14
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] artisan_lewa:
I sort of broke my device with a bad ODIN push of a 4.3 stock ROM. I will flash this stock 4.4.2 ROM to fix it, then?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mattnmag:
It looks like you've already fixed your phone based on your other post here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=56434840. If not, then it would help to post more details about exactly what you flashed and the error message you got in odin.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] artisan_lewa:
Boy you're fast. Yes I did, it worked. Now working on getting metro PCS APN to work, a pain in the butt.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] pmsrefugee:
Just got phone back after hard bricking it. They did a JTAG repair and installed stock 4.1.2. I loaded the Casual and turned off windows defender and hit Do It. Ran find until it got No partition with identifier 60 exists in the specified PIT. Here is the log...

http://pastebin.com/3DEdXRKC

what should I do? I can try another cable and usb port, but I want to wait to see if it is something else I need to download first.

thanks in advance.

http://pastebin.com/5sLfRF1D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lacoursiere18:
Paste got removed bro.. Upload again
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] pmsrefugee:
here you go.

http://pastebin.com/5sLfRF1D

Found the problem. Disabled Windows Firewall in Services.msc and thought I disabled Windows Defender, but . . . when I opened Windows Defender and started checking the tabs, I found Real Time Protection was still on. Turned it off and ran Casual successfully!!!!

On to Alliance Build 29 unless Brian is already on 30 LOL. I don't know how you do it with your job, school, and new baby.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Caveman419:
It has been a while since I have really played with this device and I am selling it to a non-technical person. I am going to flash back to stock and do not need to worry about the phone ever being rooted again. I can just use the PIT file and the VRUEMJ9 4.3 to take it back and then it will get the 4.4.2 update? The last thing that I flashed on here was a CM 11 nightly so it is running 4.4.4 right now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Caveman419:
If I am on the ND7 build from flashing the latest CM11 build and want to go back to stock image (I do not care about the locked bootloader), then is this the way to go? Do I need the PIT file?

Or since my bootloader is unlocked, can I simply flash the PIT file along with the 4.3 MJ9 Tar and be good?

**Update - Since my case was pretty much the same as in this post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55829040&postcount=1823 I tried flashing back to 4.1.2. After I got the Pass in Odin, I get a bootloop on the Samsung Note 2. I can not boot into recovery at all but I can boot into Odin Mode. Anybody have any suggestions?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mattnmag:
Just to confirm, you did try to flash back to VRAMC3 4.1.2 following Droidstyle's restore guide.... and flashed the 4.1.2 firmware and the pit file at the same time? Also... you didn't try to flash official Verizon stock 4.3 or 4.4.2 onto the device?

I would probably try doing the 4.1.2 ODIN flash again. If ODIN v3.07 isn't working to restore back to 4.1.2, then you could try one of the other ODIN versions. You can find links to the newer Odin versions (3.09 or 3.10) in this post: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=56167850

You could also try flashing just the stock recovery back to the device and see if it lets you boot into recovery and do a factory reset/wipe cache. Then see if the phone will boot back up. This thread ( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=53624921) should help you flash just the VRAMC3 stock recovery.

If you still can't get it fixed, you could try Kies Emergency Firmware Recovery. You'll need KIES 2.6 if you're trying to restore 4.1.2.... ( here's a guide for Kies 3 since the 2.6 guide seems unavailable now: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/faq/FAQ00059169/81100/SCH-I605TSAVZW)

Verizon's Repair Assistant might also be worth trying: https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/knowledge-base-80201/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Caveman419:
Correct, I have only flashed the pit file and the VRAMC3 4.1.2 (both files together). I flashed them using Odin 3.09. I am going to continue down your troubleshooting list in order. Thank you for your response.

**Update 1 - When I just try to Odin the 4.1.2 VRAMC3 file it fails:

<ID:0/008> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> KIES_HOME_I605VRAMC3_I605VZWAMC3_1098177_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..

<ID:0/008> File analysis..

<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/008> Initialzation..

<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/008> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/008> boot.img

<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/008> FAIL!

<ID:0/008>

<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.

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

**Update 2 - When i try to Odin Stock Recovery it also failes:

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> stock_mc3_recovery.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> recovery.img

<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/003> FAIL!

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

**Update 3 - Kies 2.6 can not connect to the device either through Plugging it in (keeps bootlooping the Samsung Note 2 screen) or Plugging it in through ODIN mode.

**Update 4 - I can not find a link to the actual download of the Verizon Upgrade Assistant for the Note 2. I have one for the S4 but I can not get it to launch on Windows 8.1.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mattnmag:
[MENTION=2671824]Caveman419[/MENTION],

You have probably already done all this... but I would try flashing the 4.1.2 tar firmware and the pit file together again using different usb cables (if you have others), try different usb ports, try different versions of ODIN like v.1.85, 3.07, or 3.10. Also make sure you are running ODIN as administrator and have disabled all antivirus/firewalls/Windows Defender, etc... on the computer. Also make sure that Samsung Kies is not running in the background. (If you have access to a different computer with Windows 7, maybe try it on there too).

If you can get the phone to boot back into stock recovery, then do a factory reset and wipe cache. That would hopefully get you out of the boot loop.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dja2k:
Its about that time I switch phones and have to return my Note 2 to stock. I bought it in Dec. 2012. I don't remember if I accepted the 4.1.2 update, I don't think I did, since I probably went on and rooted it ASAP. What would happen if I try to flash the Official VRALJB 4.1.1 12/9/12 when I was suppose to use Official VRAMC3 4.1.2 5/5/13? Though I am pretty sure I was at 4.1.1 when I used CASUAL to Unlock\Root.

dja2k
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Caveman419:
Thank you, I just got another computer dropped off to me this morning with Windows 7 and USB 2 ports. I am going to try today and see if it will flash. I will report back when I have tested it.

**Update - Still no luck. I have tried:

each of the different versions of Odin

3 different USB cables (2 Samsung & 1 Motorola from a Nexus 6)

Laptop running Windows 7 with Kies shut down (processes killed) and Antivirus turned off

I am re-downloading the 4.1.2 files from another source. Has anyone used Heimdall? What about checking the re-partition option along with the .pit file?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mattnmag:
I believe that the repartition option should get enabled automatically when you attach the pit file....so it should be checked. If it's not checked, that may be the problem. Then load the VRAMC3 firmware file in PDA slot. The "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" should automatically be checked as well, so don't uncheck them. No other options or boxes should be enabled.

Here's a step by step video that I found useful when I was first restoring my phone: ( http://youtu.be/4qtbEevn1VA ). I don't know if I would use the download links...but the video itself is helpful for reference.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Caveman419:
I feel incredibly stupid now .... I have always unchecked the repartition box when using Odin, I think it is in most instructions. SO much so that I did not even look to see that it was not in the instructions here and I just took it upon myself to uncheck each time.

Needless to say, once I kept it checked the phone flew through the re-flash of 4.1.2 and is working flawlessly. Thank you so much for your incredible patience with my issue!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mattnmag:
[MENTION=2671824]Caveman419[/MENTION],

I'm glad to hear that you got it restored. No need to feel dumb. You definitely have good reason to be careful when using Odin....don't want to turn the phone into an expensive paper weight. :thumbup: :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fluidj:
Is the Return to Stock portion still valid as of 12/11/14?

Glad to see that the Return To Stock instructions are still valid and very clear. Thanks!!

Now that my Note 2 is back to stock unrooted i'm comfortable with selling it. On to the Note 4!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dtroup64:
Probably a stupid question, as it might be right under my nose, but I'm on 4.4.2 ND7. I'm rooted through ghettoroot and have safestrap. I wan't to return to stock. I can't seem to find the stock files for this.

What do you wise folk suggest I do?

Many thanks for the help!

My apologies. A simple thread search for ND7 brought me the answer I was seeking. I should have searched first! :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] audiophizile:
Any body know if it's possible to go from ND7 OTA back to MJ9 via Odin or would that brick? I was excited to go to kitkat but the battery life seems to be ~1/2 what I was getting on 4.3. It does seem snappier and getting instant GPS locks vs 5-10secs but the battery is suffering hard.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mattnmag:
Unfortunately, there's no way for you to downgrade the phone back to 4.3 now that you took the OTA to 4.4.2 because of the locked bootloader. I don't think it would hard brick your phone, but I think it would soft brick it (i.e. give you the unauthorized message...) and you'd have to use ODIN to restore back to 4.4.2. Either way, I'm sure it won't be possible for you to downgrade at this time due to numerous other posts in the Note 2 threads discussing the issue.

If you are wanting to downgrade your bootloader back to a pre 4.4.2 version, you'd have to pay a company like Mobile Tech Videos to use their special hardware to do the downgrade. They can take the bootloader back to 4.1.2 so you can unlock the bootloader again. I think they charge around 75 US dollars.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dja2k:
I still haven't flashed my phone as I am not sure which Odin file to use. I am going to send it in to Verizon for a trade-in, does it matter which one I use?

dja2k
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] GiantsFan91:
How can i fix this? I tried to flash CI605_I605VRLJB_I605VRALJB_CL414933_HWID04_HW_Rev0406_low_ship_user.tar and no good. Please see below.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> boot.img

<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/003> cache.img

<ID:0/003> hidden.img

<ID:0/003> modem.bin

<ID:0/003> param.bin

<ID:0/003> recovery.img

<ID:0/003> sboot.bin

<ID:0/003> FAIL!

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mattnmag:
After I posted my response to your same question in the Q&A thread .. I saw where you reposted it here. You can see my response at this link:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=57944591
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] GaryAlpusa1:
wont root stuck after reboot.

I hard bricked my verizon note 2 after trying to flash a custom rom with the stock recovery. (dumb attack) Screen was blank with no response to anything. I sent it out and had it repaired for $40 at mobiletechvideo. It came back with 4.1.2, vramc3.

I downloaded the noyouverizon casual for vramc3 and ran the script. Everything went fine until the phone rebooted out of the download mode. Then casual reported a bunch of failures and exited. I rebooted my vista laptop and the phone, and tried it again. No joy. Any ideas how to proceed with this problem? The last time I rooted this phone I used Odin and manually flashed the tar and pit files. I have forgotten the proper sequence to try it again and Im not sure I have the proper files anyway. Any ideas how to proceed with this problem?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] GaryAlpusa1:
Phone is now rooted and unlocked with help from our friends on XDA. I had to turn off all antivirus programs. I also deleted the noyouverizon casual from my computer and re downloaded. I think the antivirus corrupted this program when it first downloaded and the antivirus was on. Thanks to all...:)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jerry247:
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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] MrRedPants:
I'm trying to return an i605 to stock and need the downloaded files - do you still have them?

i actually found the download for MC3 and am getting it.

Here' my question - I haven't picked up this note 2 in quite a while - I am PRETTY SURE at some point I flashed the MJ9 firmware so I could load roms like Alliance build 26. But I'm not sure. Right now I can't get the device to boot properly. I can get into custom recovery (Philz CWM) but when I try to load a rom or do a wipe, as soon as it tries to wipe data, it reboots and hangs. So, if it does have the MJ9 firmware - which I think it does, I assume I shouldn't or can't go back to MC3 and should been using odin to go back to the I605VRUEMJ9. Just want to be sure. I assume it won't even let me load MC3 if I tried. (btw, is there a way to determine firmware in recovery?)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mattnmag:
My best guess is that you're still on the 4.1.2 bootloader. I say this because you have Philz Recovery on the phone. As far as I understand things, you wouldn't be able to successfully flash Philz onto the phone if it ever had factory stock 4.3 MJ9 installed on it because the MJ9 bootloader is locked with no way to unlock it (and you can't flash Philz onto a device with a locked bootloader).

I'm thinking that when you had put MJ9 on it a while back, you must have flashed the modified MJ9 firmware package that Developer Beanstown106 made -(which doesn't lock the bootloader). You would have had to flash the modified MJ9 firmware to have the wifi and radios work correctly when you’re on an unlocked 4.1.2 bootloader and flashing 4.3+ custom ROM’s.

What do you see when you boot into Odin Mode (i.e. with the phone powered off-- press the Volume Down+Home Button+Power Buttons at the same time, then press volume up to continue to Odin Mode)? If you don't see any mention of Knox and your Odin Mode looks like the below picture (that's from my phone which is on a 4.1.2 bootloader), then that would convince me you’re still on the 4.1.2 bootloader.

I'm betting that you could successfully Odin flash the VRAMC3 4.1.2 stock firmware back onto the device. You said you found the VRAMC3 firmware already... but if you grabbed it from a non XDA thread, you may want to get it from XDA developer imnuts thread (under VRAMC3/Mirror 2) at this link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=35265728. EDIT: You can also grab the firmware from Sammobile by clicking on this hyperlink. (If my bet is wrong, and you get the yellow triangle with unauthorized firmware when trying to go back to 4.1.2... then you should be able to Odin 4.3 onto the phone at that point).

Also....If you're interested, here's a Download link for ODIN 3.10.0. I've been using Odin version 3.10.0 recently with my Windows 7 64bit system and it works great for me. **With the newer ODIN versions, they have replaced the "PDA" slot with "AP"--so the .tar firmware file goes into AP when using ODIN version 3.10. **(For reference--Here's the XDA Thread where XDA recognized contributor -CALIBAN666- posted the newer ODIN 3.10 version. Make sure to hit the thanks button for him if you grab the file. ** :)

Edit: If you want to avoid Odin'ing back to stock and then unlocking again with Casual...you may want to check out the "Corrupt Data/Cache Partition Fix" thread here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=53624921 . The thread discusses how to Odin flash the stock VRAMC3 4.1.2 Recovery back to the phone so you can do a proper wipe of the data and cache partitions... this may help you fix your phone so it will boot up again without having to Odin back to stock.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mattnmag:
post deleted - accidentally created duplicate post in error
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mikejr83:
I have a borked note 2. Can someone hit me up on hangouts to help me out? I'm having trouble finding all the necessary files and such.

mikejr83@gmail.com

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Maverick_TN:
Hey guys, I am trying to help a friend out with his Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II and he has wiped his partitions. I want to rebuild the partition structure, but I want to leave the bootloader unlocked and still use the VRUEMJ9 radio. I have downloaded the VRUEMJ9.tar.md5, can I just remove sboot.bin, replace recovery.img with a custom image and flash it and the pit file with odin to get where I can wipe it from recovery and flash a new 4.3 rom?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] urphonesux:
. thanks xda!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mrmcintosh:
Odin Flashable 4.4.2 firmware

Is it a way to flash the 4.4.2 firmware via odin. I have softbricked my phone and it is saying something about taking it to Verizon Wireless. I bought this phone off of ebay and I know for a fact that Verizon wont help me. I flash a bum recovery, which is why I need this firmware. Please pm me. I need help with this as soon as possible.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] djd338:
If you recently purchased it, chances are that it has the Verizon 4.3 update that totally locked the bootloader. (Read section 1a in the op) . You should be able to Odin the factory image back on & start from there. Then use the Safestrap method in the future. Not knowing where it was, I'll assume it had that locked bootloader. Can you get into recovery? Did you make a backup? Hopefully you get it working.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] donaldanttila:
I was playing around with Rom manager wanting to download recovery and soft bricked mine. I'm running 4.3 and I got mine back with Odin. Then I had to root phone again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mrmcintosh:
I got a Note 2 from Ebay and it has the 4.4.2 update already installed. Is it a way to go back to an earlier firmware? If not, how can I obtain root access?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] donaldanttila:
Mr McIntosh try safestrap. I haven't really kept up with things but the last I heard the boot loader is still locked but you can root the phone and use apps like titanium backup.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] daweyo:
I am like Mr McIntosh in that I just got a Note 2 with the 4.4.2 update. Of course I did not research and automatically assumed there would be methods to custom ROM the phone. As with most phones, I guess the brightest move on to the newer phones and challenges of rooting.

I did manage root using ghettoroot, however, it looks like I will not be able to throw custom ROMs on it because of the locked bootloader. If anyone finds a way to get custom ROMs on the GN2 with 4.4.2 please give a shout!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fallen00sniper:
I have created a repository for these files among others, you are welcome to add as a mirror, I plan on adding more where available still so we can all have permanent access.

I should add the other return to stock that maintains root as well.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] donaldanttila:
I just updated mine to 4.4.2 and everything I tried would fail. I had to do a combination of Odin and ghetto root. Here's a you tube link that works. I'm rooted again.How to Root a Samsung Galaxy Note II for Verizon on 4.4.2

http://youtu.be/rPyDqZSTBxc
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] donaldanttila:
For those of you who don't know.Google implemented an SD card write restriction on 4.4.

After the 4.4.2 kit Kat update any app that doesn't come pre-installed on your phone, either by Google, Samsung, or your carrier, will lack write privileges to the external SD card. Third-party cameras and image editors won't be able to save photos. Music players like doubleTwist, whose developers have made a plea for its users to complain to phone manufacturers, can't sync music to your SD card. Those are just a few examples of how this affects KitKat users, but it applies to every single app that you install.

Have you experienced SD card-related problems since updating to KitKat? Don't lose hope—a developer has stepped up to the plate and given us a quick and easy solution!

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NextApp, Inc. brings us a quick and simple fix, called SDFix: KitKat Writable MicroSD, available for free on Google Play.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AlpineMan:
Works only if you're rooted.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] donaldanttila:
Sorry. Thanks I forgot to write that part.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fallen00sniper:
This has probably been answered, what would happen if I flashed 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 with odin over a pre installed 4.4.2?

I'm guessing a soft brick until 4.4.2 is flashed with odin?

Not sure why it wouldn't work since the files that get flashed overwrite the boot files too.