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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] wooddale:
I tried Wifi tether I can bypass the hotspot it says I have internet acess but my computer wont connect. I notice that my phone keeps switching from 4g to hotspot. I am just rooted with one click not unlocked. If I unroot and use foxfi it works. I bet just rooting with one click has something to do with it. I am in a strong 4G area. Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
try portable wifi hotspot and see if it will work. however root tether apps should no longer be needed for folks with tiered data. verizon no longer cares...its the folks on unlimited that still have to bypass the subscription check.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AndrewZorn:
Why was this FTdownloader garbage linked to in the original post? It installed a bunch of ****, even though all I did after starting it (not knowing it was not the driver itself) was try to decline everything.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
im not sure what your talking about.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AndrewZorn:
This downloader program installed 2 extensions in Chrome even after I attempted to cancel it. Why not just link to the actual driver?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
i didnt realize it did...ill fix the link for you as a xmas gift!

link fixed
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AndrewZorn:
Awesome, thank you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
no problem
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
on a side note...also fixed the link to beans build 1.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] JCP SR:
Do you have the Verizon app installed you may have to remove it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] wooddale:
I need some help I just rooted one click then tried to get cwm now I got the triangle says I gotta go back to verizon how do I get rid of it wont let me do anything.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
you can not flash cwm with a locked bootloader...odin back to stock and start over.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] wooddale:
I found that out in a hurry already back loading up again made the night go by fast Lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] tyloud78:
Wrong thread- delete
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] JRunner01:
CWM vs TWRP and ROMs vs Kernels

Hi...

I am confused by the two programs CWM and TWRP. I have unlocked and rooted the note 2 using Adam's procedure. Therefore I have TWRP. I see most ROMs \ Kernels, require CWM. At least that's what they say I should use in the install instructions. OR do they mean CWM as an example, and that I can use TWRP or any 'recovery' app?

If I need CWM specifically, then am I able to install that with ODIN at this point - being that I am unlocked, rooted and with TWRP from Adam's procedure?

Lastly, does installing Custom Kernel ROMs verses Custom regular ROMs mean that i need to match up installing a Custom ROM first and then install the matching Kernel ROM after? OR are they one in the same and I just install either, not both, since one would over write the other.

Sorry this stuff is confusing.

Thanks...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
most things related to aosp/cm10 are only compatible with cwm recovery...however even though some threads may say to flash in cwm recovery, does not mean twrp wont work...just an example as you stated. kernels are always packaged with the rom so no you shouldnt have to worry about that. once your unlocked anything will flash on the device so be careful and only use software pertaining to the i605 until you have a better understanding of things.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] JRunner01:
So can I have CWM and TWRP at the same time? Or its one or the other.

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When you say i605, that just means galaxy note 2, not a specific version of the galaxy note 2? right? i.e. there aren't different versions within the galaxy note 2 broken down by carrier or say US vs International?, right?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] cam30era:
It's one or the other.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
only one or the other...yes all devices have a model number...Verizon Galaxy Note II is sch-i605.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] akatcl:
Adamoutler, beanstown106, adrynalyne and there respective people : you guys make this way too easy now. I just went from stock to beans' latest in about 10 minutes with absolutely no problems. It took longer to download everything than to root and unlock. I almost miss slogging through adb getting Android on my 6900 touch but I'll get over it.

Well done!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] iflip:
Okay I rooted using the one click by chainfire and am trying to install revision 3. I load up Odin unchecked auto reboot clicked on pda clicked start and in 8 minutes I didn't get the prompt that says reset/pass. Instead I got this. ..

Notice the f. Reset time became automatically checked afterwards. I did have pda checked. Was that a no no? Should I have clicked the pit button and included that process? I didn't proceed with pulling the battery. Instead I volumed down to cancel and soft restated. What should I have done differently?

*I just got a prompt saying that the device driver not successfully installed.

*okay for past that now I'm stuck at casual. I d/l'ed it, but can't launch it. I don't know what to click on. There's a line in the instructions that says, need Java to doc double click on "java -jar path_to_file. Jar" I do have Java installed but don't see what to click on to launch it. Smh

I'm on windows 7 btw
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] cam30era:
Unlocked bootloader & rooted; I am assuming we can not boot into bootloader and use Fastboot commands, since I have seen no references in any of the multiple threads?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
drivers should be good...the error is for mtp, should not effect casual. however you should use the pit file with revision3. right click on casual and select open with, then select java.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dja2k:
Just got my Note 2 and I am lost here, first time Note user and on Verizon. I see there are 3 root methods, is Revision3 [I605VRALJB] 4.1.1 the newest one and the one most people use? I see it's a full ROM too based on Stock. Thanks

dja2k
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
there are only 2 root methods...1 method is with odin the other is with cahinfires 1 click exploit. however there are 3 stock images that are rooted in the first method.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dja2k:
Thanks! I went ahead and used AdamOutler's method.

dja2k
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Moose1988:
im attempting this as we speak.. first time rooting.. just got my Note yesterday.. nervous. lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] greenyoga:
I have rooted my note 2 one time,it works well now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Benjamin150:
In odin, is it supposed to stick on "Startup Connection" for a bit?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
no...make sure you see a comport number in left hand corner of odin. if you dont then the pc and device are not communicating.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Benjamin150:
Okay! Got it to work! I said it passed an completed, but my phone is still at the Green Android. In the video, his device rebooted right away. Is this normal?

Edit - Haha, never mind again! Got it to work!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dornstar:
Tried to revert back to stock and it looks like the Odin restore file is giving a invalid md5 message.

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> MD5 hash value is invalid

<OSM> CI605_I605VRLJB_I605VRALJB_CL414933_HWID04_HW-Rev0406_low_ship_user.tar (1).md5 is invalid.

<OSM> End...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
bad download
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] roebling:
One-step, fool-proof rooting: Thanks!

Worked like a charm, without an sd card, (and without a Mac! )

Thanks, guys. I just bought this GN2 yesterday & I'm at the lake without wired broadband. Of course, the stock phone blocked tethering so loading to/from my PC wasn't an option.

ExynosAbuse.apk was one-click solution for me. Faster & easier, too.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] youngzayiles:
Just wanted to say thanks. Made the process easy for me..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jimmydene84:
just rooted with the one-click method. so am i right in assuming i can now just flash my revovery from odin?? or more steps
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] wooddale:
I believe so but ck o

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] MiXoLoGiSt:
I am so tempted to root and run Jelly Beans Rom but I am very hesitant when it comes to messing with Odin. I know we can do a 1 click root that simplifies root access but to unlock bootloader we need to use Odin correct?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] wooddale:
I just rooted first that lasted a couple days then I unlocked. Its not hard juzt make sure you have your computsr setup right and follow instructions read them a couple times before you try. Odin is no big deal. You can get back to stock easier than you unlocked just flash the stock image in odin
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] cam30era:
You need to unlock your bootloader before flashing a custom recovery. See Adam Outler's thread in "Original Android Development"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] supagene:
Flixter

Has anyone unlocked the bootloader with one of the odin flashes and were able to use flixter? Even after using Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper I'm still getting a message about being rooted. Only other thing I've done so far is setup wallet.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
everything is explained in the guide...he/she simply needs to read before posting.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Robtao:
Adam is supposed to post a new CASUAL tonight. SuperSU seems to work better than SU. Has to do with granting permission for root or not. You may need to watch the phone and click on allow, or CASUAL times out and says you are "not rooted."

Or, you may be rooted, but CASUAL calls you a noob.

For me, the request for root permission was happening while the phone was still booting, so I normally wouldn't see the message. Then CASUAL would stop and say not rooted. Happened many times. Once I saw it and allowed root permission, all went well.

But for unlocking the bootloader, there is no longer any need for the pre-installation of one of the 3 rooted stock images. Either from original unrooted stock, or an Odined reflashed unrooted stock, or from an Odin re-PIT and baseline bootloader, CASUAL should take care of the root and bootloader.

I also had to uninstall and reinstall KIES, and did not bother with the latest update it asks about. It helped me to force a new updated installation of Java, too. This seems to help CASUAL
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] MiXoLoGiSt:
Do i need to use CASUAL to root the device or can i use the 1 click method by Chainfire and then just flash the unlocked bootloader package?

Sorry i am a bit of a noob at this since i havent rooted since the Original Motorola Droid, and things were MUCH different back then.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
Yea but if you need to go back to stock because something got borked, its nice to have the option of flashing back to stock rooted all in one operation...so yes the rooted stock images still have a purpose.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
you can use either one.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
I'd recommend a stock VRALJB then run CASUAL.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Robtao:
Is there a use for KIES after unlocking the bootloader? Mine never connects to the phone, and says it is not for my model (Verizon Note II). Is there a way to make it compatible with the Note II?

I was wondering if it would provide a better interface for root browsing of my Note2 from my PC.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DroidXcon:
Nope you can uninstall it. If you want root control from your pc you can try Android commander although I have not tested its compatibility with note 2 or you can just adb in.

Android commander may need a non-stock kernel. I think it requires root access at the kernel level. So flashing perseus kernel may work but of course I have not tested so I am not sure.

From my Galaxy Note 2 via Tapatalk
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] GlenBoRTR:
Are there any updated instructions for the Root/Unroot/Unlock/etc process??

I've read through all of the posts, and I'm really confused.

To Root: Is Odin any better than exynosabuse.apk?? Where is the APK file?? The only file that I could find was a .ZIP file, with no APK when decompressed.

Does Adam's Unlock method also root the phone, or do I need to root my phone first??

When I finally figure out all of the above, can I install any Verizon based ROM??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] wooddale:
You need to read a lot more before you try anything
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] GlenBoRTR:
Exactly, that's why I asked where "updated" instructions could be found. Adam's Unlock method is very new, and has bricked several phones (I learned that from reading).

Also the ExynosAbuse.apk file is a ZIP file. Not sure where I mis-read those instructions...

But thanks for your response
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] wooddale:
Im sorry I didnt mean to be a smart ass. You just asked so many thing at once its hard to explain. Adams unlock didn brick any ones phone the people doing it did. Unlocking your phone rooting it are 2 different things. If you unlock yes you will be able to flash roms but there are no such things as Verizon roms. That shoul answer a couple anyway.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
no I don't use kies...I put that link up there because adam outler said its the only driver compatible with his unlock tool. However I used the Samsung driver to unlock with no problems. I have used that driver with my s3 as well.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CenFlo:
Post 1 needs to be updated and revised as I do not consider this procedure accurate any longer.

Adam states this as well:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=36444782&postcount=1385
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DroidXcon:
What exactly dont you consider accurate. When Adam says "only one process" he is referring to unlocking the bootloader. So what exactly needs to change in post 1?

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CenFlo:
According to Adam's reply loading any of those ROMs is not necessary. Out of the box, run CASUAL + Suck it, you're unlock and TWRP is loaded on the device.

Am I missing something here? Is this the twilight zone or what?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] wooddale:
Did you ever think everybody is not out of the box. Thats why they are there. Or if you want go back to stock.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
yea you are missing something...First, if you ever need to flash back to stock, its always nice to have the ability to achieve stock root in one flash. So yes the pre rooted images still have a place. Second, Not everybody wants to unlock ...and Third, this thread will stay this way for archive purpose. Any other questions?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CenFlo:
None and I see your point here and concur. I just don't want people to go down the road that I did, mistakenly, and end up with hosed up device. I didn't soft brick or mess mine up, but that's because I know better once I thought about it.

At this point, they'll see these posts and hopefully it will make it easier for the next guy.

.I did not mean to insult you or discount the work you did on writing this procedure.

I just feel it needs to be clarified for the people just getting in to this device and wanting to go the custom ROM route.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] cliffco823:
a little confused

Please confirm. My Note 2 arrives today and I doing some prep work,

1. Chainfire's ExynosAbuse.APK root method will only root and NOT unlock the device.

2. Gaining root and NOT unlocking with not void the warranty.

Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] tfly212:
1. Correct, this will only give you root access.

2. From everything I have ever read or seen, rooting does technically void the warranty, but SuperSU has a full unroot option so if you need to take it to a store or send it in you can go back. Even if you really screw something up you can flash back to stock pretty easily as well.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] cliffco823:
Thanks! I appreciate it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
also if you decide to unlock make sure you disable the exynos exploit patch before running casual or you will not be able to unlock bootloader. you can renable the patch after unlocking.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DroidXcon:
You can unlock bootloader but you will need to flash a rooted stock image with Odin, before attempting. Did this last night for someone and we unlocked.

From my Galaxy Note 2 via Tapatalk
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
why cant you use the one click root? thats what i was referring too in my last post.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bajasur:
Just switched over from Gs3.. looks like there are 3 different root images in the OP to choose from.. which one is the most reliable? Sorry if I am totally confused and missing something here...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chance77:
Personally I would advise strictly going with AdamOutler's method using casual. It sets everything up perfect. It is under the original android development thread. I used other guides supposedly for noobs and it made everything more difficult and confusing.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bajasur:
Thanks... Adam has a root method as well as unlock ? I was only seeing his bootloader unlock guide in there.. I'm still trying to get my phone rooted and can't get Odin to recognize my phone. Argh!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chance77:
When I used his method other guides said I had to be rooted first. I tried it rooted and failed. I went back to stock as posted in Adams guide, when finished with Adams guide I was unlocked and rooted. And if I wasn't the first ROM I used rooted me, but I'm 99% positive Adams method did both.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bajasur:
just read Adams OP. I'm going to use his method but I can't get Odin to recognize my device. Trying to troubleshoot with no success. Not fun!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chance77:
Have you tried using kies to get the device to be recognized?

Or search xda and there should be direct downloads for Samsung drivers with guide.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bajasur:
Ya,I tried to install kies on my computer and off course with my luck it wouldn't install...

The drivers have to be there because my computer is recognizing the device, I can open folders and view pictures from my phone. Odin will just not recognize it!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chance77:
Are you starting Odin first. Then plugging device in??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bajasur:
I've tried both.. what is the proper way?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chance77:
It wouldn't work for me if I plugged in first. I had to start odin then plug the usb in. Do you have USB debugging enabled? Did you try to get the computer to recognize the device before you enabled debugging? Try turning USB debugging off with Odin and everything closed on computer, then see if it installs the drivers. If it does turn USB debugging back on before you plug into Odin. Samsung has the drivers available on their website for direct install. Also I've read if not using stock USB for specific device you may have troubles.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] beefchopper:
update

I just got a notice they are forcing an update onto my phone and the longest I can delay it is five days. I am rooted - will this kill it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] angus454:
yes, it will... I learned that the hard way. any advice on restoring root would be most appreciated.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] wooddale:
Im unlocked so I dont think its gonna happen here what is the update just to patch the exploit or 4.1.2?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] SeanPlunk:
Go to Titanium and freeze SDM 1.0

Should solve the problem.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nsa_sailor:
The Verizon update of 2013-01-18 loses the root access by this method. Can I just reinstall the original image again, or should I wait to see if there will be an updated image?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] chakl:
I was just given a new phone today from the verizon store after an upgrade. the vender had upgraded my phone before i got a chance to root and what not. I am unable to unlock bootloader and any attempt at doing so render my phone useless with a message stating " firmware update has encountered an error, please connect to Kies for firmware recovery"

The only way i was able to get the phone back into a somewhat working condition was to odin an image that does not write sboot (stock rooted images/alt restore)

unable to rom the phone and am already thinking of returning the phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] xxjuicymintxx:
Where was the file located that you flashed to be able to get back to a somewhat working condition? I'm in the same spot as you. Phone completely stuck.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] 1ManWolfePack:
Re: [GUIDE][VZW Edition]How to Root/Recovery/Rom the VZW Galaxy Note II!

I just got the phone today and it was the same story. Rep updated it. Are you at least able to root? I was going to try that apk in the OP.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] E30Nova:
Sorry for the noob question but I haven't used an Android phone in about 2-3 years and things have changed slightly lol.

In TWRP, is the "backup" option the same thing as making a nandroid backup?

Just want to make sure.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] TeeX2.0:
yes, that is correct :)

---------- Post added at 06:58 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:54 AM ----------

I used root explorer to rename three sets of apks:

In System/ App:

FWUpdate

FWUpdate.odex

KeyChain

KeyChain.odex

SDM

SDM.odex

adding/changing ".bak" to the end will sufficiently keep OTA from happening. If you wanna test it, go to Settings> About Phone and click on Software Update, and it will Force Close :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] chakl:
Was able to root it using a stock rooted image that doesn't write sboot
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] xxjuicymintxx:
Do you have a link to this image? My phone is rendered useless at this point, can't even get it to power on. Just gets stuck at the Note 2 screen, and freezes. I'd at least like to be able to flash back to normal. ODIN always just fails at the sboot.bin on any image I try to apply... any help is appreciated.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] 1ManWolfePack:
Re: [GUIDE][VZW Edition]How to Root/Recovery/Rom the VZW Galaxy Note II!

Imnuts version? Which one out of curiosity. I need root today.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] chakl:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2040264 alternate restore link

Sorry thats the stock image that doesnt write the sboot. it will just restore you phone to stock. just look for the other stock root by imnuts. it will work asuming its the one without the sboot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] E30Nova:
Awesome, thanks! :cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] hejay:
I'm having this issue as well. Any image will fail at sboot.bin during odin flash. Only way to boot up again is to use the alternate stock image. Anyone know what's going on?

My guess is the new update they're forcing everyone to apply breaks something along way.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] xxjuicymintxx:
So, in the link that's up 2 posts previous, you're saying the alternate image in that thread will allow you to boot? I am not able to get ANYTHING to boot. My phone just freezes on the 'Galaxy Note 2' splash screen. I've tried the .pit file, stock images, and the first download in the thread that was linked for stock... just haven't tried the alternate, but according to you, it'll at least let me boot?

Thanks for all help. This OTA update is killing me. I wish my local best buy had another titanium model in stock - I'd just swap! but NOOOOOO... they've only got white. doesn't tickle my fancy.

Much appreciated!