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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] beefchopper:
After reading all of this I am lost. I am rooted using Odin and the stock deodexed rom. I delayed the OTA update for a few more days (the maximum length of time allowed) and then froze SDM 1.0 using Titanium. Will that block me from getting updated? The only reason I rooted in the first place was to be able to add APN information to use the phone with international sim cards when travelling. I don't really experiment with anything else needing the root status but really need that ability to add APN's. Should I want to get this update and unfreeze that file? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] wooddale:
Im not sure but I dont think there is a root method for the update yet so if you take it you wont be able to root yet but hopefully they will figure it out they always do. I wonder if that voodoo root keeper works or is that only moto phones.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
delete..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
so what im gathering is if one accepted the ota then there is no reverting back to the LJB bootloader via odin to unlock? this is due to sammy black listing the original bootloader in the ota to keep folks from being able to revert back? also folks running the latest ota should still be able to root via the root66 method via odin, since that image does not replace the bootloader?

Could somebody please confirm this is correct so i can update the guide to reflect this please? im not going to risk testing this which im sure most understand lol.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] zkravinz:
Re: [GUIDE][VZW Edition]How to Root/Recovery/Rom the VZW Galaxy Note II!

My GN2 was stock never modified. I got it friday and the OTA update was applied after booting it up in the store. I was able to gain root using odin and root66 image file. My bootloader is still locked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nsa_sailor:
Does it still have the update, or does the update go away? I'm not too concerned about the update anyway. I just would like to get root back. I don't care about the esoteric features you can get when rooted. All I want is the ad blocker!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] zkravinz:
Re: [GUIDE][VZW Edition]How to Root/Recovery/Rom the VZW Galaxy Note II!

The I605VRALL4 OTA update stays intact. What you get is root injected. No apps or settings are lost. You get root and the bootloader remains locked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] GoBears:
I can confirm. Just completed this. Although you have to use ota rootkeeper to backup root then temp unroot and reapply the update. Then restore root. I'm pretty stoked this worked. Still have locked bootloader but at least its rooted.

Edit: I was stock with update applied since Friday.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nsa_sailor:
The broadband version version after I rerooted with the Root66 is I605VBALL4 but the build number is JR003C.I605VRALJB.

Does that sound right? Did the Root66 file go back to the original build number? I suspect it did, but I don't remember the build number before rerooting.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] zkravinz:
Re: [GUIDE][VZW Edition]How to Root/Recovery/Rom the VZW Galaxy Note II!

Same as me. I didn't pay attention to the numbers before I rooted either.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] GoBears:
Ok. I just did it again with the second revision rooted stock because I couldn't find the 3 revision download. Used voodoo ota rootkeeper to backup my root. Then I temp unrooted. Ran update and installed the ota. Re rooted with voodoo and all is perfect. No issues. Bootloader still locked but at least I have flawless root. Good enough until new BL gets cracked (I hope lol).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nsa_sailor:
A couple of questions for GoBears:

The notes on Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper appear to imply that it doesn't work when using Odin. Did you use Odin to install the 2nd revision after running the Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper?

How did you get the update to run again? When I check the status of the update, it says that it was updated to LL4, even though the About Phone says it's still on LJB.

Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] GoBears:
The second revision is already rooted. That is the root you want to preserve when you take the ota. So first odin the second revision of the rooted stock. Install and run voodoo and backup your root. Check for updates and it should say the update is available. Take the ota. After ota reboots your phone, run voodoo and restore root. You should have rooted stock and the exynos patch with a locked bootloader unfortunately.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nsa_sailor:
What I did:

Used ODIN to restore the Root66 image (see page 1 of this thread).

Install Voodoo OTA rootkeeper (see https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.otarootkeeper&hl=en)

Run Voodoo OTA rootkeeper to make a backup of the root.

Reinstall the OTA update from Settings > About Phone > Software Update

After the update reboots the phone, rerun the Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and restore the root.

Thanks GoBears.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] gswarriorfan:
if i used the exynos abuse app to fix the exynos exploit, which method should i use to root? i can't undo the fix with the exynos abuse apk since i am not rooted.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] RaptorMD:
My guess is is we were not rooted prior to accepting the OTA then its an end game for us until a new method is found. This pisses me off beyond belief that my phone was updated without my approval and now I cannot exchange it since this was my only exchange. Not a happy user that is for use. It is looking more and more like I may just cancel my lines this summer and change carriers when the time comes. Moved my wife to pre-paid (barely uses her phone anyways) our modems are ending contracts are ending soon and the only thing I would keep on contact is my Home Connect box which is pretty cheap home phone. So summer may be the end game after 15+ years on VZW!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] GoBears:
You can still have permanent root but you're stuck with the locked bootloader until a new exploit is found and packaged up.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
just flash root 66 and then run the exynos abuse patch...you will atleast have root until the new unlock is released.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
**** the OTA update...just flash Root66 then use Exynos Abuse to patch the exploit and roll with it for the time being. Accepting any OTA is supporting Verizon's bull****.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Travisdroidx2:
Why would you want to lock your phone down is beyond me. Warnings everywhere not to take the ota. But to each his own I guess. Just killed the value of your device until Adam can unlock it again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nsa_sailor:
To each their own is right. I don't need an unlocked boot loader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Travisdroidx2:
Not trying to bash you its just I see and know users that have bought a new phone and are stuck not being able to unlock and flash their rom of choice. Then again you have the choice still and decide to follow along with verizons plan on screwing us over. If you are happy with stock then I am happy for you. Myself if the phone was not unlocked or somehow they locked my bootloader which I am not worried about because I would never take a ota then I would sell the device and go back to my gnex. This awesome device would be useless to me personally. I hope adam is able to help out the people that are stuck still with a locked bootloader and get it cracked again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] haupman:
I am rooted but only so I can use all Apps in multi-window. I have no need for an unlocked bootloader. I'd like to take the OTA update to patch the vulnerability. It seems like my best bet is to follow nsa_sailor's instructions?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nsa_sailor:
You'll probably need to reinstall the All Apps Multi Window modification again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] brodypie:
Re: [GUIDE][VZW Edition]How to Root/Recovery/Rom the VZW Galaxy Note II!

My friend mistakenly took the new update for the note 2 and lost root. Is there a new method for that build?

sent from my unlocked and overclocked Note 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nsa_sailor:
Not that I'm aware of. See http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=37054414&postcount=1162 maybe.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
root66 is your only option as of this time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] b0gman:
So I got my GN2 today I downloaded the root66 file and odin as well as Keys. I had to rename the root66 file from a .7z to a .tar to make odin recognize it. This has been running for 15 minutes and it still says <ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!! ... Any suggestions

Yah laugh at the linux user I forgot .7z is a special zip file that the default win 7 file manager doesnt understand...downloaded 7zip and im rollin
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
Re: [GUIDE][VZW Edition]How to Root/Recovery/Rom the VZW Galaxy Note II!

Adam released his new root and unlock now titled as a "jailbreak"

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=37195287

Sent From My Unlocked Note 2. Thanks Adam and everyone involved!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] haupman:
Was your phone wiped when you followed these steps? I'm guessing it was but I'm hoping it wasn't.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] hopesrequiem:
Re: [GUIDE][VZW Edition]How to Root/Recovery/Rom the VZW Galaxy Note II!

I just rooted/ unlocked with Adam's newest jailbreak. Do i still need to install the exynos exploit apk? Sorry don't know too much about this device yet. Coming from an s3 so Adam's setup was very easy.

Anyone?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] liquiddetox:
Re: [GUIDE][VZW Edition]How to Root/Recovery/Rom the VZW Galaxy Note II!

Just added root with root66 and installed supersu into system. OTA update and root still intact.

Thanks for the easy to use guide.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mrRobinson:
quietly uploading...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] luke1333:
So only thing we lose is signal bars and multi widows if we flash?

Not an iPhone.....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
and microphone...I would hold off using it. Should have a update from mrRobinson soon.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] iamsamiam:
AND the capability of talking on the phone. :D no mic.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] B0nes424:
At least I have my wife's S3 to update and my son's nexus 7 (xmas gift) to set up while I wait!!! CANNOT WAIT!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] times_infinity:
Gotta remember that the S3 is a QCOM based phone.

If this is a Samsung phone through and through, it might mean that they're using a combined zImage. So recovery might be tucked in the kernel ramdisk and the phone MIGHT not have a dedicated recovery partition.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] suXor:
Qualcomm modem, Samsung AP
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
Very true! Thanks for pointing that out!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] drum747:
Quick question please. I'm new to Odin. I'm all set up and ready to go. I notice in the option section the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are checked. Do I uncheck both? So nothing is checked in options? Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Nit3mare:
Just uncheck Auto Reboot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] drum747:
Ok. Thanks. Let the wait continue,...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mrRobinson:
Those willing.... try root66_VZW_new.stock.merge.7z...

Hope it's better for you. Did my best to get all the perms right. now back to my nexus 10...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
Downloading now!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Marine6680:
I go get my new phone and I hit XDA within minutes of getting home... and this is what I see.

This makes me a happy "rooter". :laugh:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] drumdestroyer:
Your the ****ing man!!!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] shelooga:
downloading
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] B0nes424:
WOOHOO!!! I'll check it out in a few...those downloading...let us know your results!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Nit3mare:
Hoping to hear that this at least fixes the mic issue.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] *Madmoose*:
Bootloop...trying again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jellydroid13:
did u wipe data?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
no
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] hopesrequiem:
Re: [GUIDE][VZW Edition]How to Root/Recovery/Rom the VZW Galaxy Note II!

I didn't think so. What exactly was the exploit issue?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
it was a memory exploit...thread about it can be found here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2048511
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mrbobo1:
way easier method

The method below was WAY easier/quicker (no odin of a full image required) and results in root/unlocked bootloader. I did it in about 5 mintues including downloading the files needed.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2118348
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] statustray:
Buying a Note II

I am not sure if this is the right place to post or not, but I am looking to purchase the vzw note 2. The person I will be buying it from says it is stock with no locked bootloader and no root. What are the questions I should ask before I purchase it? I ultimately would like to unlock the bootloader as well as gain root access. Please advise. - I am currently have a galaxy s3 and will be giving mine to my wife, and getting the note 2 for me.

Thanks in advance.

PS I ask because I heard the other day that there was an OTA that locks the bootloader permanently.... I am slow behind the curve on the note 2 as I am a galaxy s3 user.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] wooddale:
Everytbing is fixed so long as the phone is in operating condition it is you will be able to unlock and root
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
everything is fine now...the latest ota has been cracked by adam outler and crew. Just follow section 1a for rooting and then proceed to adams thread for unlocking...if you just want root and don't care if you unlock, then section 1a is all you need. It will downgrade you to the previous firmware, but there is no difference other than the memory exploit and patched bootloader. To patch the mem exploit, just download and install the exynos abuse.apk. Also freeze sdm 1.0 with tibu or delete the sdm.apk with a root explorer app. This will block any OTA's!! Best advice I can offer is to never ACCEPT OTA's!! The devs here will provide all updates necessary.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] statustray:
I thank you both for such quick replies and also for not making me feel like a dummie. Kudos for that as well as the information. I am going to purchase that note 2 whenever the person tells me definitely that there's no scratches/nicks, etc ;)

In the meantime I will start reviewing the sections you mentioned droidstyle! ;)

Thanks again so much :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dornstar:
Hi guys,

Trying to fix my son's Note 2. He screwed the pooch somewhere and I would GREATLY appreciate if someone could help me fix this.

1. He rooted and unlocked with Adam's method.

2. He installed Beans 7, but it got stuck at the Samsung boot screen.

3. Deciding to go back to stock, he Odin the stock image, but didn't use the alternate. He's on the L4 OTA.

Now, it's stuck on a bootloop and only makes it to the 4G LTE screen. What should I do?

****Nevermind, fixed it. Flashed the root66 file and boom, good to go. Will leave just in case someone runs into a similar issue.****
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
i thought i noted to only use root66 or alternate restore method if your on the latest L4 OTA?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dornstar:
You did, but you know how 16 year old kids are. They tend to overlook small details like that.

Also, thank you for this thread. There's a wealth of information here and it's appreciated. I have the Bionic still and wasn't up to par on the Note 2 development and the information here was so helpful in fixing his phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mrRobinson:
Glad root66 is still kicking here. Was a helluva thing to piece together that night. Good to see people are getting use of it and it wasn't a waste of time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] TonikJDK:
Re: [GUIDE][VZW Edition]How to Root/Recovery/Rom the VZW Galaxy Note II!

Want to double check my plan with every one.

I have the ota. Unlocked with Adam's method. Decided roming isn't for me and want to clean up and go back to stock rooted and remove twrp. My plan:

Odin root66 from the op.

Install su

Triangle Away

Voodoo Rootkeeper

Take the ota if it shows up

TI freeze sdm 1.0

That removes twrp and leaves me stock locked correct?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ohiwastedmylife:
for those of us doing 1b: How to return to stock 4.1.1 Jelly Bean coming from any rom with Odin

do we use the PIT file and also have 'Auto Reboot', 'Re-Partition', and 'F. Reset-Time' checked or unchecked?

I need to get back to out of the box new software with no root or unlocked bootloader.

I keep reading to not check Re-Partition but the guide does not mention using it or not using it!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] exmeaguy:
Anyone have any apk installer issues after rooting? I had no trouble installing a non-market app before rooting, now after rooting I cannot install 3 different apks. When I click the install button, nothing happens.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
everything is set correctly by default thats why its not mentioned...follow the guide not hear say. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
imo the ota offers nothing...i would simply flash root66 and be done.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] TonikJDK:
Re: [GUIDE][VZW Edition]How to Root/Recovery/Rom the VZW Galaxy Note II!

Good point. Thank you very much for the help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] TonikJDK:
Well this is confusing. I booted into download mode, flashed root66 with odin and then rebooted into recovery to wipe the cache. It brought up twrp. So I missed something here...it did not wipe twrp when I did this.

I'm gonna get called a noob, but I can take it. :o
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
Why do you want to remove twrp?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] TonikJDK:
Re: [GUIDE][VZW Edition]How to Root/Recovery/Rom the VZW Galaxy Note II!

I have learned flashing is not for me. No joy in it or reward for me. I ran eclipse and beans for awhile and flashed back to stock rooted and have stayed there ever since.

So i thought i would just clean things up.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
you can still use twrp for other things besides flashing roms...making backups, flashing mods, and radios/modems etc...

however if you insist on removing twrp, just flash imnuts stock restore image and then root with root66 or exynos abuse apk.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jblack55:
Thank you, worked as described.... Love XDA and the developers!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jimjk1968:
Re: [GUIDE][VZW Edition]How to Root/Recovery/Rom the VZW Galaxy Note II!

Yes I got into a non fixable situation and this brought my phone back to life. Took me till 3am last night but all good. Thank you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] *Hooligan*:
Re: [GUIDE][VZW Edition]How to Root/Recovery/Rom the VZW Galaxy Note II!

Not sure if this is still correct but I found this to help with unrooting and going back to stock...

droidmodderx.com/galaxynote2/

I didnt find any step by step directions on xda. Did a search in all forums for the verizon note 2...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
then your not looking hard enough...section 1b.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mzimand:
I cannot get into recovery

I need some help. I successfully used Odin to install Revision3 but am not able to get into recovery. I just get the Samsung Splash Screen. I have also successfully used Odin to install Route66 and the same thing happens. I cannot get into recovery or boot my phone.

The bootloader is already unlocked. I need to get to stock to send the phone back as I had it replaced.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jackdubl:
Re: [GUIDE][VZW Edition]How to Root/Recovery/Rom the VZW Galaxy Note II!

I'm thinking of buying a Note 2 today. I'm sure it will be on the latest OTA out of the box. Is the guide here in the OP the one I should be following? Also, I read this unlocks everything, not just the bootloader, which it says makes Odin more dangerous. Would there be a difference if I bought a used phone that was unlocked on the initial build before the OTA?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] TonikJDK:
Re: [GUIDE][VZW Edition]How to Root/Recovery/Rom the VZW Galaxy Note II!

You want to use adam outlers guide here to unlock a new phone. Use the newer thread, the one for build LL4. Double check your build it will end with LL4. Yes Odin is dangerous with this unlock. Don't use it unless you are relocking. Just flash your roms vja twrp. This is true of any unlocked note regardless of version i believe.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] wooddale:
No matter what you buy you can unlock it you just need to read a whole bunch and make sure you understand it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] *Hooligan*:
Re: [GUIDE][VZW Edition]How to Root/Recovery/Rom the VZW Galaxy Note II!

Yeah, I way overlooked that, might need some new glasses...but then again so did the search function...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kingtrini82:
i haven't seen how to do this on a mac? or maybe didn't see that page. can some one help?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] neemo6:
Will this root method turn my phone back to stock as well as root? Or will this just give me root access while maintaining my phones current status?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
root66 does not wipe data.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bigjonmoo73:
On the first post, right under where it shows you how to do it with a Windows PC, there is a walk through for Mac/Linux users.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] gixxertriplezero:
if im on the l4 ota should i use the one that does not lock the bootloader or does it not matter
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] universexda:
Droidstyle - In the OP you wrote:

"Official VRALJB 4.1.1 12/9/12- http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2040264(This will wipe data and return your device to factory stock like the day you purchased the device. Unlocked and Locked devices may use this to return to Factory Stock conditions! Also, folks currently on the latest L4 OTA only use the alternate restore file as it does not contain a bootloader!)"

My questions is if you use Adam Outler's root and unlock method for VRALL4 and you want to return to stock it seems from above that you should use the alternate restore file. OK so now how would you relock your bootloader if for instance I need to return my phone warranty. Would you use the pit file in the OP? Is it possible to relock the bootloader in this case? Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] gixxertriplezero:
I just relocked and unlocked mine.. Was on L4.. it's OK to use the one that relocks the boot loader because they have an unlock for it now... And I did not use the pit file...

---------- Post added at 01:08 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:05 AM ----------

Also after I flashed I downloaded the ota to go L4... I think it's easier to unlock
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
you use alternate restore file then ota back to l4...problem solved.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
there is no way you used the vraljb file that relocks coming from official ota L4....once your on L4, there is code built in sboot that black lists the vraljb bootloader, not allowing a full restore. the device will fail writing sboot in odin everytime. the pit file is there for folks who are bootlooped and or stuck at detected unofficial software screen. No L4 is not any easier to unlock, however adams updated unlock method is infact easier to use. ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mike7728:
couldn't agree more with ya...

sent from my rooted GALAXY NOTE 2