yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] xda-arcane:
what exactly is the problem ? If I understand what I think is the problem, your phone no longer shows as a device in you computer and you have no connectivity. if that is the case;

(1) uninstall the driver for the phone (plug it in, go to device manager ((right click on "my computer" click MANAGE, left nav bar option "device manager")) look for "samsung USB or "android phone" *it should be under usb stuffs*)) THEN right click and uninstall driver, click yes you are sure.)

(2) go to samsung.com and download the device drivers for YOUR device.

(3) install them

(4) connect phone, yes, it should show as a sch-i605 in the device manager ... but YOU ARE NOT DONE YET.

(5) go into computer control panel>programs and features and uninstall KIES, this also means KIES AIR if it installs.

(6) you 'should' have a working samsung driver at this point that will work with odin

This method has worked for me on every device that i have, weather it be windows 7 or 8, and yes, sometimes the drivers get fubar for no reason at all, hope that I helped.

If I misunderstood the problem, please reply and I'll do my best to help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] hkbladelawhk:
Okay, so I've used the modified version successfully once. I ran it, it worked. I got into the system, I tried using http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2043636 to unlock my bootloader, and it bricked. So I went back to reflash this that originally worked, anddddd it now sits at the Note 2 screen. If I flash the NON modified version, it fails completely or doesn't flash at all. Completely lost on this and tired of dealing with it. Any ideas?

Edit: I found out I can't get into recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jpleez:
I updated to VRUEMJ9 using Odin but my device status is still showing custom. All I want is a completely stock rom, no unlocked bootloader, no root, PURE stock 4.3 because I want to be able to update to stock 4.4 when it becomes available in 10 months. What is keeping my device as custom?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] marcdman4000:
So your unlocked and rooted with MJ9? if so, cant you just downgrade to 4.1.2 with odin and then accept the OTA MJ9? Im not positive if this will work. but this is what I would do.

---------- Post added at 03:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:41 PM ----------

OK so I down graded from a modified MJ9 back to 4.1.2 and relocked and unrooted my phone.then took the OTA MJ9. I wanted to go back to root and unlocked. So I thought I could just down grade like last time when I was rooted. Big mistake. Odin failed and now I am majorly screwed. Can I use the MJ9 file provided here and the stock pit file to get me back online?

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this file saved my ass. Just used Odin Pit file and the MJ9tar. and it fixed my brick. but how do I root and unlock MJ9?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] funnyperson1:
Search for safe root for 4.3 root. You can't unlock the bootloader though, to shouldn't have taken the Ota. Nobody has unlocked mj9 and probably nobody will.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] chuckbeez:
:(

Sent from my rooted, xposed, and locked Verizon note 2.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] juanaraya92679:
All i'm desperate for help,

I am not new to using odin and I've done this galaxy devices since the Epic 4g on sprint. My device is stuck on the samsung galaxy note II screen and the stock recovery won't load if I hold VOlume UP , power and the home button.

Odin says pass and resets the device. I've tried the pit file as well and still nothing. It just sits on the first boot logo of "Samsung Galaxy Note II"

Anyone who can provide me a direct google docs link to a stock stock ODIN file because every file on xda and on the web from Other sites are not working. I was previously on jedi x rom with 4.1.2 and all I did was flash the MJ9 odin to start then I went on a 24 hour download binge of every odin for the i605 online with no results but a boot loop.

Help, i'm desperate. :(

[edit]

Okay I fixed it guys... finally found a good ODIN Image.

Look for one by the name of I605_VRAMC3_Restore.tar.mdg5

Best of Luck.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] chuckbeez:
Amazing.

Odin and this just saved me from a horrible situation. My phone's charging port won't work any more and i needed to return to stock. Somehow Odin recognized my phone and I should now be able to return to stock to redeem warranty.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ezas:
I used this technique (with PIT file)and everything went fine but I went into a boot loop on the Verizon screen.

So I pulled the battery and by going into stock recovery and choosing reset data took care of the problem.

In case anyone runs into something similar. Of course your mileage my vary.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Grandroidster:
So I'm already on VRAMC3, am i good or do i need the VRUEMJ9?..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mattnmag:
You're good to stay on VRAMC3, because if you flash the full unmodified stock version of 4.3 MJ9 or higher build, then you will end up locking your bootloader with no current way for you to unlock it on your own. As you've probably seen, there's tons of ROM'S in development section that have detailed instructions on how to flash them. So you can keep the VRAMC3 bootloader, but flash the newer ROM'S that are based off of newer 4.3/4.4 builds.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Grandroidster:
Ok kool thanks man, appreciate the thorough reply.. So does that mean i can't flash stock ROMs? And only custom 4.3+?..Or any 4.3+ ROM is good?.. I ask because some devs state in their ROM OP about updating to the MJ9 build so that had me sort of turned around lol..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mattnmag:
Right- at least for now....if you flash any full stock/official Verizon SCH-I605 firmware (ROM) that is 4.3+, then you will lock your bootloader with no current (unpaid) way to unlock it. 4.1.2 is currently the last build that you can unlock your bootloader on by yourself. There is a root method for full stock 4.3 MJ9, but no bootloader unlock method. There's no root or bootloader unlock yet for full stock 4.4.2 ND7.

Developer Beanstown106 made a modified stock version of the 4.3 MJ9 firmware that will give you the modems for 4.3, but won't relock the bootloader. So when you see the other modified 4.3+ ROM'S telling you to flash the updated MJ9 firmware, this is what they mean. Here was Beanstown106's initial thread for reference: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=48681499
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] z71kris:
I keep getting

Added!!

Enter CS for MD5..

Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

Please wait..

MD5 hash value is invalid

CI605_I605VRLJB_I605VRALJB_CL414933_HWID04_HW_Rev0406_low_ship_user.tar (2).md5 is invalid.

End...

ive tried multiple files already...what am I missing?

Edit* I figured it out, thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Wishkah420:
Please Help!

Long story short... Dropped my phone smashed the screen, got a replacement with locked boot loader(sigh)... Now I need to return this thing to stock so I can ship it back. Odin sees my phone just fine but fails on all of the images I downloaded at sboot.bin. The phone I'm trying to return to stock has unlocked bootloader so I don't see why I'm having such a hard time. I got one image to flash but it boot loops at the samsung logo. I tried the Q&A guide, I've tried the alternate guide but so far nothing.. I605_VRALJB_Restore.tar.md5.xz won't extract, I can't rename it, and ODIN doesn't like it... In download mode I get the following:

ODIN MODE

PRODUCT NAME:SCH-I605

CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: No

CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Offical

SYSTEM STATUS: Custom

Please help! Thanks in advance!

Edit: I got I605_VRALJB_Restore.tar.md5.xz to extract with 7zip but still fails in Odin...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] pchoi79:
it appears I have the boot loop of the samsung galaxy note. I tried to go into recovery holding power, volume down (also did volume up) start button.. but it gets me to the warning with the exclamation. I proceed with the option to install custom rom, but it takes me to download mode, indicating that i have stock rom installed. can anyone assist me here. Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ZackFearheart:
IS there a 4.4.2 stock file for download? I need it, As this is what my phone was on and I can't odin back (Un soft brick) because those are older files...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] rgp1236:
Can the bootloader on the MJ9 file be unlocked?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DesertRatBiggs:
Does anyone have a stock ND7 image for odin lying around? Been looking and haven't seen one posted.

Also, for some reason, stock rooted MJ9 updated to ND3, but the update to ND7 fails. Anyone know if I can odin back to MJ9?

Thanks in advance!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] christianesquejo12:
do you have a link for s6 edge g925f ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] congratulion:
sir

can i back to stock rom from nd7?

and

how to unlock bootloader nd7?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] captcdm501:
Note 3?

Does this method work for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SMN900V)?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] captcdm501:
Does this method work for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SMN900V)?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Hqjkat:
didnt go smoothly

it always get stuck on sboot.img dont know whats wrong please help
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sshhhhhttttt:
did you found for s6 edge g925f ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] piggyuniform:
System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless?

I tried the Stock android without locking bootloader even though my bootloader is locked because I'm having problems with the sboot.img problem so I tried that hoping it wouldn't modify that. I need a working version of Android 4.1.2 or below so I thought this would help. I was doing this for the fact that I needed to unlock the bootloader with Suck it Verizon but that seemed to fail. I got a download from a website that still has the download so I'm fine right now. If you could help me with this I would thank you alot. :) Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] imnuts:
I have it posted on my site and at a mirror. Can't really control how fast either one of them are, so I guess you'll just have to deal with it if you really need it now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] owenbeals:
Can this be used to return to factory settings or to unbrick after unlocking the bootloader
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Balsta:
I was wondering if this would relock the boot loader too
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] imnuts:
From what I was told in IRC, this will relock your bootloader. I am going to extract the files and re-tar them in a package that will restore you to stock but retain the unlocked bootloader then, just haven't gotten to it yet.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] joshw0000:
This is an invaluable tool. Thanks!

Guys, don't forget about Triangle Away if you've tripped your flash counter. It doesn't look like it's been updated for the I605 yet but we've only been unlocked for a couple days. My guess is it'll soon be updated if it doesn't work already.

Sent from my SCH-I605 using Xparent Green Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] spiderbolt:
thanks so much imnuts for this i just bricked my phone trying to unlock the bootloader ( operator error) downloaded this flashed with odin rerooted and unlocked bootloader all within about n hr so thanks so much for this
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] RaptorMD:
Its always good to have a backup plan in case you need or want or must restore to stock then start over again via ODIN.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] imnuts:
I just posted an alternate restore package in the OP. It will return you to stock but retain the unlocked bootloader. This would be if you FUBAR'd something and want to go back to stock, but not have to worry about unlocking again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] hugerobot:
Has anyone tried this and verified if it does re-lock the boot loader?

I'm asking because I had to take my Galaxy Nexus to Verizon for a warranty replacement, and would never have been able to do that if I didn't have a method of locking the bootloader, un-rooting, and removing all traces of my shenanigans.

So if I could get an absolute "Yes this locks the bootloader." from someone, I will be comfy enough to proceed.

Thanks!

(Or if there's another method of re-locking that I haven't been able to find, could someone tell me? I just want something chambered if/when I have to take this phone to Verizon.)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] imnuts:
The easiest way to find out if it works is to have someone unlocked flash it, then attempt to flash a custom boot.img or recovery.img via Odin. A good test item would be the last Odin package that is flashed via the unlock process. If the phone still accepts the full package, it is still unlocked.

In my opinion though, if the flash counter is at 0, and the other checks all say factory or original firmware/software, then Verizon really has no way to tell if the bootloader is unlocked or not.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] hugerobot:
So flashing this sets the flash counter to 0? The flash counter thing is a new concept to me. I rooted and flashed a zillion roms on my Galaxy Nexus and never thought about something counting the number of flashes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] imnuts:
I don't know if it will reset the flash counter or not. I do not believe the full package trips the flash counter (being that it is an official package). Has anyone flashed the full package after the flash counter incremented and looked to see if the current counter reset to 0? If not, I'm hoping that Chainfire can update TriangleAway for the Verizon version then so we can reset it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] techgov8:
I can't sideload apps. The install button doesn't do anything just the cancel button can be pushed. So I was gonna try to go back to stock and redo everything. I unlocked this morning so should I try the complete stock odin file and redo everything or try the altered one to keep the unlocked bootloader?

Tap'n
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] xxxxmarkxxx:
I'm selling my note so I'll see if I can relock the bootloader and go back to stock
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nh97103:
Resolved. Thank ya, Jesus. And Merry Christmas to all of you developers that works so hard for all of us!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dcdgoth:
Ohhhh helllls yeah
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] NB2A:
invalid md5 message

When trying to load this file it tells me invalid md5 file.I am in need of a valid MD5 file to get rid of the dreaded yellow triangle after loading and using beans 1 rom. I see also you have unlocked version of file as well. Will that work as a stock file or does anyone please have a working link to download a tar file to go back to complete stock?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] NB2A:
Check sum in Odin

Do these files need to be unzipped first? Odin does not seem to check sum them
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dornstar:
Same issue

<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.md5 is invalid.

<OSM> End...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ripster:
Does the alt. file supposed to have a .tgz extention?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Zacedward:
Might be a stupid question but If I unroot and restore back to stock can I still receive ota updates from verizon
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Travisdroidx2:
Yes if you mean odin back to stock.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Zacedward:
Yes that's what I meant also how would I reset my flash counter it says 1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] TechBSwift:
Is imnuts ok, his has been mia for like a week
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Travisdroidx2:
Dont think its possible for us yet. Once chainfire gets triangle away app updated then we will be fine until then not sure if its possible. They did say they will add support to our device. That app will reset the counter once it works.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Zacedward:
OK thanks so much for answering my questions
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Zacedward:
Hi do I need anything in pit to return back to stock or just the stock firmware in pda thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] pouxonu:
just curious if flashing this will bring back the stock boot animation if not can someone point me in the direction of the stock boot animation please and thank you for the help
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] TeeX2.0:
how do I check the md5 sum on this kind of file? just perplexed lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] TechBSwift:
so no one is going to tell me where Imnuts has disappeared to? lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DroidFamily:
If I flash back to stock with Odin will that re lock boot loader because I Dont want to do that. Sorry if already been asked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] cam30era:
Yes it will relock bootloader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sean09232:
Do I need to flash the pit file also in odin to return to stock? In droidstyles guide he says to use the pit file but he gives this threads link to download the stock odin package and here it doesn't say to use the pit file so just wondering what people who already returned to stock using this method have done Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] cyberma007:
What is going on with the "Return to stock but keep an unlocked bootloader" version I cant unzip it or and when i renamre it .md5 odin will not accept it.

I605_VRALJB_Restore.tar.md5.xz this file is bad

can you reupload the file please or if i need to open it with a specific app, please let me know
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] TeeX2.0:
just used this, worked perfectly.

thank you for this imnuts!!!

:D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] imnuts:
Extract with 7-zip. If you just remove the .xz extension, it won't work as it is still compressed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chocu1a:
If I use this to return to stock, will I need to use a program like triangle away to reset the flash counter?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] maahfu:
i would like to know the same. I odined the stock file and my phone displayes

ODIN MODE

Product Name: SCH-I605

Custom Bilinary Download: No

Current Bianary: Samsung Official

System Status: Official

there is no counter even mentioned. Am i good to return to verizon?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chocu1a:
I got the same. I guess there is no counter.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Travisdroidx2:
Your counter is at 0. If you watch the video from Adam and his casual I believe he has like 63 counts on his. You can see what it looks like.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] imnuts:
I will have a package posted soon that allows you to restore to stock VRALL4 and maintain an unlocked bootloader as well. I just need to test and verify that everything is working first, as I didn't have time to do so before I packaged it up earlier today. I can also create a restore package that will take you to fully stock VRALL4 (including bootloader) if people would like it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BeansTown106:
Re: [ODIN][VRALJB] Restore to Stock

Wish I had that tar hookup :P good work it is def needed
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nerd6373:
Im in a sticky situation...I have no clue how because I stayed away from any OTA update but my rooted stock shows the dreaded triangle of bring my phone to verizon. I was trying to ODIN back to stock but it failed. Any other way to get back to stock that you know of?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jstevenett:
Re: [ODIN][VRALJB] Restore to Stock

If I odin the stock but keep unlocked bootloader file will I still have cwm installed?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nerd6373:
Does anyone have a copy of or can make a copy from your phone of original sdcard0 folder. I believe I made a mistake and deleted everything in the folder.

---------- Post added at 05:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:40 PM ----------

Also, everytime it fails, it fails at sboot.bin
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] exmeaguy:
I keep getting a fail when it is doing "sboot.bin". I have tried 3 times bow, each time doing a battery pull on the phone and rebooting the pc.

Any ideas of what could be wrong?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] joseandre_:
Does anybody know how to return to stock VRALL4?

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yes please i def need it to return fully stock!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] rdeckerr:
Your alternate restore's saved my ass dude. Thank you very much. ODIN was failing at the sboot.bin but the alternate one passed with flying colors. Thanks you. I just wish I knew why sboot.bin was sending me up shizts creek.

My saga at:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=37269000

and outlined for monsieurr Outler @

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=37269568&postcount=212
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bond32:
Re: [ODIN][VRALJB] Restore to Stock

You could install Scotts deodex, it's a full stock rom with the addition of root.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] joseandre_:
Alright thank you, can i unlock my phone after flashing that rom?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bond32:
Re: [ODIN][VRALJB] Restore to Stock

No you will need to go through the unlock procedures first then flash the deodex rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] joseandre_:
That's the problem, i'm on Jelly Beans v1 and i want to return to full stock so i can unlock it..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BennyJr:
Re: [ODIN][VRALJB] Restore to Stock

If you're on a custom rom you're already unlocked. You don't need to restore to stock just flash whatever rom you want
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] joseandre_:
No because i didn't need to unlock my phone to flash Jelly beans v1. I only flashed a tar.md5 file with Odin.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BennyJr:
Re: [ODIN][VRALJB] Restore to Stock

Have you tried the unlock process?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] joseandre_:
Re: [ODIN][VRALJB] Restore to Stock

no because I'm scared to brick my phone lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BennyJr:
Re: [ODIN][VRALJB] Restore to Stock

I would ask beans if you could unlock the phone on his rom. You probably can.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] joseandre_:
Re: [ODIN][VRALJB] Restore to Stock

ask him please I would really appreciate that. Because I was about to do it but I got scared because I just got this phone and I don't want to brick it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
Re: [ODIN][VRALJB] Restore to Stock

Just follow adams new "jailbreak" method. It will return to stock, root, unlock, then you can flash rom

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

Sent From My Bean Powered Note2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] thepolishguy:
I don't think that it returns you to stock per his instructions here...

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=37273256&postcount=216

...he says to make sure you are stock before you start the process.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
Re: [ODIN][VRALJB] Restore to Stock

Yeah I just realized that. Ive been reading both threads and in my mind the info merged together. So go back to stock with the original thread, then follow the new one

Sent From My Bean Powered Note2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] joseandre_:
Re: [ODIN][VRALJB] Restore to Stock

but how am I gonna return to stock if I'm vrall4 with jelly Beans v1?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
Re: [ODIN][VRALJB] Restore to Stock

The title of this thread answers your question.

Sent From My Bean Powered Note2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] joseandre_:
Re: [ODIN][VRALJB] Restore to Stock

only from my apps
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] TeeX2.0:
Re: [ODIN][VRALJB] Restore to Stock

are people being trolled here?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] joseandre_:
Re: [ODIN][VRALJB] Restore to Stock

trolled in what way?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] spikebball96:
Re: [ODIN][VRALJB] Restore to Stock

if I do the alternate restore to keep the unlocked bootloader will I still be rooted? and if I restore with I need to do a factory data reset?

Sent from my unlocked and over clocked boss on beans