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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] D_A_M_A_G_E:
Any way you could root this stock package and make it available for us to download ? Or is this the same as the one in the other thread ? I was waiting to root until we had a 100 percent stock shipping odinable rooted rom .
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jdedeaux:
Just use the one from the other thread. It's nearly 100 %. The differences you won't notice
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] xXJay_RXx:
Good **** man! Now we got something to fall back on in case of anything
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] imnuts:
I used this to make the root package ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
you might want to read the stickies...just sayin.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dcdgoth:
the server is too slow.....it's not downloading man
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
Try using the regular restore file and the pit file. Yes it re locks the bootloader but you can deal with that later
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] C1audia:
Root66 file, correct?

Re-partition should be checked? I don't see any mention of that, and it's automatically checked when I select the PIT file.

Thank you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=41583101

In section 1b step 2 use the original vraljb file and the pit file. That will make your phone 100% stock with locked bootloader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] C1audia:
Thank you very much for your time and guidence, Boosted. :angel:

The Root66 file, with Checked Re-partition, did it!

My phone is back on!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
No problem, I'm glad you got it working again. Now don't f it up again :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] muzhik:
Am I toast?! (trying to get back to stock)

<ID:0/007> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> I605_VRALJB_Restore.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..

<ID:0/007> File analysis..

<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/007> Initialzation..

<ID:0/007> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/007> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/007>

<ID:0/007> There is no PIT partition.

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

tried w/o PIT file, and it hangs on recovery.img then fails :(

<ID:0/007> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> I605_VRALJB_Restore.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..

<ID:0/007> File analysis..

<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/007> Initialzation..

<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/007> boot.img

<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/007> cache.img

<ID:0/007> hidden.img

<ID:0/007> modem.bin

<ID:0/007> param.bin

<ID:0/007> recovery.img

<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
What files are you using? Were you previously unlocked and rooted?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] muzhik:
Tried I605_VRALJB_Restore.tar.md5 and CI605_I605VRLJB_I605VRALJB_CL414933_HWID04_HW_Rev0406_low_ship_user.tar.md5 to no avail.

was running JB17, unlocked, rooted, was cleaning up the phone a bit, uninstalled an app (iTriage), but then phone rebooted and got hung on start up, tried going into TWRP, just hangs on main screen then reboots in few minutes and then again, hangs on start up...

any suggestions on what to try next... besides going to verizon store and try to get a repl?

forgot to mention, when phone is off, and i plug in the charger, battery icon shows up but phone is non responsive, also no LED light whatsoever.... i think it's toast, unless there's some magic trick that i can try :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=41583101

Section 1b step 2 in original post of linked thread

The person I was just helping used the Root66 file, pit file, checked repartition and it worked. Did you try that?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] muzhik:
already tried that method before posting, but it didnt work...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
I don't have much knowledge with restoring to stock. I've never had to do it, I can only give advice based off what I have read. Try reading through the thread I linked. I don't think your phone is done yet, there is still hope for it

EDIT I just read that last part about the red light but nothing happens. I read a post somewhere in the past few days about someone having that issue. Not sure if they were able to fix it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] muzhik:
I guess everything points to SDS bug on N2... time to call verizon
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] C1audia:
I certainly will try not to!

I usually read a LOT before flashing, but I'd gotten too comfortable. I missed the one about the PIT file with a locked bootloader, so that one got me.

But hey, I've learned something new.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
It's not SDS if you caused it by not properly flashing.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] muzhik:
but i did not flash it, it was running jb17 with no issues, this happened after i uninstalled an app and phone froze while uninstalling then rebooted and this problem happened, i can only get into download mode, everything else hangs, and then Odin wont even finish processes w/o hanging, so there's something more to this...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
I might be wrong, but I'm pretty sure if you can still get to download mode its not SDS and your phone isn't dead. I would keep trying. Ask for some assistance in that other thread
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bajasur:
[MENTION=552429]imnuts[/MENTION]

Do you have the stock MC3 Odin files available?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] JSmoove3g4:
Thanks for this...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] thepolishguy:
I don't want to insult your intelligence but I thought I would just throw this out there just in case you forgot...

Did you attempt to manually enter recovery by pulling the battery and replacing it, hold volume up, home button, and power button at the same time?

Again, I know, lame question - but sometimes the simple solutions slip by.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] neopanther:
Hey. An ota messed up my phone. It flashes the Samsung screen rapidly and won't boot into recovery. It does allow me to put it in download mode, but odin won't recognize it. Any solutions?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] muzhik:
no worries... i've tried everything, seems like ODIN wont complete the flash process no matter what i do, verizon is sending me a replacement phone,

p.s. i can only get to download mode, nothing else, and even then it freezes in ODIN... :confused:

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what happens to the phone when you plug in the charger while the phone is off? do you get a battery icon with charging circle? does the circle move? if it doesn't, then you should probably get a replacement phone from verizon if its still under manufacturers warranty.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] neopanther:
It shows the battery for a split second and then rapidly flashes the Samsung galaxy screen.

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The only problem I have is Odin won't recognize my phone. What I'm thinking is I may not have usb debugging checked. My phone won't boot into recovery or power on. It only goes to download mode. I have installed drivers. No dice. I have a feeling that this fix is simple. Can anyone help me here?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] celyko:
broken screen, unrooting

I am trying to unroot so I can return for insurance claim (cracked my screen and now the screen doesnt work at all). After i downloaded the alternate file (i did a insurance claim once before for a power button failure, and had to download the OTA update). I unzipped it, opened odin, put it in the pda section, put the pit in the pit part and hit start. There was writing in the box on the left indicating communication between the phone and my pc. It failed and came back with this:

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> I605_VRALJB_Restore.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> Complete(Write) operation failed.

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

Ideas on what I am doing wrong?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
Even easier, brake the damn thing so they can't fix it and turn it on. Insurance covers ANY damage to the phone. Then you don't have to figure out how to get it back to stock. It's also more fun to beat it with a hammer :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] imnuts:
You don't have to do anything for an insurance claim. They don't care what is on it now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] celyko:
If I would have known that before I called and told them its fine aside of the cracked screen, I would have done that. Even though my Note 2 served me well, and deserves better :)

Are you certain of this? May I ask if you have a verifiable source?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] neckbonest:
i have sent in a few phones. i even sent 2 to verizon for warranty claims. i never unroot or anything. just send it in the way it is
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jbrown30:
i downloaded the alternate restore file and when it downloaded it added an .xz to the end so i can't place it in the pda section. can I just remove the .xz or should i try to download the mirror?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] highwaybandit:
I restored Like I have several times .just to get my SD card straight and I made the mistake to accept all the updates after it was stock. And well the mc3 update bricked my phone. It kept blinking Samsung on boot. Anyone have a solution for this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] enkrypt3d:
is there a stock LOCKED (UNROOTED) Bootloader I can flash? I tried to unroot using this and root checker says I'm still rooted...... trying to get rid of all root. thx

Also I fixed my boot loop issue:

The only way I was able to get out of the boot loop is use the PIT file and this file root66_VZW_stock_system.tar.md5

http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-note-2-root/how-to-root-verizon-galaxy-note-2-sch-i605/

Here is where I Found the "pre-rooted" file... I put that in the bootloader section of ODIN along with the PIT file and this fixed my boot loop problem.

Does the version w/o the sboot.bin flash the bootloader to LOCKED / UNROOTED?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kintwofan:
Use 7 zip to extract it first
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kintwofan:
So you put the ROM in the bootloader section? That worked? Is always supposed to go on pda. Also the first 3 downloads in the op are full factory images with locked bootloader, the ones labled "download me""mirror 1"and "mirror 2". Is there somethingdifferent you're looking for?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] amoblox:
To answer your question, yes and no. The version w/o sboot.bin doesn't lock your bootloader, but you'll be prompted to run one or more OTAs after you're all set up (may need to manually check in your phone settings). The new OTA(s) will re-lock your bootloader (courtesy of Verizon).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] audiophizile:
Delete
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] redsox 98:
Delete
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ahjee:
any chance of getting the files need to do a restore to the latest version of vzw OTA build? i think i may need one, im in a pickle here and dunno where to turn.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
This is the guide I use to restore to stock

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=34891181
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] imnuts:
Need to verify that it's correct first, but I found the VRAMC3 Odin package. Once I have it downloaded and make sure it's legitimate, I'll upload it and post links here for the package. I'll also create an alternate restore so you don't have to worry about having your phone locked if you just want to go back to stock but remain unlocked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] imnuts:
The "alternate" restore packages will come when I get time to extract and repackage the the full restore file.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] imnuts:
And, the alternate restore packages have been added. Neither of the new packages have been tested, so if anyone has an issue with either during the flash process, and they have verified that their download is good, please let me know and I'll investigate.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dogswind:
So I just tried the VRAMC3 image and I'm stuck in a bootloop. I can't boot into recovery either. All I can boot now is download mode. I tried reflashing and it now fails just after Setup Connection, so I can't flash anything apparently. Erm.. Help? :crying:

Edit: I used a PIT file or whatever from another thread and that somehow allowed me to flash another image. Not sure why/how it even happened, but I'm going to be a lot more cautious from now on. I thought I was going to be stuck using my old LG Revolution.. -shudder
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] tennisshoeninja:
Omg. Thank you so much a life saver.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ztotherad:
Okay, so this is a random question that I've always wondered...

If one uses the alt odin restore that keeps the unlocked bootloader, then does that person need to use casual to technically "unlock" again or can they use odin/heimdall/mobile odin to flash a recovery image and be set from there?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] imnuts:
Updated OP with 4.3 file
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] stueycaster:
Will this be done for VRUEMJ9 too. Also, it'll probably still have Knox right?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] johnowenstko:
Will flashing this stock 4.3 from here lock or replace my bootloader so I will no longer be able to run a custom ROM?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fkfmfz:
Thank you sir.

Same pit file? And does mj9 has knox?

Nephilim.Note2.MJ9.Rom.v1.6-R3Ds
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] refuse2bstopped:
HELP!!!

I tried this and it says Successful in the odin message at the end but all I get now is the "Samsung Galaxy" symbol flashing every 3 seconds over and over and it will do NOTHING else accept allow me to go back to odin/download mode. What did I do wrong?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] staywide8:
Mine shows successfull as well....but sits as the samsung boot logo. Any ideas?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] biyobe:
I'm in the same place... looked to return to stock just fine and bootloops QUICKLY to the noteII screen... trying again with the PIT file from the early release 4.3
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] refuse2bstopped:
The thing is I don't know where to get the "PIT" file from.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] biyobe:
I grabbed it from this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2024207
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] refuse2bstopped:
Well that's exactly how I "bricked" my device. I overlooked the pit file. So then I went to this page... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2043636 and for some reason I saw it there (seemed harder to over look there I guess for some reason) and this time I just flashed the pit file and bam, even though I got an error message at the end via odin (again), this time it not only went past the logo screen, but also rebooted completely. So apparently the stock rom flash did work the first time, and error message (for me at least) simply came from not having flashed a/the pit file during the flash process.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bonkurei:
so we still need to use PIT file for the VRUEMJ9 odin ? and the there is no new PIT file so using the old one from this thread still work right?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] refuse2bstopped:
Not sure, I didn't use ODIN to flash the VRUEMJ9 rom, I rooted and then flashed that rom (from beans) via TWRP recovery. It has been advised to avoid using Odin to flash any roms EXCEPT for flashing back to stock. If you're trying to get back to "bone stock" status, then yes you would be using Odin, in which case yes you will need the PIT file, and yes the "old one" from that link is the one. Otherwise, use TWRP for flashing VRUEMJ9
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] andrewjt19:
Imnuts does the VRUEMJ9 still keep the unlocked bootloader?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] SonOfUncleSam:
For anyone that is having issues with the boot loop, have you tried doing a factory reset/cache wipe after flashing the files over via ODIN? (There is a stock recovery in place, you can access it via Power + Volume Up + Home Button. Take care of it from there!)

Also, I have had issues installing CM 11 (and other Android 4.4 ROMs for that matter) because my phone will NOT connect to the data/cellular network. Could flashing the stock ODIN files fix that? (Has anyone else had luck with that?) I have tried about everything (Flashing TW ROMs before installing, I've tried other ODIN flashes, installing modems...) but none of it has worked. I've considered taking the phone into Verizon, however, I'm not entirely sure what I would tell them, and I don't have insurance on the phone, so smashing it to dust is not an option. Lol.

[Also for reference, the ODIN file I tried flashing before was VRAMC3, found here.]

Edit:

I'm going to try restoring the phone back to the original stock state (VRALJB), and I will report the results.

This worked! CM 11 (Android 4.4) now works with the radio!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
The pit file is the same and will always stay the same unless the hardware is changed... which will never happen.

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From the guide stickied at the top of this section.

---------- Post added at 11:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:07 PM ----------

I would avoid flashing the VRUMEJ9.tar until Imnuts confirms if it locks the bootloader or not! If it does lock the bootloader, then your device will be stuck in locked conditions almost indefinitely and you can not downgrade to then older firmware builds that are unlockable. If you want the latest 4.3 then flash the .zip version by Beans in recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] andrewjt19:
That's pretty much exactly what I figured, but was wondering if there's been a unlock or if it didn't lock it. .. Thanks

TappEd from my Note II

Check out my website for encouragement....

www.projectintercession.blogspot.com
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] icedventimocha:
Thanks for rehosting these after the b.s. that happened with your private servers. This totally saved my ass today.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] connexion2005:
[MENTION=552429]imnuts[/MENTION]

The MJ9 firmware link has a corrupted version of the firmware causing it to not pass MD5 checks and if forced, will fail at the very end of the flash via ODIN. Here is a mirror for everyone to the MJ9 firmware which should not be corrupted. Feel free to add this to your OP under the MJ9 section...

http://www.mediafire.com/download/d2f9p389xt2dj27/I605VRUEMJ9_I605VZWEMJ9_VZW.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] imnuts:
Feel free to go advertise somewhere else too. The MD5 of what I uploaded matches what the upgrade assistant downloaded, and that was flashed to my old phone successfully.

Sent from my Moto X
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jackwagon06:
Here Here! I just downloaded it and it saved my ass too! Thanks to imnuts! Guess no twrp, oh well at least its rooted. Didnt even lose anything....awesome!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] connexion2005:
[MENTION=552429]imnuts[/MENTION]

PM sent...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dorkfish2425:
help?

Ok just some info about the phone. running twrp, have vramc3 update. Im trying to get back to stock, but I cant seam to get the right md5 file. got the file from the OP, and odin fails at the md5 check. then got the KIES_HOME_I605VRAMC3_I605VZWAMC3_1098177_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5 file from another site, and it still fails at the same md5 check. keeps saying md5 hash is invalid. posting what it shows. any idea what im doing wrong??

<ID:0/005> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> MD5 hash value is invalid

<OSM> KIES_HOME_I605VRAMC3_I605VZWAMC3_1098177_REV04_user_low_ship.tar(1).md5 is invalid.

<OSM> End...

Update: found a workind link, but now its doing this,

<ID:0/005> 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..

what am i doing wrong?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dorkfish2425:
fixed

Well thankfully I made it threw on my own just playing around with things. Odin 3.7 would not work at all, no matter how i did it, but finally jumped back to an old odin 1.8 and it restored just fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] npainter7:
My Odin program does not have a pda spot. So where do I put the file at???
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] icedventimocha:
Put it in the ap spot, or download the version of odin available in this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=34891181

Sent from my Galaxy Note II
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] npainter7:
Thanks Ice!!! We'll see how it goes
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] npainter7:
Well the serial (com) port failed. No clue what that means
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] icedventimocha:
I would try the version of odin I linked you to, one because it's been proven to work with this phone, and two it has the pda spot so less margin for errors.

Sent from my Galaxy Note II
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] npainter7:
Downloaded it. It says it's for the Samsung S3. Not sure of that is the wrong one. I tried it anyways and it says failed
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] icedventimocha:
Are you trying to root/unlock?

Sent from my Galaxy Note II
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Sky12:
I'm one of the unfortunates who has the OTA locked bootloader. I was able to odin the 4.3 stock, and rooted with Kingo. Still can't apply any zip files. I just need to be able to use wifi. Is there anyway to enable this somehow w/o having to flash a zip or go back to a 4.1 rom. Any help would be appreciated.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] npainter7:
I was trying to unroot it. It worked :) thanks for helping me man
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] highwaybandit:
If u mean use the hotspot. I use this one when I was stock and locked it worked for me
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Sky12:
These don't work on stock 4.3. I believe Verizon put some kind of lock on the tethering. I can't flash the fix in some of the other roms. Wondering if there's some other way to unlock it? Any other ideas? Or how did u make the tether work on the stock 4.3? Thanks.

I actually got it to work with FoxFi from the play store. They don't support all phones, but it worked on the Verizon Note 2.