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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
That's CADI, CASUAL Automated Driver Installer by jrloper :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] pmsrefugee:
question on odin and twrp

I flashed back to MeanBean 1.11 from MeanBean Ice 1.0 to fix the gps issue but didn't wipe cache first. Now it is bootlooping. Holding down the start, power, and v-down buttons only gets me to odin downloading mode. It no longer goes to twrp. I downloaded the .tar twrp recovery image to flash using odin and placed the file in PDA, but I don't want to press start until I know for sure I won't brick the phone. Is it ok to flash the twrp recovery file to fix twrp so I can restore my nandroid backup from the sd card??? I know better that to try to flash a rom using odin per the op instructions. EDIT #2. READ A BUNCH MORE AND DECIDED TO FLASH TWRP VIA ODIN. PASSED AND WAS ABLE TO BOOT TO TWRP RECOVERY.

I could always return to stock, but the thread says to use the alternate stock image if later than L4 OTA, but it doesn't provide the link that I can see(EDIT. NEVERMIND. I FOUND ON THE PAGE THE LINK TOOK ME TOO). Are they talking about using VRALJB instead of Route 66 stock?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
Wipe data is all that's needed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nicholasjrice:
I get that but it doesn't install anything and loops that over and over until I sit casual down. I got it to work one time but hung up in the process ended up soft bricking my device. Couldn't get Odin to install anything failed every time. Ended up flashing just the pit file and phone booted back up like normal. But I did have root. But I'm back to not being able to run casual successfully to unlock and install recovery. Any ideas? Picture is what my phone is running.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dannymac77:
Question!

Is there any way to tell if bootloader is currently unlocked?

I had VGN2 unlocked and rooted, ran into a problem, did a Odin factory restore. Attempting VZW OTA to 4.1.2 boot looped my phone (fast recycle on initial Samsung Galaxy Note 2 screen)

Was able to factory restore (kinda) as this time the pure image wouldn't work and like alot of others had to use the I605_VRALJB_Restore.tar.md5.xz

That worked, so I tried to use CASUAL and it failed. failed failed failed on two different PC's I believe. Long story short, right now I've done a factory restore using Root66 because it provides root. I'm afraid to attempt CASUAL as it soft bricked, but I really want to push to at least 4.1.2 and REALLY want a rom with 4.2 or I dunno, I want a 4.2 rom that has all my S-Crud apps so my S-Pen has relevancy. So, just looking for a confirmation that I'm locked, unlocked etc so I know how to proceed.

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] tigersfa8:
Trying to get back to stock using the

Section 1a: How to Root/Unlock Stock 4.1.x Jelly Bean with Odin.

But when I select the correct pit file, and the correct pda file, and press start, nothing happens. It says

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

What am I doing wrong?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] boba7523:
I have an AT&T Samsung Note i717 and obtained the unlock code directly from AT&T and have unlocked the device.

Does this apply to me as well?

If I wanted to flash a custom ROM, I basically have 2 choices: CWM or TWRP, correct?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
why not post in the AT&T section?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] boba7523:
Because what's being said in this thread applies to unlocking a contracted device specifically and not just AT&T phones?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] paris10:
help

just download back at u Verizon but phone just blinks what can I do
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jheide44:
Given Outler's OP satement "...except returning to stock..." statement...

Your best bet is here (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2024207).

good luck!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ChristopherShort:
OK, I have an issue. My phone is my hot-spot and only for of Internet connection. I just received a Verizon replacement (I do that every now and then to keep my warranty going) and I can't use casual with out being connected to the Internet. Is there a way I can download what I need and then use it. What can I do?

Thank you so much!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
download from your phone, then transfer to your computer with USB.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ChristopherShort:
Do I just need casual, drivers and Odin? I have casual and it loads and eighth of a way. It looks like it's trying to download from the Internet.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ChristopherShort:
I am using my current Note II as a hotspot for my home internet (not with Verizon's permission). With that being said, I have a warranty replacement phone and would like to unlock and root it. The new phone is running 4.1.2 VRAMC3, so I would have to unlock/root it using these methods http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2272066. However with my phone being the only source of internet via hotspot, I am unable to use this method as you must be connected to the internet. When I take the battery out of my current phone and put it in the replacement phone I have no internet (I understand this, this is not the issue).

What I am asking is there to unlock and root my replacement device like the old method here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2043636? This method needed no internet connection to the pc while unlocking/rooting.

If I can go ahead and use Casual Injection 9 to do it manually I imagine the pit file, The Bootloader Baseline package - Odin Package, Suck It Verizon Bootloader 2- Odin Package are not the same as it would be for the i605VRALJB.

Where can I download the correct files to use with Odin and Casual Injection 9?

Thank you so much!!

My laptop has a damaged screen or I would take it to the local McDonalds to use there internet connect. I dont see myself being welcome carrying my broken laptop and a 70" led tv to McDonalds lol.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] MonstaDriva:
Adam , I hope you will see and answer this one as I have looked all over seeking a solution . I have a sprint sph-d710 galaxy 2 . Its running stock 4.1.2 jellybean ( gb27) . Firstly I know this not the forum for my phone but my questions more related to this topic in general about not using odin to flash custom roms and I have followed Adam some as I also have the galaxy nexus and have read about his casual tool a good bit .

I've rooted it , cleaned up the bloat and the phone runs great . I don't want to install custom roms . I just want to back up my phone with a nandroid and be able to restore it if something messes up . I can't install cwm or twrp custom recovery to this device . I created a nandroid using the onandroid app ( Online Nandroid Backup ) but have no obvious way of restoration should I need to . I found this thread while googling about using odin to restore a nandroid based on cwm or twrp . Is my rom considered custom now since its been rooted and some of the sprint bloat removed or is it still considered stock ? Do you know of any solution for someone like me that can't have a custom recovery installed ? I rooted this phone using my pc and QBking77's one click method . I'm very comfortable with using the rooted phone but that's about the extent of my experience . I'm an old man but technically inclined and while I could have hung with the stuff I read here 30 years ago its over my head nowadays . I promise you all I have read and read but just get old and you'll understand when I tell you the old saying once a man , twice a child < grin > . Please , if anyone replies explain a little in detail . I will really appreciate any help and answers you will be kind enough to provide . I had hope possibly there might be some script like wugfresh's toolkit or your casual that might could run from the pc and possibly run temporary twrp to at least flash the nandroid to the phone . man I know I am grasping at straws here . anyway thanks so much
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jmboulware:
Adam,

I'm getting my Verizon note 3 tomorrow. If I can test any bootloader unlocks for you, please let me know. I wasn't sure if you were working on it or not.

Thanks!

John
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
Unless I misundestood, I do not believe Adam and Crew will be working on unlocking anymore Samsung devices. Its just too much hassle and almost impossible with anything that has a qualcom processor anyway.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jmboulware:
Thanks man...I missed that. It's a shame though with the popularity.

Of course, we've heard "almost impossible" about a lot of devices over the years. I have faith. ;)

JB
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
I suggest doing some research on Qualcom processors...its not going to be unlocked. The only possibility is if a insecure bootloader is leaked, which is what happened on the VZW GS3. High unlikely that will happen again. Also with Knox security your warranty is void if you flash anything, being a workaround like safestrap is released. We are being pushed towards paying retail for dev editions if one wants a unlocked bootloader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jmboulware:
DS you're just full of good news, aren't you? Lol

I don't understand why they would hold a device hostage like that when the whole allure of android is customization. It's very disheartening. I will research the Qualcomm processor because I'd like to learn how the processor determines whether or not it can be unlocked. I mean, the "lock" is software, is it not? If it was programmed one way, couldn't it be programmed the other? Or is the key broken of in they lock?

JB

---------- Post added at 01:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:18 PM ----------

I found this to be a good explanation of the problem...hard to write software to control switches you can't see.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=30781353

JB
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mwebb34:
Hey Adam

Is there any chance your working on a casual one click for Verizon Galaxy Note 3? If any body can do it YOU can. Your the man.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] p1gnone:
didn't listen

Adam,

I start with stating that I did a very careless dumb thing: I Odin'd the GT-N7100 leaked 4.3 files to my i605. It then worked as a wifi device but cannot see my sim or the VZ network.

Now I just want to come back home!

I was able to put CWM then TWRP back on and flash a CM nightly, and GAPPS back on. However I must still have N7100 Bootloaders.

[inital screen and DL mode has a line with GT-N7100].. N7100 BLs were among the 4 files ODIN'd.

This keep the rom from loading completely. just get the CM boot animation on and on ..

Can I find unlocked i605 bootloaders to ODIN? I'm open to any other solution.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bigmike35:
Have you tried to odin back to a complete stock base that is out there and proceed from there? Other then that I can't really help, but can't hurt to try that since you did that already
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] p1gnone:
tried and failed at the start: from "[GUIDE][VZW Edition]How to Root/Rom/Return to Stock the VZW Galaxy Note II!" used the file:

CI605_I605VRLJB_I605VRALJB_CL414933_HWID04_HW_Rev0406_low_ship_user.tar.md5

perhaps a stock can be done in Recovery...yet to attempt.

both of these Outler-team files fail to Odin for BLs:

BootloaderBaseline2.tar.md5.gz

SuckItVerizon_Odin_Package2.tar.md5.gz
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] p1gnone:
Can goto stock [Recovery] with "Stock Root De-Odex - I605VRALL4.zip" but still has N7100 BLs. Hence no sim, no network seen.

3 Other back to stock roms fail in Odin.

Casual fails in a "LIBUSB_ERROR_NOT_SUPPORTED" loop.

Is JTAG useful or my only hope?[MobileTechVideos]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] p1gnone:
JTAG'd and set back to VRALJB, but now locked, so that no unofficial ROMs work. Can ODIN VRAMC3 from SAMMobile, and can go back to VRALJB,furthest back. But never will Casual or the old VRALJB exploit work, hannging after the DL reboot, PC sees the i605 but Casual cannot see it again.

How can I 'see' my Bootloaders?

My dumb move was to ODIN a full N7100 set of files including BLs. Do I perhaps have locked N7100 BLs? If so, would their[N7100] root/BL-unlock tools help?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] andrewc513:
Hi. Jumped from a broken GSIII to a Note II the other day. Up and running with CM11 and I came across this post & warning.

Is this post saying don't use Odin for *just* roms? Or don't use Odin for anything once you've unlocked the bootloader? Like if I flash a radio package or make a .tar recovery update, and flash with Odin, will it break anything? The wording is not 100% clear to me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] pool_shark:
It says "don't use Odin to flash custom ROMs".
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] andrewc513:
Followed by... "Please use Odin as a factory restore tool only" which made me question the otherwise obvious title. I assumed it was a "roms only" warning, but I preferred to ask and double check.. not find out otherwise the hard way after flashing a new radio.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
This is here to warn people about flashing with Odin. After unlock, the bootloader will literally accept anything, even a justin beiber MP3. you could brick easily.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] p1gnone:
Case in pt [my brainfart]: I flashed a Sammobile release of 4.3 FOR N7100 including its own BLs.. Now JTAG'd and back on VRAMC3, but I cannot get CASUAL to pass the DL mode step.. CADI drivers fail to get the i605 re-recognized. What to do?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] 1Brite1:
There are so many links to another link to another link for Casual....not really sure where to post this or if I should post it in all of them. Anyway, I have been using Casual since the day it was available on XDA and have had to use it many times. For me, it seems like there is just always one little thing that is wrong for it not to work correctly. And, it just happened again and I haven't seen mention of it anywhere. Basically, I found out that when using Casual from a download from the Google Chrome Browser, Java will not work correctly or update. However, when I used Safari Browser, there was an update for Java and wouldn't you know the whole day trying to get Casual to do it's thing and here it was the browser this time..It is a life saver as long as you have dotted your "i"s and crossed your "t"s........:)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
Java 7.51 was released last week. Its important to update for your security. I can't really support Mac very well without a Mac to work with. I have a 32bit one, but it has been obsoleted.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] idiotzach15:
Adam, are there any plans to update casual to unlock the stock MJ9 bootloader?

I know it's not quite related to the post I'm replying to. I just don't know how much longer I can stay stock. I'm seriously considering getting another phone just so I can flash custom ROMs. Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
Buy another phone. I can't come up with anything. Lee is too busy and other people are holding onto exploits. No more talk about this in here. If I have something to release or its pending you'll find out on G+. I'm not saying I or others won't have something, but I personally have other priorities than wasting time on Samsung devices.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] OffTheChainz:
[MENTION=3682533]AdamOutler[/MENTION] Thank you for your time and effort spent Creating Casual! I wouldn't be able to fully enjoy My VZW Note 2 if it wasn't for your work! Thank you!

Receipt number:4333-3685-6767-9734
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] b0nz:
Yes absolutely we appreciate the hours and work you and the other dev's put in developing so the XDA community can stay rooted and flashing thanks a million Adam keep up the awesome work
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] c3ajeff:
don't use ODIN to flash ROM but what about RADIO?

Ok so I knew not to attempt to flash a ROM with ODIN (why would I? so much easier in recovery anyway) BUT as I was going rom 4.1.1 to 4.4.4 I knew I needed to update the Baseband Radio (or so I'm told) with ODIN. When I did that, I killed my radio. Then I wiped and tried again this time in recovery and it worked.

So question is, no ODIN under any circumstances or allowable for radio updates?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] stewbuntu:
But, How to Now?

UPDATE - I see it has been updated, just not the summary

I think this could solve all the issues people are asking about in this thread and the how to

I ask bc the how to still says - Section 1: How to Root/Unlock/ Return to Stock 4.X Jelly Bean coming from any rom with Odin

REQUEST - I'm writing to see if the sticky for the "HOW TO" for flashing can be updated in regards to not using odin, or to have that updated on the first thread of the "odin warning" thread. I understand you need it to revert, but I also understand the need to safely flash. Now that things have changed can the first thread of the sticky please be updated with the new general basics? I have only unlocked my phone 2 years ago. I did not want to loose the features for the note 2 at the time (which I never use).

What I remember from years ago:

You need the ROMs (AOSP and touchwiz)

Installer/s for ROMS (which is best now)

Now - Odin for touchwiz only, if you need to send it in

update radio band, how?

anything else I should have for safety or the future to prevent issues when they arise. Thanks for helping a noob.

My situation if you are wondering - I HATE touchwiz

I did unlock my VZN note 2 for apps and have killed the OTA updates while on 4.1.2. I'm now SO frustrated with SLOW-as-molasses touchwiz after having to pull the battery due to touchwiz failures I would like to flash a stable ROM. From what I have read over the past few days is that Gummy Rom is a great overall option. My Motorolla Atrix 3G 3 years ago was faster and less glitchy than this dam phone - as is.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DarkTomb09:
I know that these threads are pretty much dead but its 2018 is there any new development on unlocking the ND7 bootloader? Because it breaks my heart when I see this phone capable of running Android nougat and just stuck on KitKat
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] asterius:
hi, i m a newbie guy, just simply wanna update my device to jellybean 4.2 to my stock s2. I want to load best software pack which will give the longest battery time. Battery duration is most important think for me.

i ll be appreciate to ppls here whom will suggest me the softwares i m looking for. and links and tutorials pls.

regards.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -iNCEPTiON-:
This is not the way to ask help dude , you can just search and get your stuff , and jelly bean 4.2 is not available yet :P 4.1.2 is available...

All the links are in my signature :P , just search rather than opening a thread like this :P
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheATHEiST:
Here is the thread and info you need... :o

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1612881
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paulius7:
Cm 10.1 it's available and it's jeally bean 4.2

Send form Galaxy S2. But I don't have it :-\
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] FeedbakBWR:
How do I remove apps that are part of the system?

Do i have to go back and reinstall or something. I thought when rooted I could remove whatever I wanted somehow?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] FeedbakBWR:
Awesome thanks. Do you know if I can remove HTC Sense?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] redpoint73:
No. Sense is not just an app. Its built into the framework of the OS itself, and is incorporated into many aspects of the OS. Deleting the app called HTC Sense will likely result in erratic behavior of the phone, or stop it from performing correctly. Is there a specific aspect of Sense that you want to remove, and if so, why?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] FeedbakBWR:
Thanks much.

I wanted to remove the launcher just because I thought it would save memory as I use Apex. Am I wrong in thinking this and I should just leave it?

I like my lock screen shortcuts, I assume this "may" disable that feature?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] iElvis:
Yes, you can freeze the Sense launcher, but it's potentially risky. If something went wrong with Apex, say with an update, then you have no backup launcher and no way to operate the phone. You would need to reflash your rom. It will also kill all the Sense functions.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] redpoint73:
Not "may", uninstalling the launcher will absolutely break your lock screen shortcuts.

You can try this. But I recommend making a nandroid first, in case things get screwed up. And don't know if uninstalling the Sense launcher will break other things.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] FeedbakBWR:
Perfect thanks folks.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] FeedbakBWR:
I installed nandroid and went to run it and it said my Busybox was not the latest. How exactly can I upgrade that and will it break my ViperXL Rom?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] FeedbakBWR:
No I downloaded the app from the market and tried to initiate a backup and it ran through its checks and stopped at the Busybox check. It said my version was lower than 1.2.0 exiting.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] iElvis:
Do it in TWRP. I've never heard of this app and I have no idea if it works with this phone. Doing it in recovery is not a big deal and you can be sure it will work.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] redpoint73:
Agreed, I have never heard of a nandroid app.

Just go into TWRP, and make a backup from there.

I'm still amazed at how many people are flashing ROMs, and don't even know how to make a backup of their ROM.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] FeedbakBWR:
I made a backup in TWRP before and after I flashed my ROM. I was just wondering if that app I found made it easier. Never restored a backup yet, never needed to. I assume it should work ok. :)

Thanks for everyone's help.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] redpoint73:
How much easier do you need it to be? Especially on a custom ROM, just use the power button option to boot into TWRP, then one tap and a swipe, and its backed up.

I'm assuming you mean apps like ROM Manager and the like. All they do is automate the process a little, but the phone is just doing the same exact thing in the background (booting into recovery and doing a nandroid from there). You also should be careful, in that such apps are often expecting CWM to be your recovery or may assume you have a international One X. If such is the case, the nandroid backup might not work, or you can even do irreparable damage to your phone.

Much safer to leave such apps alone, and just backup in TWRP.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] FeedbakBWR:
Thanks much appreciated. I will just leave it and do it that way. Probably better in the long run.

Thanks again.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Turge:
You can "freeze" HTC Sense with Titanium Backup... Just make sure you have Nova or Apex installed first.

No harm in trying... Really, Ho harm in trying.
[HTC One X+] ThePhoneGeek:
I just switched from a rooted One XL that was running Scott's CleanRom 4.5DE to a new One X+ that I've unlocked and rooted.

One of the features I miss the most is the ability to force the phone into 3G for most of my use with the ability to turn on 4G when I am watching video or something that requires more data.

Is there an app that works well at switching back and forth easily? I did a search in the play store and there are a couple in there but they seemed to be geared for phones that are CDMA/LTE rather than H+/LTE.

Thanks!!!
[HTC One X+] mickliq:
I'm using Widgetsoid...add a widget to the screen and choose the "4G" plugin. That will bring you to the radio menu where you can select GSM/WCDMA only instead of GSM/WCDMA/LTE.
[HTC One X+] rashad1:
I use Phone Info by SC@Taiwan

but the setting has to be changed every time you reboot
[HTC One X+] ThePhoneGeek:
I had tried this one but the radio doesn't change when you select it.

MG
[HTC One X+] mickliq:
You may need to toggle the radio off/on after you change between 3G/4G to force it after you make a change.