yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mskip:
SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 2 TOOLKIT AUTO UPDATE V3.1.5 [3RD JAN 2013] AVAILABLE!!

Changelog:

+Fixed CWM Recovery Images for ATT, LTE, Sprint, TMobile + Verizon from last Auto Update (Images hadn't been tarred for Odin so couldn't be detected)

+Fixed link in download section

+Made a few other small operational fixes

For people who do not want or cannot get the Auto Update versions you can download cwm touch from http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager and use the Toolkit to create a tar file and flash it via odin. The Toolkit just makes it ALLOT easier.

[Auto Updates are only accessible if you have donated to the Toolkit project, received an activation code and unlocked the donator features. Auto Updates are a much faster and easier way of pushing small updates that would otherwise not be worth doing. I can push a single textual change or add support for a new build without having to go through the whole process of building a full version and uploading a large file. IF you are not able to or do not want to donate to unlock the Auto Update feature (and other donator features) then all the smaller updates are collated and a full build made when I have time or if there are enough updates to warrant it. This is the easiest way to make sure all the Toolkits are as up to date as possible. IF you have any views about this please pm me about them and do not post in the open thread]

Enjoy :)

Mark.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] reinbeau:
You can grab it from my post here, I hosted it on my Mediafire account.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mskip:
Downloading now. Its quite a big update so I would asume boot and recovery images will be changed.

Do you have custom recovery? If so then can you make a nand backup and upload the boot.img file for me?

Mark.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] reinbeau:
I can try, I've never done it before, I'll learn something ;) I have TWRP. Let me get my phone and do it.

Ok, so you want System, Boot and Recovery, right?

I have these files: boot.emmc.win and goot.emmc.win.md5. Which one do you need?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mskip:
Both please. The first boot file is the boot.img its just that twrp renames it differently. The second is the md5 hash to make sure the filesize is correct.

Mark.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] reinbeau:
Ok, here they are :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] P1Tater:
Hats off to you my friend for such awesome and detailed work. It's really nice to see you still doing what you do.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Forum Runner
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mskip:
Its still a work in progress as im never happy with anything I do lol I have big plans for 2012 (oops I meant 2012) :)

Do you still have your kaiser? I have mine in a box under my desk, never could bring myself to sell that sexy little thing ;)

Mark.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mskip:
Thanks looking at it now.

Just to confirm is this from the SGH-I317? What build (other than 4.1.2)?

Mark.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] reinbeau:
Ummmm....the updated one? :o Let's see, it says Build number JZ054K.I217UCALK7 and the kernel version is 3.0.31-578342 dated Fri Nov 30 - do you need anything else?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mskip:
Thats all I needed, thanks :)

Since you have just made a nand backup would you be willing to flash the repacked stock and insecure boot images?

Mark.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] reinbeau:
Eeek - Will it wipe my phone? I've not experimented like that before - but I'll try if you'll help me if it screws up.....would this be by the tool?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mskip:
Its just flashing repacked boot images so there is no chance of the device being wiped and if neither stock or insecure image flashes (gets stuck at bootup after odin reboots it) then you can boot into twrp (vol up, home and power), click on restore and select JUST the boot image to fix it.

Its totally upto you I wont hold it against you if you would rather not :)

Mark.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] reinbeau:
Well, ya know, I've gotta put on my big girl pants if I'm going to learn more here on XDA. Do I flash it just like anything else, in Recovery, or via the tool?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mskip:
Dont go giving me mental images of girls in 'big girl' pants haha.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2ux1f61y4g08pjp/mzH4eNuxEd/SGH-I317.zip

Extract the zip file to your pc and you will have 2 tar files that are flashed via Odin as PDA images with all boxes left ticked/unticked as they are.

You can use the reboot device section in the Main Menu to reboot to download mode and start Odin.

Flash the stock image first. If that works repeat with the insecure image. If neither works (boots the phone into the Android lockscreen after rebooting) then you can reboot to twrp recovery and restore the boot image you backed up earlier.

TO ALL OTHER USERS PLEASE DO NOT FLASH THESE IMAGES AS THEY ARE FOR TESTING ONLY.

Mark.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] reinbeau:
Doesn't look good. It's just sitting there at the Samsung GALAXY Note II screen after flashing the stock image.

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/004> boot.img

<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/004> RQT_CLOSE !!

<ID:0/004> RES OK !!

It's still connected via USB and Odin is still open. Disconnected, pulled battery, booted into recovery and restored - it's booting now (whew)

ETA I was up at 4:30 am this morning, it's my early day, so I'm done for the night. I'll test tomorrow if you still need it :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mskip:
Did both stock and insecure fail to boot?

Thanks for testing I will look into it more and maybe ask for your help again tomorrow :)

Mark.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] P1Tater:
Why yes. I couldn't bring myself to sell mine either. I learned so much with that thing.

And I'm still down to do some testing if you ever need anything. Just yell at me bud. And again, awesome work as always.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Forum Runner
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mskip:
Thanks allot mate I will definitely do that as im having some serious problems rooting the latest set of samsung 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 kernels.

We should start a kaiser appreciation club lol. Its what got me interested in modding phones :)

Mark.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] reinbeau:
I'm sorry, I didn't flash the second, because I thought they were 'dependent'. I'll be happy to test but later on, after I get home from work :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mskip:
No they arent dependant on each other if you can test the Stock image when you are free just so I know if its something I have overlooked in rooting it or if samsung has changed how they need to be repacked that would be great thanks :)

Glad you got your big girl pants on lol.

Mark.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mskip:
Hey,

Are you (or anyone else) available to flash a new repacked ALK7 insecure image?

Please let me know so I can send a link :)

Mark.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] reinbeau:
I won't have time tonight, but I will tomorrow afternoon.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mskip:
Thanks :)

Pm me when you are free it will probably be faster.

Mark.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] rayoubi:
When will this toolkit have the root for AT&T 4.1.2?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mskip:
If you are talking about the ALK7 build then I have an insecure kernel ready for testing. Once its passed then I can add support and push an update so if you are able to test that would be great.

Mark.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] neoissuperman:
i'll test whatever if you need help?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mocsab:
Donate - it;s well worth it

I just wanted to say thanks. For a variety of still unknown reasons I have borked my recoverey (TWRP) a couple of times which have required that I take the phone completely back to Stock (ODIN TAR) and then re-root. Your Galaxy Tool box has been an incredible help - very diverse and complete - and while the Donate version offers benefits, I purchased it only because of the obvious amount of work you have put into this project - it is the absolutely most complete, througough, well thought out and well executed tool for our phones that is avaialble today and I am extremely grateful for your work.

THANK YOU!

Anyone who has used the Galaxy Note Tool Kit should upgrade to DONATE - give what you can - you'll feel better knowing you have given back to somene who haas obviously already given so much!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] tblcoach:
Is there any update on a fix to root the new build?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mcchiu:
Stuck on samsung screen

HI, I am sorry to bother,but i am now facing a problem. I have a Bell GN2. Today, I was trying flash the stock rom back by using the toolkit option 8. I fellowed all the instruction and download the stock rom from the link which come with the toolkit. After flashing the rom by odin, it just stuck on the samsung opening screen and cant boot into android. Can any help me? or tell me what I should do. please.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] ksujace:
I'm having a problem after downloading and installing the toolkit there is no "toolkit.exe" in the extracted folder. Am I missing something?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mskip:
Check your Antivirus program didnt delete it after reporting a false positive. More info about that in the first post.

Mark.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mskip:
SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 2 TOOLKIT AUTO UPDATE V3.1.7 [14TH JAN 2013] AVAILABLE!!

Changelog:

+Updated TWRP Recovery images for all models to latest version [2.3.3.2]

+Fixed the push Internal Storage back to device routine [sets perms in recursive folders so they can be seen]

+Added text in Apk Restore + Install Apk files screens

+Added root support for ATT [SGH-I317] build JZO54K ALK7

+Minor improvements to code

For people who do not want or cannot get the Auto Update versions you can download twrp for your device from http://teamw.in/project/twrp2 and use the Toolkit to flash it via odin. You can also root new builds via Recovery. The Toolkit just makes it easier.

[Auto Updates are only accessible if you have donated to the Toolkit project, received an activation code and unlocked the donator features. Auto Updates are a much faster and easier way of pushing small updates that would otherwise not be worth doing. I can push a single textual change or add support for a new build without having to go through the whole process of building a full version and uploading a large file. IF you are not able to or do not want to donate to unlock the Auto Update feature (and other donator features) then all the smaller updates are collated and a full build made when I have time or if there are enough updates to warrant it. This is the easiest way to make sure all the Toolkits are as up to date as possible. IF you have any views about this please pm me about them and do not post in the open thread]

Enjoy

Mark.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Brandonb418:
i downloaded 3.1.7 through auto updater and it says that AT&T Build JZO54K ALK7 is supported but i don't see in in the model selection area...just trying to find out what happen there since i'm using that model phone and would love to root it. Just got the phone about 2-3 days ago and don't want to root until i know i'm not going to brick. Switching over from HTC root process to Samsung is a big difference!!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mskip:
When I built the updater this morning I forgot to include the newest version of the program so it doesnt have the addition in the Model Selection screen. I quickly added it and updated the Toolkit to V3.1.8 so if you use the Auto Updater again it should show the new build.

Sorry about that.

Mark.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Brandonb418:
Thankz...going to do that as soon as I get home...ill also be hitting that thanks button as many times as I can!!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] ksujace:
I did check that, I'm not running any AV programs ... is there some default MSFT program that would block it? I've installed the Nexus 4 or GS3 toolkit on this machine and never had an issue.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Brandonb418:
I think there may be a problem with the new 3.1.8 because every time I download the update i get an error message saying "Package integrity check failed: the package has been truncated or corrupted, and it will close. Pleas try to obtain a valid copy."...i didn't have any issue updating to 3.1.7 so I think it might be the server that it is downloading from.

Update: Just downloaded 3.1.9 with no problem and was able to root my phone. So happy i donated for the Auto Update version, now to play the waiting game for a rom that grabs my attention. Until then, Stock Rom Root It Is!!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Valkillmore:
:good: Wow ! Thank you for this. Every other method I looked at involved hunting down required programs or drivers.

Tried this and I was done rooting my phone in about 4 minutes after installing the Toolkit. Worked flawlessly for my G-Note 2 SGH-i317M on Bell Mobility in Canada.

I am so happy with this phone now.....started off great out the box now even better that I can get "ROOT required" apps installed. Again thank you so much !! :highfive:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] highandmighty00:
First off WOW.this toolkit is amazing.i wish I had one of these for all my devices.i realize all this stuff can be done without it but come on,this thing is idiot proof.If you are gonna use it get donate version.dev deserves something for this fine piece of work.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mskip:
SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 2 TOOLKIT AUTO UPDATE V3.2.0 [16TH JAN 2013] AVAILABLE!!

Changelog: [BugFix version for V3.1.9]

+Updated TWRP versions in the Toolkit initialisation to fix the ALLINONE process when selecting TWRP [couldnt find TWRP to extract the image] and other TWRP related stuff

For people who do not want or cannot get the Auto Update versions you can download twrp for your device from http://teamw.in/project/twrp2 and use the Toolkit to flash it via odin. You can also root new builds via Recovery. The Toolkit just makes it easier.

[Auto Updates are only accessible if you have donated to the Toolkit project, received an activation code and unlocked the donator features. Auto Updates are a much faster and easier way of pushing small updates that would otherwise not be worth doing. I can push a single textual change or add support for a new build without having to go through the whole process of building a full version and uploading a large file. IF you are not able to or do not want to donate to unlock the Auto Update feature (and other donator features) then all the smaller updates are collated and a full build made when I have time or if there are enough updates to warrant it. This is the easiest way to make sure all the Toolkits are as up to date as possible. IF you have any views about this please pm me about them and do not post in the open thread]

Enjoy

Mark.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] ksujace:
Re: [Galaxy Note2 TOOLKIT V3.0.0 ATT] Drivers, Backup, Root, CWM, TWRP, Flash Stock I

Figured it out. I was using the "mirror" like whatever build is posted on the mirror is corrupt. When I clicked the title link it worked fine.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] wherestheanykey:
Flash Counter

Hi, does this method of rooting trip the flash counter if we stick with the stock recovery?

Thanks,
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] wherestheanykey:
Ok, so after waiting a couple days without a response, I went ahead and rooted using the toolkit. And for anybody else wondering whether or not it trips the flash counter, the answer is a resounding yes. It flags everything as modified and adds to the flash count, even when you don't flash a custom recovery.

Update: So mskip, if I were to use the option to "Flash Stock Boot Image back to your phone" would it get my phone back to "Normal" staus? When I rooted I used option 1 that only flashes the insecure boot image and installs just Superuser. If I go back to my stock boot image, would I essentailly be back to "Stock Rooted" with the only difference being having superuser rights? I know I would have to use Triangle Away to set my counter back to zero.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mskip:
Using Triangle Away should reset the flash counter but I think you have to reflash a stock firmware image to reset the modified status. Just flashing a stock boot image wont be enough, your best source of reference is the Triangle Away thread which will provide more information.

Mark.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] rogerbacon50:
This looks like a great program. I'm totally new to this so I will give it ia try. I've downloaded the toolkit and a rom I intend to flash.

Should I be concerned that on the page where it asks me for my model number (I'm AT&T by the way) that it says vesion 4.1.1? I thought the newest version of Android that all the roms have is 4.1.2. If I flash a rom with 4.1.2 it will still work, right?

Sorry for the newb question but I am a newb afterall.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Brandonb418:
I would recommend donating to the developer to get the OTA update for the toolkit because it may be a while before he releases a full downloadable update which has the AT&T 4.1.2.firmware. I would not suggest using the tool at this moment and using the old firmware that he has included, especially since you say you are new to this,may very well brick your phone. I came over to Sammy from HTC and was in a whole new world when it came to rooting this device and if you look, I asked plenty of questions before I used his toolkit. Had it for about 3-4 days before he put the new AT&T firmware up and I patiently waited because I DID NOT want to mess up my phone that i paid over $300 for. So again...unless you want to wait a while for the full downloadable update to be posted I would suggest buying the man a beer for his hard work... & Shout out to Mr.Skip for this AWESOME toolkit...very easy to use and I am enjoying my phone more now than ever(flash-a-holic here lol).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] wherestheanykey:
Ok thanks for the response. I didn't realize that this was using a custom firmware. I thought it was the stock firmware and simply had root injected, with SU installed. (hence the reason for my first post) I will give Triangle Away a try. I have purchased it and installed it, however it scares the poop out of me, what with the extremely intensive warning chainfire has with it.

---------- Post added at 09:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:15 PM ----------

And just in case you are not familiar with donating and unlocking the updates.

Start the toolkit as it is and type "no" to the question about updates.

Enter the number for the 4.1.1 At&t device and build.

Then on the next screen enter the number for the option "Donate to the Samsung Note 2 toolkit"

Hit any key on the next window, and then make your donation on the site that comes up using PayPal

Once you receive you unlock code via email repeat steps 1 and 2.

Enter the number for "Toolkit Settings".

Enter 4 on the nesxt screen for "Activate Donators Features" and enter your code.

Once it is applied you can restart the toolkit and enter "yes" to check for updates.

Good luck.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] PreVayl:
NOn-root Nandroid

DO i have to be rooted to perform nandroid backup. I would like to Nandroid back up. its original state. then have fun with the roms and etc. but i want th option to go back to its original state,. Please let me know.

I like the auto update. kool feature
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] uly609:
didn't really find a straight answer.. does this work for 4.1.2?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mskip:
The Auto Update version supports the 4.1.1 ALK7 build but I wasnt made aware of a 4.1.2 update and if noone tells me theres not much I can do. I checked Samsung Updates and a stock firmware image for 4.1.2 is not available so I cannot grab the boot image.

If you can flash cwm recovery (which will work on any build) then make a tar format nand backup and send me the boot image, then I can root it and add support for that build to the Toolkit. I also need the build number for the Toolkit.

Mark.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mskip:
A NAND backup via the Toolkit required root and busybox installed to perform the backup. If you want a pure unaltered backup then flash a custom recovery and make a backup. Everything will be pure stock apart from the recovery image which you can flash after if you wish. Also you do not need to be rooted in order to flash Roms via custom recovery.

Mark.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] DaKidSlim:
Does this work on the Rogers Note 2 4.1.2 update. We just got it yesterday. MVLBMA3 is the baseband. Kernel is 3.0.31-861899 and the build is JZO54K. I317MVLBMA3
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] eraste:
Im confuseded, The att alk7 (l317UCALK7) update is 4.1.2 not 4.1.1 is it not?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Zaatour36:
thank you so much,

I had great faith in since u have done GS3, then I bought N7, then bought GN2 ATT, which is all supported by you

I will donate again :)

Zaatour36
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] y2whisper:
Just made the leap from the GS3 to Note 2 glad to see you here. Do you still need the backup? If so I will look to get you that.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] zer0cloud:
So I downloaded 3.0 gn2 toolkit and saw that there was an update to 3.2 (donation of course, which I will) wondering if this update will include At&t 4.1.2 image?? Thanks for everything!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] wherestheanykey:
Yes it does.

Update: Just to clarify, it is the LK2 version not the MA4.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] slakker97:
Donation

First Thx for all the hard work on this toolkit looks rock solid... second i donated for the updated version and i haven't received an unlock code. How long usually do those take to generate? Cant wait to root this and start flashing!! :laugh:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] fourire:
does it works with telus 4.1.2 ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] bigystyle84:
I just donated to upgrade to 3.2 thinking this would do my 4.1.2 Rogers based Galaxy Note II. (Its actually unlocked and running on Virgin Mobile)

There is no option.

Mark - I emailed you with a couple questions. I'm willing to get the boot.img for you to add to the tool.

My only question is this: If I chose option 5 to Flash CWM Recovery, Root, Busybox + Rename Restore Files, what is the end result difference between this and the All In One Option that also flashes "insecure boot". What does the insecure boot do? Buy chosing option 5, am I able to then flash roms and kernels as I please? Sorry for the newb type question, I'm not aware of what the Insecure boot does.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] bigystyle84:
Figured it out with Mark. Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] zer0cloud:
Donated>received code>Updated to 3.2>Rooted>Custom Rom> PROFITING!!!!

Thanks MARK!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Brianps:
Terminates automatically

I read through the thread but couldn't find an answer to this. After I install the toolkit and run the toolkit.exe, the terminal shows up then terminates automatically after a second. I managed a screen shot of the terminal before it closed and it said file not found, the system cannot find the path specified. I don't believe it's antivirus related because it's not prompting anything. Any help would be great, thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] imesg:
build #

I have build JZO54K.I317UCAMA4. Not listed. Can I use one in the list or must I take other steps.

I am not sure of the significance of the I317UCAMA4 part of the build number.

AT&T i317.

Donator as well.

Thanks,

Gene
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] fourire:
no more support ?