yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] randy6675:
I had already tried that, without success. In doing a google search, it looked as though this is a common problem with the 64 bit 12.10. The solution I found, which seems to work is:

sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386

sudo apt-get update

Then I could install ia32-libs per your original instructions.

Thanks for all your work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] E30Nova:
Just got my replacement Note 2 (cracked the screen on my original). I got the original a couple weeks ago and used Casual and Odin to root and unlock painlessly. This time it's giving me trouble.

It took a few tries for Casual to actually get my phone into download mode. Finally got it and used Odin to flash the baseline, it said everything went fine. So I proceeded to flash backatcha. It just gets to "NAND Write Start!!" and sits there. I saw someone else had this problem and Adam said to start over. So I did.

I reflashed the baseline and I guess it saw it was flashed because it just kind of skipped it and said "ok". Now I'm back to the backatcha part and it just won't go past "NAND Write Start!!"

I've tried hitting volume down to restart the phone and it just sits there saying "Galaxy Note II".

Help?

EDIT: Currently downloading the stock image from here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2040264

Hopefully flashing that with Odin will fix everything and I can start over. I just wish there was a faster way.

Aaaaand, it lives! I guess I'll try again. When I first got the phone it was on the VRALJB firmware and I got a notice that there was an OTA update. Should I update to VRALL4 before trying to root/unlock?

Ok, well I did the OTA update. Got everything to go semi-smoothly. Except Casual says if you saw TWRP recovery, everything went well. But I didn't. And when I just tried booting into recovery I basically had download mode. Volume up would let me install custom stuff and volume down would restart the phone.

So do I have to do it all again or what? What am I doing wrong?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jsadler09:
It sounds like you're booting into download mode. Hold Vol Up + Menu + Power on boot to boot into Recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] E30Nova:
LOL, derp.

Sorry, been a long day. But yeah, I booted into recovery and it wasnt' TWRP. It had a 3D android with a spinning blue orb thing inside him. So I'm guessing I have to redo everything?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CheeseMcGee:
THANK YOU, that could not have been more simple. I was psyching myself out and breaking out in cold sweats during the process... all for naught. Donation incoming! :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] moelov:
Very NOOB

Guys I really need help I've root my Verizon Wireless Galaxy note 2 with Oden3 vs 307 and root66_VZW_stock_system.tar.md5 via bootloader. That workout just fine I no problems to report. However I trying to unlock the bootloader with Oden3 vs 307 with sch-i605-16gb.pit and BootloaderBaseline2.tar.md5 which failed my computer is a laptop running win 8 / when I try to use casual I keep getting the error message that i'm a Noob. I don't know what i'm doing wrong, how can I correct my errors and fully enjoy my phone with custom roms like you guy... Please Help!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] JCKennedy:
Okay so I figured it out. My problem was that I was getting stuck on the NAND write spot and my second problem was that Casual would not reboot my phone into download mode after the first flash. Here's what fixed my problems. First I had to re-flash a copy of root66. I was running Version 2 of Root66 and I saw someone mention on here to try a different version. Sweet! My next problem was Casual would not reboot into download mode after the flash of the Baseline file. It turns out I was hitting continue on Casual too early. You MUST wait until SCH-I605 shows up in your My Computer window. Running windows 7. Thank you Adam!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] 1ManWolfePack:
Re: Jailbreak / Root / TWRP Recovery -- Even after update [26JAN13]

Fair enough. I just liked how you locked your s3 unlock thread, basically forcing people to read the OP :) seemed to work ok...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dja2k:
I previously had an unlocked bootloader and rooted on I605VRALJB Rom and then flashed the Stock Rooted I605VRALL4 ROM to update. I see this new bootloader unlocker says I have to be stock, probably flash "[ODIN][VRALJB] Restore to Stock" if I need to. I barely saw this thread and I am not sure if need this update maybe not now but for future purposes.

dja2k
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
You're not running CASUAL. You have to start the process with the device in ADB mode, in the normal OS. Then allow CASUAL to reboot into download mode. It will give you instructions as to what to flash and when.

don't flash the pit. you need the specified BAVBaseline.tar.md5.gz. Please read the instructions

Don't do this if you're already unlocked. only if you need to unlock again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] adlerrot:
Bricked Verizon note 2 by stopping install in the middle (dumb). Restored to factory using odin. Installed Verizon OTA update vrall4. Used Adam's new exploit for rooting and unlocking (backatchaverizon) and I am now up and running rooted and unlocked with Verizon update. Thanks Adam and all the XDA developers.

Tegards

Adlerrot

PS. It really only works if you follow the instructions!!!!! <grin>
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] roblikeschocolatecake:
Re: Jailbreak(bootloader unlock) / Root / TWRP Recovery -- Even after update [26JAN13

I'm a little confused, sorry. Is this method to be done before or after updating? I have yet to update and am wanting to get a custom com. Preferably Beans Rom. I was looking into rooting this phone and ended up in this thread.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] gswarriorfan:
I am trying to root my phone using Ubuntu 12.10 livecd since I am on a mac. I installed java and ran the CASUAL .jar file and it errors out. Do I need to install anything besides java to get this to work?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Dentabyte:
verizon note 2 ota update fails

I previously followed your bootloader unlock instructions and got my phone rooted and the bootloader unlocked. I saw in the forum that you can now unlock the bootloader even with the update. However when I try to run the Verizon update it says update failed. Please advise. Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] princehtml:
HA! The irony

Thank you XDA for the posts. I avoided that Verizon updates for almost a month. Somehow it went through. Right after downloading ClockworkMod Recovery, BAM! Bricked! And, then I see this article a hour or two later. The irony! HA!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] larry_thagr81:
After the update, the old method of rooting and unlocking the boot loader was no longer valid. So all the OP is saying is that if you've accepted and installed the update, the new method for rooting and unlocking the boot loader will work with the most recent firmware update.

Why would you want to accept the update? It will unroot and relock you boot loader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] E30Nova:
I think I was just rushing through it. With the old version of CASUAL and the VRALJB firmware, it pretty much told you when to use Odin. With this latest CASUAL, there's always a little error/notification window that pops up, covering the main window. So I basically went slow as molasses and every time that little notification popped up, I dragged it out of the way to see what the main CASUAL window said. Then I was able to see that it wanted me to go to Odin and flash the baseline, so I did that and waited for Odin to say it passed, then went back to CASUAL and hit continue. Did the same thing for backatcha and it worked this time.

Thanks!!

After. I had problems trying to do it before accepting the OTA. Go ahead and do the update and then do this. Do what I said above and take it slow. If you go too fast, I think CASUAL doesn't register that you're doing the steps in the right order or something. I'm currently on Beans 7. :laugh:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Dentabyte:
verizon note 2 ota update fails

I thought if a new bootloader unlock was available I would take the update. The reason is that Verizon may write the new Jelly Bean update to look for this update. Just thought I'd cover my bases.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Acery:
If a new JB update hits, I'm sure we'll have access to it before Verizon actually pushes it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] csimms:
Re: Jailbreak(bootloader unlock) / Root / TWRP Recovery -- Even after update [26JAN13

I already unlocked the first time around do i need to go back to stock and re root and unlock again or am i good with the first method adam put out?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dja2k:
I asked the same question last night and it seems if you are unlocked already, you don't need this update. If you need to unlock for any future reason, then yes this updated version is better than previous.

dja2k
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] crazydad:
Look ive done this like 10 times already... it still sits on nand write start and hangs there . doesnt do anything else just hangs on nand write start. did everything to the letter. guess my note 2 isnt able to be rooted or unlocked... WTF lol any help would be appriciated.

PS the video you have is nothing like the instructions you put out... FYI
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dawiseguy77:
Re: Jailbreak(bootloader unlock) / Root / TWRP Recovery -- Even after update [26JAN13

I'm curious why my anti virus is saying casual has a trojan virus? Im Assuming its only for the exploit to root the phone, but would like a little clarification please. Want to be sure there is nothing wing with the file i downloaded. Nothing in op says anything about it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] crazydad:
Any help?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] roblikeschocolatecake:
Re: Jailbreak(bootloader unlock) / Root / TWRP Recovery -- Even after update [26JAN13

Thank you. Now, I'm assuming via the directions that to use this on Linux I just make sure java is installed and then run the casual jar and then it will do everything else for me?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] patwehner:
VRALL4

Hello,

Noob here.

I've read the entire thread.

I have a completely stock note 2 with VRALL4 (with OTA). To unlock do I just follow this post or must I do something else first? If there is something else to do first, is there a thread that I sold follow? Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] E30Nova:
I had the same problem.

First, which CASUAL are you running? I downloaded the "latest" version (at the time, anyway) a couple weeks ago before the OTA update was released and it was like 5-8mb I think. The link in the OP has a newer version that's around 19mb. Get that one.

Second, my problem (and I'm assuming yours as well) was that I knew what I had to do (flash baseline, flash backatcha, profit) so I just did that without really thinking. I had to slow down. Every time the little window pops up in CASUAL, move it aside and see what the main window is asking you to do. Flash whatever it says, then wait. CASUAL will usually recognize when you finish a step and do some more work and then pop up another window when it's time for another step in Odin.

Hopefully that does it for you. I'm currently on Beans build 7. :victory:

Honestly I don't know. I've only experimented with Linux back when PS3's actually had that installation option available. I don't know anything about it unfortunately.

Yes, just follow the instructions in the main post. Don't rush through it, though. Take your time and wait for the programs to do what they need to do and it's easy.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dawiseguy77:
Re: Jailbreak(bootloader unlock) / Root / TWRP Recovery -- Even after update [26JAN13

Re posting hoping for some help.

I'm curious why my anti virus is saying casual has a trojan virus? Im Assuming its only for the exploit to root the phone, but would like a little clarification please. Want to be sure there is nothing wing with the file i downloaded. Nothing in op says anything about it.

Just looking for clarification please
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] scott_65:
Re: Jailbreak(bootloader unlock) / Root / TWRP Recovery -- Even after update [26JAN13

Disable antivirus. If you downloaded from the op, it's good.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] whodisname:
Re: Jailbreak(bootloader unlock) / Root / TWRP Recovery -- Even after update [26JAN13

Cool so I can jailbreak my android huh.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dawiseguy77:
Re: Jailbreak(bootloader unlock) / Root / TWRP Recovery -- Even after update [26JAN13

I understand disabling my antivirus to let casual run but my question was what is the trojan virus for exactly? I just see the pop up saying trojan virus and get nervous. No offense to OP just trying to be careful cause I would assume if its supposed to be part of casual why isn't it mentioned in the OP?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] larry_thagr81:
Does anybody who hasn't accepted the update, but is already unlocked know how to block it permanently? For instance, changing the file name or better yet, deleting the update all together. My phone has already downloaded it and I want it to quit asking me to install the update.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] thepolishguy:
Its a false positive. In my experience it is common with these sorts of little tools.

Mr Outler is a recognized developer on XDA and famous in the android community. I wouldn't worry about it considering the source. I am not saying, "Don't worry about getting viruses by randomly downloading suspect files." I am saying, "Considering the source there is nothing to worry about in my opinion."

Hope that helps.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mrbobo1:
I can confirm this method worked on a completely untouched stock phone fully updated as of today 1/31/13. Just make sure you follow the instructions, the video was perfect. Rooted mine in under 5 minutes including downloading the files and while watching the video.

Very slick app, doesn't get much easier than this!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bhp117:
Need some help

I've been trying to jailbreak my note2 vzw for the last 4 hrs and I can't seem to get casual to run.

I have installed every driver and java but whenever I try to run casual a cmd box pops up for a split second then closes.

I'm not familiar with java so any help is much appreciated.

Thanks in advance

I'm using my notebook running win7 64bit

Also I have the vrall4 update
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] gswarriorfan:
OK, I just tried to install via ubuntu live cd and this is the error I got:

Initialising connection...

Detecting device...

ERROR: Failed to access device. libusb error: -3CASUAL SCRIPTING ERROR: java.lang.RuntimeException: JOptionPane: type must be one of JOptionPane.ERROR_MESSAGE, JOptionPane.INFORMATION_MESSAGE, JOptionPane.WARNING_MESSAGE, JOptionPane.QUESTION_MESSAGE or JOptionPane.PLAIN_MESSAGEJOptionPane: type must be one of JOptionPane.ERROR_MESSAGE, JOptionPane.INFORMATION_MESSAGE, JOptionPane.WARNING_MESSAGE, JOptionPane.QUESTION_MESSAGE or JOptionPane.PLAIN_MESSAGEJOptionPane: type must be one of JOptionPane.ERROR_MESSAGE, JOptionPane.INFORMATION_MESSAGE, JOptionPane.WARNING_MESSAGE, JOptionPane.QUESTION_MESSAGE or JOptionPane.PLAIN_MESSAGE

I installed java through terminal
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] thepolishguy:
I don't know anything - so I wanted to start by saying that. Having said that - did you download the Java JRE [Java Run Time Environment] or the Java JDK [Java Developer Kit]? I am not sure which one you need - but the JDK includes the JRE. The JRE does not however include the JDK. So if you installed only the JRE try installing the JDK.

Hopefully someone will chime in.

When I double click the CASUAL-BackAtchaVerizon218.jar Casual opens up like any other "program". Windows 8 32bit for what it's worth.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] teebiss:
I can confirm that this worked on my Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 2. I'm using Linux Mint 64bit. I simply followed the directions, and in less than 5 minutes I was looking at the custom recovery.

Thanks to all for the hard work and dedication to this project!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] E30Nova:
There's threads on this. I can't remember which subforum (general, Q&A, etc) but I just remember you have to freeze SDM or something. Just search the forums and you'll find it. But if you're on a custom rom you don't even have to worry about it.

EDIT: Just went to the Q&A forum and it was on the second page.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2112221

I'm on Win7 and didn't have any problems. Maybe try right clicking and running as admin?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] cinsity:
Re: Jailbreak(bootloader unlock) / Root / TWRP Recovery -- Even after update [26JAN13

I had similar issue. Had to extract the zip and then run casual.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
It's the Windows UAC permission elevator I use. Rather than sign my own binaries, I have a pre-signed application that lets me bring up that Yes/No box and run other applications. It's effective consididering I'm not a Windows programmer. If zadig begins signing their binary properly, I can remove that. However, i wouldn't worry about it. it's not malware, it's something which any old malicious application programmer COULD use as malware so your virus scanner flagged it.

Use Sun/Oracle Java 7. Not OpenJDK. I will be releasing another version soon with the OpenJDK.

Never extract CASUAL unless you are trying to modify it. The scripts inside CASUAL perform the work. CASUAL runs as a JAR file. you can "open with java" or you can run "java -jar /path_to/CASUAL.jar
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] gswarriorfan:
Re: Jailbreak(bootloader unlock) / Root / TWRP Recovery -- Even after update [26JAN13

I used the Java that was recommended in the OP. I used those 3 terminal commands.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
Yep. there are 0 errors in the program. you read the first post, start CASUAL and follow directions from there. It's that simple. If you feel you have an error, you are using or downloading the wrong thing or trying to use files from the old bootloader unlock. Read the directions. it works perfectly on Windows and Linux.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
Mac users:

I need a mac user to test heimdall: http://d.pr/f/52Ip

just run

heimdall close-pc-screen

after installation. Once we've confirmed this works, I can upload to the repository and we can get things working properly with a new release.

Special thanks to Brandon Etheredge

https://plus.google.com/photos/1017...sqsi=#104711040110222472212/posts/ADs4oxTsTFn
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Madelynn28:
I am about to buy this phone in a few hours. I was just wondering if there are any side effects like the the first work around had when it was released. All I really want is root for tethering and maybe the all app muti-task.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] chaoticmachinery:
Problem

Hello,

I think I've got a problem. I kicked off Casual and it started the install. On the phone I see "Downloading ... DO not turn off target!!". However I see the following message within Casual

It been ten minutes so far and within the Causal App is says link status Disconnected.

I have install Heimdall. Can I just reboot the phone and start over?

CM

---------- Post added at 03:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:49 PM ----------

If it helps anyone I ended doing a:

heimdall close-pc-screen

Which rebooted the phone and was able to redo it.

CM
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] scott_65:
Re: Jailbreak(bootloader unlock) / Root / TWRP Recovery -- Even after update [26JAN13

Install titanium backup from the play store and use it to freeze SDM 1.0
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] owenbeals:
Re: Jailbreak(bootloader unlock) / Root / TWRP Recovery -- Even after update [26JAN13

Here is my video guide! For those who need a visual aid for the new process. As you will see it is very easy! Thanks Adam!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_0aykVt99M&feature=youtube_gdata_player
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
There are no side effects in the first one or this one. Only operator error and misuse of acquired root/jailbreak.

it failed to run dpkg.. any idea why? Did you install heimdall? The only reason it tries to run dpkg is when it does not detect heimdall.

I'll review this and see if I can get it into the OP.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
Am I missing something? We just released THIS unlock and it works great for unlocking the latest OTA. All I'm working on is not having to use Odin on Windows and getting support for Mac.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Madelynn28:
So this are the instructions in order that they should be done? I prefer to read over watching videos.

Windows Users: 1. CASUAL will put your device into Download Mode. 2. You will will be instructed to flash the BAVBaseline.tar.md5.gz with Odin3, 3.then the BackAtchaVerizonBootloader.tar.md5.gz . Done ? Then you’re Jailbroken. The required files are below.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] hinds73:
Done using Win XP. Thanks Adam :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] owenbeals:
Re: Jailbreak(bootloader unlock) / Root / TWRP Recovery -- Even after update [26JAN13

Right this video is of your latest method to root the latest ota
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
Congratulations. I didn't think it would work!

heh.. i should fix that bug... lol

yep. it's that simple. Take all commands from CASUAL.

But that video just says AdamOutler is working on a method.. it doesn't say anything about how to unlock/jailbreak.. It says to update with a CWM zip. that's not going to unlock anyone. You can't get CWM or TWRP on a locked device.

this method is similar to the old method of unlock but it uses a new exploit and automatically puts your device into download mode.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] hinds73:
It took 3 attempts, but yeah!

On a crappy 2003 Dell Inspiron 1300 too :p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] owenbeals:
Re: Jailbreak(bootloader unlock) / Root / TWRP Recovery -- Even after update [26JAN13

No you are right it looks like I somehow uploaded the wrong video. I made a guide of this method and I guess accidently uploaded a different video. I'll have the new real video up this evening.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] roblikeschocolatecake:
For some reason Casual is not showing that my device is connected, any reasoning?

If I click around twice I have the option to just click Do It, but after flashing the baseline Casual does not detect that the phone is booted into Android.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] crazydad:
Ok finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lmao finaly finaly finaly got it working!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dsvoda:
How long did you have to wait? What did you do? I am having the same problem.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
No, the server is fine. it's your connection. The largest download is 20 megs and took me 15 seconds.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
start over.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] enkrypt3d:
I'm on a 50Mbps connection bro I highly doubt it.......
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] hejay:
Everything worked flawlessly. Used my old windows laptop, and the process took less than a minute. Thanks so much for liberating our phones yet again!

---------- Post added at 02:21 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:20 AM ----------

It was lightning fast for me. No issues downloading.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] cleveratticus:
Re: Jailbreak / Root / TWRP Recovery -- Even after update [26JAN13]

It worked. Still willing to help you with the Mac version later on. Thank you again Adam.

For those of you who don't know: power button, volume down, middle button puts you in odin/download. I only post this because most of the OTA recipients were to newer owners like myself.

Sent from my Rooted Samsung Galaxy blah blah blah.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
I've done a lot of these threads... The only people who have issues downloading are those who have their own servers. I'm on to you "bro".
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
CASUAL will put your device into download mode.