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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rwilco12:
I believe it's the new Google Now. I was having the same issue on MA5 before updating.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] santos331:
haha you got lucky! I did some digging around and it seems like someone from the verizon forum also came across this issue with their phone. Most likely something probably did change in the bootloader.

See post http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2120726

Just don't go back for now and I think you'll be fine. The steps I did to resolve it were a hit or miss thing for me. I didn't think it would resolve anything but surprisingly it resolved everything. Really freaked me out since this is the first time I've ran into major problems when flashing.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] oxmis:
now they know
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] KrAyZiEOnE:
I was able to go back to LJC with this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2086769 I went back to ljc flashed update.zip rooted with cf auto root installed goo manager to install twrp reboot to twrp installed LJC_Stock_With_Count_Reset[FINAL].zip in twrp didnt reboot when done instead wiped data system and cache few times and restored LJC nandroid and all good tested it for the ppl that didnt wana try the update at risk of not getting back.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] itc518:
It was that way on MA5 as well
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] billard412:
I was able to roll back to ljc no issues with my reset zip.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] mr pnut:
But you still wont be able to update to ma7 with that rom, is not a 100% stock LJC.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ianmb:
Ok so I went and updated using a rooted deodexed ma7 rom zip. Still have the ljc baseband but ma7 rom. What do I need to flash to update my baseband so it is the same as the ROM. Or do I even need the ma7 baseband? This Samsung stuff is all new to me, have been a htc user past two years. Thanks for your time and patience by helping!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] btbamzao:
I beg to differ. Just used the zip from billiard then flashed the root zip. Let it reboot. Installed ota root keeper. Rebooted to stock recovery and flashed zip from this thread. After it rebooted I opened ota root keeper and clicked "restore root". Now on ma7 stock rooted. Worked perfectly.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Luismig2:
if you encounter problems downgrading back to LJC from MA5 or MA7 is because of the 4.2.x to 4.1.x jump. just odin flash a .tar file with MA5 or MA7. that solved it for me
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] elniper:
Wrong thread dude. That's on t3s thread. But yea, baseband=modem. Reading the OPs thoroughly goes a long way ;)

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] neopolotin75:
Then you installed twrp after updating to Ma7?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jsarge45:
I saw on a thread in general listing where garwyn said ma7 has new/different boot loader then previous... I guess hence the difficultly going back
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] btbamzao:
Correct. After restoring root I installed goo manager and used it to install latest twrp. Worked like a charm.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] santos331:
Is there a way to go back to LJC now without loosing data? The one described here resets everything right?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] az18zz:
Is it me or ljc was more stable lol..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] billard412:
What's it missing? Id love to know what's missing that makes it 100% stock ljc cuz I think I covered every thing
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] neopolotin75:
I just used your zip to roll back to to do the update....seems good to me :good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] JBizzleFoSho:
I restored back to LJC and tried out the updated Google Now. It worked fine. I then re-did the upate to MA7 and now the settings menu just flashes then disappears. Leads me to believe that it's MA7 that is causing this.

Anybody know of anothe way to get to the main settings page of Google Now?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] JoshBeach:
I wish I knew it was a race. I could bang it out in less than an hour... LOL Id rather work on my update, and I did LJ7, so its someone elses turn... LOL

Where is Viperboy??? he did the last one.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] garwynn:
One click update:

I'm trying to bang out issues with the E4GT one clicks and repack... and still trying to get my grubby hands on the restore. I've gotten the hint that techs have it in the corp stores but one store didn't give up the goods.

(Also still looking for the GS3 MA6 for those following over there....)

I'm going to hit another store on the way home.

If no luck there I'll start dumping partitions to build a MA7 one click - minus modem.

Better than nothing, at least until a restore tar does pop up.

More to come as I have stuff to pass on.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] tionne22:
Any news on TWRP for MA7?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Patch7:
As far as what?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] garwynn:
Works fine for me.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] mr pnut:
I tryed it three times with your rom and it wouldn't update, it goes thru the process and when its all done updating when it reboots I'll still be on ljc, it's wired but no biggie I just had to downgrade back with odin and I was able to update, but dont get me wrong your method works awesome to revert back to ljc.....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] digiblur:
I believe it was already stated before that sbin was locked from going backwards.

But anyways.. I will update the PRL write apk again. No biggie.. I did it for the last two leaks and the S3 leak.

Sent from my little Note2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] billard412:
Not sure what your issues were but heres my steps with screenshots to revert. Feel free to observe the system clock times Ive repeated this multiple times no issues

Not trying to come off as a **** or anything just want people to realize that there is a no bul**** method to get back to ljc
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] mr pnut:
You know wat bro my bad I use the first method you posted before you did the final one.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] billard412:
Thats what i was thinking. Dont see why anyone would want to revert anyway MA7 is flawless on this end
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] digiblur:
People are weird like that. They even think older PRL versions work better when the two are identical for their area.

Sent from my little Note2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] santos331:
Went back to LJC with success. I had to reload everything in my phone but everything was back to stock and this process works. Thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] billard412:
Thats usually the case when you downgrade. A wipe is almost always needed to avoid a bootloop
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] 2k10MBC300SPT:
Am actually on Jbeache's JBombed w/MA7..So far only issue is with JBombed PMR app FCs everytime I try to do anything:(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] tionne22:
Sorry for the noob ish question. But could someone give me a little info on how to root MA7 and install TWRP.... sorry guys I just don't wanna take s chance of bricking
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] na_tra:
Hi there:

I just got the sprint note 2 yesterday and still stock LJC. I want to get the MA7 update. According to your instruction, I just skip step 3: Odin back to stock unrooted LJC. Am I correct?

TIA
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] billard412:
If your still stock ljc then just flash the ma7 update in Stock recovery.

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Nothing changed in how you install twrp. Why are people acting like this update in turns the phone into a fckn transformer or something? Its the same phone after you update. nothing changes
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] garwynn:
Most people used OCs that renamed recovery-from-boot.p already... meaning a recovery flash stuck without booting directly to it.

Those flashing a recovery MUST boot directly to it after flashing using the "3 finger salute." I start when I see the flash finish and hold until the splash screen comes up. Works like a charm :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] mr pnut:
Well you gotta understand when people update there phone they wanna make sure they use the right root method, things sometimes change when there's updates so cut him some slack thats what the forums are for to help out each other not to bash them for asking a simple question.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] billard412:
Wasnt doing any bashing im just saying people are freaking like the phone is gna blow up. This update has nothing we haven't seen before. Even what garwynn is saying. The recovery-from-boot file is nothing new nor is the 3 finger trick to bypass it. Or others worried about getting back to ljc. Or the changes in the sboot that so far seem to be irrelevant. Its another update thread getting derailed with the same old crap. Update the phone and be willing to take the good and bad changes or don't update.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] mr pnut:
Im with you on that and understand 100% bro.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] illb456:
I can't seem to get to the stock recovery. Using the 3 finger salute, I get the option to press volume up to flash a custom OS, then it takes me into Odin mode.

I came from stock rooted, and flashed billiards reset. So far I've tried reflashing the stock recovery in Odin, but no luck. Odin does show flash counter at 0 with official binary. Am I missing something?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jdee323:
power+home+volume up takes you to recovery
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cherylbaker:
At the risk of being slammed. .what is this recovery from boot thing you mentioned ..

Sent from my SPH-L900 using Xparent Purple Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ianmb:
Maybe stock recovery? 3 finger salute to get to custom recovery? Maybe I'm right...takin a stab at it! Lol!!!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] theone254tx:
any1 woking on 1 to flash through non stock recovery????
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rwilco12:
Garwynn tried a few tricks but ran into some issues. There is a stock full ROM that t3project has put together and is flashable through both CWM and TWRP. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=38002057
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] kbrn:
anyone knows so far a way to root this new update?..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rwilco12:
This is the method I used. http://www.rwilco12.com/Files/Devices/Samsung Galaxy Note II (SPH-L900)/Tutorials/SPHL900-Root.php
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Natedog1:
I used Mskip's note 2 toolkit http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1957155
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ianmb:
Read CF Auto Root works too...used it to root stock ljc and it took all of .08 seconds to actually run the root files in Odin and get root
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] na_tra:
Mskip's method does not have the new rom yet. it still shows the old build LJC not the MA7. Not sure if it's safe to do.

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Can I use this method to root with the new build MA7? Just dont want to brick the brand new phone.

TIA
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Natedog1:
I used the one for ljc. I think #42 and it worked for me with no problems. But, if you are uncomfortable doing so I understand. Just sharing my experience.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rwilco12:
Yes you can and it is 100% safe. :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] kbrn:
I confirm this too. I used CF Auto Root and so far so good!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] billard412:
As long as I was on stock I was able to run the update in twrp if I altered the line in the updater-script where it looks for a secure recovery. Here is the update flashable in twrp. http://goo.im/devs/billard412/t0ltespr/LJC_to_MA7_TWRP_FLASHABLE.zip

YOU STILL MUST BE 100% stock LJC to flash this but custom recovery is ok

When its done flash THIS and youll have stock rooted MA7
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cherylbaker:
I also did it that way and was nervous about the rom miss match but went ahead cause when I picked can't find my rom Version it said if it's not here pick the closest one. .so it seemed like it wasn't all that important . Seems to be fine.

Sent from my SPH-L900 using Xparent Purple Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jceezy:
I used Billard412's back to stock LJC package then flashed the update in OP, also used the toolkit to reroot with no problems whatsoever.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] kbrn:
so you used the 1 click tool kit to root? did you also installed a custom recovery?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jceezy:
Sure did
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] na_tra:
Thank you all for your advices. It is pretty much the same with CM9 for HP TP. One last question, Can I also use the toolkit to revert the phone back to MA7? I saw that option in the toolkit when I rooted. I just want to make sure just in case.

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] kbrn:
ok just to make sure.. I rooted already using CF auto root but I want to install TWRP.

SO if I use the 1 click tool should I install busy box and custome recovery only or just TWRP?..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jceezy:
Not familiar with the CF method but once you get back up and running after the rooting process you should be able to install Goo Manager from the Play Store and install TWRP from there
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] qitupx:
Confirmed Google Wallet Working

I can confirm Google wallet is working. (Haven't tried an actual purchase, but I'm not getting the message saying your device is not compatible and I'm at the screen listing all my cards.) It isn't available in the Play store though, you'll have to find the APK on here. Version 1.6 is what I used.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] garwynn:
For those who have been waiting... MA7 restore/nodata tars and one clicks in the works.

Unfortunately they're going to be dump-based for now as a full restore tar is still (surprisingly) missing.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] aheeejd:
I asked this in the other thread also, but I've been on aosp, I just flashed jellybombed v10.0.1, LJC, perseus alpha 25 kernel. I am getting asked to accept the ota update. Can I do it this way, and then just reroot after, or would I run into problems cause I'm on a non stock rom, please advise. TIA

Sent from my SPH-L900 using JellyBombed Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rwilco12:
You would most definitely run into problems. Nothing major it just won't let you flash it. There is a check system in place in the zip that prevents flashing to anything but 100% stock LJC.

If you prefer Jellybomb you could search for an app called fotakill.apk. If I remember right you just copy it to your system/app folder and it prevents the OTA message from popping up.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] aheeejd:
Ok, cool, thanks for quick response. Not that I prefer it, just that im at work & thats what was on my sd card. Was just surprised to see the update pop up. Anyway, when I get home I'll just dl stock ljc & update this bad boy. Thanks again.

EDIT - Maybe I will look for that app, wow, the thing pops up every 15 minutes, lol

Sent from my SPH-L900 using JellyBombed Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] kingdazy:
That's fantastic news! You are, of course, a champion and hero to all in these forums.

I assume that dump based means the same modem issue (large file, custom recovery only)?

Sent from my calculator watch.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] simple man:
I flashed the update.zip, all worked well but out of curiosity ran Chinfire's exynos abuse apk to confirm Samsung did indeed patch the exploit, and it still says Exploitable. Has anyone else tried this? I thought that's what this OTA was supposed to patch? It also states device status is modified.

Edit... I then went ahead and tried the exynos abuse root method and it wouldn't root, so I guess they did patch it. Cool.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] poison_blood:
does any one knows if

odin3 v1.85 still works???
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rwilco12:
Yes. But you can't flash an update.zip with Odin... ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] poison_blood:
Thanks buddy
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] theone254tx:
So can someone update this learning noob.... SO I am on MA5 and I want MA7... I have to unroot or downgrade back....then update MA7?:eek:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] oxmis:
Yep downgrade to ljc stock then apply update.zip

Sent from my SPH-L900 using JellyBombed Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] na_tra:
hi all:

I need your help ASAP. I accidentally hit the the uninstall ALL when playing around with TBP. my phone now reboot but stuck at the samsung letter and nothing else. I removed the battery and put it back but still after reboot, it still stuck. I removed the battery then put it back in then press volume down + home + power button. Here is the message:

A custom OS can cause critical problems in phone and installed applications. If you want to download a custom OS, press the volume up key. Otherwise, press the volume down key to cancel (restart phone) which is not going any where. How do if get back to stock rom MA7 or make the phone work again?

TIA
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] simple man:
Download this on your pc make sure you have the drivers installed, run this as administrater from the phone screen your in which is download mode. Edit...

http://rwilco12.com/Files/Devices/S...store/Unrooted/SPH-L900_MA7_Stock_Restore.exe

Dont unplug your phone until your phone reboots fully to the setup Wizard.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] na_tra:
Would you please explain a bit more? Does this mean I flash the stock rom LJC through Odin? or can i flash it through the toolkit?

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] simple man:
Sorry for the delay was at work then drove home. The .exe file should be on your computer. Once it's on your pc right click the file and choose run as administer. Then put your phone in download mode not recovery, to get to download mode power off the device then simultaneously press the Power key-Volume Down Key-Home Button until you see the Caution screen about flashing a custom OS. Then read that screen it'll tell you to press volume up to continue, once in download mode plug the phone into the PC with The .exe already loaded when you see the (Yellow COM port#) light up in Odin click start, and don't unplug or close Odin until the phone boots into the setup wizard screen. I hope you get it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] na_tra:
I think I am getting closer to get my phone back. I plugged the phone into the computer before running the .exe file. That was why the yellow com port never came up. I unplugged it. Ran the .exe again. After it loaded on the computer, I plugged the phone back in. Now, it said fail. Any ideal how to fix it now?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] simple man:
Did you install the drivers for your phone? If not the quickest way is to install Samsung kies as it will install the drivers. Then repeat the same process. As long as you can get into download mode you'll be ok if you flash the right file. If that doesn't work flash billard412s ljc restore zip in twrp but dont wipe cache or dalvick cache.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] garwynn:
Flash a custom recovery and use Billard412's ljc restore zip. You can't Odin Lxx builds without reverting the bootloader.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] simple man:
That's my fault for copying the wrong link , I was trying to help in a hurry while I could cause I was leaving work and new you needed help. I meant for that to be the ma7 .exe package. I'm sorry for the mistake. I corrected the link but not in time. I guess that's what I get for being in a hurry while tired. Please forgive me. The billard412s restore zip will work.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] na_tra:
i unplugged the phone and took the battery out. I cant go back to TWRP any more. Only option now is into the download mode. is that it for my phone?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] poison_blood:
ok Im ready to get my ma7 let me see if I have it clear first I flash my old stack recovery, then delete su and delete goomanager recovery "how do I delete the recovery?" after that reboot to stack place the ma7 in memory root restart phone in download and thats it??

after that I have to gain root access again and flash wherever I want.... just double checking before I screw it up :laugh:

thanks for the help.....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] na_tra:
can you help further? I can only get to the download mode. Can I flash recovery with Billard412's ljc restore zip in this mode? or what else can i do to fix the phone. When i power + volume up + home, I got this message: Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again.

Any help to fix my phone is greatly appreciate.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] bigbird2:
Go to twrp.com and download any twrp in tar option and flash it using odin once you do that use billards restore zip...the billards restore zip you gona flash that just follow the directions

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] na_tra:
I got the twrp in tar now. I put the phone into the download mode first. Open Odin then plug in the phone. I am using the Odin 3.04. The box under ID: COM light up in LIGHT BLUE with this inside 0:[COM4] or it has to be yellow? Here is what under the message box: <ID:0/004> Added! When I removed the phone, this is the message: <ID:0/004> Removed! Is that good or not good?After that, do i click PDA and select the twrp tar file?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ianmb:
Yes...try it, once you get a custom recovery all should be hopefully better.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] bigbird2:
Yes thats all good ....once your phone turns on go to billiards thread and read it and do excactly what is says to get back to stock ljc I did that and when I was stock ljc I format my sd card and reset phone and started fresh now im rooted and not goin to ma7 until we get more themed roms goodluck...

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] na_tra:
OK. looking good. I am back into TWRP recovery mode now. The question is now how do i make TWRP to see the Billard412 ljc restore zip. Do i put it directly into the sd root or I have to create a folder with a specific name for it to see?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] bigbird2:
Just reboot phone download billard412 direct from phone or computer and save to internal or external card then turn off phone and then go to recovery ..volume up power button and home button at same time and you are in twrp and look for billard412 zip and flash it but follow his directions on how to do it....

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] na_tra:
for whatever reason, it now sees the file in the sd root. I am flashing it right now.

SUCCESSFUL.

Should I wipecache/dalvik or just reboot system?

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] bigbird2:
Did you flash billards zip

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] na_tra:
Yes I did. After I got the phone back to TWRP, I flashed billards zip and the message is SUCCESSFUL. Now, should i just reboot system or wipe cache/dalvik and then reboot system. I know what to do with my HP TP in CM9 but not so sure with the GN2.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] bigbird2:
Reboot

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] na_tra:
did reboot but phone is in the reboot loanding spring samsung logo. is that normal?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] bigbird2:
Ya its gona take a bit to install everything

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] na_tra:
it's been more then ten minutes now. Should I worry?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] bigbird2:
Yea do a battery pull and turn it on

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] na_tra:
i did it but after turn it back on, it does the same thing.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] bigbird2:
Reflash zip

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] na_tra:
the same billard412 zip? When I held power + volume up + home keys, it went to android system recovery. can I flash the MA7 zip or i must go back to flash billard412 zip?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] simple man:
If your on the standard recovery and not TWRP that means it flashed, you could try a reboot and see if it boots this time.