yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] thepolishguy:
This is just a question / suggestion...

I need to sell my Note2 and wanted to put it back to factory vramc3 stock bootloader locked.

So far from my research I am finding that this may be impossible to do.

I know the OP issues the standard disclaimers - but perhaps there should be a warning about the inability to use the factory upgrade path after utilizing this exploit?

I am in no way blaming Adam nor am I disgruntled by this wonderful work. It's my phone and I made the decision to unlock it knowing full well that this was a possibility.

But for those that may not be aware - it might be a nice gesture to warn them.

Thanks for all you guys are doing in the Android community.

####EDIT####

I should have added - this is in no way a definitive declaration that this exploit breaks the upgrade path for future OEM releases.

What I found is that if you bork your phone and then use Odin to do the restore you cannot successfully OTA to vramc3.

Sorry if that was unclear. And if there are people that are successfully restoring please forgive me and I will remove this post.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] hacku:
So I tried to flash my phone back to stock before trying to use CASUAL. It kept failing in ODIN at sboot.bin, so I did a little research and some people were able to use the alternate restore method.

Well, I was able to flash the alternate restore method without any problems, but while trying to use CASUAL, it seems to be failing when trying to inject SU.

Can anyone help?

Here's a copy of my log.

http://pastebin.com/rK4hhUTw
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jrloper:
sboot.bin will fail because of the PIT file signature verification.

The pastebin URL is invalid.

Why you would want to accept an OTA, escapes me.

If you want a VRALL4, VRALJB, or VRAMC3 flash a corresponding ROM. You unlocked to be able to flash custom recoveries, kernels, and run on any network.

Not to mention numerous posts warning people not accepting OTAs throughout the forums.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] eakrish:
Im having a issue with my device being recognized. Drivers installed and all. I dont have a s pen if that matters.

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Can someone give me the files only. I have no problem with oden.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jrloper:
CASUAL isnt showing connected?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] eakrish:
Correct but it is recognized by the computer.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jrloper:
USB debugging enabled on your phone?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] eakrish:
Yes sir, everything is as it should be. I used casual a couple of weeks ago with no problem. This is a certified pre owned device and has the lastest software update. I had no problems before. The only difference is I dont have a s pen in the phone as I lost it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] thepolishguy:
Perhaps you misunderstood my post. I am selling my phone. The person I am selling it to may want to use the OEM method of uograding especially if they are just a normal person wo any knowledge of the Android operating system. I completely understand that is none of your concern.

All that aside...

I was merely suggesting that many people are under the impression that they can get back to the OEM upgrade path because of the Odin file while in fact they cannot and that out of courtesy you may consider warning them of that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jrloper:
Connect your phone, in Device Manager Uninstall (and delete software for) any "Samsung" loaded driver.

Disconnect your phone.

Uninstall any installed Samsung driver packs and/or Kies from the Control Panel.

Reboot your computer

Reconnect your phone, Windows should search for, download and install drivers from Windows Update.

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I can appreciate that, though I would categorize this as "Caveat Emptor".
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] eakrish:
I will try that asap. Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AMSPOWER:
I have a 2010 Macbook OSX 10.8.3 2.4Ghz 8GB ram

I'm using the OEM cable in 1 of the 2 usb ports on my macbook and the link status says :disconnected

I've tried both usb ports..

Thanks in advance

http://pastebin.com/BdHAzAyd
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jrloper:
I need the output from a Terminal after running the command:

kextstat | grep -v apple
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AMSPOWER:
kextstat | grep -v apple
Index Refs Address Size Wired Name (Version) <Linked Against>
57 0 0xffffff7f81066000 0x45000 0x45000 at.obdev.nke.LittleSnitch (3871) <7 5 4 3 1>
104 0 0xffffff7f8105c000 0x5000 0x5000 com.logmein.driver.LogMeInSoundDriver (1.0.2) <103 5 4 3>
105 0 0xffffff7f80945000 0x4000 0x4000 com.jft.driver.PdaNetDrv (1.0.64) <37 5 4 3 1>
115 0 0xffffff7f824ae000 0x7000 0x7000 com.parallels.kext.prl_usb_connect (7.0 15106.786747) <34 7 5 4 3 1>
116 1 0xffffff7f824b5000 0x5c000 0x5c000 com.parallels.kext.prl_hypervisor (7.0 15106.786747) <10 9 7 5 4 3 1>
117 0 0xffffff7f82511000 0x4000 0x4000 com.parallels.kext.prl_hid_hook (7.0 15106.786747) <7 5 4 3 1>
118 0 0xffffff7f82515000 0xc000 0xc000 com.parallels.kext.prl_netbridge (7.0 15106.786747) <116 5 4 3 1>
119 0 0xffffff7f82521000 0x4000 0x4000 com.parallels.kext.prl_vnic (7.0 15106.786747) <37 5 4 3 1>
121 0 0xffffff7f82558000 0x16000 0x16000 com.google.filesystems.fusefs (2.1.7) <7 5 4 3 1>
151 0 0xffffff7f825dc000 0x6000 0x6000 com.mobile-stream.driver.EasyTetherUSBEthernet (1.0.4) <37 34 4 3 1>
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jrloper:
Hmm... I don't see any of the usual troublemakers.

Alright, all of them this time

kextstat
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] wasabiboi:
Problem signature:

Problem Event Name:	BlueScreen

OS Version:	6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.1

Locale ID:	1033

Additional information about the problem:

BCCode:	19

BCP1:	0000000000000020

BCP2:	FFFFFA800703EDC0

BCP3:	FFFFFA800703EE40

BCP4:	000000000C080001

OS Version:	6_1_7601

Service Pack:	1_0

Product:	256_1

Files that help describe the problem:

C:\Windows\Minidump\053113-20233-01.dmp

C:\Users\Wasabiboi\AppData\Local\Temp\WER-45833-0.sysdata.xml

I kept getting the error "(program) has stopped working", the error message kept popping up, and I kept clicking "close program". And after one of the clicks I got a BSoD.

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I tried on my laptop and no BSoD but the root failed.

http://pastebin.com/fQRtThfH
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bled82:
Help i can't seem to get this to run , tried 2 different pcs , it reboots into download mode then fails handshake shee pastebin http://pastebin.com/5n2Fq9PN

UPDATE: nevermind this fixed it

USB cable to main board connection .

Reboot phone turn USB debugging off .

Set USB to Mass storage mode .

Connect cable and let Windows find USB drivers .

The problem was it had never installed the drivers for usb mass storage due to me always having dugging enabled .

Thanks for the hardwork .
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jrloper:
CASUAL does nothing that would BSOD, nor has this ever been reported before. I would recommend a Clean install of Windows for that computer.

Onto your laptop.

A Claim Interface failure can be caused by:

Samsung Kies. If installed, terminate it process/service prior to running CASUAL.

Faulty USB cables and connections (try different cables & ports).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] :
i realized i had chrome java installed. not JRE. downloaded, reinstalled samsung drivers via windows update and it worked. unlocked and rooted (again) thank you (and adam and the others from CASUAL).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] athlet1c:
Tried several different options on several different computers..

http://pastebin.com/ZVLsWCge

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Comfy95:
If anyone has had this issue... http://pastebin.com/VNvTkw6r it'd be great if someone could link me to it.. If not.. I could really use some help :S

I'm on VRALL4 only because I can't update or flash any ROMs because I can't root to get custom recovery.. Not sure exactly what happened but sometime yesterday I was able to flash Carbon ROM but I had some problems so I used a backup and turns out that had problems too and I couldn't boot.... So I went back to the stock VRALJB using the PIT file and the Alternate VRALJB file and ever since then I haven't been able to do a damn thing..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
You removed the important information out of that. The pastebin is worthless.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bb2si:
Encountered this error while attempting to root I605 with 4.1.2 MC3:

http://pastebin.com/pzDyjYqr
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Comfy95:
Oh... I just put the area where it looked like it failed at.. Sorry... Here's the whole log.. http://pastebin.com/23PqufUE
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jsingle3:
http://pastebin.com/n9CL0AMP

EDIT: Disregard. Four USB cords and two computers full of ports later, I got everything working.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] athlet1c:
ADAM HELP !!! So close yet so far

http://pastebin.com/22hfY82y

This keeps popping up

ERROR: No partition with identifier "60" exists in the specified PIT.

Ending session...

Rebooting device...

Releasing device interface...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jrloper:
Not sure, whats going on. Both pastebin's don't exist. Are you completing the CAPTCHA challenge?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Comfy95:
I've actually had this error too... Casual must really not like my phone lmao..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
You guys are using out-of-date CASUALs, but you can always just turn on Allow Unknown Sources and it will work just fine with that old version of CASUAL.

but hey, why do that when they're being produced and upgraded continuously? http://goo.im/devs/AdamOutler/VZWGalaxyNote2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Comfy95:
I downloaded the latest CASUAL, R565b, as well as checked the "Allow Unknown Sources" box and still got this error... http://pastebin.com/0GAiTZXk

Also, I get the "heimdall.exe has stopped working" pop-up every time I run CASUAL, is that normal?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] athlet1c:
I thought I completed the CAPTCHA on that one.. Also I downloaded the latest version and unknown sources are checked this phone is a new build as of 3 weeks ago according to the software ... wonder if that has anything to do with it.. stupid question i know
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
In both cases CASUAL is failing to root.... "su not found"

do me a favor and execute the following from a terminal

java -jar CASUAL.jar -e "$ADB shell /data/local/tmp/exynos-abuse</data/local/tmp/rootGN.sh"

you'll have to replace CASUAL.jar with the full path to CASUAL.

That should root your phone. I don't understand why it wouldn't.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Comfy95:
Okay.. so I've tried this while the phone was on my home page, while CASUAL was open and in Odin mode..

None of them really did anything; Maybe I'm missing something?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
Are you looking for a quick solution, or are you willing to do some research with me? I'd personally like to figure out whats going on and I can remote in with team viewer. You can contact me via email. Otherwise the quick solution is to go back to stock.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Comfy95:
I'd love to but I'm going through some things and will be out of town, without internet, for awhile. If you're still interested when I get back lets go for it.

Oh and I am stock at the moment.. For the most part
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] athlet1c:
Ok back . Adam my current situation is it appears I am rooted as I can install those kind of apps but when I install any type of rom I get the software not supported return to the Verizon store message
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] wythyntime:
http://pastebin.com/SQ6HBTV4

I need help. After Heimdall installation finishes, it doesn't do anything.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jrloper:
Then you're rooted, not unlocked.

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You should reboot after the initial Heimdall installation. Then retry CASUAL.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] wythyntime:
I have rebooted the macbook couple times also, trying to get this working.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] athlet1c:
That I understand but it did not flash recovery. Its weird and when I flash one it gives me the verizon securty message. Any suggestions
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
Log or it didn't happen!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] athlet1c:
LOL ADAM Rocks .. doing it now
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dorkfish2425:
Was running vramc3 before root, tried every post in the forum, but device would not show up in casual until I did that. Not sure why as adam said that was my problem in the first place. Initually the only way I could get casual to run CADI for drivers at all was to self boot into download mode, but even when it rebooted it wouldnt show up. So im at a wtf point just glad it worked. Happily running beans 17 with saber kernal now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] athlet1c:
Adam here is the log

http://pastebin.com/5quTgdGC
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] egobuster1:
so i have been out of the android game for awhile now and i want to root my verizon note 2 so i found this thread and downloaded the app onto my mac. i clicked the downloaded file and it loads up fine on my mac i just want to make sure that this program will work and also when i connect my phone do i just leave it turned on when i start it and it does the rest or do i have to put it into "download" mode i think its called.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] gadgetdaddy:
What steps did you exactly do, to get to work?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] wythyntime:
Leave it on. Casual will put the phone into odin mode
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] private1ne:
Just to clarify...

Hi guys! I'm rooted but still running stock 4.1.1. Can I correctly assume that I can use Odin to go back to stock recovery (I have TWRP recovery installed) and then update to 4.1.2. and THEN root again using this method?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=40974750

Just flash this. It's stock rooted 4.1.2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] wythyntime:
So I still can't get this working on my mac. For some reason, it keeps installing Heimdall everytime I run Casual. After Heimdall installs, it just says You must install Heimdall and does nothing else.

Help. I've tried restarting to no luck, installed a seperate Heimdall and still no luck. My pastebin was posted last night so I didnt bother to repost it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dvigue:
any idea whats up? i have tried a few times with different cords, USB ports etc..

thanks for all your hard work

http://pastebin.com/YzfGEBVq
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] randy6675:


This! Why take a chance when beans has made it so easy.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] celyko:
stops after reboot

tried multiple times, using samsung oem cable. usb port in the back of my computer. installed drivers via zadig. casual doesnt recognize my device unless i boot it up normally, so i always reboot the phone from odin mode to regular operating system.

http://pastebin.com/aGZV7tRi
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
Pasting your log here just makes the thread unnecessarily long and cluttered. It has been stated several times to log with pastebin.

Quote from OP

"Use CTRL+L and then hit Pastebin and paste the log here if you need help."
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] celyko:
My apologies, I edited and corrected.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jrloper:
Make sure your Antivirus is disabled, and your running CASUAL from JRE 7.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] celyko:
I don't actually run anti-virus. Im not sure what jre7 is? I did a thread search and came up with nothing. I did forget to mention I am running windows 8
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jrloper:
Rooting is failing, but I cannot understand why, everything appears in order.

Can I verify your firmware version?

[MENTION=3682533]AdamOutler[/MENTION] may be able to add some insight.

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This is the Java Runtime Environment 7

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jre7-downloads-1880261.html

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Verify your Antivirus is disabled and you are running JRE 7

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Never do this, you're trying to brick your phone.

Your unlocked with a custom recovery you can run any compatible ROM version, including customized ones.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Zachymo:
I tried root many times on my macbook pro and failed every time. My phone connects, something goes wrong in download process or after download.. after a couple minutes of watching the green android on my phone screen an error message appears in my casual root window. I've shut down both my phone and computer nothing works, Im using a new gn2 stock usb cable.. I've posted to pastebin..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
No, you have not posted your log.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Phyllip J FRy:
Pastebin below. Error No partition with identifier 60 exists in specified PIT.

http://pastebin.com/ifHWrkbM
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jrloper:
You must complete the pastebin CAPTCHA challenge, to paste a log.

That error means rooting failed, but I cannot say why without a log.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] blacks10:
Exact same problem. Windows 8

I have the exact same set of issue's as you, please post when you have a solution! thanks! I too am rooted but havent been able to unlock as of yet. I bootloop casual when trying to install CADI drivers.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] celyko:
stops after reboot

i downloaded the java program and installed. It came back with the same problem. one thing I have noticed is the error comes up about 1 second before the computer recognizes my device. heres the pastbin: http://pastebin.com/aGZV7tRi
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
Try R570 http://goo.im/devs/AdamOutler/VZWGalaxyNote
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jrloper:
Invalid URL, try:

http://goo.im/devs/AdamOutler/VZWGalaxyNote2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Zachymo:
My apologies Adam, heres my log...

http://pastebin.com/YDgHQDSu
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jrloper:
[DEBUG]Downloading https://android-casual.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/repo/heimdall.properties
[DEBUG]To: /var/folders/94/lvlxkk2d42x0_ph_qv3lf91r0000gn/T/TempCASUALE57CC1FC/heimdall.properties
[DEBUG]Error Downloading Operation timed out
[VERBOSE]downloadedhttps://android-casual.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/repo/heimdall.properties
[ERROR][CRITICAL]/var/folders/94/lvlxkk2d42x0_ph_qv3lf91r0000gn/T/TempCASUALE57CC1FC/heimdall.properties (No such file or directory)
/var/folders/94/lvlxkk2d42x0_ph_qv3lf91r0000gn/T/TempCASUALE57CC1FC/heimdall.properties (No such file or directory)
java.io.FileNotFoundException: /var/folders/94/lvlxkk2d42x0_ph_qv3lf91r0000gn/T/TempCASUALE57CC1FC/heimdall.properties (No such file or directory)

java.io.FileNotFoundException: /var/folders/94/lvlxkk2d42x0_ph_qv3lf91r0000gn/T/TempCASUALE57CC1FC/heimdall.properties (No such file or directory)

It would appear CASUAL is having problems connecting to the internet.

Are you behind a firewall?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
That error should be handled better I think. Maybe a CASUALInteraction.ErrorMessage and a JavaTools.Restart would do the trick.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jrloper:
Assuming its the software firewall, would an elevated command help?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
Dunno. Do you have time to try an InstaBuild with that change? I wont be available tonight.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
Actually, thatw a native java call. The only way to get around that would be to raise the permission of the JVM.

[MENTION=3460591]Zachymo[/MENTION]. Try

sudo java -jar path-to/casual.jar
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Zachymo:
cool thx I got so far to "script complete". Then a message poped out saying "warning find your finest usb cable and try use back ports to insure a good connection"??? My phone was still connected to Casual when I clicked OK aknowledge message phone disconnected, I restarted phone, connected it but nothing happens if I click Casual button "Do It" it repeats process of Installing script and all?? what did I do wrong? is it really my USB cable? IM using white oem usb cable tht came with my phone, in new condition..

http://pastebin.com/Simx06xu

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I went around internet issue is this command still necessary? I tried (sudo java -jar path-to/casual.jar) per terminal I get "unable to oaccess"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
You were supposed to replace the path_to with your actual path to CASUAL. But, nevermind. Reboot and tell me if that works. If so, we can force the installer to reboot in the future.

Stock cables are fine. Some macbooks and other mac devices actually have hardware issues which cause errors in communication. The Odin Mode protocol has no error correction so its best to use the best cable possible.

Youre providing good info here. Keep it up.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Zachymo:
... and you're very helpful I'm very grateful, I will try as directed, thank you much!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Zachymo:
rebboting didnt solve problem ..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jrloper:
Did CASUAL launch when you used the sudo command from the terminal?

If not what is the full path, from the root of the drive to CASUAL.jar?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Zachymo:
no this is what I get

$ sudo java -jar path-to/casual.jar

Password:

Unable to access jarfile path-to/casual.jar

Zakary-Soliss-MacBook-Pro:~ zakarysolis$

How do I go about getting "full path, from the root of the drive to CASUAL.jar"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jrloper:
/facepalm

OK, what folder did you download it to?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Zachymo:
Users/zakarysolis/Downloads

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JrLoper Im not very familiar with tech terms hence Im not in this field I just like to have all options on my phones so I learned to root my OG Droid and Thunderbolt simple enough with a PC, without any help. Here I thought would be the easiest root Ive ever done and turns to be the opposite,1st time I ask for help and feel stupid doing so I dont like to frustrate anyone. I appreciate you trying to help but dont need to go further Ill just go a different route, thank you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jrloper:
Hey, I'm not frustrated.

I did a /facepalm simply because I'm not good on Mac lol. I'm a Windows guy so I don't know all the proper terminal commands, so I'm having to ask round about questions.

OK so do this from terminal:

cd ~/Downloads
sudo java -jar VZW-Gnote2-CASUAL-NoYouVerizon-CASUAL-R568b.jar