yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jameyscott:
I'm in a very similar situation. StraitTalk decided I can no longer have service with them because my ESN was blacklisted even though I am using an ATT sim (father-in-law gave me the phone) So, I took another Note 2 he had given me that had a clear ESN and took the motherboard out and put it in mine (That one had a cracked screen) So far everything is working fine as far as service goes. *fingerscrossed*

I'm just bummed that I can no longer flash a ROM because he used the OTA 4.3 update. =/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] 66racer:
Yeah a bit disappointed as well, guess thats what happens when phones get old. My buddy FINALLY wants to root n rom, I warned him prior to the 4.3 update too but oh well now he is stuck.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lukegman:
No way am I going to make my note 2 a money pit. Rooting and rom'n is just for fun.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ufkal:
Help Please.

http://pastebin.com/cY3tRWzg

Trying to run Casual and this error pops up.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] newbroot83:
Ss is now available for those stick on 4.3.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sbcdave:
http://pastebin.com/e39saCFf

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Also the phone said "Unsupported Version." in the top left in red?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sbcdave:
disregard the past 2 posts. sorry.

I got it rooted now, but it doesn't look like there is anyway to get clockwork mod on it? Anyone know if anyone has figured that out yet for I605VRUEMJ9?

My glass broke and my brother had a note 2 he wasn't using, so I'm trying to root his and get clockwork recovery on it so I can restore my backup and start using his phone. I've had the note2 since it came out in November 2012. Any advice is appreciated.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] funnyperson1:
There is no bootloader unlock/custom recovery for MJ9 and there probably never will be since nobody (as far as I know) is working on it.

edit: You can however pay MobileTechVideos to downgrade you to MC3 for $75.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
Safe strap is now available for the i605 so you can run a custom rom with the MJ9 OTA. No need to pay for the downgrade. You won't be able to restore your backup, but it's better than just having root. Look in the development thread.

Sent From My Sticky Note, Too?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] funnyperson1:
Good point, with the caveat that you can't run aosp roms or custom kennels.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sbcdave:
I'm guessing you have to pay them because they have custom tools? I'm a sophomore in computer engineering right now and have access to a lot of cool equipment at the school. I would prefer to downgrade to MC3 so I can use Clockwork recovery and my backup.

Thanks for the help.

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I found an androidcentral article about safe strap but I can't use the links because I'm not a member. They reference an XDA article about i605 safe strap. Anyone here using that and already know where I can find it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] manbat:
SafeStrap here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=51616723
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] funnyperson1:
I'm not sure if you've done any embedded system or FPGA development, but I believe they are able to downgrade the firmware using a JTAG programmer. In order to try and reproduce it yourself you would need to figure out where the JTAG pins are on this device, figure out what JTAG commands need to be sent, etc. I don't believe the procedure they use is documented anywhere, I think they developed it in-house.

Ultimately this would take far more time than it would to set up a clean install without being able to restore your backup. Especially since Titanium Backup is able to extract Application Data from Nandroid backups. The easiest route for you is probably to use SafeStrap and then TItanium Backup to restore important data from your backup file.

There is an unbricking method that shorts a resistor to force booting/reprogramming from SDCard. Some think that this procedure may allow a downgrade as well, but I don't think anyone has tried it. Some links:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2690033

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=49611038
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] rchrdcrg:
Damn, I finally get my hands on a Note 2 from a friend only to find Verizon is ruining my life all over again! It was the same deal when I got my Droid DNA... they'd just updated it and made the bootloader a PITA to work with... but I have faith it'll get better just like it did with my DNA. Not being able to deal with all this bloat/TouchWiz crap is driving me nuts, though! If T-Mobile holds good to their promise of fleshing out their 4G network by 2015, I'm gonna drop Verizon like a hot rock the second my contract is up next March.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] imablackhat:
Does this method still work on 4.3 update?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] manbat:
Nope.....have SafeStrap though...to install many custom ROMs
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] danialhanson:
Unsupported Version

Hey guys,

I didn't see any disclaimers about version restrictions in the title post, and just went ahead with the one-click root method. After running "No You Verizon - Casual R515" I got as far as the following before it failed out:

Here is a link to the full pastebin log.

I just tried rebooting it, and I get an error screen: "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again."

Is there any way out of this? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

EDIT: I was able to resolve this issue by following the steps detailed here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2024207
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamOutler:
It's a locked device.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Golhaaboa:
Hello Adam, I need some help with my note 2 i605.

I have been trying to unlock bootloader for sometime now but no luck so far. I have included a pic of firmware status with the post please if you find some time to help me out unlocking my device would be much appreciated.

And I would like thanks you & your colleges who have been helping others all the way so long.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lacoursiere18:
You need to use CASUAL for RALJB.. not sure if he incorporated them all into this version..I believe that's why he has different thread for each
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] A2Aegis:
THANK YOU! I've been having nothing but problems, and this method did it for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jarredduq:
I was trying to help a friend with this phone. What version of stock is this not compatible with? He said he took the OTA update a few weeks ago.

Thanks in advance, and yes I did search for this and got too many conflicting answers.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sting5566:
I do not believe this won't work with 4.3.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] recycleme85:
Having a similar issue...

pastebin.com/XrAbGrQy

Phone is stuck in a constant reboot, will not get past Galaxy Logo.

Any advice as to how to proceed to get phone to boot back up?

Phone was stock before attempting this. It was in an attempt to root the phone.

Its an I605, on 4.3 Stock never been touched. Thank you in advanced.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BluGuy:
Please read around. If you are stock 4.3 then there isn't a way to unlock the bootloader. You will need to use odin to flash stock mj9.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kingamra:
http://pastebin.com/rQ8dah9t

Beginning session...

This device may take up to 2 minutes to respond.

Please be patient!

Session begun.

Uploading PIT

PIT upload successful

Uploading BOOTLOADER

100%

ERROR: Failed to confirm end of file transfer sequence!

ERROR: BOOTLOADER upload failed!

Ending session...

ERROR: Failed to send end session packet!

Releasing device interface...

[Heimdall Error Report] Detected:

Heimdall uncontinuable error; Script halted

[/Heimdall Error Report]

done

?????

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] SoCalArm:
am I rocking this vramc3:?

DAYM! I need some help updating...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Drootz!:
Dumb question but....should be easy to answer

Ok I just want to be safe and I have a quick basic question....

Just got the Note 2 Unlocked via the Casual method in OP (Thanks AdamOutler and Jrloper)

And I am now in TWRP, I have not yet placed a ROM on the phone other than the stock one that came on it. Can I reboot the phone without any worries or do I need to put a rom on it and flash it prior to rebooting?

I plan to run CM11 if it matters (I have been running CM11 on my Galaxy nexus and wanted to run the same on the note 2 since I am familiar with it)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dudeicles:
Casual only gives you root. You should be able to boot into whatever system you already had as long as you didn't delete anything in TWRP.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jarm3r:
Hi everyone, hoping to get a little help with Casual.

I've successfully reflashed back to stock VRAMC3, and loaded up the casual java app, and it keeps failing over and over again, not really sure why. I've tried two different win7 machines, with different usb cables and ports and it always fails every time.

Here's my pastebin... http://pastebin.com/Hg37gySr

Any ideas on how to fix this?

Thanks as always!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] manbat:
Is "ALL" of your antivirus software disabled.....did a quick look thru of your log and it does look to me that the "exploit" can't be found when it time to push it and it is causing the critical error. That means antivirus is zapping the exploit...as best I remember...lol. It has been a while since I have done a Note 2...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mattnmag:
@ Jarm3r,

The antivirus software definitely interfered with CASUAL my first attempt to root with it. I remember that I had disabled my primary antivirus program, but Widows Defender was still running in background and it interfered with CASUAL. I was able go into Windows Task Manger and kill Widows Defender, then run CASUAL again successfully.

You might also try using Windows "System Restore" to revert to an earlier point before you had ran CASUAL for the first time... then try to run it again. Could also try uninstalling/reinstalling drivers again on the PC. The version of Casual that I successfully used on my Windows 7 laptop was R515b, which is linked on the OP of this thread.

Good luck. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jarm3r:
I think that did it!!! It must have been silently killing the exploit because I didn't get a popup or warning or anything. Weird. But yep, it took me a couple of tries to FULLY disable everything (not that easy to do) but then it worked wonderfully and now I'm back in Philz and flashing custom stuff.

Thanks very much to you both!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dlw1146:
Problem using 'No You Verizon'

http://pastebin.com/ew08d3JZ
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DatacomGuy:
Getting a critical error at the SU portion of the install. Worked fine earlier in the day, but had to re-Odin 4.1.2.. Now, im getting this. Different laptop, could be why. I think its virus scan, but company laptop so i cant disable anything.

I'm using a different laptop, because after using this tool, odin will no longer see my phone in download mode. Need to remedy right away, this will fix the above problem... This is my priority - how do i get the other laptop to see my phone in download again? I tried reinstalling drivers, but no go.

Also. pastebin isn't working for me? It doesn't give me a link to paste..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dieselhomey:
i can't figure out what is going on. I was on my work computer and thought it was the antivirus, but i tried it from my personal laptop and see the same error: Any help and guidance please.

I am running 4.1.2

with MJ9

http://pastebin.com/bzBpHjMx
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] manbat:
============

You are getting a critical error when it is time to push "the exploit"....Antivirus is "zapping the exploit". Disable ALL Antivirus. Microsoft part also...Windows Defender.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dieselhomey:
Thanks man! went back and checked again.... Bloody windows defenders was on and ad-ware disable and now i'm ROOTED! Cheers!!!:good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] manbat:
No problem....glad I could help.:)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DLeach4512:
Updates to ROM?

Howdy! I'm wondering if there any updates for the ROM available, and if so, how do I get them?

I've been having some serious issues with the bluetooth radio for the last month, and now the GPS is acting up, so it's either update, or Factory reset.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] slicknick1986:
casual error

Hi,

I'm getting an error, here is the full log:

pastebin.com/enQK53Ep

The error text in the casual screen ends with:

Uploading BOOTLOADER

0%

100%

ERROR: Failed to confirm end of file transfer sequence!

ERROR: BOOTLOADER upload failed!

I'm running on Win8 64-bit. I already installed drivers using zadig.exe and rebooted. The phone was previously flashed back to stock using I605_VRAMC3_RESTORE.tar.md5 in Odin. Any help would be appreciated. I had no trouble with casual on this same phone about 2 years ago.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DLeach4512:
I could be mistaken, but based on this: Windows 8 is supported but you must install drivers for Download Mode first. See this post (Found in the first post, first page of this thread) you may have to do something special. I didn't read your log, and I don't know if you already have, but I find myself often overlooking the simpler things for the more complicated issues, and I often solve my own problems by going back to the start and looking at the simplest issues!

:D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] slicknick1986:
Hey thanks, yeah, I already overwrote the USB drivers by installing them with the zadig.exe program while the phone was in download mode. What I think I will try tonight is completely removing all the phone drivers and start again, having windows download them automatically again. I'll report back...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] trunks10k:
seem to be stuck in "initialising protocol"

http://pastebin.com/4iBtkFtf
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mattnmag:
If you haven't tried running Casual while connected to a different USB port, then you could try that. Maybe try a different usb cable as well if you have another one.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] trunks10k:
thanks for the help. I ended up just doing it myself the ODIN method. Casual seems great and all but took too much trouble to work for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Patriot Virus:
is it possible to show me those steps, I'm having no luck

***Edit I was able to do it with Casual
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BluGuy:
Casual only works with 4.2.1 and below. There is a root method for 4.4.2 in the general section, but there isn't a bootloader unlock method for 4.3 and up.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Zero Computing:
CASUAL failed, pit file. Going to try again, however here:

http://pastebin.com/Cpfi1EXL

Got this.

I ran it as

sudo java -jar ./filename.jar

Going to take a look at previous posts and see if my issue is solved somewhere already, however input is GREATLY appreciated.

Also going to try again, as I know some people have had issues first run.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bigmarv31:
Merry X-Mas Everybody! Do u have the samsung mobile drivers installed did you go to developers options and check the usb debugging and have a usb cable that is good I followed all the directions in the op my 1st time and it failed so I finally figured it out I had to disable my anti virus software on my laptop then it worked like a charm I hope this helps I forgot also make sure you have java on your pc
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] GaryAlpusa1:
no root after reboot from download mode.

http://pastebin.com/xwjh1Y1w

This is the log from my attempt to root my 4.1.2, vramc3 note 2. This phone was hard bricked and brought back to life by Mobile tech video. This is the way I asked them to program the phone so it could be unlocked and rooted. As you can see by the log it starts having critical errors after hiemdal install. Advice on how to proceed would be greatly appreciated. Thanks GA
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] manbat:
=======

Exynos abuse exploit is being zapped by your antivirus .....disable all Antivirus. ...even Microsoft built ins. When it is time to flash the exploit...it is not in the temp folder to be flashed.

Sent from my SM-N910V / VZW Note 4 DE / Factory Bootloader Unlocked / Rooted / StarKissed / TWRP 2.8.3.0 trltevzw
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mattnmag:
I was working on my reply when manbat replied... :)

You probably know how to do this already... but I'll post in case you (or others don't). I personally had trouble with Windows Defender running in the background when I first tried Casual. I had to start the Windows Task Manager and manually stop Windows Defender Service to prevent it from deleting the exploit.

So in addition to temporarily turning off the main antivirus program on your computer, you can stop Windows Defender by opening up the Windows Task Manger and going to Processes tab, then click on "Show processes from all users", Next go to the Services tab and go to WinDefend --then right click on it and "Stop Service." ( I uploaded some pictures for reference if needed). Good luck!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] GaryAlpusa1:
Thank you sir. I will give that a try.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] GaryAlpusa1:
Thanks for this.. I turned off Defender when I first got this laptop. However that does not mean it is not still running in services and processes. Every bit helps.

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Thanks to manbat and mattnmag my note 2 is now rooted and unlocked. In addition to shutting off all antivirus I had to re install the noyouverizon casual program. I tried to run it after the antivirus shutdown and it still did not work. I deleted it and started over with a fresh download with antivirus off. Success...... I suspect the antivirus corrupted a part of the initial download. Anyway, all is well. Thanks again....:)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] TheLoonyRebel:
I'm assuming if a Note 2 is on 4.4.2 OTA then "No You Verizon" is a no go for unlocking the bootloader?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] manbat:
You are correct...you can root it thru other means though. ...ghetto root I believe. And safestrap for recovery....search for the two. It will allow touchwiz based custom roms....no custom kernels though....

Sent from my SM-N910V / VZW Note 4 DE / Factory Bootloader Unlocked / Rooted / Custom Kerneled / TWRP 2.8.3.0.trltevzw
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] TheLoonyRebel:
Yeah I had that feeling. Getting a used Note 2 soon sadly it's on 4.4.2 and I'm pretty sure there is no way one could revert it back to say 4.3 or whatever so.... Safe Strap it is.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Zero Computing:
Tried Linux, Now tried Windows... CASUAL hates me.

Casual hates me, after trying unsuccessfully in Linux, I turned to Windows, and tried. Unfortunately I am now getting still nowhere, and now am partially bricked...

http://pastebin.com/qEPeBVb8

The last response I received was rather useless as the helpful person (honestly I mean that, because they were trying to help) made references to help that had no use for me as I was using Linux at the time.

Now on Windows it just fails at Bootloader part. I did disable windows Defender and am using no other software... this is frustrating, and would appreciate any help in figuring this out.

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If anyone knows the manual steps, I'd love to do it that way instead, with Odin or Heimdall

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Nevermind, was able to get it to complete with a different cord... weird.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Deadpool253:
Is there any way to get this to work on 4.4.2 ota or has the developer moved on? Just curious because a friend gave me an updated note 2 and honestly if I can't get it rooted is going in the trash.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] manbat:
=======

Ghettoroot to root, Safestrap for recovery.......Bootloader on 4.4.2 cannot be unlocked

Sent from my SM-N910V / VZW Note 4 DE / Factory Bootloader Unlocked / Rooted / Custom Kernel-ed / TWRP 2.8.4.0.trltevzw
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Deadpool253:
That sucks. You can't flash lollipop with safe strap. In the dumpster it goes. Thanks for the info.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] futr_vision:
Alternative hardware solution?

Apart from simply buying an unlocked VZ Note 2(which would be stupid with all the newer phones out), is there a hardware fix for those units that are post 4.1? I imagine there is a chip that contains the bootloader that perhaps can be swapped up with a soldering iron and a steady hand.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] emtee_skull:
I don't know. The note 2 is still a powerful phone. And 5.02 runs lightning fast. And it would be a very inexpensive option compared to buying a newer phone.

And I've read there's some folks that that can downgrade the phone too.

But if you are past 4.3 then your options are very limited.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] futr_vision:
So Verizon is pushing 5.02 to the Note 2? I don't think they are. As for the downgrading I think they do it via a reprogramming of an onboard chip with proprietary equipment.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] natypes:
http://pastebin.com/J4x8J36Z

After fooling with drivers and multiple usb cords and 2 different computers I get this. Think I'm stuck without further help. Boss at work gave me access to a box of Note 2's and said I could do what I wanted with the. I want to root/rom one.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] manbat:
What is your Android version?....this will not work on 4.3 and above..

Sent from my SM-N910V / VZW Note 4 DE / Factory Bootloader Unlocked / Rooted / Custom Kernel-ed/ TWRP 2.8.5.0.trltevzw
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] natypes:
I got it man, thx a lot. I turned off windows security real time protection and it came back on for some reason so I uninstalled it. Working on a 5.0 rom as we speak.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] voyager529:
Crickets

Hey everyone,

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I just Asurion'd my Note 2 due to a cracked screen and a broken charging port. The wonderful folks at Asurion have ensured that my phone is fully up to date, running 4.4.2 with a baseband of I605VRUFND7. According to what I'm reading, the casual root system won't work. The combination of GhettoRoot and Safestrap seems to be the recommended workaround. Are there any limitations to using this set of tools?

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fallen00sniper:
You are limited on roms you can flash, some people have trouble with alliance 30.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] rod_ol_fo:
VRAMC3

i have my note on 4.1.2 and im trying to unlock the bootloader. i screwed up and odin'd stock vramc3 and lost it. tried downloading the "no you verizon" but i got viruses from it. some trovi thing. anyways, does anyone have a working version that they can send me? thanks in advance
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] manbat:
Casual shows as a virus (since it modifies system files)....it is not...You must turn off...ALL anti virus for Casual to work....

Sent from my SM-N910V / VZW Note 4 DE / Factory Bootloader Unlocked / Rooted / Custom Kernel-ed/ TWRP 2.8.6.0.trltevzw
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fallen00sniper:
Adam is there any chance that this will ever get a ND7 update?

Are there any exploits you can take advantage of?

I recently had to exchange my phone for a manufacturer defect and they sent a fully updated device.

I need the freedom CASUAL gave me back :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fallen00sniper:
2 months no reply, I think I either have abandonment issues or adam abandoned us note 2 users. :mad:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] plainbum:
Why don't you private message him with a link to yur question?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fallen00sniper:
I tried to do that, he has them blocked...