yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Leoisright:
well, there are a couple of methods here. I was asked in twrp if I wanted to root after I flashed. I did this method once. but then another time (which I prefer) was reboot in odin mode and use the odin tool by chainfire to reroot. then boot to android recovery and flash the update.

We are pretty much safe going back and forth with this update. I've even just went back to 4.1.2 using the stock unrooted flash and in ODIN mode, the knox warranty violation is gone but shows custom binary download: yes (1 count). This is only because I just rooted after the flash.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Leoisright:
install the update? For sure. pretty easy. just boot to stock recovery and flash.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] na_tra:
Have you tried this method BACK TO UNROOTED STOCK by Billard:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2086769

There is option to stay root on stock rom without using ODIN. Then, flash the update in stock recovery.

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] odean14:
after installing the note apps did you have any issues? and does air command work? backing up right now to try out these apps.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] seahawksax:
i keep getting "E: signature verification failed" when i try to load it
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] reekotubbs:
I get the same error when ever I attempt to flash anything in stock recovery. Any help???
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] sparytrainor:
I believe you also have to be on stock mc2 or it will fail..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] amazin1988:
So have people been getting the update and if so should I wait for mines or this is pretty much the same thing?

iTz AmAZeD On Note2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] seahawksax:
I am completely stock. Bought the phone two months ago never rooted
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] reekotubbs:
I believe I'm on stock everything. Attached is screenshot
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Leoisright:
I can't get air command to work. I need to deodex this rom and look in the framework res and services. I've tried on here but stuck in boot loops

The note 3 spen app works good, scrapbook, messages, action memo, and calendar.

Lot of libs and etc perms needed tho
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] RayTrue04:
Is anybody else experiencing a solid blue bar for WiFi even if it's not on?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] QuantumInteger:
Hello,

I am inexperienced with manually updating the OTA file. My Sprint Note 2 was previously rooted but I removed the root using a stock firmware via ODIN 3.09. I downloaded this zip, unzipped it, and then tried using ODIN. In my inexperience, I used the PHONE (CP) tab and installed the sboot.bin file using ODIN 3.09 and now my phone is stuck on boot. I tried reflashing the ROM with a stock using the PDA (AP) option but I keep getting this error from ODIN:

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> KIES_HOME_L900VPAMC2_L900SPTAMC2_1090526_REV04_use r_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/003> boot.img

<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/003> cache.img

<ID:0/003> hidden.img

<ID:0/003> modem.bin

<ID:0/003> recovery.img

<ID:0/003> sboot.bin

<ID:0/003> FAIL!

<ID:0/003>

<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

KIES_HOME_L900VPAMC2_L900SPTAMC2_1090526_REV04_use r_low_ship.tar.md5 came from SamMobile.

I tried using other versions of ODIN as well (3.07 mainly) but all of them gave me the same error message. My phone would tell me unsupported version.

Can anybody help me unbrick my phone?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] amazin1988:
Oh man you going through what I just went through find the 4.3 unbrink tar imma see if I have it still

iTz AmAZeD On Note2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] QuantumInteger:
If you could help me, I'd really appreciate it. I was stupid because this file was meant to be flashed using stock recovery but I mixed that up with flashing with ODIN so I unzipped the file and load the sboot.bin using ODIN only for it to blow up in my face. Now I can't even flash my stock rom anymore. I'm downloading stock recovery rom from other sources hoping it might help in the meantime.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ittybittyfds:
No issues here. updated without issue using Samsung recovery and so far no issues to report. Everything appears to be working fine.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Leoisright:
If someone has updated and rooted, would you be so kind as to upload the messaging.apk and odex for me? I screwed mine up installing the note 3 app. Doesn't work correctly. Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Tha_Dynasty2049:
hey if you can get back in to recovery and might have a sd card handy

u can install the stock file from here thru twrp

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2086769

then odin back if you like you will be fine then because it will remap everything for you
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] junitosoto:
help!

my baseband and my build number are different
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] sparytrainor:
Mine r the same..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ahotcarl:
do i need to rename it or anything if i am stock never rooted
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] odean14:
okay thanks for the reply i flashed the rom mod but got stuck in a boot loop also, good luck with getting air command to work. cant wait for air command.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ahotcarl:
I cannot get it to install unable to verify and I am stick
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] QuantumInteger:
I didn't have CWRP or TWRP installed but I tried installing them using ODIN. I was able to convert the .img file from ClockwordMod Recovery to .tar using Caboomi's file here on the forum. I flashed it but my Note 2 just reboots into the Samsung Galaxy Note II splashcreen. I can't enter recovery mod by holding down volume up, power, and home button.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] reekotubbs:
This is what finally got it done for me. :good:

Can we root using Galaxy Note2 ToolKit?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Marta9227:
Couple Questions Please :)

Sick of waiting for OTA, so I downloaded this. I'm unrooted, never been rooted (on this phone).

-I'm going to go into recovery and do Install from zip, correct?

-Is anyone experiencing any serious issues after updating this way?

-Will my phone be completely wiped if I do this, or will all my settings still be the same?

-Will I still ultimately receive the OTA and will it screw up my phone if I download and install that when it arrive?

Thanks! You guys are the best on here. I thoroughly bricked my rooted evo 3d last year and you guys talked me through it and helped me fix it. Thanks in advance and God bless!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] DreamingWolf:
I've been afraid to try, though it should work. I do know that the KingoRoot App does work, I've used it multiple times in my experiments this week.

You can download it from this site.

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1. Correct

2. None that Ive heard of when coming from unrooted stock with stock recovery.

3. Phone will not be wiped. My Wifi passwords and settings all carried through the update.

4. This one I have no idea about. Sorry.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] musclehead84:
1. Yes

2. This is the official build from an ota so I doubt there are major bugs.

3. Not wiped.

4. No. Once u are updated to the new firmware u will not get the ota because u are already on it.

Good luck. Any other questions just ask. I haven't updated yet because I need the hot-spot mod and it isn't updated yet.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Marta9227:
Thanks guys! [MENTION=3134405]musclehead84[/MENTION] when you say the hotspot mod what do you mean? I have hotspot incorporated in my Sprint plan. (I know, I know I should root so I don't have to pay for hotspot.) will this installing this update screw up my hotspot?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] toyotech1320:
download from phone

Just confirming that it worked for me and I downloaded and installed from my phone as well....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] RayTrue04:
Yes!!! I was but after a long extensive research I finally found an article that explained the new changes Google made to Android in regards to WiFi on 4.3. There's new options under WiFi in the Advanced section that even if your WiFi is off, location can still get accessed through WiFi for apps requesting it (Always Allow Scanning). Although it says WiFi is off and it shows it is off under Settings and our WiFi toggle, under battery usage and BBS you'll notice WiFi is actually running 24/7 killing battery. Turning that feature off finally got rid of the solid blue bar for me and battery increased heavily. Also make sure Auto Network Switch is off, many people are having issues with WiFi not connecting on the Note 3 due to it saying connection unstable due to that option..

Just being silly lol.. Quoted myself just in case someone has the same issue and horrible battery life like I did :p

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No, you're fine. If you pay for it then it'll work fine. Hotspot mod is the free tethering when rooted.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] seahawksax:
So no one noticed my post about me not being rooted and never rooted on this phone and experiencing a major problem trying to update? And no one has an answer so far?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] RayTrue04:
Sounds like you got a bad download. Did you download file from your phone? If you did try downloading again from a PC.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] seahawksax:
I downloaded it a total of three times and same issue each time. Once from phone and twice from my laptop
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] RTHFURDOG:
Let me add my to my Dropbox and I will post for you
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] louforgiveno:
might need to reinstall MC2 firmware...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] seahawksax:
Really? That's the firmware the phone came with when I got it from sprint
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] louforgiveno:
I understand that which is why I say reinstall...that error is usually the result of rooting...so perhaps something in your phone isn't full MC2 and reinstalling may fix that
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] seahawksax:
Hmmm good point
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Marta9227:
This worked perfectly for me, no issues! Thanks for this OP, and thanks to all you sweet guys who answered my questions. Rocking 4.3 and loving it! So there Sprint and your stupid staggered roll out! I love Xda!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] sosi:
I installed this fine but didn't like the huge icons tried to go back to stock 4.1.2 and now it i can only get into recovery mode, is there a way to install this with odin without voiding warranty? Can no longer use up + home + power to try and flash from sd card etc... Please help.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] funone46:
Anyone try this on a flashed phone yet? Would hate to brick my note2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] massss4:
hello is anyone out there:laugh: quick question i dl the 4.3 from the link that was provided it does not have the knox on it .and also is there away that i can go back to the 4.1.2 and wait on the ota to see if there are more features on that. any help will be appreciated thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] reekotubbs:
Which apps actually work without causing issues?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Leoisright:
That was answered in the quote you asked.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] musclehead84:
Glad u got it working.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] photolarry:
So seems only unrooted phones work

Question here is how do I completely unroot and apply this file? I ran the toolkit to unroot as well as removing the SuperSU app with the "complete unroot" option. But the device still has modified status...does that matter? I am going to try this on my unrooted device now to see if I still get this Error 7 that happened before. Any advice would help since I never have unrooted nor had issues simply because the phone was rooted. They did something funny with this update to make sure non root because the Sprint rep even asked me "Are you rooted, if so this will fail"
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] 06GTFanatic:
I am on stock mc2 with twrp. has anyone tried it like this? if i have to use stock recovery, how do i put it back on my phone?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] amazin1988:
Is this good? Usually the screen time is very high but, i have been making a few calls here and there. Overall i hope they patch up a couple of things and give some type features from note 3.

iTz AmAZeD On Note2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] louforgiveno:
Go here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2541395
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] chubbzlou:
Look who's around still. :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] djpegg:
I was setup the same way. So I used the toolkit to remove root and go completely stock I thought and didnt work, was getting error 7 so I followed the OP here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2086769 and did the MC2 one and used the BILLARD412_TWRP_ODIN_FLASHABLE.tar to install this and then when that was done I used the toolkit to flash the STOCK RECOVERy and then the MK4 download (USER_L900_SPT_MC2_to_MK4_Update_FWD.zip) I put on the ROOT of my External SD card and rebooted into STOCK RECOVERY and did update from External Storage and chose USER_L900_SPT_MC2_to_MK4_Update_FWD.zip and worked fine with no more Error 7. It takes awhile to boot, like 5 minutes, but then it was good. I think the rom is a little goofy sometimes I get it freezing up for about 10 seconds and then all input commands all come fast. But at least I can use my Galaxy Gear now with my Note 2. Good luck.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Leoisright:
Hey bro. Yeah kinda. I got grounded from the dev world. That is until my wife saw that cm started their own business then said maybe I should kick back up classicnerd
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] daswahnsinn:
I see a lot of post about flashing this on a system that isn't completely stock. These questions have other been answered or overlooked. From my understanding if you have root than you need to unroot the device, prior to that you need to make sure you have no mods on there what so ever. I don't think you can use TWRP recovery, yet, to flash this. We have a lot of people here that will help with questions and to make this into a flashable ROM. I encourage others how have done this or have read all the threads on it to help out.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] timab00:
Worked like a charm!

Quick and easy! Far better than waiting for Sprint to sent it my way.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] the_plattypus:
Look what the cat dragged in. Oh snap! Good to see you around. For a while I thought you got Snached on your fam vacation.

---------- Post added at 06:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:40 PM ----------

And to be on topic, I'm waiting for the kids to finish Tae Kwon Do class so I can go make a TWRP flashable zip of this update
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ryder112:
Anyone else lose the ability to take a screen cap? Did the update now the hand slide of the screen doesn't work nor does home power?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] RayTrue04:
Mine works fine either way. Is it just me or is the stock browser really snappy and responsive? Mine is flying when it comes to opening and switching between windows.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ryder112:
The browser was a nice surprise how good it works.

damn. I cant screen cap anyway possible. Gonna try a hard reset
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] bigkev407:
Odin to CWM

what is meant by Odin to CWM? I totally am lost
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ryder112:
K so power home button will screen cap. But side hand scroll won't. Anyone else have this issue
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] RayTrue04:
Make sure its enabled under motions setting.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ubigred:
Need a flashable rooted Tar file... Available??

Sent from my SGNote 2!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] RTHFURDOG:
I downloaded and installed 4.3 from here can I go back to 4.1.2 or am I stuck on 4.3 and help please
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] npesa92:
Yes flash billiards mc2 stock unrooted from here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2086769

[ROM][RESTORE][5-12-13]Back to UNROOTED Stock with Auto Flash Count Reset

in twrp or cwm and everything will be back on mc2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] daswahnsinn:
I can't wait to see this! Are you going to try and add root and all the goodies?

EDIT: I downloaded this file in the OP, and was looking around removing all the KNOX sw and started reading the install-recovery.sh. If we want a different recovery wouldn't all we need to is have the file read the current "if" statement where, if ! applypatch -c EMMC:/dev/block/recovery block location, and stop it from wanting to install the /system/recovery-from-boot.p, then skip to the else statement?

I just want to try and help out with this since I really only like to use stock rooted ROMs.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] RTHFURDOG:
So I can download this and run it threw stock recovery without tripping that stupid knox warranty and brick my phone
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] louforgiveno:
Nope !

You'll need to go here for that..... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2541395
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] RayTrue04:
I like how the signal bars now represent whatever data coverage is active and not just 1xrtt at all times. :cool:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] sthbns:
4.3 here we go!

...pressing check for updates daily\hourly to get this update got really old- Thanks OP for the UP

loaded Billiards [ROM][RESTORE][5-12-13]Back to UNROOTED Stock with Auto Flash Count Reset

installed from stock recovery... WE are a GO!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] mlctulsa:
I installed the update earlier today. I don't see any of the Note 3 features like scrapbook, etc. Do you have to download another app?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Leoisright:
It's because they aren't included in the update. I pulled them from another project.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] mlctulsa:
Thanks. I assume that your phone is rooted?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ho11ywood45:
exchange services has been killing my battery lately. stay awake of almost 3hrs for only 7.5 on battery. device was down to 10%.

anyone seen the same behavior?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] odean14:
Would be awesome to have the note 3 camera :p now that we have 4.3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] reekotubbs:
I tried to install them but ended up jacking up my phone. Now I'm back. I would really love to play with some of these apps, but I don't know the process to install the correct apk, libs, permission, etc.

Can you lend what was successful for you?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] RL67:
I unzipped da file wats da next step? Im a virgin to this bare w me
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] reekotubbs:
If that is the rom zip file and its on your external sd card, try the following:

1. Power phone off

2. Hold down the volume up button + the home button + the power button, until the phone boots into recovery

3. Choose apply update from external storage (use volume up/down to select item. use power button to confirm selection)

4. Locate the zip file you posted and select it

5. Choose Yes

6. Reboot when complete
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] heightboy225:
I want to be completely sure about this. My Sprint Note 2 is rooted running the stock rom with stock recovery. If I flash this zip, will I lose root?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] move c:\old c:\new:
Thanks OP

Works like a charm, using it for 3 days now with no problems
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Old Hippie:
This update worked great!

I have a stock (un-rooted) Galaxy Note 2 SPH-L900. I copied the file to my external sd card, booted into recovery mode and selected "Apply Update From External Storage". I found it right off and installed it, took about 10 minutes all together.

I installed the file USER_L900_SPT_MC2_to_MK4_Update_FWD.zip from user npesa92.

Thank you!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luvmejoice:
I know everybody tells you not to root/flash your phone unless you know what you're doing. I believe those people. Then I upgraded my S2 to JellyBean and it was moving incredibly slow. Did a bit of research about cyanogenmod, decided it was too risky.

But then I saw the app on the Google Play store. Today I decided to install CM since they made an easy installer and all. Things went almost smoothly. I had a few bumps in the road in that I had a hard time getting the pc to recognize the phone as a usb device. I was happy to see the "Installing operating system" text and the blue mascot appear on my phone screen.

But it has been way past an hour and it seems to be stuck at 20%. I resorted to doing stupid things like unplugging the phone, trying a hard reset, restarting. I've just gotten the CM installer to work again so I'm back from where I left. I don't even know if I'm posting in the right subforum but I don't know what else to do.

I thought about rooting/flashing the hard way but everything is just too confusing and I already messed things up badly so that my phone doesn't start anymore, I don't want to risk really killing it.

Lecture me all you want about sticking my nose in where it didn't belong but please give me a sollution.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] immortalneo:
Before I start lecturing you, I must welcome you to the world of flashing and rooting! The best thing about all this is the thrill you get from doing something risky and getting away with it.. :D

Anyways, please provide more details as to which CM ur trying to flash, and whether you can access recovery or download modes. And u do have an I9100 right?

"To err is human, to forgive is divine."

Sent from my SGS II
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithross39:
Just to be clear (in case the OP doesn't know).......recovery and download modes......

From a powered off state....

Recovery.....

Press and hold....power, volume up and home keys together....then release just the power button when the Samsung splash screen appears.

Download....

Press and hold power, volume down and home keys together.....then release just the power button when the Samsung splash screen appears....finally press the volume up key when prompted.....

PS......I'm not gonna lecture either....you're learning....but doing it the hard way.....

sent from either my Alliance powered S2 or my ArcoCM powered W via XDA Developers App
[Motorola Photon 4G] MSIN780:
there anyway to force music audio to play off the internal speaker? (The sound in the volume settings play "The Bluetooth" notification sound through a speaker (I thin kthe front).

Is there anyway to tell my device to forward music laying ringtones and such to splay through the same speaker which the bluetooth notification sound is playing through?

Thank you
[Motorola Photon 4G] MSIN780:
Or maybe make the system use the internal speaker or front speaker as the rear speaker or make the front speaker work for all sounds. Thanks again
[Oppo N1] ChodTheWacko:
http://www.geek.com/android/oppo-n1...aking-cm-from-free-time-to-full-time-1577783/

Pretty good read, brings up a few new points:

1) CM version is using 4.3. (4.3.1, maybe)

2) Quote: CM on the Oppo N1 includes support for all of the unique hardware that is included with the smartphone, as well as many of the software features that Oppo themselves made available for the Color OS version of the N1.

3) The camera also flips as you rotate it around to make sure you’re capturing from the right perspective.

#3 is interesting, makes sense (so it's not upsidedown!) but when does it do that?

One of the big pros of the rotating camera is that you can set the phone down on a flat surface, and rotate the camera to point 'forwards'. So Perhaps this is only for vertical orientation?