yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Note II General] 19malag83:
I'm able to flash the recovery thru odin, just do it and now i'm able to boot in recovery mode.

But i'm not able to flash the new rom via cwm because i'm not able to mount the sd card (it works only as usb storage, not as sd card mode and so i'm not able to upload the rom file on it).

I can find a solution for this, but i'm not sure it will work because now i have the knox firmware (warranty bit 1) and it isn't downgradable. Am i right?

thanks
[Galaxy Note II General] EP2008:
I had to restore my efs data in order to downgrade back to 4.1.2.
[Galaxy Note II General] dbanzon:
so how were you able to dngrade back to 4.1.2? u followed the instructions in the first post?
[Galaxy Note II General] diaBoliQu3:
Downgrading from 4.3

Hi, in step 1. Is it official 4.3 or 4.1.2 because I tried with official 4.1.2, I get failed.
[Galaxy Note II General] EP2008:
I don't recall the exact steps, but I flashed my old 4.1.2 stock rom through philz recovery then ran the efs restore through dr. Ketans multi tool. Before the efs restore I would get boot loops at the Samsung logo.
[Galaxy Note II General] ayeminoo820@gmail.com:
Do full wipe and try that again.
[Galaxy Note II General] germanmann:
Follow the instructions in the link, it should solve your problems. I had the same problem some days back.

http://www.droidviews.com/firmware-upgrade-encountered-an-issue-solution/
[Galaxy Note II General] fabian108:
I did everything till step 4, I was able to write root file with odin but the super user app didn´t work it just said (app has stoped) I did read somewhere that the KNOX blocked the app so i tried root again but phone hanged on firmware problem blablabla

by the way after flash modem by cwm the imei kepts 0049xxx (means damaged !)

I´m getting back to 4.3 N7100ZSUEMK3_N7100OZSEMK3_TGY

ANY tip to root with 4.3 ?
[Galaxy Note II General] diaBoliQu3:
Just load the zip file and flash with CWM? I use Odin. And now I cancel downgrade since warranty period expired. :eek:

Fail... Now I'm stuck at flashing with random fail.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=47950280&postcount=308

Phone now unusable...:crying:
[Galaxy Note II General] haxor:
I am on android 4.3 with unroot phone so it is possible to downgrade to 4.1.2 without void warranty AFAIK knox is there in 4.3 does it affect warranty issue if i will downgrade or root ?
[Galaxy Note II General] TaoyaM:
Maybe we should wait a little bit more... :confused:
[Galaxy Note II General] ayeminoo820@gmail.com:
At the firmware upgrade fail status,

1. Just flash "Philz recovery" via Odin.

2. After finished, Long press Vol up + Home + Power button to get into recovery mode.

3. Choose Wipe data/factory reset and " CLEAN TO IN STALL NEW ROM"

All of this step finished, Go to download mode "Vol up + Home + Power button" and flash it.
[Galaxy Note II General] EP2008:
Flashing with odin gave me a reboot loop, so I flashed in philz then used dr.ketans multi tool and restored my efs data. I'm sorry, I wish I wrote down all the steps.
[Galaxy Note II General] diaBoliQu3:
Ouch... My phone unusable now. :D
[Galaxy Note II General] ayeminoo820@gmail.com:
Read the upgraded first post again.

When at the firmware upgrade fail status,

1. Just flash "Philz recovery" via Odin.

2. After finished, Long press Vol up + Home + Power button to get into recovery mode.

3. Choose Wipe data/factory reset and "CLEAN TO IN STALL NEW ROM"

All of this step finished, Go to download mode "Vol down + Home + Power button" and flash the firmware (4.3 or 4.1.2 again).

I already upgraded this in first post.
[Galaxy Note II General] sora9009:
Success !!

successfully downgrade from mj5 4.3 to mf2 4.1.2,

This is what i do :

1. Flash bootloader patch by dr.ketan from this thread.

2. After that open odin and flash 4.1.2 official rom. (i use odin 3.04)

3. First reboot you will face bootloop.Just go to your stock recovery and make factory reset.

thats all. simple as that.
[Galaxy Note II General] noris08:
1. ok

2. ok but not necessary, see point 3

3. not OK, the imei doesn't came back and i had to use N7100_EFS_Backup_Restore_WIN tool to get back my imei

4. ok

5. ok

6. ok

7. ok

8. i lost my CSC and even with CSC changer or whatever i tried, although in the phone the CSC looks ok, kies will see the CSC as XXX and will not allow the update

any suggestion to get back the CSC?
[Galaxy Note II General] diaBoliQu3:
Too bad downgrade not working for me. Decided to stay with 4.3 since there's no point stay with old ROM when the warranty expired. Plus, most of the latest ROM is 4.3 based. Some 4.3 like wanamlite kinda laggy for me while his old ROM very smooth in my device. Jump ship to DN3, perfect 240 dpi, good battery performance and no issue.
[Galaxy Note II General] fidocampeao:
hope this helps someone...

i was able to downgrade with this steps (and a lot of luck):

1 - i tried to flash 4.1.2 rom with odin and got a error (to connect with kies)

2 - followed the instructions to recover my firmware

3 - got bootloop when done

4 - flashed philz with odin

5 - recovered my backup with philz (both data and efs)

:laugh::laugh::victory::victory::good:
[Galaxy Note II General] noris08:
anw what instructions are those?
[Galaxy Note II General] saif.dmaster:
Can anyone report that this works

Please anyone I'm desperate to get back to 4.1.2
[Galaxy Note II General] joegsm2000:
Have someone try to downgrade N7105 from 4.3 to 4.1.2??
[Galaxy Note II General] joegsm2000:
I try to downgrade, but i get error. Then i reflash firmware 4.3 back, my phone work now.
[Galaxy Note II General] TaoyaM:
Any good news here?
[Galaxy Note II General] skindiver:
Thanks for This simple way..

Tapatalk Pro
[Galaxy Note II General] sora9009:
you are welcome mate.
[Galaxy Note II General] rraaka:
what is the purpose of the patch ? is it another bootloader.....just asking for knowledge sake, thanks
[Galaxy Note II General] sora9009:
the patch will remove the waranty bit in download mode..also its help to downgrade the bootloader.

odin will failed if the patch is not flashed before downgrade.
[Galaxy Note II General] Pannam:
revert back to stock 4.3

I want to revert back to stock 4.3. I am using MJ5 Bootloader bootloader. Is there anything i have to do extra or simply flash the stock android 4.3 ? or go back to 4.2 then receive the 4.3 OTA Update ? please advice.

when i am on 4.3 stock can i get rid of knox ?
[Galaxy Note II General] saif.dmaster:
I'm happy to report that this works perfectly fine...

thanks :D
[Galaxy Note II General] noris08:
Have you connected your phones to kies? Does it show correct CSC? Will Kies allow to update, in case of available update?

I did exactly what you guys did (and a lot more:)) but Kies keep showing CSC as XXX and says my phone can't be updated. In rest everything looks normal.
[Galaxy Note II General] sora9009:
yeah..got no problem with kies..my CSC is XME...the MJ5 leak rom have multi CSC and it also have XME so no problem for me.

This thread may help you..Some info about CSC XXX by dr. ketan.
[Galaxy Note II General] khosa04:
Hello...this is my first question on xda...so I have updated my note2 to 4.3..and rooted it successfully...I used perseus kernel and stock rom when note2 had 4.1.2...after update cant flash perseus as it just bootloops the phone..so was just wondering which kernel I can use to overclock cpu and gpu of 4.3 note 2...???? Need it desperately...thanku and 1 more thing...can anybody tell me how to disable knox counter...thanku..also I have voided my knox warranty...so can I downgrade now with this method?a noob so sry if its a silly question...

---------- Post added at 08:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:21 PM ----------

Plzzz reply guys....:) it will be really grateful and helpful.....plzzz.....
[Galaxy Note II General] sora9009:
1.perseus kernel did not support 4.3...you can try devil kernel

2.you can not disable knox counter and you can not downgrade either..only mj5 and below can downgrade.

the only way to downgrade for you is flash 4.1.2 custom rom through custom recovery
[Galaxy Note II General] khosa04:
Thanku for replying...:) nd I have an MJ9...so this means I cant downgrade....hmmmm well I have to bear with this knox then....I suppose...:) well I'll giv devil kernel a try...thanku:) have anyone used it?? Is it good like perseus??:)
[Galaxy Note II General] sora9009:
devil is based on perseus

take a look here.
[Galaxy Note II General] arlette:
I have a question. I downgraded my phone ditto rom to 4.1.2 rom. Kies is wieving my css code but said ur phone status is changed what should i do
[Galaxy Note II General] alzou:
note 2 4.3 to 4.1.2 indonesia XSE

Anyone from indonesia try to downgrade? Coz I really hate this upgrade.

This EAT memory a lot (more than 1.02GB), when 4.1.2 only aroind 600-700MB.

This make many apks loading so long, and some might crashing.

If this had 4GB ram, it's no problem then.

Want to try the instruction on 1st page, but don't understand some words/phrases..

Will ppst later this evening when I'm on my laptop, for some silly question though
[Galaxy Note II General] miqueiasfelix:
bootloader

my friend'm from Brazil and I am newbie here, updated my galaxy note 2 to 4.3, queia back to 4.1.2, I could not fault the Odin, if you could explain to me in more detail this procedure I will be grateful my
[Galaxy Note II General] sora9009:
only mj5 bootloader can be downgrade..official 4.3 can not be downgrade
[Galaxy Note II General] Vin_7:
I have recently rooted my Note 2. It was running the official 4.3 update via kies.

Now that the phone is rooted, just wanted to know can i install custom AOSP ROMs (4.3 or 4.4) on my phone.

Can someone explain whats with this new bootloader in 4.3 ?

Am i correct in assuming that 'Cannot downgrade Bootloader' means that i cannot go below 4.3 ROMS ?

I just want to flash 4.3 or 4.4 ROMs on my phone, will i face any issues dong this ?
[Galaxy Note II General] MuWu:
im now on dr ketan 6.1. android version 4.3

i would maybe try to downgrade to 4.1.2 when i catch free time....

i saw your post, but my question is, what about IMEI and the modem?

do i need to flash the modem also after i downgrade to 4.1.2 so that i can have my network registred?

thx
[Galaxy Note II General] Milver:
Thx for info

Good post :)
[Galaxy Note II General] waldemarz:
To return from 4.3 to 4.1.2 was possible it depends on how you installed the bootloader
[Galaxy Note II General] rimvydukas:
Guys,

How to understand if I have official 4.3 ROM I can't downgrade to 4.1.2. I had my note 2 with official 4.3 which I've got via OTA. And when I've tried to downgrade to my region's official 4.1.1 ROM I was able to do that without any single problem. So what do you mean by saying that it is not possible to downgrade?
[Galaxy Note II General] CloakingDevice:
What does Knox Warranty Void say in Odin mode? 0x0 or 0x1?
[Galaxy Note II General] MuWu:
i have a bootloader from dr ketans 6.1 version , 4.3 ROM...

im worrying just about the IMEI because when i downgraded from dr ketan i did not have gsm network...

i just want to know hoe can i get that... with modem flashing or something else??
[Galaxy Note II General] waldemarz:
if you lower it to 4.1.2 in order to have a GSM network you overdub BL_N7100XXUEMJ5 by Odin
[Galaxy Note II General] rimvydukas:
It says 0x1 and I need to face this:( But I want to clarify meaning of it "it is not possible to downgrade". Does this mean that it is not possible to downgrade and keep flag set to 0x0 or does it mean that I'm physically will not be able do downgrade? I saw the following thing on another forum that if I'm on stock 4.3 and if I'll try to downgrade to version prior 4.3 using odin - I'll have a bricked phone:/ But i saw this only when I was able to downgrade from stock 4.3 to stock 4.1.1 using odin:) I only had to flash modem from 4.1.2 to get gsm part working. So I'm little lost with this downgrade thing:( Can you clarify this for me? Thanks.
[Galaxy Note II General] rimvydukas:
I've tried to do semething similar with my Note 2 but I was on N7100XXUEMK9 rom. I only left stock recovery. And when I flashed stock 4.1.1 rom with odin I've got knox warranty void 0x1 flag, my phone got custom( modified state) and binary flash counter was set to 1. I've tried to root my phone with CF-Auto-Root-t03g-t03gxx-gtn7100.tar but when I did that I was not able to enter recovery mode. I used triangle away after this, it reset phone state and flash counter, but after full phone boot they are back again:( Can anyone explain why is that?
[Galaxy Note II General] ayeminoo820@gmail.com:
Dear all,

The latest 4.3 official firmware (MK4 or later ) has KNOX enabled bootloader and can't be downgrade. So, don't try to downgrade If your bootloader is KNOX enabled.
[Galaxy Note II General] rimvydukas:
You can downgrade but you'll have newest bootloader left and warranty void flag set.
[Galaxy Note II General] waldemarz:
Without loss of warranty can only lower the 4.3 rom with bootloader MJ5
[Galaxy Note II General] lucarp78:
I don't care about warranty, what is the procedure for downgrade from 4.3 to lower version? Thanks.
[Galaxy Note II General] MuWu:
are you sure of this?? have you tried it??

because i dont wont my phone to be bricked.... :S
[Galaxy Note II General] waldemarz:
Then write to dr.Ketana in his topic question what you do, because you want to go to rom 4.1.2 and I will be sure to answer accurately.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2472270
[Galaxy Note II General] saif.dmaster:
Is there anybody who is working on the new 4.3 KNOX BOOTLOADER just as we have triangleaway for 4.1.2

Plz anybody we need it
[Galaxy Note II General] rraaka:
sorry but I managed to get myself into a knot again

if one has MJ5 bootloader and warranty bit says 0 in download mode

then to downgrade to 412 bootloader one needs to flash Dr Ketans MJ5BLPatch tar.md5 as mentioned in this thread point 2 -

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2500823

or just directly flash prerooted DMG1 tar through pc odin ? no need to flash the patch ?

thanks a lot
[Galaxy Note II General] sora9009:
some users already did that and they stuck when flashing sboot.bin in pc odin...but some users success downgrade it without problem..

i think better flash the patch..its take just a minute to flash it..no harm.
[Galaxy Note II General] rraaka:
I asked because of what I read here -

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=49327593&postcount=6441

it doesnt mention flashing of the patch

vagsavg said to keep internet off while using odin, 3.07 seems to be a favourite
[Galaxy Note II General] mahmoud abushaqra:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Downgrade from 4.3 to 4.2[note 2]

1) you need to root your device CF-ROOT from:: "http://goo.gl/ijQvj" or find it.

2)download (mobile odin pro v3.85).apk form:: "http://goo.gl/ZVrtuc" or find it.

3)open mobile odin and keep it download attached file

4)Chose [open file] and then chose 4.1.2 firmware from enternal or extarnal keep it check MD5 SUMS .

5)Enable ever root.

6)then do not forget put trick on the [wipe data and cash] and [wipe dalvik cash] this is very important.

7)finel press [flash firmware].

8)[important] dont turn off device when installing.

9) done!

Use this method at your own risk!

and sorry i cant speaking english well.
[Galaxy Note II General] lucarp78:
Have you tried this procedure? Because with Odin's desktop version the procedure doesn't work, so why should work with Odin's mobile version?
[Galaxy Note II General] mahmoud abushaqra:
This method works under the boot loader so it is not exposed.
[Galaxy Note II General] max621:
Hows ur device is performing after downgrading ?
[Galaxy Note II General] shahrukhali100:
Do you have any idea how to downgrade 4.3 knox enabled rom to 4.1.2?
[Galaxy Note II General] elemary:
how to :

full unroot super SU
[Galaxy Note II General] StyLoPrinCe:
My KnoX is 1 is ther any ways to downgrade?
[Galaxy Note II General] alvaro_plopez:
I think i am goin to downgrade, battery just run out on 4.3
[Galaxy Note II General] Sisqo:
i get emergency calls only after flashing 4.1.2 firmware, even though i installed arhd android 4.3 rom with wifi patch, so i kept the old bootloader.

flashed also 4.1.2 modem..

i went back to arhd android 4.3 and i get signal without any problem, anybody encountered that?
[Galaxy Note II General] Mike0505:
Thanks

Thanks for clarifiing process ....:good:
[Galaxy Note II General] max621:
So u r still using 4.3 ?
[Galaxy Note II General] Sisqo:
Yes.

I went back to arhd 20.1.

Every step from op worked i was able to reset timer to 0 but even though i had network orange in about-status, it was on emergency calls only.

Maybe the firmware from samfirmware wasn't good? If i flash another firmware what can happen?

My internal sd was also erased and lost all files including the titanium backups:)

I believe it was something to do with the imei, it was giving me another imei with 0000 at the end but flashing the modem didn't help even though firmware also had modem file in it..
[Galaxy Note II General] karma_prisoner:
N7100xxuemk9

I am trying to remove knox bootloader from my note2

and was trying to do using Dr.Ketan's knox removal instruction here

For this i needed flash my note2 with N7100XXUEMK9

as hotfile.com links do not work anymore

and you will be having a copy lying around in your hard disk

i humbly request you to upload it on a new sharing site and update your page with the link

many people will be able to use it to remove knox bootloader

Appreciate and thank you for all the hard work
[Galaxy Note II General] sora9009:
knox bootloader cannot be remove or downgrade.
[Galaxy Note II General] karma_prisoner:
So what is the option to downgrade to 4.1.2

Now i am confused

is it not possible to remove knox bootloader using Dr. Ketan's method?

I am currently on N7100DDEMK1 Indian upgrade

I want to downgrade to 4.1.2 because of battery issue with 4.3

So to downgrade, i need to remove knox.

how do i go about downgrading or installing custom rom to get back my battery life?

pls suggest as I am getting completly confused reading all the forums

Thanks for the help
[Galaxy Note II General] sora9009:
i already said knox bootloader cannot be remove.

that method only works with MJ5 build.
[Galaxy Note II General] *SHB*:
I have found solution for downgrade from 4.3 knox bootloader to android 4.1.2 stock rom ...........

I just do it with mobile odin

[root] Mobile ODIN Pro v3.85 .apk

just install in on any rooted custom rom (b'coz android 4.3 is not allow for rooted application)

and copy stock rom 4.1.2 in Internal memory or SD Memory Card

and flash it through mobile odin

It will done with no error at all.
[Galaxy Note II General] SandeepEmekar:
Will this also remove Knox Bootloader? :eek:
[Galaxy Note II General] *SHB*:
no knox bootloader will not remove but its side effect will remove like we can't root out device and install super su on stock rom which will not possible on android 4.3 stock rom coz of knox security :D
[Galaxy Note II General] R3KHYT:
So you can do with the device what you want like np?:)

Gesendet von meinem SM-N9005 mit Tapatalk
[Galaxy Note II General] max621:
Is it very much necessary to install 4.3 custom rom first on stock 4.3 ? Since I am on stock mk9 and rooted thru saferoot method.

And r u remain able to upgrade in future thru odin ?

Regards
[Galaxy Note II General] mahmoud abushaqra:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

it's very easy

1)open super SU and go to settings .

2)choose full unroot from cleanup.
[Galaxy Note II General] Brownpanda:
Thanks a lot for this wonderful thread, quite exciting, i will try to do it on few devices and get back to you guys
[Galaxy Note II General] kunalfab:
downgrade from ProBAM custom ROM v1.2.8 to stock 4.1.2

Hi, i want to downgrade from android ProBAM custom ROM v1.2.8 (Android 4.4.2, baseband n7100DDDMG1) on my samsung n7100. I had updated to official android 4.3 before i had installed cuatom ROM. Please help here as the camera quality was better on stock version and my phone battery life has reduced and i am facing frequent phone heat-up..
[Galaxy Note II General] gravitycheck:
4.3 mk9 questions and comments

Ok so, where to begin... i unfortunately did the ota in jan and now have mj9. I attempted to downgrade to 4.1.2 with odin and the firmware i downloaded from sammobile but it failed with the unsupported version message. i then downloaded 4.3 firmware and brought it back from the dead.i rooted with saferoot np and successfully installed rom manager. was this a mistake? it flashed clockwork without a hitch and upon rebooting to do a backup of the stock rom i got a caution sign and a message on the screen saying unauthorized software was found and to bring it to a verizon store for help... yeah, right... anyways, i went back to odin once again, flashed 4.3 again and im back to at least a bootable, working device. however other than an education im accomplishing but little.so i gather from the previous posts and lack of any additions recently that this project is at a stand still? no unlocked bootloader or successful attempts to downgrade mj9? or am i a dolt and reading this wrong... any input is appreciated, thanks for taking the time to read this
[Galaxy Note II General] siputdmc:
Almost all method i have try to revert this perfect knox bootloader that came with 4.3 official firmware..

And the result still FAIL.

It doesn't matter about the warranty no more,

Now the the real highest problem is to get revert this "knox bootloader"

Why?? Becoz i get nothing but trouble on this 4.3JB..

I rather on 4.1.2 or 4.2.2, it faster and smoother..

Should i throw this lovely n7100 to garbage after officially with 4.3Jb?? Yes, i might..

Last but not list with samsung devices that comes with knox..

Thanks for those people who keep trying their best to help solve this knox problems..

:cowboy:
[Galaxy Note II General] Paul013:
Having a note2 in your hand means having one of the best engineered devices of recent time. People, still are crazy about this device all over the world and its selling like hot cakes in used products market. Having a note2 means having wide range of options when it comes to software experience. There are people (including me) who have come over the problems that 4.3 came with when they saw the efforts being made by the custom ROM devs here in the forum. Ditto Note3, Omega ROM series, Hurricane ROM are among the most successful releases. These guys not only provide a custom ROM to you, but also help you overcome the problems that arise regardless of the fact whether those issues are related to their work, or at Samsung's part.

So, my friend, you should never think of trashing a device that has been one of the favourites among XDAers. Long live our beloved Note2! :)
[Galaxy Note II General] siputdmc:
Thank you..

I 'm WITH YOU..

I hate my device becoz i hate this KNOX, it limited n prevent my moves to explore..

I love u all n7100 users(long live n7100)

Actually on my hand now is n7100 with Tigra V4 (the Magic ROM) running wild,smooth,n fast,,(thanks for giving the best ROM)

But, there is a little issue that keep my lovely n7100 restart by it self..

after research on XDA (thanks, always be my guide) my old 4.1.2 firmware do has a bug that cannot be fixed on 4.3 Official firmware.. thought it will fixed with this 4.3 official firmware..

Some say it came with the origin devices, some say it does has a bug on 4.1.2 bootloader after modified (rooted) for certain region.. n i believe we all read the threads.

my device get hot, battery dry fast, n it restart by it self..

sort is, i only can fix this issue only with restore official 4.1.2 bootloader with different region..

but everything seems to late for me to fix that.. samsung service center denied my device,,:crying:

Well, for me it was a great experiences..

N i believe as long as not about the hardware there's always a way to fix until it get perfect like we all do want..

:crying:

hardly sorry for my n7100

Love you all XDAers

Always be The best..

Just keep in mind that "There no way to Remove KNOX bootloader"

But big hope dr.Ketan will solve this for us all..