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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lvov7342:
rangers ea\

trying it right now, wish me luck ;)

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Got it, easy as pie! Now to wait until our wonderful devs unlock this bootloader :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nikhil.kdhand:
Pl press for thanks in case my advise helped you....

Thanks,

Nikhil Dhand

Email : Nikhil.kdhand@gmail.com
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Hal88:
I installed Kingo and it does not connect (keeps requesting to enable USB debugging mode).

I could not find Developer mode or USB debugging mode in settings.

I have i605 Galaxy Note 2.

So, how can I get Root?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lvov7342:
word to the wise, please don't install the Google IM app in your effort install a custom recovery on 4.3.

I now have the yellow triangle saying that Verizon has found unauthorized software on the phone. Trying to revert back to stock 4.3 and I've tripped my knox warranty counter! :( I think i'll stop tinkering for now.

Hal88 , you have to go to about under settings and keep tapping the build version bar to get the developer options unlocked
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nikhil.kdhand:
Custom recovery or so called unlocked bootloader is not possible in stock 4.3 rom....wait f for the great developers to crack it or find ways around it....

Thanks,

Nikhil Dhand

Email : Nikhil.kdhand@gmail.com
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] synapsesboob:
Wow good to know about bootloader locking up from OTA 4.3 gonna stick to my CM 4.4.2 rom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Zantom:
No way to unlock 4.3 bootloader?

So is 4.3 stock out of luck now with the bootloader? I was hoping to unlock my wife's phone and didn't realize 4.3 had updated onto her phone. Is there no way to unlock the bootloader now? Verzion wins? :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] computerslayer:
For now, at least.

Some hope exists, as there appears to be a jailbreak (is that the right term for Android phones?) for the AT&T variant. Hang in there, we'll see where things go.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] neo760:
How about a safestrap for now? Will there be one soon?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] computerslayer:
Steady - ETA requests are rarely well-received, even in the Q&A section. :D

Seriously though, I think we aren't insane to hold onto some hope. The Note II is a powerful & popular device used by some very enthusiastic developers. That's no guarantee that there is even an exploit or work-around to be found, but it's a decent bet that someone is looking.

In the meantime, patience (it's still the holidays after all) - we'll hear from the developers one way or the other eventually.

By the by, happy New Year!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jellyhead:
It's merely hidden, to unhide go to settings > about phone > build number and press repeatedly until you see a message that developer mode has been enable. When you go back to settings it will be there.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] glamisldy:
Stock 4.3 Bootloader

I will be keeping an eye out for this as well, just bought a new/used Note 2 that had already been updated to 4.3. I can be patient. LOL :p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] GoodTimesDT:
Being worked on?

I've been keeping an eye out too and I've tried just about everything to revert back to 4.1.2 or 4.1.1 without any luck. I'm just wondering if it's even being worked on at all to get the bootloader unlocked. Otherwise, to eBay it goes. Touchwiz is killing me! Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] trollishtrucker:
I would think that sooner or later the new boot loader will get unlocked again, but as for how long that might take who knows.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ddolan:
Agreed
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jstraightfixed:
verizon note 2 unlocking

Anybody have an update on samsung galaxy note 2 root and unlocking official,to any carrier ????
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ozgod:
I'm pretty sure if and when it happens you won't need to ask it will be plastered everywhere.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jstraightfixed:
alright thank you
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ozgod:
Actually as for root you can get root on stock 4.3 now with kingo.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] akellar:
You don't need root for this, the device is already sim unlocked
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] trollishtrucker:
Yeah once the new boot is unlocked it's going to be all over. I'm sure it will take a bit to do it, but I have faith our devs will get it done.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ozgod:
Beans has never let me down.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] akellar:
He's also not unlocked a bootloader
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] imnuts:
I guess you haven't used anything he's posted then...

Sent from my Moto X
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ozgod:
Just showing support for a favorite ROM Dev no need for hate.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jstraightfixed:
okay thanks, right now i am in mexico. and i am selling my note 2 from verizon is it possible that he can use it with texcel ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nightelfdruid:
I'm patiently awaiting a fix for this as well. I used Odin with the official 4.3 from Sammobile in a frantic hurry to get my Gear working, and didn't realize I was locking my device up tighter then an ugly third grader.

I have faith.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] studiorat:
slightly off topic but related!!!

I am on a Galaxy S3 and i was stupid and updated to the 4.3 and rooted and unlocked Bootloader with ez unlock and ended up bricking, and having to do the sd card Debrick dance found on XDA ( you guys Rock) .... Finally got back and functioning and gained root, but no bootloader, I am patiently waiting but until then, I am dealing with stock......ughhh!!!! just thought i would share
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] elvin421:
Thanks, but seriously does anyone know if safestrap will operate & what Roms could be loaded (functional), As firmware flashes via Odin wouldn't be viable...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jhandell04:
Developer Mode

Go to About the Phone and scroll down until BUILD NUMBER touch it about 4 or 5 times, then go back and u will see Developer Mode just before About the Phone!!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DizzyFox:
Yes I wish SafeStrap would work on the note 2 with 4.3 locked boot loader
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] maxjivi05:
Has anyone tried safestrap on the Note 2 or does it need to be recoded for sure
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Tomji:
Well I used saferoot.zip to gain root back.

However I made the mistake to install clockworkmod recovery, which has now bricked my phone for now with the message:

system software not authorized by verizon wireless

I am unsure what is better at this point, the 4.3 OTA worked pretty well for me until now.

I may flash 4.1 and go CM mode, if I still can.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jcollier:
If you took the 4.3 OTA you won't be installing any custom roms because it relocked the bootloader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] rdeluis:
Odin back to 4.3 and root again. That's all you can do for now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
Don't take this the wrong way, but it is posted all over this forum not to accept OTA updates. You are now stuck with stock rooted 4.3.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] maxjivi05:
Well there is promising info for the S4 and Note 3 does this mean for us too??

Near the end of that thread.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2500826
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AndrewAnthem:
same!

I did the same thing on accident! glad im not the only one! :highfive:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] david515:
Is there a Jumper that will wipe os and then can be fully flashed?

I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a Jumper to wipe OTA 4.3 and then flash back to 4.1.2 or 4.1.1?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] palmbeach05:
Idea discussed in general section (unbricker thread). Unfortunately, no one seems brave enough, has yet to provide feedback, or has yet to try it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] david515:
Thank you I'll head over to the unbrick thread , Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] vap08:
Not Bricked.

No no is not brick. Just install the 4.3 and use the saferoot.zip and you should be able to get it to work and have root again. I've done it 3 times. This bootloader crap is driving me crazy. Makes you want to just buy a Nexus for life.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Tomji:
Agreed, not bricked at all. In fact the 4.3 restore didn't even wipe my data/apps. I was really surprised by that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] alpetrie1985:
Jsut boot into download mode and decline it to reboot and your device should restart
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ProjectAlly:
I'm new to the Note 2 scene, migrated from the Droid Razr XT912 and the the Google Nexus not long ago.

Had 4.1.2. on the Note 2 when I got it, but had no clue about the 4.3 update messing with the unlocked bootloader...

Anyway just curious, other than these forums, is there like a group of devs on Twitter or elsewhere that are working on unlocking this bootloader? Just looking for some up to date information I suppose.

Just a question, thanks to anyone who can answer! :)

Sorry for OT if this is...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Wishkah420:
Help!

So I made a backup with twrp before taking my phone in for repair, unfortunately the new phone came with 4.3. Is there a way to use the saferoot.zip to root it and somehow extract my apps, etc from that backup and use root explorer? My S-Note's and everything are gone and I need to get it back. I'm tempted to smash it with a hammer and hope to get another one with 4.1.2 just so I can restore my damn backup.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] vap08:
Wait for 4.4.2

Just have patience. 4.4.2 for Verizon should be around the corner. But if anybody has found a way to unlock this crappy bootloader pleaseeeee let us know. Thank you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] akellar:
4.4 (which is very unlikely to be anytime soon, if at all) won't make unlocking the device easier or possible.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Domush:
Titanium backup can extract nandroid backups
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] david515:
XDA is the best but....

Answer t your question there are many other forums that have useful info and projects but I personally believe that XDA is one of the best. You can loook all over the net but most of the upfront code and info will be found here also.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] vafangool:
Mismatch original

Sucks I have been wanting to root my note 2 for the longest time and now that I decide to try it I learn that taking the OTA 4.3 update totally screwed it up for now? But it seems like their are some really talented guys on here is there any chance of them doing it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] akellar:
You can root fine, you can't unlock bootloader. Don't count on ever being able to.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] neo760:
But where is safestrap? Is anyone working on a working safestrap for the note 2?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] vafangool:
I typed that wrong, I know I can root but if I can't unlock the bootloader or install CWM or custom roms isn't that one of the best things about rooting phones?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] david515:
have faith someone will crack 4.3 bootloader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ITGuru48051:
I am trying to keep the faith. I know this phone has the potential to last a while (if Verizon and Samsung allow it). I really want to see if I can get Ubuntu Touch running.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] weshardin@gmail.com:
4.3 Woes

I've spent two days doing much research and have come to the conclusion with definitive certainty that there is absolutely NO WAY to unlock the bootloader if you are unfortunate to have the OTA 4.3 on Verizon Galaxy Note 2. I read post after post with much promise of hope... ad nauseum - but in the end - there is no way to unlock it presently. This ota came out in November I believe and in three months, no solution has been found. That seemingly is the kiss of death for this type of thing... the more time that passes, the less likely there is to be a solution.

That N3bula rom looked pretty sweet and would have made my Note II a nicer phone for the next year while I wait for my contract to expire. Oh well my asurion phone came with 4.3 on it and nothing I can do.

I am not as hopeful as many in this thread and others... I still remember my samsung droid charge! Uhhhhg! No working ICS ever found its way to that phone - in spite of all the hope. So - I guess it's goodbye GN2 and Hello - G2 for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] spinach.chin:
It's still a pretty sweet phone even without a custom rom.

I feel your pain re: the Droid Charge. I'm coming from that phone myself and the Note 2 is like a different world.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] cbc76am:
It was, until I upgraded to 4.3 and now it's laggy and slow... I want to roll back so badly.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ZacharyKBurton:
Use of root?

Just wondering why root if you can't flash roms?

Are you using tethering and a file backup or something that make root worth your time?

Just debating whether I should wait til we find an exploit for the bootloader or root now and then again later...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] spinach.chin:
Root still allows you to install Titanium Backup, debloat, use Xposed Installer, etc.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] amoot329:
Hmm just a random-ish question.

Ahartless says he has the S3 and its a locked bootloader but rooted. He is able to install touchwiz based roms. Does that also apply with the Note 2?

If it does, most people should be able to install Beans Alliance 4.3 rom or is that still considered custom rom and not possible?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bluedevils0000:
Somebody Please Help My Confused Ass!!

Simply question. I am still on 4.1.2 with my bootloader unlocked. I have yet to update to 4.3, so I am wondering if I install the firmware via odin will that lock up my bootloader? I have posted this question a few different places and have gotten no answer. Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DizzyFox:
Safestrap
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Curtis Craig:
If you install beans MJ9 firmware via Odin it will not lock your bootloader. Then you install the 4.3 roms that the devs have made. If you take the official push by Verizon or flash the official firmware from somewhere like sammobile via Odin then your locked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] hggadm3:
Hashcodes s3 safestrap actually places device into a twrp based recovery, I believe it would need to be recoded just a little to work but everything shows, it cannot create rom slots but all the menu is there, so it is hijacking the bootmode.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] YoloCounty:
Does tethering even work? I thought it was fubar with 4.3

If so, how?

I'm rooted, stock 4.3 and I haven't managed to get it working. I'm also on unlimited and would love it if it worked so I could "Work from home" from the beach.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] spinach.chin:
I use FoxFi to tether. Works fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] demonic1337:
are they working on the note 2 anymore or is it out dated there are working on other projects?? and good job to the xda team wonderful team and good job on the hard work you put forth on developments
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ZacharyKBurton:
Then Yes?

So if you root without unlocking the bootloader it still allows permissions to delete bloatware and run Titanium. That sounds like it is worth the time the OTA rom is not too bad and you can customize with launchers. Thanks for the info friend!!!

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If you are getting a version of the 4.3 update that has the boot-loader lock removed then you would still be fine. But if you use the original version released from Verizon then you would end up locked out for what appears indefinitely.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] spinach.chin:
Yeah, I'm using Nova Launcher and it's very snappy!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] youraffliction:
Yep, loving the nova launcher, Alliance rom, Foxfi, and xposed. I still wish my insurance replacement wouldn't have came with 4.3 pre-installed though I miss my unlocked bootloader. Maybe there is still hope.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] heizenbrg:
Locked Bootloader on 4.3 MJ19, what to do?

only unlock I can find is for versions before 4.3, does that mean you are permanently locked?

If I upgrade to 4.4.2 can I find ways to unlock the bootloader, or can I Odin back to 4.1 and unlock with CASUAL?

Am trying to get data since my verizon contract is ending and switching to t-Mobile.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] spinach.chin:
Yeah, locked permanently, I'm afraid.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] heizenbrg:
So I definitely screwed myself over? baseband won't change if I downgrade?

Just like ****ty iphones eh...

Is everyone working on the note 3, meaning dev for the note 2 is dead.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] spinach.chin:
FYI you can still root, but you can't unlock, and can't downgrade.

Haven't seen anything new for the note 2 in ages.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AuztiinAnonX:
Where is the development on unlocking the 4.4.2 boot loader?

I got this hand-me-down phone from my dad and I am devastated that I can unlock this darn boot loader. I've been searching the internet for quite some time now...in fact I've been searching for at least 4 months now everyday after school. I really wish I could run Lollipop custom ROMs on the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 2...I absolutely hate the looks of KitKat. This may be a little off topic but I am also looking for a Lollipop themed KitKat ROM that would work with SafeStrap using 4.4.2 like the PopKat ROM or LolliKat or even Fusion ROM that were made for other Android devices and not the Note 2.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] Burgertje:
Hi guys,

I dont know whats wrong....

but i cant enter the ftp anymore. Last saturday is succeeded, but now it not possible to connect anymore....

Who can help me out?
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] 6thElement:
ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] countercharge:
I've tried flashing it through rom manager, and it reboots into recovery and installs it, however the version in recovery and in rom manager is still 6.0.1.0.

I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong here.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] SteveMurphy:
Stop using rom manager! There's a very old sticky on this very subject a few posts above this one!

If you follow the install instructions in the OP of Render's thread, you'll be able to install the new recovery without issues. Read through the multiple pages if you seek other questions; that thread is heavily interactive and helpful, so it wouldn't be a bad idea for you to read through a few pages before you proceed.

But please stop using rom manager on the i777.

sent from the i777
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] azeem40:
Well, you used ROM Manager, which has a sticky about it in this subforums. You need to install the Cyanogenmod 10.2 Nightly to get version 6.0.4.5 ( http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=i777 ), then flash his ROM and Kernel.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] countercharge:
Ok, thank you for pointing me in the right direction, but I have a new question. How do I install a custom rom (in this case cyanogen 10.2) without a custom recovery installed? It seems like a chicken and the egg situation to me. I need to install a custom rom to get a custom recovery, but I have no custom recovery installed to install the custom rom.. to get the custom recovery. I do have the android sdk installed and mobile odin pro, but I haven't found any stickied threads that show how to use them to do this. I'd appreciate it if you or anyone else could explain a bit more thoroughly or link me to the proper threads. I've tried searching but haven't found any clear answers.

I also think the AOKP ROM is more appropriate for me than Cyanogen, but I still face the same problem in that I don't know *how* to install it without a custom recovery, which I can't get without installing a custom rom..

Edit: I found this link: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_i777

I will try to follow these instructions.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] SteveMurphy:
Why you refuse to search in these forms for the CORRECT way of getting exactly what you want is very unfortunate. If you read the OP of the CM thread, instead following external advice, you'll be in a much better situation.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] creepyncrawly:
Please let us know if you got this to work for you. I'm not sure what this installs on your phone, but on the SGH–I777, recovery is compiled into the kernel. Normally you would install a custom kernel that is compatible with your operating system. You can use mobile open Pro to do that. If you haven't got this done yet, let us know. We can help.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] countercharge:
I *did* search, nothing relevant comes up. Why don't you, instead of telling me that I'm searching wrong, tell me what I should've been searching for. Maybe, before you go and tell someone they're not searching correctly and tell them to read a thread, you could go and actually read that thread yourself. The very first part of the instructions say this:

That is what I am trying to figure out how to do, and the instructions in the "external advice" that I found in this case is the correct thing to do to get CWM. I found that by searching. If you want to send me on a wild goose chase instead of actually telling me or linking me to relevant threads, go ahead, but don't act like you're actually being helpful. *Nothing* in the CM thread shows me how to first install CWM. Not a damn thing.

Edit: I managed to get CWM installed by flashing the AJK 4.9 noswap kernel using mobile odin pro. I thought I messed it up because it was taking a long time for the boot animation to finish, but it worked.

Edit: except now my home and search keys don't work..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] azeem40:
Now flash the 6.0.4.5 kernel I linked to.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] countercharge:
Well, after I last edited that post I installed the rom from this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1574718

and everything is working fine now. I love it. I'm going to keep the kernel that is installed with it for now since I feel no need to use cyanogenmod just yet. This suits my purposes fine. I appreciate the help and advice.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] azeem40:
You are welcome. :)
[Windows RT General] menk1313:
Ok guys this is actually my first time posting as a member of this site so before I ask for help I wanted to thank everyone on here for there hard work and devotion . You are the ones who make it easy and simple for those without the knowledge . Keep doing a great job and have mercy on the noobs! Now I would like to ask if someone can direct me or find a way to port a Windows RT app to my Lumina 2520 Tablet it is called Sonos . I just shuffled out over 800$ for this Tablet and Wireless Receiver/amp . I'm very upset as I asked if they for sure worked for my device , of course they reassured me that it was 100% universal app . I should of known better and double checked it myself . Guess I will know better next time.

Thanks everyone

Menk1313
[Windows RT General] SixSixSevenSeven:
I just checked. There is no store app for sonos. Nor is there such thing as a universal app. I think you asked the wrong question or misunderstood this answer.

Nor would a windows RT app need porting to your device seeming as those are the apps your device runs anyway.
[Windows RT General] menk1313:
Well obviously there are no apps that are actually "Universal " what I meant was they told me all the OS carry the software needed to run this program. So what I was asking from you guys is it possible to somehow get the Windows 8 version running on RT ? Sorry for the mistakes in my first post