[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
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This tutorial for only those user, who recently updated their device with the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean I317UCUBMK6 firmware. Cf-Auto-root is one of the easiest and fastest way to root Samsung devices, it does nothing but install and enable SuperSU on your system, so apps can gain root access. Rooting has lots of benefits, after rooting your device you can install lots free rooted app on your device, install Custom ROMS etc.

---WARNING!!!!---

Your warranty is void if you follow the given instructions in this guide!!!!!

SOME SMALL REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED!!!!

1.

BACKUP YOUR ANDROID DATA

Make a Full Backup of your Android Apps, SMS, Contacts, Call Logs, Bookmarks. This one is one of the most important step that you have to follow, as we don’t want anyone losing their personal data or apps. For help on Backup and Restore check out the below mention guides.

[Guide] Backing up your data basics. Go >>[HERE]<<

Titanium Backup

Titanium Backup is the most powerful backup tool on Android, and then some.

Rom Toolbox

ROM Toolbox is THE MUST HAVE APP for every root user. Get ROM Toolbox Pro to unlock all the features!

2.

INSTALL GALAXY NOTE 2 DRIVERS

You need these drivers to connect your device with the computer to follow this guide. Without these USB drivers you can’t connect your device to the PC, first download and install these drivers on your system.

[DOWNLOAD ANDROID USB DRIVERS]

3.

ENABLE USB DEBUGGING MODE

Now you need to enable USB debugging mode. Without enabling USB debugging mode on your device you can’t start the root, Custom ROM or Unlock process.

HOW TO ENABLE USB DEBUGGING MODE ON ANDROID DEVICES

Enable-USB-Debugging

Go to setting, General tab, Developers Options.

(If no developers options visible. Then go to About Device, then scroll down to Build number and click it 7-times to have the developer options come up)

4.

CHARGE YOU ANDROID

If your device switched off during this process, it could damage or brick the device. Make sure that your Android battery is full charge or near about 50-70% battery level.

How To Update Galaxy i317 via Kies

Make sure you have stable internet connection on your computer.

Now download and install>>[Samsung Kies]<<on your computer.

Turn on your device (if it off) and then connect it to computer with USB cable.

Run Samsung Kies and wait for it to detect your device.

You should see a New Firmware Upgrade is available at Samsung Kies home screen.

Press the Firmware Upgrade button to proceed.

Follow on screen instruction and soon you will see your device running upgrade and reboot automatically. Once done, you can disconnect your device from computer.

Again! If you see “This is the latest firmware” in Samsung Kies, then your device yet to receive the latest update on Kies. Its good time to go for manual update instruction that located below.

Part:1

ROOT GALAXY NOTE 2 AT&T SGH-I317 RUNNING ON ANDROID 4.3

Step 1. Download the Cf-Auto-Root Package for Galaxy Note 2 >>[HERE]<< and extract the folder on your desktop and you will get the CF-Auto-Root-t0lteatt-t0lteatt-samsungsghi317.tar.md5 file.

Step 2. Download the ODIN flash tool >>[HERE]<< and extract the folder on your desktop. You need this tool to flash the root package on your device.

Step 3. Now turn off you device and wait for few seconds. Then boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together until a construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on screen. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.

Step 4. Now your Note is in download mode, Connect your device to the PC with USB cable.

Step 5. Launch Odin on the computer and the ID: COM box of your ODIN Screen will turn to light blue with the COM port number. This means your device is connected successfully with the app.

Step 6. In Odin, click the PDA button and select the CF-Auto-Root-t0lteatt-t0lteatt-samsungsghi317.tar.md5 file (Same File that you extracted on your desktop on Step 1)

ODIN Screen

Next, ensure that the check boxes “Auto Reboot”, “F. Reset Time” and “PDA” are the only check boxes checked and the rest are not. And Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked on the ODIN application

Step 7. Click start and wait for some time to run the root process.

Once the process is finished on your device you will see the a PASS message with green background on the ODIN application

Now you can disconnect your device from the computer and your device is rooted now....

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Part:2

Now for flashing a New Custom Rom Steps

If you have done the above^^^^^^^ steps and you've successfully Rooted . Then proceed to Step 1

1. First make sure you have a custom [>>[Recovery]<<] installed.

You can find the Recovery files here:

http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/t0lteatt/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-t0lteatt.img.tar Flash this via Odin

http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/t0lteatt/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-t0lteatt.zip

2. Then choose your Rom of choice to install.

For those looking for stock 4.3 pre-rooted firmware go>>[HERE]<< Thanks to Zen Arcade

For All Custom Roms look >>[HERE]<< and also >>[HERE]<< for the Original Development Section.

3. After choosing your Rom. You can reboot into recovery now.

Recovery Instructions Below

a. Wipe your system= Factory Data Reset

b. (Goto Advance) Wipe your cache/dalvik, Data, System, Internal 3x

c. Wipe Internal storage for a clean install. [BACK UP your stuff you want before wiping

Internal

!!!!!]

d. Locate Rom file on your ext SD card, flash Rom, let it finish. Should be about 5 minutes or less.

After you reboot let the Rom settle for about 5-10 minutes minimum. Before setting up your device.[Google Account]

To downgrade 4.3 I317UCUBMJ4 bootloader...( ATT only for now)

Thanx to @Seanscreams

Go here for instructions and >>[LINK]<<

For some FAQ answers go >>[HERE]<<

Thank you this^^^^^^Zen Arcade

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