yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] flapsy:
Sir, you are a gentleman and a scholar

Although it didn't go exactly as planned step by step, with your instructions I finally managed to get it working on my 2GB external card.

Here was the process I did

1) Downloaded CM11, Gapps, Stock Kernal and the SwapSD kernal you linked

2) Flashed the stock kernal, the phone just went on a rebooting spree.. but after a few attempts I got it into recovery using the 3 finger combo

2) Followed the instructions on http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1447303 to partition the external SD card. (Since I have only a 2GB card, I partitioned 1GB for data, and 0MB for swap)

3) Done the classic wipe sys/ cache/ data

4) (Here is where things changed a bit for me, as I couldn't boot into ICS either. And no other rom would work at this point) I installed the new SwapSD kernal to get a newer version of CWM by mounting USB storage via CWM and copying the files to there.

5) The device rebooted a couple of times during install, but it automatically went straight back into the newer CWM.

6) Installed CM11, let that finished and installed Gapps straight after.

7) Rebooted and the phone is now reading my external sd card as its internal storage, which is fantastic

Although with it's limited storage and broken internal storage, it still needs replacing, but at least I now have a device from which I can still run a few apps on regardless.

So thank you again dude :)

*edit* just need to figure out why the adb drivers decided to not work anymore.

Sometimes I hate having windows 8...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Ladyfinesse08:
Hi Guys,

So I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 that as of 5 hours ago was completely stock and running android 4.3 (the official one from AT&T). I got bored last night and decided I wanted to root my phone (something I hadn't yet done in the entire year I had my phone). So I looked up how to root, read the instructions all the way (I thought my research was complete). I rooted using the CF auto method. After doing that I flashed TWRP using ODIN. I also downloaded Titanium Backup, Rom Manager & My Backup Root. I tried to use all three of these applications to make a backup of my device so that I could flash the custom Rom I wanted without losing all my information. That is when my troubles began.

Whenever I tried to access any of these apps I got a pop up saying Unfortunately, SuperSU has stopped and a notification stating An attempt to access a secure area on your phone without authorization has been blocked. None of the apps would run either and just kept freezing or loading forever.Thinking I'd done something wrong I repeated the root process all over again. I still kept getting the same notifications though. I typed in the unauthorized access notification message into google and discovered about Knox. Doing some tinkering of my own I went to settings (more tab)>>security>>device administrators>> unchecked knox>>deactivate. After deactivating Knox I once again tried to gain root access and had no success. I followed the advice from previous threads and tried to change all Knox.apk files to knox.apk.bak using Explorer, I downloaded Android terminal and tried to delete knox via the command line su pm... That also did nothing. I went to the market and tried to download the SuperSU app by CHAINFIRE, it wouldn't work as it already says the app is installed but offers me no updating options. I also downloaded the Update SuperSU zip file and tried to flash it. My phone wont boot into recovery though so that hasn't gotten me anywhere. Downloaded Rom Manager and GooManager to try to get into recovery mode and still no success. later flashed philz_touch via ODIN as people who had similar problems had posted about it working for them. Didn't work for me. Flashed TWRP again using ODIN and am now just scratching my head trying to figure out how to fix this issue.

I'm personally not worried much about the warranty stuff but am more concerned with the fact that I can't root my phone. All I want is to be able to load a custom rom (MIUI v5) onto my phone. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.... If you've seen someone else with an issue like mine please just redirect me to the proper thread then.

p.s. I also tried running the root verify app and it got stuck on a loading page.

When I power my phone off and boot into recovery mode (or whatever its called) my stats read as:

ODIN MODE

Product name: SGH-I317

Custom Binary Download: Yes (7 counts) - this is from all my attempts to reroot and flash different recoveries

Current Binary: Custom

System Status: Custom

Knox Warranty Void: 1

AP SWAEV: A2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Ladyfinesse08:
Not sure if it matters but my phone still works fine and I can make and recieve calls, texts, etc so it doesn't seem like anything is "broken." Just no root access on a rooted phone. :(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] dicksteele:
Originally Posted by Ladyfinesse08

Thanks so much for your help. I tried doing what you said. When I go to SuperSU application under application manager it won't allow me to reomove it. All I can do is Turn it OFF. When If I go to the play market after turning it off the only option I get is to enable it again. Looking under App Info though it's showing that I'm on version 1.93 of SuperSu. I think from all the stuff I've been reading I'm supposed to be on version 1.95.

As for flashing it your TWRP I can't because I can't load into recovery mode with TWRP. The only thing thats working for me is ODIN. Not sure if there's a way to flash from ODIN or not but I personally don't know of one (I'm new to ODIN).

http://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/t0lt...lteatt.img.tar

Here's a copy to flash in ODIN. If you can't boot into recovery after this, there are other things we can try from ODIN.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Ladyfinesse08:
Fixed it. I was being special :angel:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] dicksteele:
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/124

Should be main TWRP ATT page

---------- Post added at 08:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:47 PM ----------

fixed the link or completely whooped root's butt?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Ladyfinesse08:
the link. the tar file is the same one that I've been using though so not sure if it'll work or not. When flashing it should I still be under PDA or should I switch to phone, csc, etc?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] dicksteele:
Yep PDA.

Which version of ODIN you using?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Ladyfinesse08:
v.3.07
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] dicksteele:
K. Should work.

2.6.3.0 will also.

---------- Post added at 09:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:16 PM ----------

http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/t0lteatt

Philz ClockWorkMod recovery
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Ladyfinesse08:
I flashed the first recovery file but it still won't boot into recovery for me. When I try to boot into recovery it keeps taking me to the default recovery screen. Tried launching titantium backup and what not again and they're all still not working for me.

Got the philztouch one to flash. Still won't boot into custom recovery though.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] dicksteele:
K. Try this. 69% sure it will work.

- Download from http://d-h.st/CDK

I317UCUBMK6-TZ-PARAM.zip

- Extract the .zip file to get to I317UCUBMK6-TZ-PARAM.tar.md5

- Put your Note 2 in Download Mode.

Entering download mode is very simple. First you will need to turn off your device. Once it’s off, you need to press this button combination: volume down, power button and home button. Keep them pressed until the download mode shows up. Once you’re there, you will be required to press volume up to enter the download mode or volume down to cancel and reboot the device.

Open ODIN and place the I317UCUBMK6-TZ.tar.md5 file in PDA and flash.

I know you know how to do all that's written there, I just copied and pasted from a post.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Ladyfinesse08:
This didn't work for me either. Not sure exactly what's wrong with my note but I may just have to give up on gaining root access. maybe i'll try a different method to root:(.... I'm 100% sure I'm rooted though based on what the phone says when I boot into the default system recovery. Just don't understand why I can't gain root access and boot into custom recovery. Thank you for all your help though you've been an absolute doll. :angel:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] dicksteele:
No worries. I aim to please.

You aren't the first this has happened to. Just trying to remember what I did. I know what I did to fix it, I think it's this version though.

Download and try this one

http://d-h.st/OYC

It's the MK4 version of the earlier param/tz you tried.

That should have worked, clueless why it didn't.

...

ODIN this one, let it reboot back into ROM.

Power down, go into download mode and flash either one of the custom recoveries.

Let it reboot, power down, then try and go into recovery.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Ladyfinesse08:
It seems my life has become a horrible case of Murphy's Law (as far as rooting this dang phone goes). So I used the 4.3param_tz.tar file that you posted previously. After being flashed via ODIN my phone automatically booted into Philz Touch recovery more. I initially decided that I was going to flash the SuperSU update then but decided to wait as I wanted to follow the instructions completely and flash TWRP instead. rebooted the phone. Turned it off again and booted back into recovery..... I was once again met with the default stock recovery (I thought my problems were solved and was already half way through writing a post to you confessing my love).

At this point I proceeded with some caution and tried to flash TWRP. Didn't work. ODIN/my phone kept getting stuck in recovery.img. Disconnected the phone after a couple minutes, pulled the battery and rebooted into stock recovery mode. Once again ODIN/my phone got stuck on recovery mode. Tried flashing 4.3param_tz.tar again and this time got stuck at param.bin.

Did some Google searching and people recommended re-installing the drivers, re-installed device drivers and rebooted into stock recovery mode. Went back to ODIN and flashed TWRP. It flashed completely and automatically rebooted the device. When I turned the device off again and tried to go to recovery mode I was again taken to the stock recovery mode page. tried to reflash 4.3param_tz.tar and it got stuck on param.bin again. Since then I've unplugged and rebooted into recovery mode countless times and tried flashing any and every thing and I keep getting stuck at either param.bin or recovery.img.

I have to go to class now so I'll probably come back sometime tonight and try to re-install the drivers and see if I can get param to flash again. If you give up completely I understand. The longer this takes the more convinced I am that it's a sign from above that I simply need to get my ass a new phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] dicksteele:
Hmmm. Maybe it's my fault. :(

That's my last name for reals.

So the param/tz you flashed I previously posted, was the first one or second one?

Try flashing the first param.bin/tz.img combo.

Sorry for the run around.

My fault again. When i posted the Philz recovery I should have mentioned either one would have been fine.

For the custom recovery, it gets down to personal preference. Both versions are working fine. They both are touch. You are just going to have to play with both and see which one trips your trigger.

I'm getting lost where we are at.

Try flashing the original param file from the 4.3 OTA. Let's see if that completes successfully. Then we'll go from there.

I'm thinking

-Fix booting into stock recovery.

-Do chainfires CF-AUTOROOT in ODIN.

-Boot phone and try updating Supersu again
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] whitetiger_0603:
I'm in the same boat this person is in, and i was about to open a new thread. I hope you don't mine joining in for help. My husband was a ninny and accepted the full OTA when I only told him to swap over his cards into the new warranty exchange we just got in. So I didn't know about it until I started trying to root and running into problems. I ran the TZ.tar.md5 file in Odin. I tried this little method here mentioned here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50532028. I can't get anything to happen other than watching the flash counter go up. I just want root so i can restore his app with Rom Toolbox from his other phone...... This Knox thing is BS......
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] dicksteele:
A ninny. Something my wife has never called me I'll have to admit. Don't think she's ever considered that, I'll have to confirm that.

Back to work.... what does can't get anything else to work mean?

So what have you did? Any of the steps listed above?

We haven't heard from LadyF so assuming she's good to go. No reason to open another can't root thread.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] whitetiger_0603:
Thanks for getting back to me. I tried the CF Auto Root file in Odin. I tried just flashing a custom recovery so I could flash SU to gain root. Those are the 2 main things I remember trying..the rest is a late night blur. I was going to just try and flash one of the rooted stock roms, however, and this is kinda' sad, I don't remember which spot to place it in Odin.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] dicksteele:
Just PM'd you all the goodies.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] whitetiger_0603:
I appreciate your time helping me. Things are up and running.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] dicksteele:
::D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] omenbass:
Note II Unlocked Bootloader?

How's it going? I just recently went through all off this too after buying the note off a moron who did the OTA. I'm rooted and running cyanogen mod but I was hoping to try out some other roms...possibly the alliance rom alongside devil kernel. My question is- I have flashed the UCUBmk6 param tar and am wondering if that is supposed to change my bootloader or just unlock it. I'm still seeing my baseband unchanged in settings and my flash count and knox trip are still showing. I don't fully understand which parts and which order I'm trying to change either...ie kernel, bootloader, firmware. For instance, does the bootloader need unlocked first before I can flash a different kernel? And will certain kernels only work with certain bootloaders or firmware? Thanks for any input. I've been tweaking pcs for years and am kind of new to android.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] dicksteele:
Here's a good place to read stuff.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1987541

Let's start first with bootloader. At this time you can not unlock it and/or change it. The OTA saw to that. But it's not a show stopper with playing with ROMs/Kernels/Themes.

The param files are to fix issues when flashing back to older firmwares. Rarely a need to do that unless you are on a custom ROM and want to go back to stock. With will be necessary to get the 4.4 OTA upgrade whenever they fricking decide to do that.

Or unless you're phone is really AFU'd.

Reading through threads you can see where it has fixed stuff, meaning the param file.

When you read through the Android Development forum you'll see the beginning of the topic will say ROM or Kernel or Modem.

Those will usually be files in zip format that you can flash to your phone in a custom recovery. Which you already have since you are on CM.

A modem file flash will change your baseband settings. Most custom ROMs will only change the /system directory and don't include the modem or a kernel. But reading the first page will usually say whether they have included it in their ROM or not.

Take for instance the Alliance ROM. It was originally a Verizon Note II ROM but eZ ported it over for use on the ATT i317. He has the modem available for download to flash. You should not need that since you are already on the ATT MK6 modem.

Your profile says you are on straight talk. On some ROMs you may need to add the APN.

Access Point Name (APN) is the name of a gateway between a GPRS, 3G or 4G mobile network and another computer network.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] omenbass:
Did not work...

So I had no luck installing Ditto note 3. Tried dirty and clean installs. Everything seems to go fine through aroma until it reboots and I'm stuck with the neverending boot loop. I did however get the DN3 beta to install but, after installing and setting up, it wouldn't read my sim card and wouldn't connect to wifi. I flashed the correct modem zips when installing the rom. I did get Alliance rom to work but didn't give it enough of a chance because I love the way the UI looks and works with cyanogen and didn't want to sacrifice those features. What am I doing wrong with the note 3 install???
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] jafe:
Can anyone point me to the latest official SX56 update from Siemens?

It seems that Siemens has abandoned any and all support of the SX56 as it is not wvwn referenced on their websits any longer.

I want to restore my SX56 to the latest official ROM and cannot find it. Please let me know where to find it.

Thanks in advance.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] keyos23:
i've got the same unit and i've searched the web for a long time and haven't found any official rom update for the sx56. just check out wiki.xda-developers.com for rom versions available. :lol: cheers.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lj50036:
Hey all been seeing a few people having some trouble flashing the new twrp, I have made a flashable zip, just enter your current recovery and flash... Make sure you do a full reboot before trying to enter your newly flash recovery... Thx lj
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Nice work. Will help others updating.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lj50036:
Feedback

I hope so, It so very easy that way!!!!!! Thx for your feedback, and as always thx lj:D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yts1:
Hi, I'm not quite sure where to put this question, so sorry if it's in the wrong place :)

What I'm trying to do is give the search text box in the Contacts app focus, right when I open the app, thus bringing up the keyboard so I can type right away. Is this possible?

Thanks!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yts1:
Figured it out. Used an "input tag x y" script to simulate a tap on the textbox.
[General Questions and Answers] pusapati:
Hi Everyone,

Need help from you.

i tried to install kitkat4.4 in my n7000 with omnirom. Followed the steps mentioned in the webpage.

first i rooted my phone with PhilZ-cwm6-DDLSC-ODD-4.90.8-signed.

then i started to instal with zip from sd with the rom omni-4.4.2-20140214-n7000-NIGHTLY

but it displayed an error message and execution aborted.

it displayed like

error in /emmc/4.4kitkat/omni-4.4.2-20140214-n7000-NIGHTLY

(status 7)

installation aborted

can anyone please help me out..
[General Questions and Answers] Trozzul:
what version of CWM do you have? i wanna say you got that error because its a kit kat rom and they require most recent version of the recovery they have.
[General Questions and Answers] pusapati:
CWM version

Hi Trozzul,,

thank you for your reply..

CWM versioin i used is 6.

actuall it was along with the installtion file which i used for Rooting my phone
[General Questions and Answers] pusapati:
Thank you so much

Hi Trozzul

As you said it might be a problem with the version.

i updated with the latest version and was able to install kitkat.

but still searching for the suported gapps version.. would appreciate if you could provide me the link.

Once again thank you so much for the reply.
[General Questions and Answers] Trozzul:
with most roms you would just search your android version and gapps after that. try this it has a huge varity of options if you dont care what its inncluded with or just a smaller package of apps. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2397942
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] waqar89:
Hello guys, you might be thinking that this guy must be talking about battery saving apps.. Well the answer is no. I am here to show you how to save battery by yourself and and not with the help of any kind of battery saver app. However these may be a part of this procedure. So let's start

Prerequisites:

-Rooted phone

-Greenify installed

-Cool tool

-GSam/Better battery stats

-Brain :silly:

First of all think about those culprits that consume your phone's battery. You can do this by installing cool tool you can download from Google play.

Now if u have "

cool tool

" installed, do some changes in its preferences and enable it. You should see something like in the screenshot below.

Once the above status is shown, you can see that how much processor is being used. Now look at the screen shot below, my phone has currently no animation and I am on my home screen and you can see that my processor being used is only 7%, it fluctuates from 2 to 8% in idle state. (I have almost more than 100 apps installed) and my battery last for 1.5 to 2 days with an average usage, moreover it doesn't drain during night. Same percentage in the morning as was @ night.

Now if your phone shows very high cpu usage while in idle state then Greenify all those apps that eats your battery. Now find the Culprit. This can be done with the help of either

gsam battery monitor or better battery stats

. Either be fine. So I will recommend GSam. Now look at the screen shots below:

With the help of above options given in the GSam you can find the culprits. Ignore those apps that you use frequently. As in my case I cannot see any such app as these are already in jail (greenified.) See below screen shot

I can show you my geeenified apps see below.. Fack!! so many o.O

And lastly you should create a shortcut of greenify for fast quick and regular access.

Another tip: some apps runs in startup so u can atleast move those apps which are installed in your phone. By moving these apps you will get more free space as well as these software will loose their startup capability. (must be careful)

THe comparison should be likewise so dont ever compare your battery with others because it drains as you use it. So always take notice of battery consumption during night when it is idle!! :)

Hope you'll like it.

Press thanks if I helped you.

Goodluck

EDIT: Links added
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] siraisy:
this is amazing, keep it up :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] cavaniii:
xp

xperia p truly has the WORST battery life that I have ever experienced, anyways thanks for your recommendations and would you suggest removing system apps? or using a custom rom? <-- I am well aware of that sh*t but in your opinion would it help? I am extremely dependent on batterylife but im getting no where with xperia p

I am an HEAVY user and I have to charge it twice a day :( on the other hand I have Xperia Tipo which can EASILY last me 4-5days on a single charge and this is with moderate-heavy usage (I can fit in 5-6, 2hr movies also no problems)

I tried battery saving apps they all dont work (xD), I have used greenify but then uninstalled it (I will give it another go (: )

[EDIT] my screen is always <60% in power management -> battery :S is this normal? because I have it set to LOWEST brightness and 15 second timeout
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Deichz:
my xsola only lasts 3/4 hours if the screen is on