yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] peakay:
Same problem here - starts install, then says "E:signature verification failed" then phone reboots
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Delirious17:
and I'm getting unexpected file contents error :(

stock rom/bootloader and supersu disabled
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
the billard package you are talking about is it this one http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2086769?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rickberg:
What commands do I use from term emulator I can pull that
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
for everyone having errors flashing the update you need the stock recovery installed before it will flash
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ZealotN7:
I fix this just removing the micro sd and pute the update directly in the cache folder :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rickberg:
Here is billards link

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

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

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

This does work however

THIS REMOVES ROOT AND RECOVERY

YOU WILL BE STOCK
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] lorjay589:
You can flash mines with all recoveries besides stock. But you have to be on full 4.3 because it checks everything. I have one untested that doesn't have knox but I'm at work. Can you make one???
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] tx_dbs_tx:
There was really no reason for people to go back to stock unrooted MC2 and then update to MK4 in order to get the KK OTA. I got the KK OTA by simply flashing Jay's stock rooted MK4. Upon first boot I noticed full data transferring going on without any action on my part. I knew it was downloading the OTA so I set my phone down and waited for it to finish. I know it's not going to flash but I just wanted to see if I would get the OTA on a rooted stock ROM... which I did. So this is just a FYI for future reference.

I thought I would be more excited for this NE2 update but so far I've been in no rush to jump to it. I'm gonna wait for a tweaked and rooted deodexed version without KNOX. I'm pretty sure a specific person is already on top of this. I'll go ahead and thank him now. LOL
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
I am working on a full deknoxed, deodexed, and rooted version now. Since the OTA is odexed it can/will not run in ART mode. Hopefully my version will allow it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] RayTrue04:
I was using the PALJC one which worked fine when I first reverted from KK. I couldn't find my MC2, must've deleted by accident clearing up space. Will try downloading now and giving MC2 a shot. If that don't work I'm trying Rwilco's work. Thanks for helping guys and sorry I couldn't get y'all the update like I planned. At least it's up now though! :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] tx_dbs_tx:
I use the LJC with flash count reset and it works great for going back to early stock. It works when others fail in my experiences.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] photolarry:
Some updates about getting this rooted and working

Yes you should unroot by flashing the MK4 tar ball from ODIN 3.09 and you will not lose anything. Then apply the update as described above (I did it simply with the adb sideload option and it worked just fine....file size of 441MB from mega link). I had to reboot it a couple of times and also had to flash the recovery (cwm) a couple of times to get it to stick....then was able to flash UPDATE.SuperSU1.94.zip and I have root now. Also note in my earlier posting that I mention about external sdcard write issues and how to fix them with an edit to /system/etc/permissions xml file which I have verified works now both in Titanium and all other apps that access external sdcard files. I do not think you can do all of these steps without a PC...you need adb and odin to do a lot and to get root working. If you did not care about root, yes you could get it back to stock and then apply the update.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Krillen:
I think I will just wait for a prerooted and knox free version. Ether that or I will wait for CyanogenMod to be updated from nightly.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] photolarry:
Okay Then

I am guessing that our buddy lorjay will have that built for you by end of today.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] brewsbro:
Not sure if this has been mentioned, but for all who don't know, SDfix will fix the external card problem. Super easy. Titanium works fine afterward. You need root.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Krillen:
So you're saying lorjay should have a prerooted and knox free version by the end of the day right?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jutaejrtouch:
Where is the cache folder suppose to be located?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] photolarry:
I think so

But I cannot speak for him since he probably has a lot on his plate. I am merely guessing based on the past with MK4. I think another person also mentioned uploading a debloated rooted deknoxed zip version too. If I knew how to zip my current rom so you could apply it, I would but I do not have the tools to do it. Even something like zipping a rom is a bit complex from what I am told. I have a computer degree and it all is confusing to me and I never bothered to learn C/Java because it frankly is complicated and I do not have the time. [MENTION=3098803]lorjay589[/MENTION] other people wish to know a time frame for a rooted zip....so if you do not mind answering...tell us how long that should take. Thanks for all you do. :good:

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It is /data/local/cache I believe.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] photolarry:
SdFix

It probably modifies the xml file mentioned in the link in my earlier post. In case you do not wish to edit it manually from root explorer. #ThereIsAnAppForThat
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] g_money:
That is all it does [emoji4]. Evidently kitkat doesn't want you to use your external sd(?). Had the same issue with my s3..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] photolarry:
Here is the info about it again

Kitkat apparently has special rules for external sd card files and this hack will make it r/w for all apps not just some

http://winaero.com/blog/unlock-external-sd-card-writing-for-all-apps-in-android-4-4-kitkat/
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
Yes google is trying to get rid of external sdcards so starting with 4.4 we have to jump through hoops to use them properly.

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http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358540110

Here yall go a full flashable 4.4.2 stock deknoxed, deodexed, and rooted. If you are currently using touchwiz 4.3 then just do a factory reset and install. If you are on mc2 or lower you will need to flash the wifi fix (http://d-h.st/6qX#.U4kAjHLR23Q). This is pure stock so be prepared to be let down by samsung. You might have to update superSU via playstore but I think I have that fixed so please let me know.

Now for those who want more I am already working on a N3/S5 port with all the goodies!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] RayTrue04:
Thank you so much for all the help. I couldn't get your way to work after getting recovery on. I believe due to the crappy sd card I was using. [MENTION=4513677]rwilco12[/MENTION] I'm back up and running! Thank you sooooooo much for working on that modified tar, if I could hug you right now I would from all the excitement! Was ready to take it to Sprint and filing a claim if they didn't at least try to swap it out. Everything flashed flawlessly!!! :laugh: :good: :good:

Edit: It was actually philz recovery that wouldn't let me flash Billards restore. Was having the iisue again and went with TWRP this time and flashed perfectly. Not sure if I needed to run the restore but want to avoid the flash count showing up which was like at 50 lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Krillen:
This may be a dumb question but is it also knox free?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] lorjay589:
Yes see that why I use the same old Philz recovery. I had a problem with a newer and left it alone. And stayed on the older version. Lol damn and I think it was the making billards rom bootloop. Now i know to write down every problem i have so i can

Stop someone from making the same mistake
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] tx_dbs_tx:
I can answer that question. ABOLUTELY NO KNOX. Who wants that crap unless you wok for the Obama administration?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
Yeah it might be a dumb question since one of the first things describing the rom is deknoxed. So no it does not have knox.

No offense I have to tease. LOL!!

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I suggest only using philz 6.07.9. It has no issues and unlike twrp it will flash every rom every time while twrp will give you the no os installed issue sometimes after you flash a rom. Now as far as your flash count goes once you flash billards mc2 it will reset but your knox counter will stay tripped if you go back to a knox bootloader.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] monkey3ddd:
I'm on mc2 so i should be able to download this and I should be good to go?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] 414isaiah:
yea but you'll also need the wifi fix...

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downloading jlmancuso's rom now ill report back soon, the sprint note 2 team here is awesome! anyone jumping ship to the G3

?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cullenmq1:
I know that the actual ROM has no knox in it, but does it install the Knox bootloader when you flash the zip?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] monkey3ddd:
My turn for the dumb question, if I flash ne2,will I lose root?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ItsLasher:
Using the stock "MyFiles" app you can write to the SD no problem but when trying to use ES or any other it errors out.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
No root is included

This is rom and kernel only. No bootloader or firmware/radio.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rivethead23:
Running CM11 nightly. Can I flash lorjay's stock mk4 then flash mancuso's update? After a full wipe of course...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
Skip lorjay's and flash mine directly. NOTE you will need to flash wifi fix (via odin) if you have not been on a MK4 (touchwiz 4.3) rom otherwise you wont have wifi.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] 414isaiah:
I get a bunch of errors as soon as I sign into my google account. All the google apps force close, any suggestions?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
On my version or on ota?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Krillen:
Is it worth flashing to or would it be better to wait for a custom rom? If it's not worth it I will just wait for a custom rom like CyanogenMod or some other one.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Raptor5150:
Just flashed yours getting force closes as well.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] 414isaiah:
your version, using old phil...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Avi8ion:
Boots and functions well.

but as mentioned above, it force closes.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] 414isaiah:
that you will have to decide for yourself sir, most changes are under the hood tweaks, not much you'll notice when it comes to aesthetics, I like most of the aosp roms, there mostly based off cm11, I say try those out, these guys will have a rooted version out in no time.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] GuitarJesus:
Downgrade or Root?

this thread has gotten fairly convoluted with different methods of doing things. As of yet, is there a way to downgrade from the new update or to root if you have already updated your phone?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Doc50000:
Unfortunately Im having the same issue as RayTrue04....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Krillen:
I think I will wait for a good rooted deknoxed version to try it. If not I will probably wait for CyanogenMod to get out of the nightly builds for version 11 (none of them seemed to work with my network).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] puffyjello:
so im having issues with all the fcs on the denoxed deodexed version like few others here. is there any way i can restore back to stock 4.4 without using the mc2 stock way. ive heard it soft bricks phones
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
Okay I will do another version and strip out most of the google apps. I am pretty sure if I only leave the core parts there wont be any more issues.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] puffyjello:
thanks in advance. if there is a way to restore back to stock 4.4 tho i would really like to know.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] FanOfSkynyrd:
For those flashing to 4.4 and experiencing sd card issues, try installing Folder Mount from the Market. On the S4 4.4 update there were a lot of sd card issues, installing the Folder Mount app from play store and opening it fixes those issues for the s4, may work for you all too.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
Only by billards MC2 that I know of and some have issues.

Can you give me a list of your exact fc's please?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] puffyjello:
playstore system stuff just about everything really. i can get into settings but just about anything i open fcs. cant open supersu either. i got it to install after the playstore crashed on me but still dont work. and the system hangs like no joke when stuff closes.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
did you do a factory reset before flashing?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] puffyjello:
yes i did. will try again and see what happens.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
Do a full wipe and if possible wipe internal sdcard. I did not have the fc's but I never signed into google either.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] puffyjello:
did the wipe. reinstalled and same thing. nothing but fc's. and im not sure how to wipe internal sd card. i didnt see an option for that in phillz recovery. am going to try the billard mc2 restore and hope i dont brick. cant deal without having a phone lol.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] rwilco12:
Samsung and Sprint haven't released the TAR yet. Once they do we'll be able to build a one-click full restore. There are several of us watching for it on Kies, we'll get it posted as soon as it is available.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] datdirtyscrew:
Force close here also. Appreciate all your efforts.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] puffyjello:
i actually just read in a previous post that theres no way of going back from 4.4 even using billards mc2. theres a guy stuck and cant do nothing without a tar from samsung. i dont know if i should even try it. is there any way to flash a non rooted non odexed 4.4 stock zip using phillz recovery? i never do backups and now im regretting it. kinda mad at myself for that...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] lorjay589:
I got the tar, now doing the Official release

If your reading this its a joke, Always wanted to do that LOL love you guys, hate this wait!!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] DatDude123:
#Gangsta

D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
Making another version now. While looking over a few things it looks like some of the files got mixed together with another project I am working on. Flashing now and will login to google and double check everything.

[MENTION=3599544]puffyjello[/MENTION] When you flashed my version what rom were you on before? Also you should be able to restore any of your nands and have them work fine even if you are on NE2 (4.4.2).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Delirious17:
I CANT GET THIS ****ING TO WORK FOR NOTHING!

Tar sounds like it might be the only solution :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] lorjay589:
lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] puffyjello:
i was on stock 4.4 rooted. i have no nands lol. i do have other roms. whomp was one of my favorites. i guess i could flash that in the mean time if all else fails. thank you for ur quick work tho. will flash when u have the new version uploaded. and i didnt mean to seem pushy or rush anyone. i just got work in the morning. need some sleep lol.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] lorjay589:
I don't know how you guys are having problems, I've been on and off 4.4.2 bootloader 6 or more times now and never had a problem. Almost like I've had NE2 for weeks now but ill help a little

http://d-h.st/5fV

This is the version of philz i been using for weeks now and never had a hiccup, but also its good to flash twrp and look at the log, to see whats not mounting correctly and format the partition thats not.

1. Odin flash this philz recovery

2. If you dont have billards MC2 already on PC or SDcard or enternal. Then get it

3. Got to mount in the recovery and mount usb.

4 Drag and drop billards MC2 on the card or adb sideload it.

5. Pick the wipe option new rom flash

6. Flash Billards MC2

7. After the fake fail you'll see pop up just wait.

8. Then now your on MC2 4.1.2 bootloader

9. Thank me later lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] RayTrue04:
Oh wow I'm so sorry I forgot to name you too for the help! But thank all of you for figuring this out with me. I ran into issues taking the 4.3 update again so I tried applying rwilco's MK4 modified tar alone (MK4 no longer playing nice with my phone) and I was stuck so it's safe to say the fix.tar plays a huge roll and is what gets you past the boot screen. All in all I'm a very happy guy!

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Make sure you get [MENTION=4011301]jlmancuso[/MENTION] fix.tar if you plan on asking rwilco for his modified MK4 tar. It won't boot without flashing that tar first.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Krillen:
What is the difference between Philz recovery and normal CWM?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] lorjay589:
No problem. That's what we're all here for.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] billard412:
I've seen several posts in this thread with conflicting information. Let me stress that my mc2 zip WILL downgrade from 4.4 no problem. Also it will not softbrick or bootloop as long as the correct recovery is used to flash it. It must be flashed with twrp or lorjays linked version of philz (and let me stress I haven't tried any version of philz I'm taking lorjays word for it lol). Also during install where it says "this will take a while", IT WILL. It should hang there for several minutes. If it flies right past that step then flash it again when it finishes. Hope I helped clear that stuff up.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Doc50000:
Thanks for the heads up, you couldn't point me in the right direction on were to get that could you. Any help would be appreciated sir...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] puffyjello:
Thanks [MENTION=3098803]lorjay589[/MENTION] dude ur a beast lol. and anyone else who helped am back on stock 4.12 going back to 4.4 stock again lol. again thanks much appreciated. u guys should put up a post or sticky with all these directions so people know exactly what theyre doing. just a thought. saves much time XD.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] lorjay589:
Its all good. I'm one of those if it ain't broke don't fix it kinda people. I get stuck using the same routines and

sometimes it benefits me and allow me to help people. But until That recovery fail me

then I'm just going to keep using it lol. i think me and [MENTION=4011301]jlmancuso[/MENTION] should put up a combined post of how to get out

Of messy situations lol.. because we both no lots of problems that can occur when flashing a lot lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Demo3827:
OTA Update 4.4.2

here is the link for the Update >>>>LINK<<<<<
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] RayTrue04:
The fix.tar jlmancuso posted a few pages back so you just need to back track and grab it. You can use that then flash TWRP or Lorjay's recommended version of Philz to flash billards MC2 restore. If you want to go the route I took with the modified MK4 tar, I suggest you pm rwilco. I would direct you to the link but since it was given to me by pm I don't feel comfortable posting it. Just remember that either way that tar fix needs to be applied to boot up.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] puffyjello:
i guess i just realized i forgot about the tar. stuck at samsung note 2 screen lol. fun times
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] t4d73:
Well the international Note 2 got 4.3 and we got it the following day so...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ArchangelRenzoku:
I think it to be a reasonable and cautionary risk if I thought about it from their point of view (which I seldom care to do). Big company like them, getting customer service calls night and day because of a bug ANDROID never fixed and the telco couldn't lock it down before pushing their own release because they didn't have time to test it because it had to be the very latest version. I get it.

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And the reason I want KK so bad is because Google Wallet is about to break next month for all devices who aren't on 4.4.

http://m.androidcentral.com/google-wallet-tap-and-pay-ending-phones-not-running-kitkat-april
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] garwynn:
I'm honestly glad I didn't get the N3 and may not even get the S5.

There's not enough of a change to make me feel worth jumping off the N2 yet.

And when I don't want to use the N2 I have my G2 as well....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ArchangelRenzoku:
My thoughts exactly. But I don't want to jump for anything less than a triband phone with at least a 13MP camera with OIS and a 1080p screen. I'm not worried about removable storage anymore if they just provide models with larger internal storage. At the rate things are going with Google, and if they had their way, SD cards will be moving away from the mobile scene anyway.

I've seen those new 128gb SD cards by SanDisk though and I just want one to have it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Skripka:
Exactly my point.

Note 2 got 4.3 not until AFTER 4.4 came out from Google. Note 2 got updated 3rd week of November... Android 4.4 was released End of October.

It has NOTHING to do with "cautionary risk".

Samsung insists on completely root-canal-ing their ROMs every firmware revision...for no particular visible reason. Samsung could save millions in R&D if they didn't insist on rewriting everything, they could also shave off MONTHS of delay in releases...AND....drastically cut the need to QA and QC their ROMs....if they didn't do what they do.

Why you choose to empathize with corporate idiocy is beyond me. Because that is ultimately why it takes forever to get updates to handsets. Corporate idiocy.

Just about any bugs that pop up are PURELY of Samsung's OWN creation stemming from their idiocy in rewriting Android. Srsly, they could make Touchwiz run just as well (if not better) without a need to rewrite Android, they *choose* to create their own problems that cause months and year(s) of update delays.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] t4d73:
Don't matter to me anyway. I'm holding out till the Note 4. Till then I'll be on Cyanogen mod as I have been since the 14th of December. With 4.4. :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Tha_Dynasty2049:
You can say that again. :good:

I think the N4 might be the way to go
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Tha_Dynasty2049:
same here...but im running 4.1 for now im stable and not missing much

which i could use a few air gestures but there are decent apps for that.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] t4d73:
Not missing much? Have you tried 4.4 with ART? Huge difference. And I haven't come across any issues as for how I'm using the device.