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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] marcdman4000:
Nebula is a great ROM. I wasn't quite sure how to figure out SS so in my frustration I swapped motherboards with the one from my broken note 2 that never seen the mj9 ota. Unless your very experienced I would wait for a final product. Or you will just spend a lot of time with Mr Odin.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] allen255:
I m a beginner and I was able to flash alliance and n3bula with no issues. FYI n3bula rom is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Much thanks to all involved
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ArmStrongDickPunch:
Just one question will this work on the at&t galaxy note 2?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] newbroot83:
Ok so im finally ready to flash n3bula. Got everything edited. What all do I need to wipe? I have a nandroid backup jic but I dont want to screw this up
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] allen255:
I just did factory wipe worked for me
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] newbroot83:
So went into ss did a fdr and installed the zip?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] allen255:
Yes swipe factory reset and install.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] newbroot83:
Nice
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] glockman4519:
I did install of Trents rom without edit to ,img and it loaded in a rom slot and booted to the rom. I had no wifi but had good service. I went to reboot to safestrap to reflash to rom again as this fixed my wifi issues when flashing the good old way when I was unlocked and ended up with black screen and no way to get into recovery again. Had to odin back to stock. Im rooted and ready togo again, just waiting to see what exactly is the right way to flash. Over the stock rom, in the stock slot, or in a safe rom slot?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fuzzychinsagrero:
Can you tell me exactly how you flashed? I do have experience with safe strap I've tried nebula (even with unzipping, deleting boot.img) and nothing. Erased data so had to start from scratch. Phone ended in bootloop and had to use odin.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] allen255:
Did u use stock rom slot?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fuzzychinsagrero:
Yeah it's been 3 days since I did it but wiped (it wouldnt let me wipe system I believe) every time I attempted to do it, it would power off my phone. So I continued and it wouldn't let me install/flash over the stock system. The I tried restoring the back up I did and it said no op system installed aka f up my phone reused odin.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] chuckbeez:
What about the bootloader?

So... I have read all the threads on the N2 bootloader with MJ9 firmware. Are we all just tossing our hands up and saying no go on bootloader unlock? I mean essentially the hardware capabilities are the same as the N3 so why not unlock it and allow it to perform the way we want it to? KOBOL's post on the resistor-short flash seems pretty promising; has anyone tried downgrading their bootloader via shorting the resistor and supplying the 4.1.2 boot.img file written on their sd? Seems to pull the boot image almost too easily after you short the resistor; no one has tried coming from 4.3 to 4.1 though... If we really want the device to perform to its truest potential we need a solid way to unlock the bootloader prior to the kit kat update.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] newbroot83:
Ah huh no real need to unlock Imo. We have safe strap. Pretty much the same thing
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ProjectAlly:
Agreed.

I've used Safestrap for a few years now and don't miss over/under clocking my phone or anything like that, which almost seems to be the biggest reason to have an unlocked bootloader... I could be wrong on that but still. I mean look at the XT912 (Droid RAZR), which is what I was using prior to this Note 2. The XT912 has a locked bootloader but with Safestrap it can flash all manner of ROMS from MotoBlur based all the way to AOKP/AOSP. And they have custom kernels too!

So once Safestrap for the Note 2 is in its prime we might be seeing similar progress, just with a better phone IMO.

No need for an unlocked bootloader. I'm all for progress either way though. Just seems too dangerous to short a resistor just for an unlocked BL at the moment.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] newbroot83:
Agreed. Plus it's harder to screw up with safestrap
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ProjectAlly:
True that. I'm just pumped to see Safestrap on the Note 2. I was seriously about to give up and just stay with stock while I looked for another Note 2 unlocked for cheap.

Wish I would have done research before accepting that stupid 4.3 OTA. Finally upgrade to this sweet phone and get messed over like that lol. Oh well.

Hashcode and SS to the rescue!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] chuckbeez:
Awesome to hear that everyone is more optimistic than I thought. So with safe strap, do you think I'm going to be able to flash/load cyanogenmod any time soon? I also came from the X to the razr to the note 2.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] newbroot83:
Not to knock cm but the go to rom right now for the n2 is n3bula. It's freaking great. You get the n3 apps like air command and so far the battery life has been amazing. I love it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] chuckbeez:
No way? I have done most my research on simply unlocking, not romming. I rooted it. Can you share your SafeStrap experience? Also did you factory reset prior to loading n3bula? What's the return to stock look like as well so I can prepare for kitkat.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] newbroot83:
Using a rom was cake. I did a backup through ss then restored it just to be sure it worked. It was flawless. Because I wanted a clean install and already had a backup made, (which I moved to my sd card), I went ahead and did a factory reset and installed n3bula. One thing to be careful with us that when it asks you what kind of install you want make sure you use custom and choose stock kernel. The rest is up to you. I love air command. You'll love this rom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] IT.Guy:
4.1.2 roms?

Anyone tried safestrap with a 4.1.2 rom? I want to use beans 22 but I can't get to boot. I edited both aroma, updater-script and deleted boot.img files and no luck. I got 4.3 roms to work just fine though. If you anyone has any tips or tricks to help me boot beans 22 on safestrap I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] funnyperson1:
It isn't going to work for the same reasons aosp roms don't work. Safe strap requires use of the mj9 kernel and the roms you are trying will likely only work with the mc3 kernel
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bingojo:
Can confirm. This rom is awesome!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nikitis:
I just sold my note 2 :( Wish I had seen this earlier. I had older bootloader version, but then my phone died, (radio died) and got a replacement which came with locked bootloader :(

If I had known this existed.....

It's okay I switched to nexus 5 which is completely open and i can flash whatever. Left Verizon too. Tired of their locked down policy anyway.

I totally support this project though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] glockman4519:
What carrier are you with if you don't mind me asking? I'm on Verizon to and and near my contact end. I hate Verizon only for that reason though as they offer the best service for my area.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ipstack:
Did you simply have to root the phone, the install the Alpha version of the sidestrap...then mod the install, and aroma script and delete the boot file?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] newbroot83:
I didn't modify any files. It was unnecessary
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ipstack:
Rooted first?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] newbroot83:
Yes. Root your phone. Install ss. Make a backup of your stock. Do an fdr. Install n3bula. ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ipstack:
Ok, im sure i know what it is or have used it, but "ss" is? and fdr?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] newbroot83:
Safestrap is ss

Factory data reset is fdr
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ipstack:
Perfect, Thanks!!

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Did you install N3bula from Side Strap? Where are you doing the fdr from? SS or pwr-home-vol+ ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] newbroot83:
Yes I installed from ss. And I did the fdr in ss as well. Make sure you get your backup before the fdr
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ipstack:
When I install safestrap, it says successful. Once I reboot into it, is the first image supposed to show "disabled"?

Seems that after I format, ir reboots and goes into a boot loop with just the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 screen.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] newbroot83:
Yes it will say disabled until you activate a rom slot. The rom slots don't work for the note 2. Once you have installed ss that's all you need to do to it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] choobacca80:
I would just like to thank everyone involved in this!!! running n3bula on locked 4.3 and im sooo happy!!! you guys are all awesome and geniuses!!!

1 question i have is n3bula is asking to update rom...is it ok to take the update or should i download and flash?

thanks again!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] newbroot83:
Yes the update is fine. I dirty flashed it. Works fine for me
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DNak206:
Kick ass, will definitely donate if I can make this happen, nearly gave up on my N2. So I'm already rooted but it's been awhile, I'm assuming even getting Nebula on this thing after SS, we still can't tether, correct? My understanding is that requires the bootloader too.

Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] HerroMoto:
Are there any volume modes we can use with the stock kernel since we can't use other kernels like agni?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] 25yvdgpo06:
Benefits of SafeStrap?

I'm probably missing something... I'm grateful for the work, but without the ROM slots, what's the benefit of using SafeStrap as opposed to TWRP alone?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] newbroot83:
If you are on 4.3 you can't use twrp. You have to have an unlocked bootloader to use a custom recovery. And even without rom slots you can still flash roms over stock.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] 25yvdgpo06:
Ohh, okay. Thanks. I'm still on 4.1.2 with TWRP and didn't realize.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] John5912:
Hello i have a question i am running 4.3 rooted and i am new to flashing so i have to install safe strap and then what after ??? i want the n3bula rom thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] newbroot83:
After you root your phone.

1. Install safestrap.

2. Create a backup

3. Boot up phone normally. Ensure your backup is saved to your sd card.

4. Restart your phone and go into ss

5. Factory reset your phone. I usually do it twice just in case

6. Select install and choose the n3bula zip. Let it install

7. After installation the screen will change. You'll make selections based on what you prefer for your phone. The important thing is to make sure you select custom installation and stock kernel. Other than that have fun.

8. Wait for the phone to boot. Mine took about 10 minutes.

9. After the phone finally boots into n3bula go through the process of setting up your Google account.

10. Once your Google account is set up hit menu. Go to settings. Change the view to tabbed and turn on air view and air command. Take out the spen and see if it works.

Voilà. You now have a fully functional rom ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] John5912:
Thank you very much :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] John5912:
Everything newbroot83 told me worked perfectly now I am on n3bula :))
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] thebat1:
Root correctly question?

question about the first step only....

I know this will sound so stupid but what is the Safest/correct way to root my phone to be able to do all this stuff listed after the ROOT part...

I know there are tons of different posts about this here on XDN but there are so many I get lost in the CORRECT one for my exact phone/carrier/make specs...

I have a Samsung Note 2

Baseband Version

I605VRUEMJ9

Android 4.3

Kernel 3.0.31

se.infra@R0302-15 #1

Build number: JSS15J.I605VRUEMJ9

Harware Version: I605.06

I have rooted many phones but none made my head hurt like this one has..:confused:

I have been reading about this for a long time and still never do anything because I am not "REALLY" sure.. I really dont want to break my phone as I need it for work.

I am thinking after I root I need to unlock the bootloader and go from there.

can someone confirm that that step is correct?

THANKS TO ANYONE who can help...in advance!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] John5912:
Download saferoot and then after root download safestrap. Saferoot works perfect with verizon note 2. A couple weeks ago i was in the same position as you and i had help from another member. Safestrap gives you custom recovery twrp. Then once you have the files 3.6 n3bula the only way to install is a flash over stock rom. Since our 4.3 bootloaders are locked because of verizon. First make a backup in twrp then put the 3.6 rom onto your sd card make a seperate folder for the custom rom. Then wipe the stock rom 3x then you put install and find thr zip and just wait 10 minutes to it boots. Once it boots then you can update it to 3.9 by flashing again like the same way you flashed the rom any questions PM me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] tbushman4095:
Jett Rom booted on rom slot 1

This morning I acted on a wild hair and created a rom slot and tried flashing AOKP... I didn't expect it to work was just hoping because its Friday maybe..., haha. But then I flashed Jett Rom (a MJ9 4.3 rom) and it flashed fine so I rebooted. It booted up to a blank screen. I let it sit on my desk and continued to go about my business, when I came back I pressed the power/wake button and boom...Jett Rom. I had probably been away from the phone about 5-10 minutes. WIFI doesn't work, the keyboard is stuck in swipe, GPS doesn't work and there is a handful of apps that don't work like gallery play store, smartcardmanager and photo editor. But I am able to get on the internet and surf with 4G. Incoming MMS works outgoing doesn't because I cant get to the gallery. Incoming and out going SMS works though. This may be the wrong place to post this but I am a new member so I cant post anywhere but general and q&a for 10 posts so I am posting here. I have been following the safestrap posts since they started and I haven't seen anything posted like this so I hope this helps or if anyone needs more info or me to do something while im booted into this rom let me know. Thanks .Oh and I am also able to switch back and forth between stock rom slot and rom 1 slot with out any problems.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] newbroot83:
Does it consistently boot back now on the rom slot?

Sent from my N3bulized Note 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] tbushman4095:
it skips the boot animation but timewise it is just as quick booting as normal
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] newbroot83:
Sweet deal. Might have to give it a go. I'll flash back to stock and flash my nandroid of n3bula on rom slot 1 and report back

Sent from my N3bulized Note 2

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] freddy15:
Find n3bula.zip

disregard
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] freddy15:
Troubles

I thought that I followed these instructions but obviously I did not. When attempting to reboot after flashing n3bula, I see the following message: " System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone. Please turn off your phone and go to the nearest Verizon Wireless store for help." Any idea on how to proceed?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kaslopis:
Same here. I'm flabbergasted on the lack of progress on this device actually.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] newbroot83:
First and foremost there has been there has been plenty done. If you get this screen, then you have not followed directions. This is a simple process. Message me if you need a hand. jsmith830649@gmail.com

Sent from my N3bulized Note 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kaslopis:
I meant for those of us locked in with MJ9. I thought safestrap would have been a priority for developers.. But you're right, there has been plenty done. It's better than nothing. My XT912 has safestrap and it is always updated, ROM's are great as well. I'm using Carbon rom 4.4.3 on that phone currently. Since I got the Note 2 I've noticed a huge draw back for those that are locked in with MJ9. I'm just surprised on the underwhelming support.

Thanks for the help, I'll contact you!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] newbroot83:
I'm on MJ9 as well. For those of us that are foolish and have the update, there aren't many roms we can use. But at least we have ss and n3bula

Sent from my N3bulized Note 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ArmStrongDickPunch:
I'm also on mj9 lb and running n3bula and as far as development with safestrap last I heard the developer didn't have a note 2 to test with he was going off testers reports so it's nice to at least be able to flash some roms even if it's a few it's better then nothing and roms like skynote air added support for safestrap users with lb
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] freddy15:
Hmm, I'm not sure I understand. What is happening on your phone that makes you say that? Folks are willing to help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] freddy15:
Thanks!

Am enjoying n3bula thanks to the help from newbroot83! I had a terrible time installing n3bula. The problem was an old safestrap apk.

The one that workded for me is located at https://www.dropbox.com/s/w0vplv41lrhmwj9/Safestrap-T0LTE-3.72-B02.apk
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] freddy15:
Updating n3bula?

After installing saferoot, safestrap and n3bula 3.6, what is the correct way to update to n3bula 3.9?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ArmStrongDickPunch:
Download the n3bula 3.9 zip and enter the safestrap recovery and flash it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] freddy15:
Thanks!

Do I have to wipe anything or do I just click on the Install button and flash the n3bula 3.9 zip?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ArmStrongDickPunch:
Nope just go to install zip in safestrap recovery (same as how ur flashed the rom without wiping) and select the 3.9 zip and swipe to flash and reboot and enjoy
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] glockman4519:
As soon as I get my pay check this week, I'm sending my phone down to Texas to have it out back to stock 4.1.2 with unlocked bootloader. I've read a lot about it and it looks good. For $75.00 is worth it to me to have my unlocked bootloader once again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] newbroot83:
Let me know how it works out. If it goes well ill ship mine off....any idea on the turn around time?

Sent from my N3bulized Note 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] thebat1:
Locked bootlaoder?

can I ask a silly question?

How does this picture and where does it "prove" this is a Locked bootlader??

:confused:

thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lacoursiere18:
MJ9 ota flashed a new bootloader..that bootloader is locked..so if you took that ota you are locked
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] KWatson94:
Is it necessary to remove the boot.img still? saw some post on here that said it worked for them.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] newbroot83:
Nah. I never do

Sent from my N3bulized Note 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] thebat1:
thank you very much!!

:)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] glockman4519:
From what I am reading it is a couple week process total from drop off at post office to drop off by mail man. There is an option to faster shipping but I have other phones I can use such as my company phone, so I can wait. As soon as I get it back, I'll let you know how it goes.

I, like a lot of others here, was wondering that if this works, why more haven't tried it. So I took the plunge. It's only a phone, right?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bigshotrob22:
Awesome but this will only allow us to run tw ROMs tho right?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Beastmode:
Right you are sir..lol

Better than nothing I guess...don't know how to unlock BL so next best thing...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bigshotrob22:
Yea I agree...beans ROM is almost like AOSP so that'll be a breath of fresh air..lol...thanks man.. Only if I can run Carbon on it...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] gerland:
tester

Hey Guy's! I have an SCHI605 just waiting too test this for you!! let me know! gerland.hardin@gmail.com or G+
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DizzyFox:
With system mounted you should be very close to a working safestrap for us note 2 users. Hopefully my boring note 2 will be on a Custom Rom soon.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Beastmode:
Well my attempts at getting emmc to mount have been unsuccessful maybe someone can catch what ive missed and tell me what the mount point for the internal sdcard is?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bigshotrob22:
I have contacted hashcode. He said he would look at it when he gets time..lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DizzyFox:
thats good news hopefully we havent got a dead device im so happy to see those with the knowledge taking a look at this I really had thought no one would ever try to get safestrap on note 2.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Beastmode:
As promised... http://d-h.st/iFl

100% alpha build!!!! Internal sd card doesnt mount which is what we need to make SS work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nikhil.kdhand:
HI,

thanks for the work man......is it now possible to put custom roms through the apk you provided ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] allen255:
Can't open on my phone?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Beastmode:
Nope sorry just a form of proof that it's on its way...just need to be able to mount sdcard and we shall be good to go :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Beastmode:
As I mentioned before must be dropped into /system/app and perms rw-r--r-- and a reboot for it to work
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bigshotrob22:
No custom aosp ROMs...it needs a TW kernel. Stupid KNOX
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jorden7491:
Can I run a Jedi rom?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Beastmode:
Nope...I personally havent tried to flash only backups and mounts but as far as I know you cant flash anything.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jorden7491:
Ok so what do I need to do so that we can all be on the same page?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] manbat:
Posted Alpha build is just a "proof of concept".....is it not?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Beastmode:
Update: I just flashed the supersu zip andn it worked. I've seen users flash over stock rom without issues. Not recommended but if someone wants to be the brave soul n try let us know :)

Just fyi I believe something needs to be edited on rom for SS compatibility. Havent really used SS before but I hate being on stock so i started working on this. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] roflcoptersoisoi:
64 289556

if i can do a nandroid backup in recovery ill take the dive. I got like 3 phones sitting next to me i can use while my note is down.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jorden7491:
I'm testing this as of now to I was about to just flash a zip also
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Beastmode:
More of a this is what I have and this is what I need :)

I made a backup of my stock rom but havent restored. If your game backup flash a rom and then see :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] roflcoptersoisoi:
about to try this rom. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2451859 i will test a few roms tonight and tomorrow. Is there anything i need to change in the rom before i flash it?

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well i just took the dive. Its flashing atm. It deleted the system perfectly and is flashing. It flashed perfectly... Edit nvm it said i have not authorized software on my phone. My backup was corrupt.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Beastmode:
Did the same as you flashed on top of my stock rom and got that message but my backup was good and was able to restore shortly after.

Sorry about losing ur backup bro ill make sure I test more throughly next update. I just hadn't experienced issues so far.