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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Vernox701:
For what its worth. I just rooted my device yesterday with GhettoRoot. I tried 3.1 but the busybox wasn't working and manually downloading did not help So I tried ver 0.2.2 and same problems. The installer took me through everything and said root successful but after reboot superuser still wasn't installed. So I put my device in download mode and factory reset. Set the phone up enabled developer options fired up ghettoroot 2.2 and viola success
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] juggaknot77:
Finally rooted my note 2 yesterday with ghettoroot, now I'm back to having my note 2 the way it's supposed to be with xposed!

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mikespe:
I am so envious of those of you that got this to work...for whatever reason it won't push the files to my phone...I have tried different cables, different ports, an any other tricks posted in this thread except for factory reset which I just don't have time to mess with right now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jswright91:
For whatever reason, I've been unable to get this to work.

Originally, ghettoroot 0.3.2 would go through and run through the motions, saying it is finished, and has installed SuperSU, but it was not on my device, and had not been rooted after reboot.

Next, I tried a factory reset, and device driver install for Koush's drivers.

However now, it isn't even able to push the files needed for the install.

I can provide a debug file for the current issue.

Also, I tried 0.2.2, just to see if a previous version would somehow work, and no luck. 0.2.2. won't even detect my phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] doctor-cool:
GhettoRoot

I rooted two different phones.

I don't even know which version I used .I got it here http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55210343&postcount=27

The first phone I rooted went pretty quick.

I went through hell with the second phone . I right clicked Run As Administrator both adb and GhettoRoot I tried using the driver Verizon loaded and several I got off Google. At times i was having a adb problem at other times usb debugging would not ask for authorization.

Then I got the idea to power the phone off and do a recovery reset and wipe and partition wipe. I restarted the Computer and the phone and plunged in the usb several times the debugging ask for permission and to my surprise GhettoRoot started doing it's magic. The phone rebooted and I got nothing. I ran GhettoRoot again the phone reboot and I had Root.

I think it was loading the wrong drivers until the last try.

EDIT: someone should be able to take a screen shot of the device manager with the proper drivers loaded.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] juggaknot77:
Its actually quite easy, all you need are the drivers and the ghettoroot I used was v2. Give another shot, it works!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] graffitiwriter:
Just want to say THANKS for this. Couldnt get any windows versions to work but after a few attempts i got version 2.2 to work on my linux machine... 4.4.2 ROOTED!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] OdinsEyepatch:
Contrary to what you may believe, some people are still having issues making Ghettoroot work, myself being one of them. There are many differences to be accounted for between the different Note 2 versions. It's not "quite easy" for everyone. I can see that another user has gotten the same error messages as myself, which implies that there is some issue that has not yet been addressed. If anyone resolves the error about not pushing files, please post your findings. To answer the previous question, I've flashed a custom firmware to my phone one time, but all other updates were OTA prior to the flash. The newest OTA update replaced all previous firmware information. Also, OTA firmware updates aren't incremental, though I can see how one might come to that conclusion, so all information is present and accounted for. You could go from any of the previous android firmware to the newest update without having to download each one in between. Imagine how tedious that would be. I can only hope that someone with the necessary coding skills picks up this project where the OP left off. Surely one of the many talented dev's on xda can make something of this, as it seems to be near completion. If I make any progress with my phone, I'll be sure to post my findings.

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Update: ROOTED! Okay, so here's the deal for anyone getting the "couldn't push files..." error message, or at least what finally worked for me. I don't know about you, but I was having a lot of issues with the RSA fingerprint verification message only occasionally popping up on my phone, which it appears is CRUCIAL to success. Without that popup, your phone won't allow access by your computer, or the ADB service Ghettoroot runs in. This will result in a "device not found" error message, so make sure you have your computers RSA fingerprint verified. This is how I got it to work. Download and run Ghettoroot V.0.3.2. This version didn't root my phone, but it did bring up the RSA fingerprint verification on my device. Click the box to always allow this computer, then click accept. Next, download NetworkingPro's (thank you so much) polished version of Ghettoroot found here, http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55210343&postcount=27 . Run NetworkingPro's polished version of Ghettoroot, aaaaaand... VOILA! ROOTED!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jswright91:
After Much trial and error, I finally managed to get my phone rooted.

I ended up using the version here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55210343&postcount=27, which doctor-cool referenced to. At first I had trouble having it recognize my phone, but after re-authorizing my computer with the 0.3.2 version, and then running the version linked in this post twice, I finally rebooted with root capability.

Thanks everyone for your assistance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mikespe:
I have tried about 30 times already as I posted earlier....I tried ever "trick" that was posted in this thread except a factory reset....and that's because I don't have time to reset up my phone with all the work I have going on....I was hoping someone had a trick that they used that hasn't been mentioned yet

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DUDE!!!!! YES!!!!!!!! This worked PERFECTLY!!!!!! It installed superuser but I didn't see busybox...should I install that from the play store? This is SOOOOO AWESOME!!! Thank you!!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] juggaknot77:
Yes get busybox..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] OdinsEyepatch:
So, now that that's out of the way, on to phase 2. Has anyone had any luck unlocking the bootloader for this device? Being rooted is great, but flashing a custom rom is half the fun of a rooted device. As I understand, this is not yet possible on ND7, which I attempted with Odin before rooting. It's my understanding that your bootloader must be unlocked before you can flash custom firmware. Your bootloader is to your phone what BIOS is to a pc. It's the service that runs before the operating system, or in this case, the firmware. Anyway, please direct me to any links regarding this issue. As we have all successfully rooted our devices, this seems like the next logical step. Thank you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mikespe:
To be quite honest, I really don't need to flash a rom anymore with Xposed mods growth. I can get all the customization I want without relying on someone else to update a rom. Don't get me wrong...if the bootloader WAS unlocked I would be trying roms again. But I am in no dyer need at this time. Just happy to have root, get my tethering working again as well as a few other choice mods...

My question is with the locked bootloader can we flash TWRP with Odin? It's been a while so I forgot how this worked with KNox & custom recoveries. I know I had to use safestrap before to flash a rom but can't recall how I ran the recovery...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Android_Fr3ak:
Thanks. This fixed the device not found issue for me. Can finally save to my SD card again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dlw1146:
Where are these commands entered?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CVanB:
Can't Root

I've tried at least 10 times with drivers, previous versions, and still nothing cant even get SuperSU. I will post the cmd processes. I am in NC7 like everyone else. Please Help
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] liftedplane:
your bootloader is more akin to your bios than DOS.same with firmware and recovery... it's like they split the bios into three parts.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] OdinsEyepatch:
We're on ND7. Ghettoroot utilizes an exploit in the ND7 bootloader. If you're not on ND7, it won't work.

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Well, I've come to accept it. Our beloved Note 2 has gone the way of the cavemen and is now considered "old". It appears that the dev's are neither willing nor interested enough to put in the work it will take to unlock the bootloader on this "archaic" device. This news comes as a supreme disappointment. I've only had this phone for 2 years, and considering all the new features it possessed and the hefty price tag, I had expected it to last at least 5. I guess that's just technology for you, 6 months and it's obsolete. However, some of us can't afford a new device every 6 months. I would be willing to bet most of us. Aside from the dev's apparently. So thank you, for all the "hard work" you won't be putting into it. When I do buy a new device, I won't be coming here. A word of advice to anyone reading, DO NOT ACCEPT THE OTA UPDATES. Ever. Once the work is done to root/unlock and a new batch of devices comes out, you will undoubtedly be in the same boat. Oddly, even sizable bounties posted here aren't enough incentive.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] doctor-cool:
If you Google 25yvdgpo06 you will find more GhettoRoot tutorials . One thing new I found that has not been mentioned here is they say you need to

Enable installation of apps from Unknown Sources: Open phone’s Settings » select Security » Tick the “Unknown sources” checkbox (under Device administration section)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mikespe:
Don't be so over dramatic! enjoy your new stock phone. THe developers take their OWN time to do all this work & don't get paid for it. If you're rooted why do you need an unlocked bootloader? Xposed will let you do just about everything that is in most of the roms you want to flash with more freedom to customize the rom the way you want. No one owes you anything & if you need your bootloader unlocked that bad learn how to do it yourself...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dtroup64:
WOW!

All I can say is THANK YOU! I'm rooted again after 2 months of agony. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] doctor-cool:
I'M DOWN WITH THAT:good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CircaSurvivor55:
Can't Push Files or Send Prep Files

So I've gone through the whole process a few times, and this keeps coming up:

*** Could not push files.

***Could not send preparation files!

/system/bin/sh: ./ghettoroot: not found

*** ghetto root execution completed! Investigate the results...

After that, nothing happens, I tried restarting the phone, then the root check and it's not rooted. I'm not sure, but I think busybox isn't installed. I downloaded the installer app, and according to that, it says my phone is rooted, but it can't find the location of busybox. I tried installing it and trying all the different versions, it always fails.

I did a factory reset beforehand, but I would think that would only help? No idea what to try now....:confused::confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mikespe:
THe solution is about a page or 2 back
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] GingerSnapps:
Still an issue

I see a lot of people are getting success with the Networking Pro link but I'm still not getting there.

Adb working:

C:\Users\mine>adb devices

List of devices attached

42f7841a8bb2afe9 device

Files in Path:

C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\PhysX\Common;%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;%SYSTEMROOT%\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\;C:\Rar$EXa0.657\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20140702\sdk\platform-tools

Got the fingerprint for my device but when I run the GhettoRoot all-in-one:

Welcome to GhettoRoot for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 - 4.4.2 ND7

Please confirm you have turned on USB debugging and authorized your device.

- Press any key to continue -

Press any key to continue . . .

The rooting process is about to begin. Please do not interrupt the process once

it has started.

Removing old root files.

Pushing necessary files to your phone.

cannot stat 'libs/armeabi/ghettoroot': No such file or directory

cannot stat 'data/local/tmp': No such file or directory

Starting root exploit.

cannot stat 'libs/armeabi/ghettoroot': No such file or directory

Unable to chmod ghettoroot: No such file or directory

/system/bin/sh: ./ghettoroot: not found

Your phone should now be rooted. Press any key to exit.

Press any key to continue . . .

Any ideas?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mushypizza:
For those on the edge of updating or not, I personally find 4.4 to be an upgrade. It seems to run smoother than 4.3 and my battery life is more or less the same. It's been two days and I'm glad I upgraded. It took a while to get the root to work, but here is what I did. This may or may not work for you. I just wanted to share what I did to get root.

1. Made sure drivers were installed. I installed the universal adb drivers as well as the ones that came with the phone just to be safe (https://www.mediafire.com/?9fri54tkfosy1qh)

2. Factory reset and software updated to 4.4 Kitkat

3. Plugged phone in, turned on Developers options, and checked USB Debugging. Pop-up to authorized computer and I accepted. If it doesn't show up, try revoking the authorizations and toggling USB debugging again. Under security, I also turned on unknown sources and turned off verify apps.

4. Ran GhettoRoot v0.3.2, following instructions on the cmd. After it ran (device found and adb on), I still did not have root. I had some "file not found" errors.

5. Ran GhettoRoot by Networking Pro (http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55210343&postcount=27). I believe I was media mode, not installer mode. I had to run it twice for it to work for some reason. Between tries, I disconnected the phone from the computer and reconnected.

6. Obtained root. You should have SuperSu in your app drawer. I had to install busybox separately using the app from the playstore.

Note: I had trouble restoring data from Titanium. Some apps would force close. I don't know if that was because I had forgotten to install busybox or because of the differences between 4.3 and 4.4. I ended up just restoring apps without data.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] doctor-cool:
Any Questions?

I have Odin3, Kies3 and I have installed the Android SDK Bundle for Windows on my Windows 8.1 Computer. That's how I got the drivers needed to run GhettoRoot. If your computer is ready to run GhettoRoot, Odin and Kies should be able to detect your phone.If Odin and Kies can't detect your phone you have a problem. Also in the Task Manager under Details you will see adb.exe "android debug bridge" has started the first time GhettoRoot runs.

As you can see in the picture of the Device Manager the Note 2 is listed under ......(1) Modems (2) Portable Devices ,and (3) Universal Serial Bus Controller.

If you watch your Device Manager you can see the drivers load,unload and reload when you tick on and off USB Debugging on your phone. You can watch Odin and/or Kies and see they will detect your phone when the drivers are loaded.

It takes a minute so wait for it.

You don't need to unplug and plug in the usb cord. You can accomplish the same thing in the Device Manager by selecting the Action / Scan for hardware changes.

I went through the whole process of Flashing I605VRUFND7_HOME.tar (from sammobile) with Odin then doing a data wipe/ factory reset and cache partition wipe in stock recovery then Rooted with GhettoRoot found HERE: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55210343&postcount=27 without unplugging the USB cord once. The whole process including setting the phone up on wifi takes 25 minutes.

Don't start GhettoRoot until the drivers load or it will fail.

CHECK LIST

...Did you verify your phone is on I605VRUFND7

Did you do a data wipe/ factory reset and cache partition wipe in stock recovery on your phone?

Are your adb drivers installed properly? You can search YouTube for --- How To Download & Install SDK ADT Bundle For Windows- The drivers are included.

https://www.youtube.COM/watch?v=PKY5bbytBGE

I recommend the whole video but at 16:36 he tells you how to open the adb command window. Once you have it open type in "adb devices" hit enter and it will show you a list of devices connected. Your phone should be there.

Any Questions?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] doctor-cool:
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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] stsmith01:
You Rock!

Thank you so much for re-configuring the process into the zip file. I couldn't get the first way to work... think the scripts didn't know where to "look" for some of the files from the error messages scrolling by. But whatever was changed in the zip worked great on my i605 Note 2.

Now to give Red Pocket or Red Rocket or whatever the hell it is a try. I want to use Verizon's network around here... but their plans suck a$$.

Stsmith
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] thunderblaster88:
Will this work with ours

http://www.theandroidsoul.com/latest-twrp-recovery-verizon-galaxy-note-2-android-4-4-compatible/

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Also how to I get this ready to update? I'm rooted on 4.3 mj9 with a bunch of xposed mods, greenify ect.., with SDM blocking the update??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] thunderblaster88:
Every time I try to update I get the error with the dead android guy on his back
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] doctor-cool:
I have done the update two different ways. One way was to unfreeze SDM then go to setting and select Software updates. The other way was to download the update I605VRUFND7_HOME.tar from sammobile then flash it with Odin. The second way is much quicker once you have the file.

I explained the procedure in POST 148 HERE: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55438224&postcount=148
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] TCPDump:
Thanks! Glad I could help. :) I like simple. Simple is always better IMHO.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BluGuy:
No. You can't load a custom recovery b/c the bootloader is still locked. The process in this thread just gives root access.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] OdinsEyepatch:
unroot

For anyone wishing to reinstate their warranty, is it possible to unroot after applying ghettoroot? Is there a way to fully reverse it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] thunderblaster88:
What about safestrap? I'm sure that should work again with this, right? Or a newer updated one
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BluGuy:
Yes, an updated version of safestrap should work, but just a normal version of twrp or cwm won't.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dtroup64:
An updated version "should" work... but it hasn't been updated yet. The old version certainly doesn't. Enjoying Gravity Box and XThemes for the moment, and quite grateful for root!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AR777:
Device not found

I downloaded all the necessary drivers (Samsung's and Koush's both) and have USB Debugging enables.

Once plugged in my phone goes through the normal process of going from install mode to MTP. It is able to be detected by Windows 8.1, Samsung Kies, and Odin3. GhettoRoot however fails to see the device.

---- GhettoRoot Installer ----

Can we start up ADB?

Yes!

Can a device be found?

No. Cannot see your Android device.

*** USB CONNECTION CHECKLIST: (1/2)

* Have you unlocked your device on the lockscreen?

* Have you tried switching USB modes via the USB notification?

- Try toggling between Camera and MTP mode.

* Is your device actually plugged in?

* Have you downloaded and installed the proper drivers?

- Try searching for and using: Koush Universal ADB driver

* Have you enabled USB debugging? Sometimes it gets disabled!

- You can enable this by going to Settings, About device on your

device and tapping Build number several times. Then, go Back,

enter Developer options, and check to enable USB debugging.

Press any key to continue . . .

I have also tried NetworkingPro's version of GhettoRoot and seem to be getting the same problem:

Welcome to GhettoRoot for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 - 4.4.2 ND7

Please confirm you have turned on USB debugging and authorized your device.

- Press any key to continue -

Press any key to continue . . .

The rooting process is about to begin. Please do not interrupt the process once

it has started.

Removing old root files.

error: device not found

error: device not found

Pushing necessary files to your phone.

error: device not found

error: device not found

Starting root exploit.

error: device not found

error: device not found

Your phone should now be rooted. Press any key to exit.

Press any key to continue . . .

Sorry for such a noobie question, but has anyone had trouble like this and was able to get it working?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] doctor-cool:
Did you verify your phone is on I605VRUFND7

Did you do a data wipe/ factory reset and cache partition wipe in stock recovery on your phone?

Also you can search YouTube for --- How To Download & Install SDK ADT Bundle For Windows-

https://www.youtube.COM/watch?v=PKY5bbytBGE

I recommend the whole video but at 16:36 he tells you how to open the adb command window. Once you have it open type in "adb devices" hit enter and it will show you a list of devices connected. Your phone should be there.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] supreme83:
You need to restore the stock rom via Odin.

I'm with those other guys about your earlier post, no one here owes you information and YOU the user have to be responsible. Google your problems and you will always find other post. Calling those stupid bounties on hacking and finding exploits "incentive" shows you have no idea how much work goes into this, often from multiple parties, and have no appreciation for these guy's lives. a bunch of people claiming they will put in on an impossible task does not make it any more possible.

What you are doing is actually what makes developers go away. Your Note 2 is two years old and not obsolete at all but YOU are responsible for it, everyone else is doing you/the community a favor by providing info and hacks...which you yourself are not contributing. Honestly i tell my customers about user responsibility and pound it in that no one is responsible for your device but you... and I say that also including it's user responsibility to check if a phone has locked bootloaders and other security features BEFORE buying a phone. You bought a Verizon phone, Verizon locks their bootloaders, You're mad because you cant find a way to root it and get around locked bootloader....That's all you and Verizon, not the developer of third party software's fault. Be humble and be patient..or just realize it may never happen and not for lack of effort but because it is not possible at all. These guys are not miracle workers and it's not easy to develop so software...and most have jobs, wifes, and children. You and your needs dont fall into that and whining about it makes no one want to help you