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Note no longer booting - FIXED

So I had ICS Stunner installed on my note, but decided I wanted to go back to MIDNOTE 3.3 so I opened CWM and did the normal wipe then went to install the MIDNOTE 3.3 zip package.
However CWM recovery just stopped on 'installing update' (I left it for a good hour its well and truely frozen).
And now if I try and reboot the phone I just get stuck on the first boot screen, so my plan is to using Odin flash back a stock ROM then reroot and then fash MIDNOTE 3.3 again, should this work ok?

Yep. It will work. Flash stock repack first. Everything should go fine after
Sent from GNOTE - The Indisputable Beast of Android World

No!!!
here's what you should do:
download abyss kernel 3.9(not 4.2) and place it in sd . Install the kernel in cwm ~>reboot recovery ~> wipe data factory reset ~>wipe cache and dav cache~> install any custom rom at cwm
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kelvin fong said:
No!!!
here's what you should do:
download abyss kernel 3.9(not 4.2) and place it in sd . Install the kernel in cwm ~>reboot recovery ~> wipe data factory reset ~>wipe cache and dav cache~> install any custom rom at cwm
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well I went ahead last night and reflashed the stock rom then did everything again, and now happly back on ICS, but will keep this in mind for next time will save me doing all that

Flash abyss kernel before backing up the rom also
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[HELP] - Soft bricked? -SOLVED-

Hi guys, I think I soft bricked a galaxy note, this is the things I did (I was trying to install ICS Stunner)
It came with the kernel KK8 that is non rootable, so I downgrade it to KJ1 (SGN_XX_OXA_KJ1_FACTORYFS) and it worked fine.
Flashed the Abyss kernel (AbyssNotekernel42CWTouchCustomLogo) via CWM and rebooted again to recovery
Flashed ICS Stunner (ICS_Stunner_Beta5.0) via CWM and FORGOT to wipe data/cache so it got in a boot loop
Booted again to CWM and wiped data/cache and still the rom wouldn't boot, so I decided to flash again the rom
The rom wouldn't flash via CWM I mean I selected the zip but the process wouldn't advance, same with the abyss kernel
So decided to start all over again and reflashed KJ1 via Odin (it was sucessfull), but now stock rom won't boot, if I shut down the phone and connect the charger the battery animation stays emtpy, I mean no green bar filling or nothing
The device can get to download mode, but I don't know what to do now, reflash another stock rom?
flash with heimdall?
If anyone can help it would appreciate.
Oh by the way, all this stuff was with the battery at like 20% (I know, pretty stupid)

You lost root during the process.Can you go again in download mode and flash with pc odin stock gb rom?
try this one 3*Files Wipe N7000XXLC1_N7000OXALC1 Open Europe (02/03/2012) from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23357737&postcount=1
if the flash is succesfull you may go in boot loop.remove the battery put it again in,with volume up+home+power go to stock recovery and do wipe cache and wipe data/factory reset .reboot
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thanx man, downloading now

Dude i think u forgeted to flash ics repack before flashing ics stunner. .
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damn I tought it was not necesary on ics stunner 5.
Anyways the battery is full dead, had to go to buy an external charger and now is charging

maxthebest685 said:
Dude i think u forgeted to flash ics repack before flashing ics stunner. .
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Actually yes (this is the method i prefer) but he followed the instructions
"NEW STEPS BETA 4.3 ONWARDS:
Backup data apps.
Download and copy latest Stunner ROM on your SD Card.
Make sure you are on Rooted ROM. Reboot in recovery.
ONLY IF YOU ARE ON GINGERBREAD: Flash Abyss Kernel. Goto Advanced and Reboot Recovery.
Wipe Data (Recommended but not mandatory if you on Stunner ROM already)
Flash ROM.
Flash suitable Modem (Optional, recommended ICS LP5 modem)(not included in ROM)
Reboot and Read Caution.
Do not restore system apps or system data."
one think that may brake the procedure is he may come from a not properly rooted gb rom.I always mount system and always copy-paste some test files to /system in order to be sure sure that i did not lost root.I hope to solve your problem

i had the same issue two days ago nothing serious tried wiping factory but each and every move got the process stock at the beginning so at last i got it charged about 60% then went to download mode and flashed a GB ROM (STOCK) after all with the stock packages odin doesn't inscrease flash count so not to worry just get it to work again and next time wipe cache (preferable factory reset too) i recommend this step, then flash a repack LP1 of Chainfire to get things moving wouldn't take too long with a 90% power you can do all of these steps without any problem dont be paranoid......

oh god this -> Rooted_Stock_Odex_N7000XXLC1 saved me, thanx guys, the phone has booted, I have a captivate and never had this kind of issues the GNote its not even mine.
So just to know, for ics stunner 5 I need to flash first the ics repack

Yep. If you're properly rooted (and with that pre-rooted rom you are) then just install CWM recovery and Mobile Odin, flash the ICS repack, reboot to recovery, flash Stunner and then wipe data/cache/Dalvik, reboot and you should be good to go.

stunner 5.0 beta
what a rum the best is the Stunner beta 5.0 LP6_Kernel_repack may recommend a different kernel is not as happy with a repack
MIDNOTE2.1_BASE or Stunner beta 5.0

Guide: ICS to GB Tutorial (Universal)

STEPS :
1- Boot to recovery mode
2- Flash abyss kernel 4.2 final
3- Reboot in Recovery (find it under 'advanced')
4- Wipe Caches and Dalvik only!!!
5- Flash GB ROM
6- Now FullWipe!!!
6- Reboot system

work's?

I reverted back with Mobile Odin.
Did not encounter any problems.
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vladovns said:
I reverted back with Mobile Odin.
Did not encounter any problems.
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How? Have you a guide? Thank's and sorry for my english....
PS- on my note: ICS root and no CF Kernel, the best way for return to GB (root)?

Why not through PC ODIN to flash back the stock GB ROM, than root it ?
must the safety way than other recovery mode

How many threads do we need for going from ICS back to GB

jeffs99 said:
How many threads do we need for going from ICS back to GB
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a million posts/threads... haha...
JUST FLASH GB ROM ON PC ODIN. WIPE or NONWIPE

Crappy thread
antiguangenius said:
STEPS :
1- Boot to recovery mode
2- Flash abyss kernel 4.2 final
3- Reboot in Recovery (find it under 'advanced')
4- Wipe Caches and Dalvik only!!!
5- Flash GB ROM
6- Now FullWipe!!!
6- Reboot system
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DEV, I THINK THIS THREAD NEED TO BE SHUT DOWN.
WE HAD SO MANY WORKING GUIDE AND TUTORIAL AND THIS ONE IS SO CONFUSING.
1 - [INFO] Guide to safely go back to GB from LPY
2 - [GUIDE] How to revert back to GB from LPY ICS

Fasha280502 said:
DEV, I THINK THIS THREAD NEED TO BE SHUT DOWN.
WE HAD SO MANY WORKING GUIDE AND TUTORIAL AND THIS ONE IS SO CONFUSING.
1 - [INFO] Guide to safely go back to GB from LPY
2 - [GUIDE] How to revert back to GB from LPY ICS
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Fasha280502 either you cant follow simple instructions or you cant read English properly... if you're a super noob then even waking up is confusing to you....
instructions are very simple...
I'll let you know I HAVE NEVER EVER EVER Killed my any phone and i flashed if zillions of times GB ICS Leaks SGS2 ROM SGS2 Bootloader.... I have done many stuff to my note and never killed it..... because there is sooooo much guides they i dont post all my procedures.... I post what works for me in the simplest way that even a 5 year old can do it.....
PS
Should Take a look at this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23342855#post23342855
and this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23308631&postcount=11

How about one for the non-root ICS?

Just go into download mode, pc odin to gb already lmao
That is easiest.
If stuck on settings screen, reboot recovery and factory reset, and or wipe cache.
Works always. Just need to root again afterwords
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Went back from rooted ics german-lpy back the GB-lc1 with mobile odin kept root and super su no issues, I think i will stay with gb for a while.

How can I delete this post I made ??
Doh !!

antiguangenius said:
STEPS :
1- Boot to recovery mode
2- Flash abyss kernel 4.2 final
3- Reboot in Recovery (find it under 'advanced')
4- Wipe Caches and Dalvik only!!!
5- Flash GB ROM
6- Now FullWipe!!!
6- Reboot system
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When to flash GB rom, wat is need to have steps 1 to 4? any specific reason?

I don't see the sense in such a complicated procedure. Reverting back to gb is easy, you cannot brick your phone if you're not that stupid to begin with a wipe while still on ics.
There are only 2 - 3 steps to take, depending on which tool you use and whether you want to keep root or not.
Variant mobile odin, keep root:
1. Flash any gb rom, tick everroot, inject supersu, inject mobile odin
2. Flash a cf-root or custom kernel
3. Boot into cwm recovery, wipe cache, dalvik cache and data
Done
Variant pc odin keep root:
1. Flash one of the prerooted stock gb roms
2. Use the tool chainfire provides in his cf-root thread to flash the cf-root kernel
3. Boot into cwm recovery, wipe cache, dalvik cache and data
Done
4. Only necessary if you want to flash a custom kernel, transfer the kernel to your sd card, boot into cwm recovery, flash kernel
Variant pc odin without root:
1. Flash any stock gb rom using pc odin
2. Reset your device to factory defaults
What's so complicated with those procedures? No chance to brick your note (apart from the slight risk that is always there when messing with root, roms and kernels).
Sent from my Galaxy Note running ICS

Variant pc odin + root
Chainfires pre rooted, already have cwm
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How do I solve ICS Kernel Bug?

Hi guys. I have been reading about the new ICS kernel bugs and I am getting pretty frightened. I have the German official ICS with kernel XXLPY that is currently affected and I want to revert back to GB to flash Cyanogenmod instead.
Is there any guide on how to revert without using any ondevice flashing methods? I do want the kernel and everything to change aswell.

You have to first flash a secure GB kernel with odin (Abyssnote is fine) Then you restart your note in recovery mode (don't try to boot ICS with that kernel!!! Do your wipes, power off, restart in download mode then flash entire GB rom with Odin.
Or you can wait a few days until Enropy512 have a look on Sammy's ICS sources.

I was on Rocket rom v1 based on PLY and i roll back to GB and again to ICS Paranoid Androidthis based on CM9 this way with sukcess
1. i flash stock rom KJ4 with odin
2. after reboot i reboot again into stock recovery (vol up+power+home)
3. do a wipe and reboot
4. root KJ4 with instructions on XDA
5. reboot into recovery and full wipe
6. i flashed Paranoid Android CM9 and reboot into recovery (in CWM recovery Adwenced->reboot into recovery)
7. full wipe again in recovery on CM9 kernel
8. reboot and done
9. Waiting for safe ICS based on official

Dangerous way
It's safer to flash only GB kernel first because actualy, flashing a complete rom while on ICS kernel may affect emmc during flash.

lionelia said:
You have to first flash a secure GB kernel with odin (Abyssnote is fine) Then you restart your note in recovery mode (don't try to boot ICS with that kernel!!! Do your wipes, power off, restart in download mode then flash entire GB rom with Odin.
Or you can wait a few days until Enropy512 have a look on Sammy's ICS sources.
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How do I flash abyssnote with PC odin ?

Have a look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1654721 it is more detailed.

lionelia said:
Have a look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1654721 it is more detailed.
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That thread is the exact reason why I am confused. Bunch of ppl posting different guides saying the other guides are dangerous...
What I wanted to do:
I am on i9220 leak
Flash abyssnote zimage with mobile odin(or pc odin??)
Boot into recovery directly
Wipe
Boot into download mode
Flash pre rooted LC2 rom with PC odin
Flash CM9
Now tell me please what is wrong with these steps as I cannot seem to be able to find a coherent guide anywhere.

It look fine, the most important is to start by flashing only a safe GB kernel BEFORE doing anything else and don't do any wipe while on LPY.
Of course the phone wont boot unless on recovery and download modes but you don't need anything else to flash a new rom
By doing that, any wipe (partition format during flash process) will be made safely by GB kernel.

lionelia said:
You have to first flash a secure GB kernel with odin (Abyssnote is fine)
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Does this increase the Flash Counter and i get the triangle?
When i started rooting and flashing on my note, that was the state of the art.
Since then, Odin on PC is a "No No" for me
So is there any way now to prevent the flashcounter and the triangle?

You can do it with mobile odin, it wont trigger the counter.
Anyway the triangle can be removed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1354888

lionelia said:
Have a look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1654721 it is more detailed.
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This is not the way to do it. This method can definitely cause problems as Etropy512 mentioned further down in that thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26241235&postcount=40

bro... my personal experience...
first flash gb rom with pc odin(until then DO NOT wipe anything)
only then enter the stock recovery and wipe everything
then root ur phone and installcmw
then go to cmw
flash abyss 4.2 redpill
restart recovery
then flash paranoid rom

just flash any gb rom through pc/mobile odin from this thread brother
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025

Or if you want to go to CM9 - follow the instructions in the first post of xplod's CM9 discussion thread (INCLUDING flashing the safe kernel that is attached using PC Odin/Heimdall before flashing anything else).
Use TriangleAway afterwards.
Hopefully by the end of the weekend I'll have the compatibility problems between DAFUQ and XXLPY/DXLP9/ZSLPF fixed.

N7000 BrickProof Method of doing Factory Reset on Stock ICS-No root or custom kernel

If that is all you want to do, just go to Phil3759's post here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849737 (Many thanks to him) Tested and definitely works on Galaxy Note.
If you want more options (Including safe Nandroid backup and restore), then read on:-
I have signed some files that make it possible for them to be flashed from STOCK ICS 3e recovery. (ie. boot into Stock recovery and select "apply update from external storage" and flash)
Download signed Abyss kernel and put it on your externel SD card. (It doesn't root your phone and has been proven safe over a long period of time)
Abyss Note RedPill Touch http://d-h.st/TZW
Now download latest LRQ ICS stock kernel http://d-h.st/EZH and also put it on external SD card.
OK lets start:
- If you are on non-rooted stock ICS and just want factory reset, flash Abyss from external storage and straight after that, do 3 finger salute (volume up + menu + power) to boot back into Abyss (remember it's GB so no point letting ICS boot up), and do wipes. (Why not do Nandoid backup while you are there? Just remember to flash LRQ kernel after restore)
Then flash LRQ kernel file and reboot. You are now on ICS with latest Stock kernel:good:
- If you want root with safe kernel go here http://forum.xda-developers.com /showthread.php?t=1789397 and download Universal or Touchwiz kernel of your choice and put on external SD. Flash Abyss, boot back into it and then flash custom kernel. You are now rooted with safe kernel
- If you want to try custom ROM (Any), do the following:- Flash Abyss, reboot into it and do factory reset, wipe cache and Dalvik cache. Now go to "mounts and storage", format/system, mount partitions that are not mounted and then flash ROM
Happy days and good flashing:laugh:

GB recovery
Hi, it is wonderful!, has it been tested to work in stock gingerbread?

zopilote said:
Hi, it is wonderful!, has it been tested to work in stock gingerbread?
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I don't think Stock GB recovery allows for flashing of signed files. In any case GB is safe for wiping. If u want root, go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360

shoey, you are the epitome of innnovation
the only problem is you are way ahead ...
i would love for our community to certify this
you do have a Note and tried this right ?

rraaka said:
shoey, you are the epitome of innnovation
the only problem is you are way ahead ...
i would love for our community to certify this
you do have a Note and tried this right ?
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Sure have. About 7 or 8 times now. No problems at all
In fact I have just gone from stock LRQ to JellyCore and back to stock LRQ again.
ie; flash and boot into Abyss, do Nandroid backup, do wipes/system format, Flash JellyCore, play with it a bit, boot into recovery, wipe and format again with Abyss, do Nandroid restore, reflash LRQ kernel and reboot. Back on stock LRQ again. (even Samsung wouldn't know what I did)