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Root gb on note

I got a new g-note but didnt get it rooted....i want to use mobile odin and my laptop isnt workin....is there any solution on how do we root note on gingerbread 2.3.6..??.....
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You cannot use Mobile Odin on a non-rooted phone.
The easiest way to root GB is this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25285584&postcount=3
However, you need PC Odin for the procedure. Borrow a laptop from somebody
and be on your merry way.

I knw that mobile odin wont wrk without root that is y i asked for instructions on rooting GB.....thnx anywayzz.....
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thanks chasmodo for the link... i have been waiting for a link to a pre-rooted ROM kernel for a while now.. mine is the newer version (LC2) that is not directly rootable using CF-root from Dr Ketan's guide.
i only have one question... since the pre-rooted ROM uses pc-odin it doesn't have CWMR and since i do not have mobile-odin i can't use the CF-root kernel to flash CWMR right? Is there any way i can get CWMR installed via different means?

sawi123 said:
I got a new g-note but didnt get it rooted....i want to use mobile odin and my laptop isnt workin....is there any solution on how do we root note on gingerbread 2.3.6..??.....
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I've rooted my GingerBread this way (1st post):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025
Make sure you check this post as well:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23677173&postcount=42
Cheers.

sawi123 said:
I knw that mobile odin wont wrk without root that is y i asked for instructions on rooting GB.....thnx anywayzz.....
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have a look in the dev section theres a sticky about rooting

Root att s4 without computer

I don't have access to a computer to root my att S4. Is there any way to do it without a computer?
I only have my note 8 with me.
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No, you'll need a computer for at least part of the process. What firmware ate you on?

I have a deathly slow xp laptop available.
Firmware is i337UCUEMK2
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sparker366 said:
I have a deathly slow xp laptop available.
Firmware is i337UCUEMK2
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Well luckily rooting isn't that system taxing. I rooted mine on a 2006 laptop...slow but worked
Just read this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314494
and use this method to root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758

Call me a moron but I am stuck in download mode after not following the instructions for the recovery. I used goo manager to install twrp. How can I recover from this?

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sparker366 said:
Call me a moron but I am stuck in download mode after not following the instructions for the recovery. I used goo manager to install twrp. How can I recover from this?
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You can't install a custom recovery if you have mk2 firmware your bootloader is locked and currently the only way to run a custom ROM is to use safe strap. You can try this to unbrick http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080 or take it to a best buy with a Samsung experience shop and beg them to flash it.
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Well not sure what steps to do as the phone is in download mode. I see the 4th post in that thread has boot modem and recovery and that seems to be what screwed up flashing twrp. I could try that set of steps and see or can I flash back to the previous firmware and be all good and hope the MK2 ota is pushed to me.
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Well I flashed the stock recovery and boot img and I got my phone back. Will wait to see if twrp gets supported before flashing a custom rom.
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You can't get twrp to work unless someone counteracts sammy's bootloader lockdown--I don't see that happening anytime soon
You need to use SafeStrap as mentioned--read up a lot on it in the General and Q&A sections
You can still flash a fair number of quality roms, but you are limited
You must use SafeStrap's recovery, which if memory serves me, is loosely based on twrp

[Q] anybody knows a method to step back from 4.4.2 to 4.3

Hi @ all
Does anybody knows a method to downgrade from the new bootloader aka KK 4.4.2 to JB 4.3?
The phone is rooted and a custom recovery is already installed.
I already tried this methods:
For the first only flash a custom 4.3 rom. Surprise no success After restore tried with an official fw by Odin without pitfile (anybody tried this?)
Surprise surprise no success.
Then I tried to unlock the bootloader cause I read that this one is locked. So I used adb with the following cmd lines:
Adb reboot - bootloader phone boots in dl mode
Then I typed fastboot OEM unlock and fastboot shows in cmd waiting for device. The phone driver are already installed in sdk, from official samsung USB driver and the Google adb USB driver. Phone where detected in adb but not in fastboot. U can check this if you type fastboot devices...
So this is what I tried. Does anybody have other solutions that we can try?
Does anyone know how to detect the device in fastboot?
Sry for bad English
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Mguttsche said:
Hi @ all
Does anybody knows a method to downgrade from the new bootloader aka KK 4.4.2 to JB 4.3?
The phone is rooted and a custom recovery is already installed.
I already tried this methods:
For the first only flash a custom 4.3 rom. Surprise no success After restore tried with an official fw by Odin without pitfile (anybody tried this?)
Surprise surprise no success.
Then I tried to unlock the bootloader cause I read that this one is locked. So I used adb with the following cmd lines:
Adb reboot - bootloader phone boots in dl mode
Then I typed fastboot OEM unlock and fastboot shows in cmd waiting for device. The phone driver are already installed in sdk, from official samsung USB driver and the Google adb USB driver. Phone where detected in adb but not in fastboot. U can check this if you type fastboot devices...
So this is what I tried. Does anybody have other solutions that we can try?
Does anyone know how to detect the device in fastboot?
Sry for bad English
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wrong place
and no no downgrading

NO, for the 100th time.
Don't you people read? *sigh*.

I already read every post and everywhere the only answer no but nowhere I can read something about let us try this or that. Sorry for annoying you but if you don't want to try to get a solution for that you better not post.....
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It's already been stated hundreds of times that it is impossible to downgrade from 4.4 to 4.3 because the latest bootloader sticks the device to 4.4.

neo2006pf said:
It's already been stated hundreds of times that it is impossible to downgrade from 4.4 to 4.3 because the latest bootloader sticks the device to 4.4.
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Exactly the same says everybody in the galaxy s2 Foren when 4.0 came out and they want to downgrade to any firmware befor this. It took a while but there was a solution found. So I asked here if anybody tried anything to test if we really stuck on 4.4.2.
Maybe there is a simple way to unlock bootloader and use the files from nexus 4. They got a solution for the downgrade procedure. They unlocked the bootloader and flashed by fastboot a file named flashall.bat. so they where able to flash fw befor 4.4.2. So you see it is possible to do it!!
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ok, do it then
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Oh man does anyone read the first post. I need a bit help with the fastboot driver. It does not detect the phone. That's why I asked for help not to become stupid reposts that it is not possible. I think no one of you tried to get a solution!
And when there came someone who asked for help nobody reads the op and get stuck on the first sentence. DONT POST ANYTHING IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO HELP. I KNOW THAT AT THE MOMENT THERE IS NO SOLUTION BUT LET US TRY TO FIND ONE!!!
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Mguttsche said:
Oh man does anyone read the first post. I need a bit help with the fastboot driver. It does not detect the phone. That's why I asked for help not to become stupid reposts that it is not possible. I think no one of you tried to get a solution!
And when there came someone who asked for help nobody reads the op and get stuck on the first sentence. DONT POST ANYTHING IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO HELP. I KNOW THAT AT THE MOMENT THERE IS NO SOLUTION BUT LET US TRY TO FIND ONE!!!
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Did you enable USB debugging in settings? Might help a bit.
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Yes sir already did that
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If your phone is rooted you can enable fastboot. There is a script in the dev section on how to enable fastboot. As for downgrading and playing with bootloaders. You will need to be very very careful, samsung bootloaders don't play nice and you can hard brick very easily.

Couldn't find it. Could you share a link?
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Mguttsche said:
Couldn't find it. Could you share a link?
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Here you go

Can someone send me some links about the s2 stuff? Sounds interesting.

Best way to return to complete stock

Hello again everyone =)
I want to return to my carrier's stock rom and get the stock recovery, unroot and everything
How do i do that?
Current phone specs:
CyanogenMod 11
Twrp recovery 2.7.0.0
Rooted using ioroot25
I got a backup i did before flashing the custom rom using twrp 2.6.3.3, if it helps in any way =\
Thanks in advance =)
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
I just got done using the TOT method on my Verizon G2 with success.

detonation said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
I just got done using the TOT method on my Verizon G2 with success.
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Thanks for the quick comment =)
The methods you mentioned above seem fine, but isnt restoring my nand backup(backed up on a stock rom) and flashing a stock rec, then unrooting is the simplest way?
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iosheriko said:
Thanks for the quick comment =)
The methods you mentioned above seem fine, but isnt restoring my nand backup(backed up on a stock rom) and flashing a stock rec, then unrooting is the simplest way?
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No, using the TOT method is the simplest and quickest way. Takes all of about 5 minutes.

mackster248 said:
No, using the TOT method is the simplest and quickest way. Takes all of about 5 minutes.
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are you sure that is the best method for the international model?
i have the 16GB model, and the download provided in the TOT section of the guide is for the french one.
should i wait for the 16gb kdz file from my country(israel)or flash the french one(i need hebrew stock)?

iosheriko said:
are you sure that is the best method for the international model?
i have the 16GB model, and the download provided in the TOT section of the guide is for the french one.
should i wait for the 16gb kdz file from my country(israel)or flash the french one(i need hebrew stock)?
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If you want you can try the "Method 2" version in that thread. I've used that as well and it was very painless.

mackster248 said:
If you want you can try the "Method 2" version in that thread. I've used that as well and it was very painless.
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I might try it in a few days when the official 4.4.2 update gets released here.
Just so i would know, will restoring my backup(it is stock 4.2.2, i'm currently on cm11 4.4.2), flashing a stock rec and unrooting work?and if it will, will it bring back OTA?
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iosheriko said:
I might try it in a few days when the official 4.4.2 update gets released here.
Just so i would know, will restoring my backup(it is stock 4.2.2, i'm currently on cm11 4.4.2), flashing a stock rec and unrooting work?and if it will, will it bring back OTA?
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I honestly don't know, I don't even know if there's a file you can flash that restores it to stock recovery. Using the TOT or Method 2 is essentially a file that restores it to stock ROM and stock recovery, so that's the only way I would know. But I supposed you're more than welcome to try it and see if that works.

mackster248 said:
I honestly don't know, I don't even know if there's a file you can flash that restores it to stock recovery. Using the TOT or Method 2 is essentially a file that restores it to stock ROM and stock recovery, so that's the only way I would know. But I supposed you're more than welcome to try it and see if that works.
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Ok got it
I'll try flashing the european kitkat rom, can you use any of the firmware files in the storagecow site work for method 2?
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iosheriko said:
Ok got it
I'll try flashing the european kitkat rom, can you use any of the firmware files in the storagecow site work for method 2?
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I'm not sure what you mean in your second statement.

mackster248 said:
I'm not sure what you mean in your second statement.
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There is this website named storagecow
http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G2/Stock/
And it has many firmwares available for download. As long as i download it in kitkat version, is it ok that i download the open europe version?
edit:in the open europe D802, the file's name doesn't state if it is 16 or 32GB, or even kitkat.
is it safe to use it with method 2?
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iosheriko said:
There is this website named storagecow
http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G2/Stock/
And it has many firmwares available for download. As long as i download it in kitkat version, is it ok that i download the open europe version?
edit:in the open europe D802, the file's name doesn't state if it is 16 or 32GB, or even kitkat.
is it safe to use it with method 2?
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Just make sure you're using the correct kdz for your device, do not flash another device's kdz file. So only download the version that's your phone.

mackster248 said:
Just make sure you're using the correct kdz for your device, do not flash another device's kdz file. So only download the version that's your phone.
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Alright, and doing method 2 will give me back stock rec? I'm kinda aiming to get my OTA back
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iosheriko said:
Alright, and doing method 2 will give me back stock rec? I'm kinda aiming to get my OTA back
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Correct, it puts your phone to bone stock.

mackster248 said:
Correct, it puts your phone to bone stock.
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Ok then, ill wait until my carrier gets the 4.4.2 update, then use method 2 on it.
Tyvm for all the help, your'e great :thumbup:
Edit:when using R&D test tool to flash, do i need to get the phone off/download mode before using it or it can just stay on?
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iosheriko said:
Ok then, ill wait until my carrier gets the 4.4.2 update, then use method 2 on it.
Tyvm for all the help, your'e great :thumbup:
Edit:when using R&D test tool to flash, do i need to get the phone off/download mode before using it or it can just stay on?
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When you're ready to use the flash tool, plug your phone in while it's in download mode.

iosheriko said:
Hello again everyone =)
I want to return to my carrier's stock rom and get the stock recovery, unroot and everything
How do i do that?
Current phone specs:
CyanogenMod 11
Twrp recovery 2.7.0.0
Rooted using ioroot25
I got a backup i did before flashing the custom rom using twrp 2.6.3.3, if it helps in any way =\
Thanks in advance =)
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I dont know if youve been helped. dont have time to read through all posts but here is how to go back to stock just follow directions exactly.
link

mackster248 said:
When you're ready to use the flash tool, plug your phone in while it's in download mode.
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Ok, let me ask one last (kinda dumb) question.
Will the netherlands open 4.4.2 kdz work with all carriers? Or i have to get carrier specific?
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iosheriko said:
Ok, let me ask one last (kinda dumb) question.
Will the netherlands open 4.4.2 kdz work with all carriers? Or i have to get carrier specific?
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Ummmm, well it to be honest I don't know. But I wouldn't risk flashing another phone's firmware. If you'd like, click the link the guy above me posted and as that question there. People in that thread, especially @hyelton, are very helpful.

mackster248 said:
Ummmm, well it to be honest I don't know. But I wouldn't risk flashing another phone's firmware. If you'd like, click the link the guy above me posted and as that question there. People in that thread, especially @hyelton, are very helpful.
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Just in case i flash the wrong kdz, can i do the same proccess just with another file and get better results?
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Sprint LG G2, can't install a custom recovery

Hello all, I've got an LG G2 LS980 on 4.2.2 Jellybean. (I do not want to update to Kitkat) I cannot seem to install a custom recovery. I've read multiple guides and followed them all perfectly.. The ones using loki flash always give an error such as "Not a valid loki image" or "aboot version does not match the device" I've tried using the dd command on teamwin's site as well and all it did was completely remove my stock recovery. I've spent days trying to get this to work, please could someone help
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pokemaster787 said:
Hello all, I've got an LG G2 LS980 on 4.2.2 Jellybean. (I do not want to update to Kitkat) I cannot seem to install a custom recovery. I've read multiple guides and followed them all perfectly.. The ones using loki flash always give an error such as "Not a valid loki image" or "aboot version does not match the device" I've tried using the dd command on teamwin's site as well and all it did was completely remove my stock recovery. I've spent days trying to get this to work, please could someone help
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Here is the guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522965
You said you read multiple guides, so I'm sure you've done this one already. If so, I would suggest you .tot to ZVA and start over. I first installed recovery on ZVA and didn't have issues like yourself.

wolfclan68 said:
Here is the guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522965
You said you read multiple guides, so I'm sure you've done this one already. If so, I would suggest you .tot to ZVA and start over. I first installed recovery on ZVA and didn't have issues like yourself.
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Yes I read that, but I stumbled upon an app called "FreeGee" that installed it for me. Thank you anyway!
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The same thing happens to me but even FreeGee didnt work...
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zerocords said:
The same thing happens to me but even FreeGee didnt work...
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That sucks... Sorry to hear that. Hopefully there's some other way you can stumble upon. Good luck
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