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How to Root when you have 2.3.6, kernel LA6?

Hello I am sorry to be a nuisance but I wonder if someone could help me. I made a mistake I think in updating to 2.3.6 baseband N7000XXLA4 kernel N7000XXLA6. I have been reading the posts and as they suggest downgrade via PC Odin. My concern however is if I do this will my flash counter increase and will I get the yellow triangle?
Thanks in advance
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When you flash any stock ROM with PC odin, it won't raise counter, nor it give triangle.
Remember, never flash any custom ROM/Kernel with PC Odin.
You are on right track, Download any older, directly rootable ROM from here and flash with PC Odin

Hijacking the thread a little bit since I noticed the Doc was here and it involves downgrading to stock ROM
I'm on a rooted LC1 rom and want to downgrade to this stock rom... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20208273
I'm downloading the file right now and have about 45min left so I don't know exactly what's inside the archive.
But... do I really need Odin to downgrade? In my case... isn't it enough to flash the rom using CWM?
Brgds... /Tubgirl

Thankyou so much for replying Dr Ketan
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Update:
Download has finished and the file inside the archive is called N7000XBKK4_N7000OXXKK5_N7000XXKK5_HOME.tar.md5
I renamed the extension to .rar which allowed me to extract it. Inside are the following files...
boot.bin
cache.img
factoryfs.img
hidden.img
modem.bin
param.lfs
Sbl.bin
zImage
Any assistance on how to downgrade to this rom would be highly appreciated
Can it be done with CWM recovery?
Brgds... /Tubgirl

First.of all, dont manipulate qith file name.
Just extracted upto .tar.md5 is enough.
Another thing you have cwm (it needs cf root cwm, not stock recovery) then you can flash it with that, if you want to keep root intact.
You can.also use pc odin to flash any stock.ROM. With pc odin u will lose root.
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Thanks Doc.
In my case I want to lose root because I'm sending my Note in for repair. Can I just flash with CWM recovery (choosing to flash everything including the kernel) and I'll be back to an early Stock ROM without root?
Thanks again Doc for taking your time
Brgds... /Tubgirl

Then best way to flash it with pc odin.
This will auto unroot u too.
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Thanks again... flashing with Odin was easy and it didn't increase the counter.
Unfortunately it didn't solve the problems I'm having so I guess I have to send my Note in for repair. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1577638
Brgds... /Tubgirl

kramevans said:
Hello I am sorry to be a nuisance but I wonder if someone could help me. I made a mistake I think in updating to 2.3.6 baseband N7000XXLA4 kernel N7000XXLA6. I have been reading the posts and as they suggest downgrade via PC Odin. My concern however is if I do this will my flash counter increase and will I get the yellow triangle?
Thanks in advance
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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Hi kramevans,
To ease your concern and worries, try watching this video from Ashwin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJjh6gi0Spw
I myself had the same doubt until I watch this video and perform the downgrade and rooting, step by step...and am now on custom rom...
Regards,
SiLvErBoLd17

dr.ketan said:
When you flash any stock ROM with PC odin, it won't raise counter, nor it give triangle.
Remember, never flash any custom ROM/Kernel with PC Odin.
You are on right track, Download any older, directly rootable ROM from here and flash with PC Odin
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Thank you doc, planning to root/flash my note to ICS. I don't know where to start(afraid in some case) to do it.

can we unroot our phone to get back warranty???

Flash any Stock ROM with PC Odin, will unroot device.

Just so I understand...
I have just bought a GN7000 off contract, so unlocked and unbranded. It has the same LA6, 2.3.6 and radio as the OP.
I've some experience with Android because I've rooted my HTC DesireHD, but not a lot. I want root to run Titanium and some other things that require root but have no real desire to flash additional roms (certainly not at the moment).
If I understand what I've read, and the sheer number of different posts and cross referencing means its hard to get a clear definitive view of what the current state of play is but as I understand it the options seem to be:
1. To root the phone without getting the warning counter you need to flash (with odin) an old samsung firmware then you can root it. If you upgrade after this you will need to wipe the phone and start again, and, you will need to use other tools too.
2. I also read of Mobile Odin and the post on that seems to indicate it can root the newer ROMs, but does it cause the warning counter to get updated or is it safe from that? Can I un-root a phone rooted in this way?
From the look of things option 2 seems the way to go, if I can understand the answers to the questions - which I can't seem to from the posts I've read.
Any help/advice would be most welcome.
Cheers

Hi guys. I’m new entry with N7000, from all point of views and I need your help.
I have this firmware on my phone: PDA N7000XXLA6; PHONE N7000XXLA4;
CSC N7000OXXLA1 (note I am from Romania – Orange carrier – and the phone is unlocked).
Before custom ROMs, I understand that I must do a downgrade.
Can you, please, tell me:
- what stock ROM should I choose (from those posted by Dr. Ketan) for downgrade?
- is it necessary to do a factory reset or any other thing before flashing stock ROM with PC Odin?
Thank you
Done it.
Thank you all for your posts.

Restoring Root access after upgrade

Hi guys,
I managed to root my Galaxy note using the guide provided by Dr. Ketan here (option is CFroot + CWM). It was successful. Few weeks later I upgraded the firmware through Samsung Kies to LA4 and of course lost root access, and can no longer see CWM.
Can someone please help as to how I can restore root access? Would downloading the LA4 kernel from the same link above and running "already-rooted.bat" work?

No..this means you have lost all the rooting access. You got to re install directly rootable Rom via pc odin and re root the device..this is the simplest way i think.
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raedha said:
Hi guys,
I managed to root my Galaxy note using the guide provided by Dr. Ketan here (option is CFroot + CWM). It was successful. Few weeks later I upgraded the firmware through Samsung Kies to LA4 and of course lost root access, and can no longer see CWM.
Can someone please help as to how I can restore root access? Would downloading the LA4 kernel from the same link above and running "already-rooted.bat" work?
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Two things you can do.
Downgrade to directly rootable rom and then root it . Now install Mobile Odin Pro and flash the newer stock rom through it keeping the ever root option so that mobile odin root the newer rom while flashing.
Second. You can follow this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025
Cheers!
Hit thanks if it helped!

Thanks a lot priyanv and abhisahara. Is there a guide somewhere similar to the original rooting thread showing the downgrade + flashing using Odin?

yes, download it from last link on my signature
- Start with ' I have non rootable ROM' that guide you step by step from downgrade to updating ROM

LA6 Root

Hello, everybody!
My Note is on LA6 which (as far as I read) isn't directly rootable. So how to root it and install CWM?
Should I flash earlier ROM like KJ1 with Odin? Will this increase the binary counter?
When I flash KJ1 with Odin, will the phone be rooted (have at least the SU app?) I guess later I can put CWM with "CFROOt for kernel KJ1.rar" and use the "already rooted" option? Am I right about it or?
Thanks in advance.. I read so many things that my head's about to explode

Better: flash a pre-rooted stock ROM with Odin.
Search the forum, you'll find them.
This will not increase the flash counter.

ZeroCGTI said:
Hello, everybody!
My Note is on LA6 which (as far as I read) isn't directly rootable. So how to root it and install CWM?
Should I flash earlier ROM like KJ1 with Odin? Will this increase the binary counter?
When I flash KJ1 with Odin, will the phone be rooted (have at least the SU app?) I guess later I can put CWM with "CFROOt for kernel KJ1.rar" and use the "already rooted" option? Am I right about it or?
Thanks in advance.. I read so many things that my head's about to explode
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read this ....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18981227&postcount=4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=950333&stc=1&d=1331916742

Is there a method to root Galaxy Note through Mobile??

Hello,
Just wanted to know, if there is any method of rooting the Note thru the device? If there is no way of rooting thru the device, which is the Simplest Method (There are many post and its so confusing, please direct me to the easiest rooting Method), also without downgrading, if any (without the risk)
Also i have updated to the latest 4.0.4 DDLR6 and still i see the emcc chip is at risk (thru Got Brick bug app from chainfire).
Sry for so many questions on a Single thread (New to Android, so doesnt want to take any chances)
Regards
Sri

yes but unsafe now
Sriram7 said:
Hello,
Just wanted to know, if there is any method of rooting the Note thru the device? If there is no way of rooting thru the device, which is the Simplest Method (There are many post and its so confusing, please direct me to the easiest rooting Method), also without downgrading, if any (without the risk)
Also i have updated to the latest 4.0.4 DDLR6 and still i see the emcc chip is at risk (thru Got Brick bug app from chainfire).
Sry for so many questions on a Single thread (New to Android, so doesnt want to take any chances)
Regards
Sri
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u can root via cwm and su files using your phone
infact dis was d most easy and widely followed method till few days back
buy it has been discovered to be risky lately
u may find an old thread and use dat method
but some bricking risk rrmains..v remote chances..
best safest way today is what u already know..downgrade to prerooted gb..then mobile odin pro..everroot..flash ics..

A shorter and currently recommended way to root:
1. Flash safe kernel with root (ex: speedmod, notecore) through PC Odin.
2. Use triangle away app to reset binary counter.
I'm also on 4.0.4 stock and will probably use this shorter method.
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arungupta1985 said:
u can root via cwm and su files using your phone
infact dis was d most easy and widely followed method till few days back
buy it has been discovered to be risky lately
u may find an old thread and use dat method
but some bricking risk rrmains..v remote chances..
best safest way today is what u already know..downgrade to prerooted gb..then mobile odin pro..everroot..flash ics..
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Hi, I use CWM (blue touch UI) & SU files (both install & uninstall) to root my Note Stock ICS 4.0.4 ROM. So far everything runs smooth, even I format few times & re-do.
BTW, saw your thread here stating this method still has risk of being "bricked"
Is this still not recommended safe way? Where can I get OP thread to view the description in details on this issue? Thanks.
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Go to Dr Ketan's post in android development .. it has everything you require to know about rooting your note

gtranvi said:
A shorter and currently recommended way to root:
1. Flash safe kernel with root (ex: speedmod, notecore) through PC Odin.
2. Use triangle away app to reset binary counter.
I'm also on 4.0.4 stock and will probably use this shorter method.
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Sri, I guess u r anxious after reading several threads. Since you mentioned you are already on 4.0.4 DDLR6 and considering that if your objective is to just to ROOT (safely), follow what @gtranvi has rightly suggested. That will be a two step process.
1. Flash safe kernel with root (ex: speedmod, notecore) through PC Odin. (click here to download Speedmod. Thanks to hardcore for his post on this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1673072&highlight=download+speedmod )
2. Use triangle away app to reset binary counter. Thanks to Chainfire, who has done a tremendous job on this (click here to download: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22463153#post22463153) Remembe rthat you have to download JUST the "TriangleAway-v1.70.apk"
And let me assure you... no need to panic, if you adhere to all the instructions properly!!!
Good luck...

You guys dont think we should stop mentioning that old method??
that method is proved unsafe, and no meaning to discuss more, as many newbies will find it from other site by reading here.
And read 'symbian6600' showing his achievement...
So we stopping discussion here.
OP can find rooting guide here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
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Request to close this thread, after editing post #4

Thread closed
Do not use the old method at all, you risk a brick.

I have a galaxy note with andriod 4.0.3 LQ2.

I have a galaxy note with andriod 4.0.3 LQ2.
Its stock rom unrooted
How to upgrade to 4.0.4 without rooting.
Im from india, im not getting the automatic update even after searching.
Please help!!!!

aalinandu said:
I have a galaxy note with andriod 4.0.3 LQ2.
Its stock rom unrooted
How to upgrade to 4.0.4 without rooting.
Im from india, im not getting the automatic update even after searching.
Please help!!!!
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there are plenty of threads here that explain however you can use check fus (google it) and download direct you can use pc odin to install but if its your first flash i would read some threads here especially those by dr ketan

Reply:
I did read some threads but i was not able to find an excat answer to the question.
I tried it once but ended up messing my fone to a level that i had to take it to the service center.
The guys from service center replaced the board and put 4.0.3 lq2 which was for the region UK/Ireland.
I want to be sure this time before i did an update.
I was able to find a thread from dr ketan which said that i had to shift to shift to GB before i could flash 4.0.4 from 4.0.3
Please assist!!!!

aalinandu said:
I did read some threads but i was not able to find an excat answer to the question.
I tried it once but ended up messing my fone to a level that i had to take it to the service center.
The guys from service center replaced the board and put 4.0.3 lq2 which was for the region UK/Ireland.
I want to be sure this time before i did an update.
I was able to find a thread from dr ketan which said that i had to shift to shift to GB before i could flash 4.0.4 from 4.0.3
Please assist!!!!
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Dr ketans thread has all the info you need if you read it thoroughly. It's a simple job but you won't get a walk through, just read till you understand and then flash with pc Odin. Nuff said.
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aalinandu said:
I have a galaxy note with andriod 4.0.3 LQ2.
Its stock rom unrooted
How to upgrade to 4.0.4 without rooting.
Im from india, im not getting the automatic update even after searching.
Please help!!!!
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If you have never done it before (or once but failed), I suggest you read and google / search more about how to do it manually without OTA / Kies.
Especially if you want to install the latest LRQ. A lot of websites are giving advice to do a full wipe on the installation of LRQ, eventhough some users are succeeded in flashing without wiping.
And in order to do a full wipe, you will need to use a safe kernel on your device (which need rooting first), or if you do not want to root your device, you will need to go back to GB rom first and do a full wipe on GB rom, then flash the LRQ from ODIN.
WARNING : Do not do full wipe with ICS stock kernel and/or non-safe ICS custom kernel !
For LRQ thread : Click here, and read carefully !
There are some reply referring on how to flash this ROM also (under page 8) if I'm not wrong.
But sit "relaxly", and read carefully before you do anything to your phone, since you don't want to brick it again, right ?
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SpyderTracks said:
Dr ketans thread has all the info you need if you read it thoroughly. It's a simple job but you won't get a walk through, just read till you understand and then flash with pc Odin. Nuff said.
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ya..
dr. ketan is the best for rooting/unrooting, and all other thing for flashing :good:
I always refer back to his method, and always work, since my Galaxy-S time.

root, make efs backup safe multiple locations
Wipe/factory reset only on safe kernel recovery and you are good to go flashi g what you want.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1841288 for root
toolbox thread dr ketan for backup efs

I would just root using that flashable zip that chainfire created using stock recovery, then use mobile odin to flash 4.0.4 thats the easiest way i can think off.

-Next time post queries in Q/A section
Here is complete guide which you need to follow
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31150155&postcount=4554