[Q] How to root N7000XXLA4? - Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have searched at the development page but I am not quite understand what to do for rooting LA4. Expect downgrading the firmware, is there any other ways to root N7000? I have already brought the micro USB resistant which can reset the binary count.
Baseband version: N7000XXLA4
Kernel version: [email protected]#2
Builder number: GINGERBREAD.ZSLA2

have you tried this???

Well, if you don't mind getting the yellow triangle and tripping the binary counter, the simplest way to root LA4 would be:
1. Download CF-Root LA4 kernel to your PC
2. Start PC Odin
3. Boot your Note into Download Mode (volume down + home + power)
4. Connect your phone to the PC
5. Wait for the drivers to get installed and for Odin to recognize your phone
6. Click on PDA and navigate to the CF-Root XL4 kernel
7. Click Start
It'll take about 10 seconds and your phone will be rooted. However, your binary counter will show 1.

vijai2011 said:
have you tried this???
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I didn't try this as my ROM is Hong Kong version. Let me provide you more information.
Baseband version: N7000XXLA4
Kernel version: [email protected]#2
Builder number: GINGERBREAD.ZSLA2
If you use the method you provided, would I lost my Hong Kong ROM?
chasmodo said:
Well, if you don't mind getting the yellow triangle and tripping the binary counter, the simplest way to root LA4 would be:
1. Download CF-Root LA4 kernel to your PC
2. Start PC Odin
3. Boot your Note into Download Mode (volume down + home + power)
4. Connect your phone to the PC
5. Wait for the drivers to get installed and for Odin to recognize your phone
6. Click on PDA and navigate to the CF-Root XL4 kernel
7. Click Start
It'll take about 10 seconds and your phone will be rooted. However, your binary counter will show 1.
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I have brought a JIG (301ohm) Micro-USB. It can reset the counter, right?
Switch off the N7000 and reinstall the battery. Then put the JIG in the phone and remove it after getting download mode. That's all?
If it can do so, I will root by the method you provided.
Thank!!

ac88 said:
I didn't try this as my ROM is Hong Kong version. Let me provide you more information.
Baseband version: N7000XXLA4
Kernel version: [email protected]#2
Builder number: GINGERBREAD.ZSLA2
If you use the method you provided, would I lost my Hong Kong ROM?
I have brought a JIG (301ohm) Micro-USB. It can reset the counter, right?
Switch off the N7000 and reinstall the battery. Then put the JIG in the phone and remove it after getting download mode. That's all?
If it can do so, I will root by the method you provided.
Thank!!
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Yeah you are going to use your hong kong rom.You cant root the rom which you have now.You have only three options:
1.Download and flash a pre-rooted stock rom and flash cf-root kernel to get cwm
2.Use Dr.ketan's method.Downgrade to rootable rom,use the script,upgrade to any rom using mobile odin
3.This method only can make you stay in your current Rom.Thats the method chasmodo said.Flash a cfroot kernel through PC odin.But by this method you get triangle and increase counter.
You cannot reset counter or remove triangle with jig as such.There is a sticky in Dev section for it.

vijai2011 said:
Yeah you are going to use your hong kong rom.You cant root the rom which you have now.You have only three options:
1.Download and flash a pre-rooted stock rom and flash cf-root kernel to get cwm
2.Use Dr.ketan's method.Downgrade to rootable rom,use the script,upgrade to any rom using mobile odin
3.This method only can make you stay in your current Rom.Thats the method chasmodo said.Flash a cfroot kernel through PC odin.But by this method you get triangle and increase counter.
You cannot reset counter or remove triangle with jig as such.There is a sticky in Dev section for it.
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I've read this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1354888
Do you think it work?

ac88 said:
I've read this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1354888
Do you think it work?
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Yeah as the thread says it will work with ICS,it shold.I havent tried it personally....

vijai2011 said:
Yeah as the thread says it will work with ICS,it shold.I havent tried it personally....
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So, I will go for your method even it starts the counter. I can reset it

ac88 said:
So, I will go for your method even it starts the counter. I can reset it
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Gud luck and play safe

vijai2011 said:
Gud luck and play safe
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Share my work tonight

ac88 said:
Share my work tonight
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ok sure

I found a problem before I root my N7000. Using downgrade method will wipe all my user data. Any other method that will not wipe my data?

ac88 said:
I found a problem before I root my N7000. Using downgrade method will wipe all my user data. Any other method that will not wipe my data?
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If you my methid in 1st post,there are non wipe roms....it doesnt wipe the apps but will wipe others.

vijai2011 said:
If you my methid in 1st post,there are non wipe roms....it doesnt wipe the apps but will wipe others.
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That means I can choose either one of them and root, after that, i can use mobile odin pro to upgrade to ZALA2 (HK ROM) again?
And I can also unroot by flashing with stock ROM and kernel?

ac88 said:
That means I can choose either one of them and root, after that, i can use mobile odin pro to upgrade to ZALA2 (HK ROM) again?
And I can also unroot by flashing with stock ROM and kernel?
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The rom mentioned non-wipe will not wipe you apps.So select non-wipe rom.

vijai2011 said:
The rom mentioned non-wipe will not wipe you apps.So select non-wipe rom.
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Thanks!
After that, I can upgrade to any ROM by Mobile Odin pro?
How to unroot it if I use this method?
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ac88 said:
Thanks!
After that, I can upgrade to any ROM by Mobile Odin pro?
How to unroot it if I use this method?
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Yeah you can update to any rom through mobile odin.Just remember to check ever root,inject su and mobile odin to root as you flash the rom.
To unroot Just flash any stock rom through pc odin or mobile odin

vijai2011 said:
Yeah you can update to any rom through mobile odin.Just remember to check ever root,inject su and mobile odin to root as you flash the rom.
To unroot Just flash any stock rom through pc odin or mobile odin
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Thanks for your help! I am confident to do it now. Actually, I owned i9000 and P990. Both of them were rooted and installed Darky's ROM or CM7. But GS2 and GSN now have the binary counter which is new for me. I have to learn it again.
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ac88 said:
Thanks for your help! I am confident to do it now. Actually, I owned i9000 and P990. Both of them were rooted and installed Darky's ROM or CM7. But GS2 and GSN now have the binary counter which is new for me. I have to learn it again.
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Just gain your confidence and go on mate...That was the method I used to root and flash darkyrom,checkrom and so on...

vijai2011 said:
Just gain your confidence and go on mate...That was the method I used to root and flash darkyrom,checkrom and so on...
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Rooted and flash back the original rom successfully with half an hour!

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[Q] Which method should I use to root my note to remain flash counter untouched?

Which method should I use to root my note to remain flash counter untouched?
Android version : 2.3.5
Kenel Version : N7000DXKL1
Click a link How to Root.. in My signature
Please, do the Doktor Ketan dance!
(I did it with pleasure....)
dr.ketan said:
Click a link How to Root.. in My signature
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dr. ketan.
i'm running kernel KK1+CWM used method 2 in ur instructions.
Now, I wanted to upgrade my gnote to stock LA1.
Can I use ur instruction to upgrade to a stock n7000?
Thanks for all ur hardwork.
you need to use mobile odin to flash and retain root access
Richy99 said:
you need to use mobile odin to flash and retain root access
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I can't download and install mobile odin. It's saying that it's not compatible with my device everytime I try to get it.
Now, my main objective is to get the LA1 on my device but I got more confused with the multiple files contained in the stock LA1 file I downloaded.
Using ODIN to flash LA1, which file goes to
BOOTLOADER
PDA
PHONE
CSC
Thanks!
sandykalugdan said:
I can't download and install mobile odin. It's saying that it's not compatible with my device everytime I try to get it.
Now, my main objective is to get the LA1 on my device but I got more confused with the multiple files contained in the stock LA1 file I downloaded.
Using ODIN to flash LA1, which file goes to
BOOTLOADER
PDA
PHONE
CSC
Thanks!
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Just use code* file with pda
No other needed, n don't select re partition in Odin
Just to inform if you do this with PC Odin, you won't get root later.
It should do with mobile Odin
dr.ketan said:
Just use code* file with pda
No other needed, n don't select re partition in Odin
Just to inform if you do this with PC Odin, you won't get root later.
It should do with mobile Odin
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Thanks Dr. K!
so this file
CODE_N7000XXLA1_CL868264_REV02_user_low_ship.tar
goes to
PDA
Still can't figure out why I don't have access to install Mobile Odin.
Am using KK2 (2.3.6 UAE version)
sandykalugdan said:
Thanks Dr. K!
so this file
CODE_N7000XXLA1_CL868264_REV02_user_low_ship.tar
goes to
PDA
Still can't figure out why I don't have access to install Mobile Odin.
Am using KK2 (2.3.6 UAE version)
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Yes this single file works.
It may b problem with your country n market issue.
If it compulsory , first flash other ROM e.g. India I'll
Install mobile Odin, then flash la1. la3 coming just now.
Is it safe to use Odin to flash other ROM like India?
sandykalugdan said:
Is it safe to use Odin to flash other ROM like India?
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Yes, You can use Odin to flash any Stock Rom safely.
A link on my signature " N7000 Stock Roms" are all stock ROMs
you can use it with Odin.
Edit : Myself have flashed Indian ROM(KL1), in a UAE purchased Note of my friend.
I can confirm whether he can see Mobile Odin on their Note or Note. I will mail him, if you want to confirm
how can i chech my flash counter? not that i really care.. but for curiosity
dr.ketan said:
Yes, You can use Odin to flash any Stock Rom safely.
A link on my signature " N7000 Stock Roms" are all stock ROMs
you can use it with Odin.
Edit : Myself have flashed Indian ROM(KL1), in a UAE purchased Note of my friend.
I can confirm whether he can see Mobile Odin on their Note or Note. I will mail him, if you want to confirm
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Thanks Dr. K!
Actually, I believe that the reason why I can't see mobile odin is because of some imposed restriction where I am now.
Not required to send an email to your friend. I will just discover for myself. I'm downloading the KL1 and I'll will flash it to my device using Odin. Then I'll use the method 2 (Root + CWM) to see if I will finally meet Mobile Odin.
If all goes well, then I'll be having an LA1/LA3.
sandykalugdan said:
Thanks Dr. K!
Actually, I believe that the reason why I can't see mobile odin is because of some imposed restriction where I am now.
Not required to send an email to your friend. I will just discover for myself. I'm downloading the KL1 and I'll will flash it to my device using Odin. Then I'll use the method 2 (Root + CWM) to see if I will finally meet Mobile Odin.
If all goes well, then I'll be having an LA1/LA3.
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I hope it should work
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Ade5 said:
how can i chech my flash counter? not that i really care.. but for curiosity
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Enter in download mode
Home + volume down + power
You can see it on left upper corner
Dr. K.
Do I need to be in Download mode (Volume Down + Home + Power) before flashing a stock rom using Odin?
sandykalugdan said:
Dr. K.
Do I need to be in Download mode (Volume Down + Home + Power) before flashing a stock rom using Odin?
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Yes, You have to.
@ Dr. K.
Just making sure. Thanks!
Still not able to downloand and install Mobile Odin...
Dr. K.
Update on my progress...
a) Flashed KL1 to my KK2 device - Successful
b) Used Method 2 (Root + CWM) - Successful
c) Install Mobile Odin - Unsuccessful
Is there another way for me to get root and the latest firmware (LA1 / LA3) without using Mobile Odin?
Mobile Odin.apk
I can't download and install Mobile Odin from the market.
Is it possible to get the apk version of this?
sandykalugdan said:
Dr. K.
Update on my progress...
a) Flashed KL1 to my KK2 device - Successful
b) Used Method 2 (Root + CWM) - Successful
c) Install Mobile Odin - Unsuccessful
Is there another way for me to get root and the latest firmware (LA1 / LA3) without using Mobile Odin?
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Yes Without Mobile odin , you can do this
read this thread OP, I have mentioned, How do I have managed it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1445522

Need Step by Step Procedure for Root + CWM on LA4

Can anyone guide me step by step procedure to root and install CWM on XXLA4 ROM, i havnt rooted my phone yet. and binary counter should not get effected.
Thanks in advance. i dint find any simple procedure.
ranjan.alva said:
Can anyone guide me step by step procedure to root and install CWM on XXLA4 ROM, i havnt rooted my phone yet. and binary counter should not get effected.
Thanks in advance. i dint find any simple procedure.
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you on LA4?? you cant root LA4 you have to be on lower firmware then root and then upgrade to LA4
abhi98228 said:
you on LA4?? you cant root LA4 you have to be on lower firmware then root and then upgrade to LA4
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k. am downgrading Firmware to KL3 , and i need procedure. but mainly it should not effect binary counter.
It's not possible to root LA4 directly at the moment, so you'll need to downgrade your device first:
- Download a firmware that's rootable from here.
- Download Odin from the link provided above
- Enter "Download Mode" on your device by shutting your Note completely off, then press and hold Volume Down + Home button + Power button
- Start Odin
- Unzip the firmware (the zip file you just downloaded), and you'll end up with a md5-file
- Go to Odin and click "PDA" and choose the md5-file
- Press "Start"
- Wait
- Done
Now you can root the device and get CWM, so go to this thread and do the "I Want ROOT + CWM" at the end of the first post.
- After you're rooted download LA4 again from the first link in this post
- Transfer it to your Note
- Open CWM on your Note
- Flash it
Done. You now have a rooted LA4.
LordManhattan said:
It's not possible to root LA4 directly at the moment, so you'll need to downgrade your device first:
- Download a firmware that's rootable from here.
- Download Odin from the link provided above
- Enter "Download Mode" on your device by shutting your Note completely off, then press and hold Volume Down + Home button + Power button
- Start Odin
- Unzip the firmware (the zip file you just downloaded), and you'll end up with a md5-file
- Go to Odin and click "PDA" and choose the md5-file
- Press "Start"
- Wait
- Done
Now you can root the device and get CWM, so go to this thread and do the "I Want ROOT + CWM" at the end of the first post.
- After you're rooted download LA4 again from the first link in this post
- Transfer it to your Note
- Open CWM on your Note
- Flash it
Done. You now have a rooted LA4.
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Thanks for Reply and i want to make sure whether this method adds binary count or not.
ranjan.alva said:
Thanks for Reply and i want to make sure whether this method adds binary count or not.
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No it won't.
Just make 1 thing clear. binary count raise only, If you flash any custom ROM/Kernel with PC Odin.
Follow LordManhattan's advise and still once refer Installation guide in detail in post #2 n 3 of this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
Just to add, Downgrade Firmware shud be direct rootable. (before KL7), N if particularly i specify, I can say Downgrade first to indian ROM KL1, I have flashed this ROM in at least 5 Notes.
That means Flashing Custom ROM using CWM doesn't effect Binary Count rite??
if you flash using CWM or mobile odin it wont if you do using oding from PC it will still not sure about official firmware
ranjan.alva said:
That means Flashing Custom ROM using CWM doesn't effect Binary Count rite??
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I'll make it easy for you: No it doesn't effect the binary counter
Partial CWM?
LordManhattan said:
It's not possible to root LA4 directly at the moment, so you'll need to downgrade your device first:
- Download a firmware that's rootable from here.
- Download Odin from the link provided above
- Enter "Download Mode" on your device by shutting your Note completely off, then press and hold Volume Down + Home button + Power button
- Start Odin
- Unzip the firmware (the zip file you just downloaded), and you'll end up with a md5-file
- Go to Odin and click "PDA" and choose the md5-file
- Press "Start"
- Wait
- Done
Now you can root the device and get CWM, so go to this thread and do the "I Want ROOT + CWM" at the end of the first post.
- After you're rooted download LA4 again from the first link in this post
- Transfer it to your Note
- Open CWM on your Note
- Flash it
Done. You now have a rooted LA4.
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Yep, this is what I did after going through Dr. Ketans post. I now have rooted LA4 , but my CWM app and recovery is only partial. I do not have option to do backup/restore on CWM on LA4. Is it a universal problem? Any ideas?
prasad.adam said:
Yep, this is what I did after going through Dr. Ketans post. I now have rooted LA4 , but my CWM app and recovery is only partial. I do not have option to do backup/restore on CWM on LA4. Is it a universal problem? Any ideas?
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Go to 1st link of my signature 'how to root.." select I have LA4 kernel scenario, download it and reflash kernel, select I am already rooted. it takes just few seconds
dr.ketan said:
Go to 1st link of my signature 'how to root.." select I have LA4 kernel scenario, download it and reflash kernel, select I am already rooted. it takes just few seconds
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Thanks ketan for the response. Will give it a try soon and revert.
Edit: worked like a charm.
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Hey,
Dr.Ketan, can you tell me please if there is a chance to root the original LA4 (never changed rom) if I don't have access to a Windows and only to a Mac?
I only want to root it for the basic tweaks and apps. Don't need a custom rom at the moment. I want to root it and use it as is while I wait for the official ICS.
Thanks.
There is no Queston of window or Mac,LA4 is non rootable, to get root, first u need to downgrade older rom.
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dr.ketan said:
There is no Queston of window or Mac,LA4 is non rootable, to get root, first u need to downgrade older rom.
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Thanks. I got ahead of the events. I didn't meant that. I meant if I can do the procedure of downgrading and everything I might need to do in order to root or to install a custom rom or another stock using ONLY my Samsung Note and a Mac.
Q1: I can downgrade using a exclusively a Mac with Lion on it?
Q2: If the answer to Q1 is affirmative, can I root it after downgrade also using only Lion on Mac?
Thanks again!
I have never heard mac pc odin. Plz google for it. So without pc odin you cant downgrade.
Yes there was review i read, got root with mac. You just read my thread how to root...(u may find from my signature), i remember i have post a link somwhere, how to root using mac.
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dr.ketan said:
Yes there was review i read, got root with mac.
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Yes, I saw there was one root with mac solution, but works only if the Note is rootable. LA4 is not. So I must downgrade first. )))))
Nevermind, I'll try to do it with Windows, somehow. Thanks!
I am also new to this, and this thread is very clear. The bit I do not understand is what Kernal I should be running. Custom roms available can have a variety of kernals e.g LA3, LA4 etc. Do i have to choose a rom that has a kernal compatible with my phone? is there some rational to running one kernal vs another? I notice that it may be possible to flash a rom and keep a previous kernal e.g a CF kernal. is this advisable? your advice would be very welcome.
You don't need to flash a new kernel. Most of the custom ROMs includes a custom kernel that's good enough, but if you're interested in testing a few of them then you can do it without any problems.
LordManhattan said:
- After you're rooted download LA4 again from the first link in this post
- Transfer it to your Note
- Open CWM on your Note
- Flash it
Done. You now have a rooted LA4.
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Now is when I am lost. I did all the above (thanks, by the way) and I run KKA now. I had LA4 (Germany) when bought it, then downgraded to root.
Now I am rooted but when I try to update firmware with CWM, nothing happens. I have to put the ZIP in the Note or the MD5? I tried with the MD5 two times.
Is there something I do wrong? Is any other method apart from CWM? I mention that when I downgraded and first booted, CWM said something about "not being compatible and some functions were disabled".
Any ideas?
EDIT:
I couldn't work it out as expected and I went back to my original LA4 (Germany).

ahh this is cranky.rooted but read warning for kernel bug do what now?

i am form india and i have just updated my note to ics through odin.
now i have rooted it with dr ketan guide but havent flash cwm?this is different from ohter phone?then i read that bug kernel that can permenantly make my phone dead so what should i do to get cwm???
my kernel version is 3.0.15-n7000DDLPA-CL711285.
what will be the next step?is it must for me to change kernel and how will i get cwm?i read read and reread that post but little confused.
Install Mobile Odin and flash your kernel of choice through there - I did the same yesterday, Updated to 4.0.4, rooted with Dr. K's Temp CWM to inject SUperSU and then used mobile Odin to Flash SpeedMod K3-11..
Just remember DO NOT WIPE / FACTORY RESET on STOCK ICS Otherwise you will brick your phone..
saurabh88 said:
i am form india and i have just updated my note to ics through odin.
now i have rooted it with dr ketan guide but havent flash cwm?this is different from ohter phone?then i read that bug kernel that can permenantly make my phone dead so what should i do to get cwm???
my kernel version is 3.0.15-n7000DDLPA-CL711285.
what will be the next step?is it must for me to change kernel and how will i get cwm?i read read and reread that post but little confused.
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And also never do any nandroid restore on unsafe kernel.
If you scare about the hardbrick issue, just follow dr.ketan method to unroot the phone.
If you wanna more secure, download any stock ics rom from sammobile.com and flash it thru pc odin. It wont give you any binary count increase and yellow triangle.
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CJSlim79 said:
Install Mobile Odin and flash your kernel of choice through there - I did the same yesterday, Updated to 4.0.4, rooted with Dr. K's Temp CWM to inject SUperSU and then used mobile Odin to Flash SpeedMod K3-11..
Just remember DO NOT WIPE / FACTORY RESET on STOCK ICS Otherwise you will brick your phone..
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so what to do when i have to flash custom rom?just flash new rom without wiping cache?wiping data from cwm?or what?
and this mobile odin is payable any free version for us?
saurabh88 said:
so what to do when i have to flash custom rom?just flash new rom without wiping cache?wiping data from cwm?or what?
and this mobile odin is payable any free version for us?
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Some Kernels are "Safe" to wipe on (SpeedMod/NoteCore etc) - I personally always downgraded to GB to do wipes / factory resets.
I believe there's a Mobile Odin Lite on this forum - you can grab it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899
CJSlim79 said:
Some Kernels are "Safe" to wipe on (SpeedMod/NoteCore etc) - I personally always downgraded to GB to do wipes / factory resets.
I believe there's a Mobile Odin Lite on this forum - you can grab it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899
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so what i have understand is that
1.downgarde to stock indian gingerbread directly rootable rom/
2.tehn mobile odin flash safe kernel
3.then i can use cwm for wipe hard reset my note as many time as i want.????its safe i guess:fingers-crossed:
4then flash any custom rom.
right or anything want to improve.i m gonna downgrade tonight.:laugh:
saurabh88 said:
so what i have understand is that
1.downgarde to stock indian gingerbread directly rootable rom/
2.tehn mobile odin flash safe kernel
3.then i can use cwm for wipe hard reset my note as many time as i want.????its safe i guess:fingers-crossed:
4then flash any custom rom.
right or anything want to improve.i m gonna downgrade tonight.:laugh:
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There are other methods, but if you have the time this is the safest way for me still..
But - there are usually full instructions on the ROM threads so as long as you follow those you should be ok

[Q] Help update to ics and root for unlock

Hi and sry if my post is like many others, but i need strait answers for my particular software version.
So i am running Galaxy Note N7000 is rooted and unlocked with Galaxy_S Unlock apk i think (was locked on SRF France)
Android Version :2.3.6
Baseband version :N7000BUKK1
Kernel version : 2.6.35.7-N7000XXKKA-CL726566
[email protected] #2
Build number :GINGERBREAD.XXKKA
My question is:
Can i upgrade the software from the phone menu Software Upgrade? it is always asking me if i want to install or not.
Can i brick my phone using this method?
If i manage to get ICS on the device will i still be able to use unlock .apk on 4.0.x ?
I use vodafone romania sim
Should i use Odin or Kies or phone upgrade from menu?
Ihave downloaded all the stock roms for my country and carrier (Vodafone)
BTW mobile odin said there is something wrong with my partition, and emmc check will leave black screen and crash after a few seconds (is this something to be worried?)
What method do you guys recommend ?
Thanx in advance !
bustard83 said:
Should i use Odin or Kies or phone upgrade from menu?
Ihave downloaded all the stock roms for my country and carrier (Vodafone)
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from the phone it becomes OTA and lot of chances that the phone gets screwed up
BTW mobile odin said there is something wrong with my partition, and emmc check will leave black screen and crash after a few seconds (is this something to be worried?)
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if emmc check crashes or hangs that means there are corrupted blocks.
What method do you guys recommend ?
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it is best to upgrade via odin .. then comes kies but i am not sure if installing it will lock ur device again.
nokiamodeln91 said:
from the phone it becomes OTA and lot of chances that the phone gets screwed up
if emmc check crashes or hangs that means there are corrupted blocks.
it is best to upgrade via odin .. then comes kies but i am not sure if installing it will lock ur device again.
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So i should go ahead and put the stoc ics firmware for my country and update with odin over my rooted gb 2.3.6, no harm will occur?
Should i put the .pit for 16GB when using odin or just put the fw in PDA and hit Start?
I asked if the unlock apk is compatible with ICS also...but i will find out soon )
Thanx
Just read first line on my signature and flash ICS using Odin
I recommend go clean(first wipe cache and data before flashing ICS) and don't wipe once you are on ICS stock kernel
After this find second link on my sign and use method 1A/1B to root.
No need to use pit, though detail instruction is there on my thread
I asked if the unlock apk is compatible with ICS also...but i will find out soon )
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go thru this thread.. althou no personal exp
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806486
dr.ketan said:
Just read first line on my signature and flash ICS using Odin
I recommend go clean(first wipe cache and data before flashing ICS) and don't wipe once you are on ICS stock kernel
After this find second link on my sign and use method 1A/1B to root.
No need to use pit, though detail instruction is there on my thread
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Let me get this right:
1 go to CMWR and clear data and cash, then exit, reboot
2.go into download mode vol - + home+ power
3 connect odin and select the rom into pda
4 hit start and let it do its job, it will reboot into the new ics after that.
then my phone will probably have ICS running but no root and so i cannot use unlock apk, only if i IMEI unlock it so i can stay on stock all the way.
So after i flash stock ics using odin i shall never do a hard reset on my phone even if i do not root it?
thanx for patience and help
correct me if i am wrong at any steps.
thanx again
bustard83 said:
Let me get this right:
1 go to CMWR and clear data and cash, then exit, reboot
2.go into download mode vol - + home+ power
3 connect odin and select the rom into pda
4 hit start and let it do its job, it will reboot into the new ics after that.
then my phone will probably have ICS running but no root and so i cannot use unlock apk, only if i IMEI unlock it so i can stay on stock all the way.
So after i flash stock ics using odin i shall never do a hard reset on my phone even if i do not root it?
thanx for patience and help
correct me if i am wrong at any steps.
thanx again
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1. yes You are on GB ROM, so safe
2.OK
3.OK
4.Not probably but it will boot to ROM which you have flash.
If you have network lock, then you have to Root your device to unlock it.
For that use 2nd link on my signature to root it.
Again here one more thin i have to clear
If you select ICS 4.0.4 to flash, then direct network unlock won't work.
For this refer to 'Toolbox' in my signature and follow tool No 18 and then 17
In case of 4.0.3, Tool No 17 only will be fine.
dr.ketan said:
1. yes You are on GB ROM, so safe
2.OK
3.OK
4.Not probably but it will boot to ROM which you have flash.
If you have network lock, then you have to Root your device to unlock it.
For that use 2nd link on my signature to root it.
Again here one more thin i have to clear
If you select ICS 4.0.4 to flash, then direct network unlock won't work.
For this refer to 'Toolbox' in my signature and follow tool No 18 and then 17
In case of 4.0.3, Tool No 17 only will be fine.
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hmm mine is not CMWR is Android System recovery 3e... would that make any difference? in the process mentioned by you?
You mean after flashing ics?
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dr.ketan said:
You mean after flashing ics?
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No, now on GB 2.3.6 ! I pushed vol up home and power
and it rebooted in Android System Recovery (3e)
GB is safe for wipe, even you are on stock 3e recovery, wipe cache and data/factory reset
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dr.ketan said:
GB is safe for wipe, even you are on stock 3e recovery, wipe cache and data/factory reset
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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Should i flash Hydracore v5 kernel with odin after my odin upgrade to stock ics just to be sure that no brick bug will happen to my note if i ever do a HW reset?
Yes safe kernel always safe.
Flashing kernel with Odin raise flash counter.
You can flash phillz kernel (which is also safe) from stock recovery. If you want to flash hydracore or any other later you can flash with phillz recovery without raising counter.
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[Q] Downgrade JB(4.2.2) to Gingerbread

Hello, i am trying to install MIUI from CM 10.1 NIGHTLY and i have to downgrade to Gingerbread first.
Do anyone know how to do that ???
Simply download GB ROM and flash with PC odin
dr.ketan said:
Simply download GB ROM and flash with PC odin
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Isent there a way without odin ?
sfg98 said:
Isent there a way without odin ?
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Mobile odin as you are rooted. Why do you have to downgrade to GB first?
glevitan said:
Mobile odin as you are rooted. Why do you have to downgrade to GB first?
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Because it is strongly recomended. But do i have to do it if i install this ?
gerrett84.de/index.php/ve2/vetw2/79-vetw2full
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1851869
(Sorry but i cant post links so you have to manually put it in the addres bar)
If you are on JB with a safe kernel Philz.. then you can flash that rom directly without the need to downgrade
nokiamodeln91 said:
If you are on JB with a safe kernel Philz.. then you can flash that rom directly without the need to downgrade
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yeah with safe kernel just wipe the bagesus and format stuff.
at own risk, mind your photos and such
nokiamodeln91 said:
If you are on JB with a safe kernel Philz.. then you can flash that rom directly without the need to downgrade
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With safe kernel Philz, would my note boot up on gingerbread?
chery2k said:
With safe kernel Philz, would my note boot up on gingerbread?
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NO.
Can i do what you suggested without rooting ?
dr.ketan said:
Simply download GB ROM and flash with PC odin
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My GT N7000 is currently on 4.1.2. And the performance is disappointing.
I would prefer to simply revert back to gingrbread 2.3.6 (the version with which the phone was released).
is it possible to simply odin it back ?
i havent rooted my phone.
yeah simply flash GB with Odin
If it stuck after flashing at samsung logo, just reboot to recovery and wipe cache and data.

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