[Q]need help rooting or not - Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

hy guys, I received my galaxy note last month, it is an italian version no-brand with LB1 GB. I looked on the internet and I found that version isn't directly rootable. I want to personalise my note and try some cooked roms I saw here on forum. What do you recomand to me?
- wait for the official ics release for my country and then root it? (italian one wasn't released yet)
- force and directly up from lb1 (stock italy) to lpy (german official)
- downgrade from lb1 to kka (or similar) and then root it.
Need some help because I'm a bit confused and I don't want to brick my new phone.
Ps: this is my first android phone, before of this I had only symbian (to make you understand my level of androisation...)

1. Stay on GB
2. look at development section for dr ketans guide on rooting your phone.
3. And may the lord of bricks not cast a glance on you
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You can also customize your device without rooting.
Try Go launcher, launcher pro etc....
There is plenty of options to customized your device.
Google will help you find them.....

thanks for your answers. I think I will follow the dr ketan's guide and try to downgrade to a directly rootable version. I will upgrade this post with my experience
I successufully downgraded using dr ketan's guide - with that version (KJ) I found a bug, my keyboard didn't work (for writing messages for example)
I upgraded my phone to LB2 using odin and installed ics 4.0.4 of CyanogenMod nightly version. it's ok now, I only miss the applications of the S-pen
thanks for your help!

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[Q] 2.3 Gingerbread Update Help

hi im new to all this flashing and i have infact Fudged up my firmwire 2.2 like 5 times trying to change the theme on it (lol told you i was a noob) now im looking too upgrade from 2.2 too 2.3 and i have read up that you can mess it up and brick your tablet now my specs are
samsung galaxy tablet australian optus simcard
firmwire froyo 2.2
model number GT-P1000
baseband P1000XXJMA
kernel version 2.6.32.9
build number FROYO.XXJME
now i was wondering if i upgraded would i still
1 be able to use my optus simcard and settings for it
2 not brick my tab (important)
3 able to use it like i am now (after installing everything again)
and finally if someone could give me simple noob steps too not only upgrade but also install a theme for 2.3 so i can do so at a later date if i wish
Trogan2000 said:
hi im new to all this flashing and i have infact Fudged up my firmwire 2.2 like 5 times trying to change the theme on it (lol told you i was a noob) now im looking too upgrade from 2.2 too 2.3 and i have read up that you can mess it up and brick your tablet now my specs are
samsung galaxy tablet australian optus simcard
firmwire froyo 2.2
model number GT-P1000
baseband P1000XXJMA
kernel version 2.6.32.9
build number FROYO.XXJME
now i was wondering if i upgraded would i still
1 be able to use my optus simcard and settings for it
2 not brick my tab (important)
3 able to use it like i am now (after installing everything again)
and finally if someone could give me simple noob steps too not only upgrade but also install a theme for 2.3 so i can do so at a later date if i wish
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You can install Overcome 2.0 Gold. It's Gingerbread ROM based on 2.3.3. Please do read the instructions very carefuly. Go here for the installation guide. It's very well done.
http://overcome.mimzo.com/?page_id=64
Good luck
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Confused
tupo05 said:
You can install Overcome 2.0 Gold. It's Gingerbread ROM based on 2.3.3. Please do read the instructions very carefuly. Go here for the installation guide. It's very well done.
http://overcome.mimzo.com/?page_id=64
Good luck
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i originally fudged my tab and fixed it with http://www.thegalaxytabforum.com/index.php?/topic/443-how-to-flashing-euro-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-tab/[/URL] im wondering if my tablet is rooted or not as it states
Basically is you’ve never installed a custom ROM before, if your Tab is running the stock ROM or if you’ve installed a ROM from samfirmware.com, it’ll be best to look at this preparatory steps below, especially if you’re coming from the stock Froyo 2.2-based ROMs:
* Your Tab must be rooted. (Please look for SuperOneClick root method as it’s usually the safe bet! But for more information on rooting, please refer here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=812367)
* IF YOU’RE FROM A 2.2.x/Froyo-based ROM: You are not using protected bootloaders! Just to be sure, please go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=888071 and download the bootloader patch apk. Install it and patch your bootloader!
(Don’t assume you’re might not have protected bootloaders! Just download the patch and test it, if this is the first time you’re using Overcome! It’s not a big file to download…)
(NEW EDIT/WARNING: If you’re already on Gingerbread… DON’T TOUCH THE BOOTLOADER! I REPEAT: DON’T TOUCH THE BOOTLOADER!!! The note above was for Froyo-based users that want to upgrade to Overcome ROM 2.x only)
* You must have the proper drivers installed. Your best bet, if you’re coming from the stock ROM, is to have the Samsung Kies software installed and connected at least once.
and was wondering if i could brick it as that step is the only confusing bit (the rest im confident in doing just not this bootloader bit
It is stated in the instructions that if you're coming from Froyo, you must patch the bootloader before flashing 2.3.3. Just follow the link I provided in the previous post and read about bootloader.
Basically:
If coming from Froyo: download bootloader patch and install it then follow instructions to flash Gingerbread.
I hope this helps
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Which stock ROM to use?

Hi guys,
So this is my first android phone. I bought it in Shanghai, so it comes with bunch of chinese crapware preinstalled which is really annoying.
After doing some research, it appears that the only way for me to get rid of that is to root the phone (which I've never done before).
I have two goals in mind:
1) being able to delete all the crapware that came preinstalled with the phone
2) being able to install "market enabler" so that I can download "real" apps
I have downloaded Dr. Ketan's guide on how to root the SGN.
My phone's info:
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.ZSLA2
Baseband version: N7000XXLA4
So, from the guide it appears that I dont have a direct rootable ROM, and I need to flash (is that what its called?) it with Odin.
Now, I have downloaded the "SGN_XX_OXA_KJ1_FACTORYFS.zip" file. Correct me if I am wrong, but I am guessing that this file is the "rooted factory ROM"...
However, later I came across this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997 with bunch of [stock ROMs].
My goal is to have "normal/factory/oem/stock/whatever you call it" ROM, with SuperUser access aka root.
So, the question is - should I stick with the guide and use "SGN_XX_OXA_KJ1_FACTORYFS.zip" ROM or should I flash it with one of the ROMs from the [stock roms] thread?
Cheers!
denis_the_quant said:
So, the question is - should I stick with the guide and use "SGN_XX_OXA_KJ1_FACTORYFS.zip" ROM or should I flash it with one of the ROMs from the [stock roms] thread?
Cheers!
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You can do either
KJ1_factoryfs if pre rooted ROM, you won't need to root it after downgrading
While if you downgrade any rootable ROM from stock ROM thread you have mentioned, you have to root it.
dr.ketan said:
You can do either
KJ1_factoryfs if pre rooted ROM, you won't need to root it after downgrading
While if you downgrade any rootable ROM from stock ROM thread you have mentioned, you have to root it.
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Thanks! will try tonight.
Cheers mate.
dr.ketan said:
You can do either
KJ1_factoryfs if pre rooted ROM, you won't need to root it after downgrading
While if you downgrade any rootable ROM from stock ROM thread you have mentioned, you have to root it.
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BTW,
do I need to install CWM? I am not planning on installing other ROMs or anything like that... just want to wait for the official release of ICS, that's all.
Not compulsory.
You can also purchase mobile odin pro, if you want to update rom to latest version.
Or u can use as it is. But kj1 or any older rom are not tuned as newer one, may experience battery drainage, leg etc, but if u r satisfied, thn you can keep it till ics.
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Samsung N7000 rooting upgrading to lollipop
Hi Guys
I am a biginner here. I got Samsung N7000 ZSL02 bought in south africa. It got Chinese firmware and i cannot speak the language. Another thing is i tried downloading a bank app to it but i got error message that says: App not applicable to rooted device.
I had Samsung SIII before this N7000 and the os was fantastic. I am frustrated i am not sure what to do.
Can you please send me links were i can get all what is needed to root, flash and install lollipop successful on my device . I searched everywere on the internet but i was just a victim of scammers and ads app. Please help
please send me all thats needed to install v5.1 android or even v6.0 successful.
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Ics upgrade question (changing region csc)

Hi iam a newbie
I have been seeing lots of thread where note users are willing to go back to GB from ICS
And also have seen threads with NOTE BRICKED with OFFICIAL ICS OTA GERMAN rom installed via kies or OTA .. And also about eMMC bug or somethkng i heard which requires the note to be send back to samsung.
I love my note on GB but ics is ics afterall thats why i want it but my question is and i apologise if it annoys anyone as i am a newbie
So if i change my region by the easiest method without any bricking risk of changing SCS TO DBT OPEN GERMAN and then upgrading to OFFICIAL ICS VIA KIES OR OTA so will all these errors, bugs and note getting bricked, eMMc bug etc etc
Are they likely to happen to me as well? ?
Or is ot only happening on those Galaxy note which have installed official ics open germany rom via odin and other risky ways. . Or only to those note who previously had rooted and were using on custom roms. .
So plz can anyone clear my confusion so i can finally decide weather or not to upgrade to ics. ..
tnx in advance
Details regarding my device : bought 3 weeks ago. Never rooted or used a custom rom and No intention of rooting or using custom rom in future.
Plz provide the advice so i can make a decision on weather or not to upgrade.
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hello m8. Like u i'm also a newbie. I can tell you that i've recently bought my note, unlocked version.
Today i've rooted it twice, @ 1st using europe rom and then france rom with portuguese csc.
Rooted it teice because with the first riot in kies started to say that i couldnt upgrade it.
Then aftwr many reading i've decided to upgrade to 4.0.3. Used dr. Ketan guide in the dev section and worked fine on my phone. I've tested alnost everything and till the moment i have not encountered any bug or mal function.
But as they say in the post there are some reports of some bugs or even worst some notes that "died".
I leave here a screenshot after the update.
Cheers
Thnks for the info mate
But i really dont wish to root thats why after seeing the thread which said uograding by just changing region plua widout root thats what made me confident enuf to finally go ahead and upgrade and give it a try..
But still worries me as daily i see threads here created with someeones brick either stuck in odin or recovery etc or either bricked bc Of ics.
So i want ics the easiest way possible widout root and thats only possible by changing region using those codes and selecting DBT and then kies and OTA server treats ur note as a german made note and u can then upgrade to ics... So i wanted to know even those who have uograded this way hav they also the chance of getting these bugs and emmc errors brick etc
If yes then i will wait for a fixed update by samsung
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[Q] Please help me ..

hello dear friends,
i am very new to this forum. i have a galaxy note running on 2.3.6 . its model number is GT-N7000 ,kernel number is : 2.6.35.7- N7000XXLA1 [email protected]#2. and i want to update my phone to ICS , 4.0.3 . i dont want to root my phone as i heard that it will void my warrenty. i was trying to update OTA but i am getting message that no updates are found in Chicago. i was trying through kies and i am getting a message that " This model cant support initializing " i am not sure what is that. can some please let me know what is wrong ? my kies is working fine, its latest version and i removed and re installed it again . can anyone please suggest me any good method to update to official galaxy note 4.0.3 without rooting my phone.
any input will be greatly appreciated.. thanks a lot..
It simply means that you'll have to wait for the update. Some are getting OTA some via KIES. Don't worry about the message your getting from KIES. I got.tiff and 2 weeks later it updated to a new version and ran the update to ICS. Its rolling out slowly in different regions.
If you can't wait head over to sammobile.com and grab the firmware to flash yourself with Odin...
Sent from my GT-N7000
prataptetali said:
hello dear friends,
i am very new to this forum. i have a galaxy note running on 2.3.6 . its model number is GT-N7000 ,kernel number is : 2.6.35.7- N7000XXLA1 [email protected]#2. and i want to update my phone to ICS , 4.0.3 . i dont want to root my phone as i heard that it will void my warrenty. i was trying to update OTA but i am getting message that no updates are found in Chicago. i was trying through kies and i am getting a message that " This model cant support initializing " i am not sure what is that. can some please let me know what is wrong ? my kies is working fine, its latest version and i removed and re installed it again . can anyone please suggest me any good method to update to official galaxy note 4.0.3 without rooting my phone.
any input will be greatly appreciated.. thanks a lot..
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root your phone and download from the list of all the amazing ics roms available on xda . i am currently using rocketrom . you will love it . do click on thanks if i helped you .
charismakid said:
root your phone and download from the list of all the amazing ics roms available on xda . i am currently using rocketrom . you will love it . do click on thanks if i helped you .
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the OP said they distant want to root!
As a previous poster has said you have two choices really. 1. wait for the official OTA release, or 2. Download an existing stock ROM that had already been released and flash that using Odin.
Instead of using SamMobile you could download FUS Checker, and use that to download a ROM that matches your configuration (if available.) FUS Checker is a Windows app that searches Samsung servers in the same way as Kies but allows you to download and decrypt the file so you can flash it with Odin.
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Please post questions in the Q&A section​
Thanks a lot friends for your replies..i am happy to see the response. i am thinking to root my phone and install ICS with a custom rom and i am searching in google and i found too many roms and each roms have many advantages and disadvantages. i have mnay questions before i root my phone . can you people kindly clarify my doubts ? i am a bit nervous that i may brick my mobile .
1.will i get the premium suite S - pen on custom ROMS which comes with official ICS ?
2.In some ROMS i read that pen is not working and Fm radio is not working .
3.can you please give me a list of good stable ROMS without any bugs and working perfectly including the pen , FM radio ,
4. i saw some yellow triangle on screen in some videos while booting , is there any method to prevent that triangle ?
5. can i do the official updates even after rooting my phone.
please kindly spare your valuable time and give me links where i can read about the best roms and their features.
thanks a lot .

[Q] help please to Root XXLA4

Hi Guys...
I need some help to root my buddies XXLA4 galaxy note...
it is currently on gingerbread.
I need the zimage file to root with the easy rooting toolkit.
but i've read some sonflicting ideas to downgrade first etc etc
Any ideas?
thanks a mill guys!
LA4 is non rootable directly
-You need to downgrade first to get it rooted
OR
-Install Pre rooted ROM
OR
Update to ICS and root it
Thanks Dr Ketan...Was actually looking at your thread here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
Basically what he wants is Just Stock ICS.
ICS is not availabe in south africa yet. so guess option 3 is out of the question.
he does not want custom rom so option 2 is out as well.
If you can point me to the correct thread to downgrade i would be most gratefull.
If it was my own phone i would have no worries to try stuff but here i only have 1 chance LOL
thanks again!!!
You can flash any Stock ICS ROM, not necessarily it shud from country you have purchased note/using.
If you check his CSC (*#1234#) it may be something like JV*** if it was from south africa
As JV code is for contries includes South africa.
So find ICS ROM having CSC JV*** will be closer to his/her home country.
here is two version having this code Turkey and morocco. have ICS released.
N7000XXLPY-------4.0.3-----------2012 May-----------N7000OJVLP6-----------Turkey
N7000XXLPY-------4.0.3-----------2012 May------------N7000OJVLP6----------Morocco
This will be closer.
But practically there is no rule, you can have Any N7000 ROM.
Thanks again mate!
So i should first downgrade to a lower ROM...
then Root....
then go up to ICS?
No you can directly Flash ICS, ICS is rootable.
But as i said earlier go clean, wipe cach and data then flash ICS.
Thanks!
So i'm going to use this file N7000XXLPY_N7000OXALPY_N7000XXLPT_HOME.tar
to flash using your guide ICS installation and root.
that is the one I used on my galaxy note.
thanks man!

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