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Hi All, I've had this Samsung Galaxy Note for a few weeks now and have read over the rooting posts several times. Firstly I am 2.3.6, I realised I cannot directly root this phone and will need to downgrade, I've found the links with info and stock roms... however what I am not sure about is the specific version.
I really don't want to brick the phone!!!
Baseband Version: N7000XXLA4
Kernel Version: 2.6.35-7-N7000XXLA6-CL907341
[email protected]#2
I did find an LA6 rom but could not find one with the same modem version. Also going back to the old directly rootable roms, there is a huge choice, none of which match what I have so far... so really just wanting to know to work out which one to pick while keeping root and getting to version I have now??
Any help would be gratefully appreciated.
Is there a specific reason for keeping the reason you have?
The reason am asking is because you can use the pre rooted ROMs in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025
And you will end up with a newer ROM and root..
Modem is not an issue, you can flash the type you want and suits you best after accomplishing root..
No I guess not... just all is working well as it is but was just concerned about general compatibility but will give the europe one a go. Thanks
Aztec_Uk,
Did you manage to root your Note ?
I'm on the same build as you and would like to get rid of all my bloat ?
DblCng. said:
Aztec_Uk,
Did you manage to root your Note ?
I'm on the same build as you and would like to get rid of all my bloat ?
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Hi, have to say I haven't worked up the courage to do it yet... I wish I could root and do a backup before playing... but the only way is to either downgrade as in other post or use these pre-rooted roms... this debating what to do... I really don't want to brick it or goto something I cannot roll back, as it works great at the moment but obviously bloatey and no root.....
Take courage!
@Aztec_UK and DblCng, just over a week ago I was where you are. Take heart, if you encounter problems and post them here clearly, there are some really expert and generous XDA members here who will help you. I will even try myself if I see you encountering something I ran into.
I opted for the Chainfire method and in this thread. starting at post #1170 you can read an almost blow-by-blow account of what I encountered and the help I got. Thanks list in post #1220. I didn't expect it to be all plain sailing and it wasn't. I do advise you to make sure you have enough time before you start - in the end it took me most of 3 days (and nights). Another tip I haven't found anywhere (though it's almost certainly here somewhere) is to forward your calls to somewhere else before you start. You don't want people ringing you on the phone when you're in the middle of rooting it.
My Note is now rooted and running just fine, and I'm having a great time zapping bloatware and foiling phone-homers.
syncopath said:
@Aztec_UK and DblCng, just over a week ago I was where you are. Take heart, if you encounter problems and post them here clearly, there are some really expert and generous XDA members here who will help you. I will even try myself if I see you encountering something I ran into.
My Note is now rooted and running just fine, and I'm having a great time zapping bloatware and foiling phone-homers.
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Hi syncopath, thanks for replying... seems like a very friendly and helpful place.
I have a work colleague who was also like you and like I am now... then to get proxy support he rooted.... Then he took a while to eventually take the plunge and go for ICS 4.04... It was this week he came into my office and said... I've done it... sat there for 10 mins crossing fingers.
He had a slightly older stock rom on his note, it meant he could do a direct root without flashing and he also was able to do a good backup via root method...
I think the thing holding me back is that fact I can't make that solid back... I have to flash first... believe me I have hacked about with lots of phones and firmwares in my time, HTCs, Blackberrys, Nokia and done a jailbreak on an iPhone 4S... somehow this time around it's taking me longer to work the courage up, I've read a few posts on here.. of people ending up with a brick and no warranty... I just dread this situation... or if something should go wrong later I'd want to un-root so I had warranty... Any advice what any of you guys would do in my situation.. believe me I want root and to try ICS... I am twitchy! - just a bloated stock rom with no root is better than a brick/paper weight!!
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Hi All, I've had this Samsung Galaxy Note for a few weeks now and have read over the rooting posts several times. Firstly I am 2.3.6, I realised I cannot directly root this phone and will need to downgrade, I've found the links with info and stock roms... however what I am not sure about is the specific version.
I really don't want to brick the phone!!!
Baseband Version: N7000XXLA4
Kernel Version: 2.6.35-7-N7000XXLA6-CL907341
[email protected]#2
I did find an LA6 rom but could not find one with the same modem version. Also going back to the old directly rootable roms, there is a huge choice, none of which match what I have so far... so really just wanting to know to work out which one to pick while keeping root and getting to version I have now??
Any help would be gratefully appreciated.
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I have the same model with LA4 modem and LA6 kernel. Use the XEU file from the pre rooted thread here as posted above, works perfect. The modem in that file is indeed an LA4, but like matius44 says you can flash any modem. For no wipe only flash the PDA file with PC Odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025
After that you can download mobile odin pro from the market and flash the ICS repack leak. Make sure to select the 3 root options in mobile odin before going to the repack or you will lose your root. The LA4 modem seems fine in ICS, but i did try the newest modem as well.
I followed the instructions for a clean install in the ICStunner thread. Make sure to read down to post #4.Stick with 1.4.19 if you choose stunner. Awsome smooth stable rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552554
It's safe to flash back to that GB pre rooted rom from ICStunner as well.
Go for it, my phone has never been better and ICStunner is amazing.
Kushracer said:
I have the same model with LA4 modem and LA6 kernel. Use the XEU file from the pre rooted thread here as posted above, works perfect. The modem in that file is indeed an LA4, but like matius44 says you can flash any modem. For no wipe only flash the PDA file with PC Odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025
After that you can download mobile odin pro from the market and flash the ISC repack leak. Make sure to select the 3 root options in mobile odin before going to the repack or you will lose your root. The LA4 modem seems fine in ICS, but i did try the newest modem as well.
I followed the instructions for a clean install in the ICStunner thread. Make sure to read down to post #4.Stick with 1.4.19 if you choose stunner. Awsome smooth stable rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552554
It's safe to flash back to that GB pre rooted rom from ICStunner as well.
Go for it, my phone has never been better and ICStunner is amazing.
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Hi Kushracer
Your post was well put out and friend, will tick thanks button in a minute... ok, I followed step one.. put into download mode, already downlodeaded the rom you suggested before a few days ago... and PC Odin too... So, I did as you suggested and flashed just the PDA part... crossed fingers, it rebooted and I can confirm thanks to you I am rooted!!!
Before I go for next step I am going to ensure I do backup everything as much as possible and will be trying ICS tomorrow!!!
Your right I feel so much better... that was not that bad... and just the PDA section is replaced the same with Rooted!... Your advice did help me get the confidence to hit the button... Well pleased
Will keep you posted tomorrow on my next step... for me this is enough for the minute, got more time tomorrow so will have a long backup/ICS session then
Thanks
Aztec_UK... now with rooted Note!
Well this time yesterday I had a rooted Samsung Galaxy Note.... Now... not only do I have full Root, I now have CWM, ICS 4.04 and LP6 kernel... phew!! thanks to all for your help
Cool
Sweeeet! Hope you enjoy it as much as me. Just waiting on the official release so I can run a modded version of that now
On another note--- Backup your EFS partition! The stunner thread had the info so I hope you did that just in case.
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Sweeeet! Hope you enjoy it as much as me. Just waiting on the official release so I can run a modded version of that now
On another note--- Backup your EFS partition! The stunner thread had the info so I hope you did that just in case.
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Yes it's much better nice and fast I have to say. I did also backup EFS and followed the post step by step. I used the CWM and abyss method in the end.
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which guide did you follow, i same baseband and kernel version
how did you get full root?
Thanks
whitepandaaa said:
which guide did you follow, i same baseband and kernel version
how did you get full root?
Thanks
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Ok first of all I did follow the part of bodivas reply to me (thanks again!) I used one of the Stock Odex Pre Rooted ROMs..
found here:- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025
I chose:- 3*Files No-Wipe N7000XXLA6_N7000OXEULA1_XEU Europe (03/02/2012)
downloaded and flashed via PC Odin... Crossed fingers and it worked, I had FULL root!
Then I Followed part of the second link as:- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552554 I followed the part about backing up my EFS (highly recommended!!) - that was as far as I went that night..
The following day I spoke to a work collegue... and went a different root to flash ICS.. I downloaded ICS Stunner 1.4.19 then used this method:- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1614443 You must follow it step by step and I had to do a CF-Root to get CWM and then after that flashed Abyss to get RedPill... from there I flashed ICS and LP6 rooted kernel..
However I have noticed I do have root but I cannot write or mouse system for write access... so I have not got full root... I have re-read what to do about this and may need to reflash a different rom, however I already tested re-flashing first link with PC Odin which gives me GB Full root after ICS, so I am gonna play for a bit and retry this later... but you do have a quite safe roll back..
I was scared as hell to do any of this and a few days ago had a stock Samsung and did not want to root or reflash... I think as long as you follow instructions, check other users posts on how they get on, make sure your battery is charged, use a UPS or laptop with good battery (incase of power cut) then you should be ok, but you do take a risk of ending up with a brick, my biggest fear... so far trying to get full root I've re-done this 3 times!
Happy I did and think it's worth it as this rom is nice, thinking of trying 1.4.26 soon...
Hope this helps and good luck...
Same procedure... with ICS 1.26.1 .... now full root! - But nice safe way of trying ICS...... Looks like I gottta get the hang of Mobile Odin....
2 days ago I was scared but now I have the confidence to flash the rom on SGN
thanks for your info, i was very flash happy when on desire z i have flashed almost all the roms. but galaxy note seems slight different, but glad to see at least you get root work, i might just root and remove bloatware first and see how smooth it is, will think about flashing rom later might even just wait for ota ics
Aztec that was good of you but as long as u know how i feel that i have galaxy note and i cant do anything no root no ics can u help me about it by controlin my pc or tellin me what to do i need to root it so bad and i have kernal that doesn't let me root so i have to downgrade thats all the info that i have so if u have anytime free to help me i would be really thankfull because am sure u know how i feel or anyhelp on msn or skype chat that would be great
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Aztec that was good of you but as long as u know how i feel that i have galaxy note and i cant do anything no root no ics can u help me about it by controlin my pc or tellin me what to do i need to root it so bad and i have kernal that doesn't let me root so i have to downgrade thats all the info that i have so if u have anytime free to help me i would be really thankfull because am sure u know how i feel or anyhelp on msn or skype chat that would be great
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Follow the path he did. Seemed like it went really smooth for him. Just have to take that first step and take you time.
BBFreak said:
Follow the path he did. Seemed like it went really smooth for him. Just have to take that first step and take you time.
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Yes indeed it did! - Now on ICS 1.46.26.1 with full root, yes I can mount /system as RW and copy file in it... Full root! - So happy
After reading the frankly scary things that the leaked ICS kernels can do to the Note, I want to go back to Gingerbread.
I'm currently on ICS Stunner 1.4.19. What is the safest way to go back to Gingerbread without bricking my phone?
Flash any stock gb rom via pc odin.
Pls look here if you dont know how:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
wtwo2 said:
Flash any stock gb rom via pc odin. Like LB2
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Can I flash something like the KJ1 stock gingerbread ROM then? Or only LB2?
Stanley Richards said:
After reading the frankly scary things that the leaked ICS kernels can do to the Note, I want to go back to Gingerbread.
I'm currently on ICS Stunner 1.4.19. What is the safest way to go back to Gingerbread without bricking my phone?
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Sorry mate, but the easiest answer will be: use the search function! not because I´m a douche, but more because there are a BUNCH of other threads with even the same title
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Sorry mate, but the easiest answer will be: use the search function! not because I´m a douche, but more because there are a BUNCH of other threads with even the same title
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Thank you for such a helpful and re-assuring comment. I'm sure you know your stuff.
Stanley Richards said:
Can I flash something like the KJ1 stock gingerbread ROM then? Or only LB2?
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You can choose one.what you prefer.
I was on Stunner too. then disregarded the warnings and flashed Alba using the leaked kernel. I was lucky and no brick. to be safe, i installed Dafuq kernel (I think you really should, NOW).
then i decided enough of all these testing ROMs, i went back to recovery, installed abyss4.2redpill original logo kernel and flashed Rocketromv22 then v23. now i'm back to GB, safely.
so either you install the abyssnote4.2 kernel and flash your GB firmware, or if you really want to be on the SAFEST ROUTE, pc odin the stock GB and start from that.
Download AbyssNote 4.2, open the zip file and extract the zImage file. Put this on your Note and flash it with Mobile Odin. To my knowledge Mobile Odin uses it's own kernel to flash so there's no risk of bricking.
When Abyss is flashed, reboot into recovery, wipe data/cache/Dalvik and you're all set to flash any custom GB rom.
Lol me2 i scared when i see this post " ics leak brick phone " :S
and im do all that step to brick phone :S wipe in CWM when i was in ice cream sandwitch but im lucky and my phone not brick but it's always freeze :S and i want to know if my phone got damage .. the phone will complatly dead ? or got some issue or nothing ?
Stanley Richards said:
Thank you for such a helpful and re-assuring comment. I'm sure you know your stuff.
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Yeah, sure, and I learned my stuff right here --> click
(SCNR )
Perhaps it´s my lack of language skills...but as I said: It wasn´t my intention to play the douchemaster here...sorry if it was the case (not including the link above, it´s not meant that serious!)
But mate, just check this out:
detailed steps for reverting to GB from ICS
[Q] Returning to stock GB from ICS Stunner - stuck at CWMR
[Q] ICS Stunner to gb
[Q] How do I safely revert to GB from ICS without bricking
Possible brick going from ICS back to GB
Reverting from ICS leak back to GB
how to go back to Stock GB from CM9?
Going back to Stock GB.
etc. etc. etc.......and realize that none of these threads is older than a few weeks...
Of course, what I am doing here is just ridiculous...posting an answer to your question that doesn´t bring you anything instead of just answering your question. It IS like the old frustrated man yelling at someone who´s stepping on his grass.
But mate, believe me...a few months or years later from now...YOU will be the one, writing similar posts like mine to other newbies
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Thank you for such a helpful and re-assuring comment. I'm sure you know your stuff.
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its a fair point tbh, there are numerous threads about reverting, it doesnt take long to either search or click a few pages into a topic
Hi all.
Finally got a Note and love it, but while I wait for official ICS here in the UK, I'd like to keep stock 2.3.6 GB but safely root it.
There's so much info here, it makes me a bit nervous in-case I pick the wrong method.
I have this:
https://www.box.com/s/1dfacc6107713602d2e8
and would like to know what method I should use to root.
Thanks
forcedv said:
Hi all.
Finally got a Note and love it, but while I wait for official ICS here in the UK, I'd like to keep stock 2.3.6 GB but safely root it.
There's so much info here, it makes me a bit nervous in-case I pick the wrong method.
I have this:
https://www.box.com/s/1dfacc6107713602d2e8
and would like to know what method I should use to root.
Thanks
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Use Dr. Ketan's method!
Go here and follow the instruction for your Rom.
Edit: Just saw your picture, you have LA4 not LA6 on your device, that means that you can flash a Direct Rootable Rom!
Thanks for the reply but I'm a bit confused, my Note shows Build: GINGERBREAD XXLA6 as does the Kernel, so are you saying that it's the Baseband version : N7000XXLA4 that I should be paying attention to?
Also according to Kies it's PDA:LA6 / PHONE LA4 / CSC LA1 (XEU)
yes la4 is the rom version you are using, you will need to downgrade to be able to root
which rom do you suggest I downgrade to and still allow update via Kies?
Will the downgrade via Odin up my flash counter and give me the triangle?
forcedv said:
which rom do you suggest I downgrade to and still allow update via Kies?
Will the downgrade via Odin up my flash counter and give me the triangle?
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go look at the root thread, there is a link for kj1, which is non wipe rom so all your settings will stay in tact
no it wont give you the triangle because it is a stock rom
Richy99 said:
go look at the root thread, there is a link for kj1, which is non wipe rom so all your settings will stay in tact
no it wont give you the triangle because it is a stock rom
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I bought the Galaxy Note N7000 yesterday and I have exactly the same android-, baseband-, kernel version and build number. The only difference is I'm from the Netherlands and using Vodafone.
Now I've been looking for a way to root it, but I also wondered which XXLA# I should use for it.. I saw the reply of the downgrade (ofcourse) but I am wondering: those r for Poland and Germany... Or doesn't that matter and I can root it anyway w/o bricking the phone?
Post november roms are difficult to root, best optuon is to go to pre december 2011 rom
Or go to ICS and use cwm. Zip and superuser. Zip method
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Well yeah, I get that point, but the thing is: I'm kinda noob with this. To be honest: my roommates rooted my galaxy s for me, but they did it so fast that I didn't get half of what they did..
My eventual goal is to learn how to root a smartphone and upgrade mine to android ics. My current android version is an unrooted stock 2.3.6 and I wanna go for a rooted ICS, but I already start to wonder now if I can upgrade my phone to rooted ICS immediately from the 2.3.6... Could u guide me a little in this?
By the way: sorry if I ask some pretty obvious questions that might have already been answered elsewhere on the forum, but I have been looking all over the forum and just don't know which info I should use from which posts anymore..
If you want ics then it is very easy.
First flash ics and then root it., ics is directly rootable.
I recommend first hard reset on gb rom for clean installation.
All informatikn regarding ics update n root, u can find on first link on my signature.
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dr.ketan said:
If you want ics then it is very easy.
First flash ics and then root it., ics is directly rootable.
I recommend first hard reset on gb rom for clean installation.
All informatikn regarding ics update n root, u can find on first link on my signature.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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Well, I thought the safest way to get me ICS on the phone was through updating with Samsung Kies. After this I was planning to put CWM in the folder sdcard/external_sd and Busybox on the internal sd, but...
I got it updated now, but I lost the folder external_sd.. I can't create a new folder with this name either.. I don't actually have an external SD card, but if I remember it well, I didn't need it either. I have seen the folder external_sd for sure in there..
Edit: Bought an external sd card and did the root like u said, but without flashing back to GB. It worked! Thanks alot for the clear walkthrough! Hail dr. Ketan!
i own a galaxy note GT-N7000..my first sammy device. i have been waiting for what seems like an eternity for an official update here in SOUTH AFRICA. so i looked around the web for ways of updating safely and easily cause im a noob at this really. well, i found this http://www.theandroidsoul.com/xxlpy/
but then i also found a warning about flashing this ROM...
my question now is: how can i get ICS without rooting my phone and without bricking it? has the soultion been found to this eMMC bug?
and if i follow instructions on the link provided, will i be prompted to updated when sammy finally gets around to giving me an OTA?
how do i enjoy ICS without worrying about something being slowly corroded in my phone...
help
blacque said:
i own a galaxy note GT-N7000..my first sammy device. i have been waiting for what seems like an eternity for an official update here in SOUTH AFRICA. so i looked around the web for ways of updating safely and easily cause im a noob at this really. well, i found this http://www.theandroidsoul.com/xxlpy/
but then i also found a warning about flashing this ROM...
my question now is: how can i get ICS without rooting my phone and without bricking it? has the soultion been found to this eMMC bug?
and if i follow instructions on the link provided, will i be prompted to updated when sammy finally gets around to giving me an OTA?
how do i enjoy ICS without worrying about something being slowly corroded in my phone...
help
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If you follow that instructions you will be fine as long after flashing dont factory reset or recovery data wipe. The only solution to be safe is to have safe ics kernel like speedmod k3-3 or franco r3,r4,r5& r6.
jonpaslim said:
If you follow that instructions you will be fine as long after flashing dont factory reset or recovery data wipe. The only solution to be safe is to have safe ics kernel like speedmod k3-3 or franco r3,r4,r5& r6.
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will flashing that kernel mean i will no longer be able to get updates from samsung?
and how do i flash that kernel whilst following the instructions on the link and staying un rooted
blacque said:
will flashing that kernel mean i will no longer be able to get updates from samsung?
and how do i flash that kernel whilst following the instructions on the link and staying rooted...
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Yes you will no longer get an update. You can always use the pc odin to update dont worry.
If you follow those instruction you will loose your root but you can always get rooted if you flash speedmod k3-3.
Sorry, if you follow those instruction you will remain unrooted.
if i flash the xxlpy rom and then after i get ics flash the lc1 gingerbread, will that be fine? will i get to keep ics while running it on the gingerbread firmware?
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if i flash the xxlpy rom and then after i get ics flash the lc1 gingerbread, will that be fine? will i get to keep ics while running it on the gingerbread firmware?
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If you flash ics your in ics. If flash gb your in gb. There is no dual boot.
Sorry going to bed. Just follow the instruction you'll be fine. If your not sure, just remain in gb, you will get better batery life compare to ics.
ok thanks...battery life is important...oh well i just thought maybe i could run the ics rom but have a safe firmware...
one more question , kies asks me to update my firmware, will updating to the latest firmware which i assume is lc1 , will updating delete all my game data files?
All stock ics is no wipe, it will not delete your data.
If an update im sure it is ice cream sandwich android, if its not then i dont know its a wipe or no wipe but if its a wipe then it will delete all your data better back it up if i were you.
if its not then i dont know its a wipe or no wipe but if its a wipe then it will delete all your data better back it up if i were you.[/QUOTE said:
How do I back it up...lies does not back apps...and I'm not rooted, can't use titanium back up...any other app that will do a good job?
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I rooted a custom rom to my Note and I am wondering is factory reset still available to me? I want to get back to stock (I know this method will cause a lot work) and this seems the safest method, If I can get back to ginger bread with way.
It seems too easy but I thought, I'd ask.
Thanks for your help.
Simply download and flash GB ROM with Odin
Then wipe cache and data from recovery
Read 1st link on my signature (post 2 and 3 for GB ROM)
Yes, but
dr.ketan said:
Simply download and flash GB ROM with Odin
Then wipe cache and data from recovery
Read 1st link on my signature (post 2 and 3 for GB ROM)
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Dear Doc,
Thank you for your quick response, Of course, I'll take a look at it. Actually, however, I really wanted to know if factory reset was still an option -- no matter how bad -- for me.
Thanks Again
its an option, but not a good one, youre better off listening to the docter which is why he prescribes this.
That or find out how to flash tar files with ktool, then backup current kernel, flash a safe one like hydra, do your factory resetting, then reflash old kernel with ktool.
all at own risk. Dr Ketans way is best.
Sent with a grin (^.^)
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baz77 said:
its an option, but not a good one, youre better off listening to the docter which is why he prescribes this.
That or find out how to flash tar files with ktool, then backup current kernel, flash a safe one like hydra, do your factory resetting, then reflash old kernel with ktool.
all at own risk. Dr Ketans way is best.
Sent with a grin (^.^)
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Thanks for your input. By way of explanation, I bricked my phone thursday night and was lucky enough to get the service people to "fix" it for me while I waited. It scared the bejesus out of me. I use this device hourly - not just daily and the thought of losing it for a week or 10 days caused much anxiety.
So my thought is that doing a factory reset, letting Samsung upgrade the software and then restoring my back up is the 'safest" thing I can do to get my phone back to stock
So if you would take a moment and tell me why a factory reset is not a good alternative, I'd be very interested.
I look forward to your response.
wel if you dont mind emmc bug risk, then its good option. If you do mind, like I do, then its not good option. Personal choice really
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Confused
baz77 said:
wel if you dont mind emmc bug risk, then its good option. If you do mind, like I do, then its not good option. Personal choice really
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I thought a factory reset was a good idea because it would give stock GB 2.3.6. I also thought that the bug you are referring to came in ICS 4.0.3.
I think the emmc bug is a major league disaster and if I am exposing myself to it by using a factory reset, I'll dump the idea.
I really appreciate your helping me with this.
no problem.
If your custom rom is gb, then no risk, do your factory reset. If ICS dont cause of bug risk. A safe kernel could help, but its easier dr Ketans way.
Factory resetting on ICS will not give gb by the way.
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baz77 said:
no problem.
If your custom rom is gb, then no risk, do your factory reset. If ICS dont cause of bug risk. A safe kernel could help, but its easier dr Ketans way.
Factory resetting on ICS will not give gb by the way.
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The note N7000 came with GB, I updated to stock 4.0.3 ( got lucky) and then updated to the current custom rom.- Here's where I sit.
Android Version: 4.0.3
Baseband version N7000XXLPT
Kernel version
3.0.15-N70000XXLPY-CL474507
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SMP Preenpt Fri May 4 04:49:06 KST 2012
BUILD NUMBER
IML74KXXLPY
The phone is NOT rooted
All I want to do is go back to GB stock SAFELY. I thought of using factory reset to do that but wanted to ask about possible problems.
humphster said:
The note N7000 came with GB, I updated to stock 4.0.3 ( got lucky) and then updated to the current custom rom.- Here's where I sit.
Android Version: 4.0.3
Baseband version N7000XXLPT
Kernel version
3.0.15-N70000XXLPY-CL474507
[email protected]#3
SMP Preenpt Fri May 4 04:49:06 KST 2012
BUILD NUMBER
IML74KXXLPY
The phone is NOT rooted
All I want to do is go back to GB stock SAFELY. I thought of using factory reset to do that but wanted to ask about possible problems.
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Ok, you are not running a custom ROM but a stock one. Factory reset in stock ICS will brick your device. To safely revert to GB, use PC ODIN. Go to Dr. Ketan's thread and find your stock GB firmware, then flash it. Do not wipe anything in stock ICS. This is the thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20963707
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Duhhhhh
glevitan said:
Ok, you are not running a custom ROM but a stock one. Factory reset in stock ICS will brick your device. To safely revert to GB, use PC ODIN. Go to Dr. Ketan's thread and find your stock GB firmware, then flash it. Do not wipe anything in stock ICS. This is the thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20963707
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Just for my info, what tells you it is a stock rom?
Boy, do I feel stupid
So I got everything downloaded and extracted and disconnected the phone and put in download mode (Odin Mode), started Odin, plugged in the extracted file, and then connected the phone to the PC. The PC recognizes the phone but Odin doesn't - no "added" and no port. The firewall and virus checker.
What's next?
Have you installed driver on pc? Even if you have kies installed then also works.
If you dont have it, then find toolbox on my signature, find driver and install to PC, then it will detect device.
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yep and switch of usb debugging in settings, development. Just in case thats on. Probably doesnt interfere, but might.
Close Kies when using pc odin.
When in download mode dont forget to confirm with volume up. First time I was like ok nothings happening, Then I saw, damn need to confirm it lol.
Flashing takes a while, so let it complete, even if it looks stuck it might not be. Might take up to an hour to complete. Usually not thought.
Do not check clear efs. Coming from ICS flashing with standard pitfile can be recommended, optional. Anyway after flashing throught Odin, and if rom doesnt boot straight away, do factory reset from recovery mode, then it should boot.
The cleanest factory reset, don't ask me why is from dialer with a code ending in 3855 by the way.
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