Hey
I am new to this forum and new to my latest project.
I want to gain root access to my Samsung Galaxy Note and be able to explore more features and install different ROMs.
I am running the latest android version for my note that have been officially released to me (Sweden)
Android 4,0,4
I am looking for a "how to" guide to do what i want.
Gain root access
Install ROM´s
I am a "Noob" at this, have never tried it before and is unfamiliar to many terms etc.
Any answer would be appreciated.
Thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
see the above thread - its a 'how to' style guide and should help ya get going and don't worry about terms and stuff - we are here to help so just ask if you don't understand anything !
nikufellow said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
see the above thread - its a 'how to' style guide and should help ya get going and don't worry about terms and stuff - we are here to help so just ask if you don't understand anything !
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Thanks allot, after a quick glance it looks like something i can follow and understand.
Tho i have a few questions.
What method is best or most useful for me to use.
What i understand there is a few to chose from.
0.Root with apk
1.Rooting with stock recovery
1B.If you want just Root but not kernel, follow this
2. Short, easy - requires to reset counter
So with "0" ill get root access, right?
And with "1" i can do what? Phone will do a stock recovery and get me root access?
"1B" what is that and what does it mean?
What does "2" mean, what is a counter? What am i resting if i where to use that?
Thanks
using apk to root? do u read 1of the sentence written This method won't replace kernel, so if you root with this method,I recommend to flash safe kernel)
i suggest u just need a 1time root wif PhilZ-cwm6*
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901191
flash it wif ur stock recovery is the safe way without increase binary counter.
Go with installing philz kernel. Which is the best, safest and easiest method. Only prerequisite is to have and external sd
and i feel lost...
what is kernal... ?
whats the difference between the things i asked?
i read everything but i dont know what
"This method won't replace kernel, so if you root with this method,I recommend to flash safe kernel"
means, thats why im asking.
why do i want to replace kernal?
so i should follow this thread instead
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901191
and ignore the first link i got
ok
Stock ics kernels are dangerous. Could brick your phone. That's why when on ics its recommend to install a safe kernel.
I think you really need to read a lot before rooting your phone. Most of them are sticky threads which have all the information. It's better to read and go about it as latter damage could be irreversible
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Hi guys,
I wonder if this is possible.. and forgive me if this has been asked before... but
can I install a custom kernel on my Note?
The Kernel version is DXLC2 and its not yet rooted.. Can I install, say Franco's kernel, or SpeedMod thru Recovery Mode ? (copying the zip kernel in the internal SD of my phone)
Would that be possible w/o root?
TIA
No. You should be rooted..................
Maybe you can try first and let us know the result. Like myth-buster, you know..
No, you cannot..
Not "you should be rooted", or "try it". You must be rooted. period.
In the first instance i suggest you spend some time reading threads about Android and rooting and flashing.
ok thanks.. much appreciated
No u cannot.....
Xperian using xda app
Well.. that answers it.. I appreciate all your answers guys... I thought I could just leave my warranty intact while flashing on a custom kernel.. but I guess, that's not the case then.. I really need to root my Note and then flash custom kernel away...
Guess you can't have the best of both worlds...
anyway.. again..thanks to all.....
I would say you can do that. I tried it before with my unrooted LA1. The problem is with unrooted phone you can't flash custom kernel with CWM or Mobile Odin because these require root. The only option you have is PC Odin. It WILL work, but it will invoke yellow triangle and increase custom binary counter.
You have to be rooted. Period !!
Also :-
Read the Stickies in the Development section and follow the methods there to the dot and you can save yourself from the yellow triangle and increasing the binary counter. And later anytime can restore it back to stock just in case the situation arises of sending you phone to samsung !!
Cheers!
Hit thanks if it helped!
Hey, i'v understand that lc1 kernel stock is unroot for now, how can i downgrade for rooting?
or should i just wait for someone to release root for lc1?
Thanks.
emmm next time use search button, it helps ^^ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331784
Thanks but look at this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1590954
root didnt worked for me so whats wrong
Try http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025
Easiest to get root IMHO.
After that, install Mobile Odin to flash custom kernel and you will get CWM.
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Hey, i'v understand that lc1 kernel stock is unroot for now, how can i downgrade for rooting?
or should i just wait for someone to release root for lc1?
Thanks.
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Hi,
Used odin to flash a kernel (speedmod 2.8) then install super user from play and etc (mobile odin and titanium backup)
when you use odin you will get yellow triangle and the flash counter will grow but i is no a problem coz' ICS is just around the corner, so you can eventually reset flash counter in ICS
Hope I helped
Cheers
Have a look here too... Just flash using pc Odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23357737
It is a fair assumption that everything you need is in another thread..
If you have tried a method stated in another thread, then post in that thread if it failed... then your fix will be recorded for posterity and perhaps the thread OP changes the initial post to provide better/improved instructions for other users. This aspect is VERY important to the smooth running of the forum and the main reason why 50 individual threads on unroooting, the content of which are covered elsewhere, essentially render the search function useless.
if you just up and did something without guidance from another thread i suggest you go to square one and visit..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
regards
hello mates...
it is compatible to root the LC1 GB..?
dr.ketan said:
Root Stock ICS ROM
This method works on the released ICS rom from Germany and I would expect it to work for the rest of the ICS roms due for release..
This method does not increase the binary counter or causes a yellow exclamation mark
Rooting
Download the Files first and put in your SDCARD [CWM zip][ SU-Busybox-Installer.zip][ SU-Uninstaller-signed.zip]
Reboot to recovery.
Choose apply update from external storage.
(Touch the screen as if you are using the phone to choose the options)
Choose CWM.zip and wait until CWM recovery appear.
[*]Choose install zip from sdcard or external SD
[*]Choose and Install SU-Busybox-Installer.zip
[*]Reboot
[*]You are done and now your device is Rooted
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begz said:
hello mates...
it is compatible to root the LC1 GB..?
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Not clear what you want to do.
Do you want to root an unrooted LC1 GB?
ThaiDai said:
Not clear what you want to do.
Do you want to root an unrooted LC1 GB?
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Yes...i want to root the lc1 by this procedure...its posible or not....
You should follow the instructions in the other pinned thread from Dr. Ketan.
This one here is for ICS.
If you are on a LC1: Download Mobile Odin Pro and the LC1-kernel from Chainfire's thread and install the extracted zImage with it.
I do this all the time before installing a new ICS ROM.
But again: read the above thread and the instructions carefully.
Thanks..but my note is revive from hardbrick..it now loss 3gigabyte...
My worried is downgrading via odin pc...
Its possible to encounter again to hang on to factoryfs?
1. you bricked your device already - so I think it's ok to assume you didn't really read the warning threads how to flash in a save way.
2. you want to do it again - because it's obvious you didn't read or understand what is written there
3. I really like to help, but here I'm getting afraid to give hints. Please read the pinned threads in the development forum and follow the instructions there.
"downgrading": Odin doesn't know wether you want down- or upgrading. More interesting: downgrading from LC1 to what version?
ThaiDai said:
1. you bricked your device already - so I think it's ok to assume you didn't really read the warning threads how to flash in a save way.
2. you want to do it again - because it's obvious you didn't read or understand what is written there
3. I really like to help, but here I'm getting afraid to give hints. Please read the pinned threads in the development forum and follow the instructions there.
"downgrading": Odin doesn't know wether you want down- or upgrading. More interesting: downgrading from LC1 to what version?
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thanks you again,,to your really like to help...
but my need is help not a sermon from priest or judge...because i'm not a perfect man....
my last question is,, do you have way to root LC1? no need pc odin?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18981227&postcount=4
begz said:
but my need is help not a sermon from priest or judge
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You're quite special, aren't you? Expecting an answer after that statement.
LC1: I use stock LC1 (with PC Odin) and after that I install CF Kernel with Mobile Odin Pro for rooting and permanent CWM. Then I install Abyss Kernel from CWM as base for new ICS Roms.
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.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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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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Do not use the old method at all, you risk a brick.
im having so many issues on whether or not to root my Gnote for cyangoenmod. now from what i can tell on a video on rootgalaxynote.com i can root from my phone simply by downloading 2 files and running them from the reboot screen, i get this far. but i dont understand what clockworkmod is or why he uses it to"flash roms and kernals".
i cant understand why he uses this or exactly what it is i also dont get why he downloads franco kernel if he doesnt need it. what does that do? i have read sooooo many threads and posts on this but just cant understand it past here. why do i have to be on gingerbread? im on 4.0.4 xxlrk. cant i just root and flash? do i have to flasy CM7 to slowly upgrade to 10? and how do i even do that? Feel like such a noob, because i am just wanna make the most of my note any help.... INCREDIBLY appreciated.
one noob to another
dannygreen1992 said:
im having so many issues on whether or not to root my Gnote for cyangoenmod. now from what i can tell on a video on rootgalaxynote.com i can root from my phone simply by downloading 2 files and running them from the reboot screen, i get this far. but i dont understand what clockworkmod is or why he uses it to"flash roms and kernals".
i cant understand why he uses this or exactly what it is i also dont get why he downloads franco kernel if he doesnt need it. what does that do? i have read sooooo many threads and posts on this but just cant understand it past here. why do i have to be on gingerbread? im on 4.0.4 xxlrk. cant i just root and flash? do i have to flasy CM7 to slowly upgrade to 10? and how do i even do that? Feel like such a noob, because i am just wanna make the most of my note any help.... INCREDIBLY appreciated.
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i started rooting based on that video about 3 months ago, and now i am an addicted ROM flasher!
first and foremost, follow zedomax instruction on how to root without computer
ClockWorkMode (CWM) is necessary to be installed in order for you to install/flash ROMs and Kernels. Without CWM, you wont be able to install custom ROMs and Kernels directly from phone. you will be needing Computer.. which i would like to avoid as much as possible.
as for what is ROMs and Kernels.. the answer is here somewhere in XDA.
as for franco, it was advisable to install the kernel, as it helps on battery life and performance. i think there are latest version of franco Kernel anyways... you can search this forum as well...
if you follow the steps shown in the video, you don't have to be on GingerBread (GB).
and since you are already in ICS, then you can go directly to CM9, then proceed to CM10...
happy flashing!:fingers-crossed:
For Rooting your device check this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
for flashing a stock rom check here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
For flashing a custom rom check here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1349
OR
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1700
Hope it helps.