galaxy note (tmobile) root attempt, now failing to boot - AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717

hi, i stupidly attempted to root my note (i realise im a bit out of my depth!) watching a youtube guide this one to be specific - CANNOT POSTS LINKS YET!
i didn't do a lot of preperation so wasnt aware what kernal i was on (although the phone is fairly new so possibly ics?) although i do know that im on version 4.0.4 thanks to odin. so i followed the video and attempted both kernals (is this bad for the phone?) one failing and on giving the green light on odin.
afterwards i tried this guide as well - CANNOT POSTS LINKS YET! although not sure how relevant this is because it didnt work after the first attempt.
please can i have a push in the right direction, i am very confused/depressed without my note! i have tried all the restore/format options through recovery mode but at least this means its not bricked if i still have the options right? all that happens when i boot up is the note screen and a yellow triangle. cheers in advance!

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That boot screen means download mode. Just reboot your pc, start odin, connect your phone, flash the correct kernel.
You should flash this recovery kernel first:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24505604
Then reboot into recovery and flash a rooted ICS rom.
To do that you will have to go to the development section and find a rom you like and download to your pc, then put your sd card in your pc and move it to your sd card, then put the sd card in your phone. Then you're ready to flash.

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rangercaptain said:
That boot screen means download mode. Just reboot your pc, start odin, connect your phone, flash the correct kernel.
You should flash this recovery kernel first:
from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24505604
Then reboot into recovery and flash a rooted ICS rom.
To do that you will have to go to the development section and find a rom you like and download to your pc, then put your sd card in your pc and move it to your sd card, then put the sd card in your phone. Then you're ready to flash.
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ok, thanks for the quick reply, will give it a go and let you know how it went

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ok, this failed :S with the following message
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> cwm-touch-i717-120414.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> recovery.img
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
did everything right i think, downloaded the link u gave me, opened odin, put the file in pda, pressed the volume up button then start. did i do anything wrong?

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cw00 said:
ok, this failed :S with the following message
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> recovery.img
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
did everything right i think, downloaded the link u gave me, opened odin, put the file in pda, pressed the volume up button then start. did i do anything wrong?
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Maybe...
Are you using the stock USB cable ?
If so, are you connecting to the rear of the PC using a powered USB port ?
check these two items, then run it again....
If it fails twice, we start looking at a re-download of files, and cleaning of the PC environment....g

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gregsarg said:
Maybe...
Are you using the stock USB cable ?
If so, are you connecting to the rear of the PC using a powered USB port ?
check these two items, then run it again....
If it fails twice, we start looking at a re-download of files, and cleaning of the PC environment....g
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ah maybe thats it, im plugging it in to the front port. give it a go and let you now, cheers for the reply

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one other item...
When starting Odin......right click, and "run as administrator"....
this often helps as well....g

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ok definatley the stock usb cable, in the back of the pc, new error code
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> cwm-touch-i717-120414.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Can't open the serial(COM) port.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
what does this mean?

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cw00 said:
ok definatley the stock usb cable, in the back of the pc, new error code
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> cwm-touch-i717-120414.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Can't open the serial(COM) port.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
what does this mean?
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It means the PC cant open the port you are using....
Lets pick another one....you likely have 4 USB ports on the back, and it doesnt like the one you picked. no biggie, lets try another....g

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run as admin trick didn't work either hmm

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ok thats all 4 ports, same thing happened... its definatley the correct file?
cwm-touch-i717-120414.tar.md5

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cw00 said:
ok thats all 4 ports, same thing happened... its definatley the correct file?
cwm-touch-i717-120414.tar.md5
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Yep...the file is correct........
and with all 4 ports saying the same thing, I'm gonna have to think about this for a minute or 10..
the front port gave a standard error, and the back ports gave a no connect. So we go back to the front ports, and reboot the PC...
Now from here we have a few choices to make.
Take a break for a few...I have to drive home from work, then i'll be back to help you more..... about 20 minutes.....g

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ok thanks for your dedication! its gone 12am here, will try and stay up as long as needs be lol
front two ports with restart:
<ID:0/012> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> cwm-touch-i717-120414.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/012> Odin v.3 engine (ID:12)..
<ID:0/012> File analysis..
<ID:0/012> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/012> Initialzation..
<ID:0/012> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/012> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/012> recovery.img
<ID:0/012> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/012>
<ID:0/012> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

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I'm reviewing the .tar file ...
It is likely missing something .on your end ...stand by ...g
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Okay .....re-download the .tar ....
It may be corrupted ....and be sure to delete the old copy from the PC ....

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gregsarg said:
I'm reviewing the .tar file ...
It is likely missing something .on your end ...stand by ...g
---------- Post added at 05:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:11 PM ----------
Okay .....re-download the .tar ....
It may be corrupted ....and be sure to delete the old copy from the PC ....
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it seems to be stuck on <ID:0/012> SetupConnection..
been like that for a while and no progress

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cw00 said:
it seems to be stuck on <ID:0/012> SetupConnection..
been like that for a while and no progress
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USB connection is failing .....
I'm hoping it's not a driver issue ....
Close and restart Odin ....then try again ....g

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yep still stuck on it. hmm is there another kernal i could try. like you said this one may be corrupt

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Quick question ..
What antivirus software do you use ?
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cw00 said:
yep still stuck on it. hmm is there another kernal i could try. like you said this one may be corrupt
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This is the one you need ...
Did you download it a second time ?

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ah tried the other port on the front, this message
<ID:0/011> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> cwm-touch-i717-120414.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/011> Odin v.3 engine (ID:11)..
<ID:0/011> File analysis..
<ID:0/011> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/011> Initialzation..
<ID:0/011> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/011> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/011> recovery.img
<ID:0/011> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/011>
<ID:0/011> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

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gregsarg said:
Quick question ..
What antivirus software do you use ?
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This is the one you need ...
Did you download it a second time ?
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avg, sorry i have to bloody wait 5 minutes every time i post!