Yesterday I downloaded the ExynosAbuse v1.4 apk and using it I was able to root my Galaxy Note 2 for verizon. However, it later became bricked (?) so I had to go and factory reset the entire device.:crying: Now it says that the exploit is patched and patch at boot is enabled. I've been trying to re-root my phone all day long and so far no luck. Please help!
If the exploit is patched then you won't be able to root using that app. If I understand it correctly, that's a function of the patch....blocking root. You're going to need to restore to stock again and then reinstall the app and try to root....or use one of the other methods (not the one touch).
Also, I assume you use titanium backup or my backup pro? If not, you really should as it makes a reset very painless (I screwed mine up adding all apps to multi window and had to restore to stock. Took about a half hour from start to finish to have my phone back, exactly as it was prior to my reset).
Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 2
Please read forum rules before posting
Questions go in Q&A
Thread moved
FNM
Related
Can someone advise on the ota update.. I don't quite understand entirely boot loaders and such.. My note 2 is stock rooted. I don't think I will ever Change roms, but I want to stay rooted.
What is the verdict for someone like me? I do not want to block ota then miss other important updates, but I do not want to lose root either.
Please advise.
Again, sorry for such a basic question. I am still transistioning from iPhone world
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
crash613 said:
Can someone advise on the ota update.. I don't quite understand entirely boot loaders and such.. My note 2 is stock rooted. I don't think I will ever Change roms, but I want to stay rooted.
What is the verdict for someone like me? I do not want to block ota then miss other important updates, but I do not want to lose root either.
Please advise.
Again, sorry for such a basic question. I am still transistioning from iPhone world
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just block it. Sure devs will find a way to root and unlock again soon. At that point, you can restore the SDM 1.0 and get later updates if you need them.
You're sure to lose root within 5 days if you don't.
Ok, based on what you say you don't want to rom but you want root. That is where I am. There is an app called voodoo ota rootkeeper in the play store. It is free. Install it and use it to backup root. Take the update and use voodoo to restore root.
That will get you root and a locked bootloader. Which is where I read you want to be. But remember you may be stuck with a locked bootloader forever.
That said consider this. Pass on the update for now. You can always update to it later to get the next update. By waiting you keep your options open and miss nothing.
TonikJDK said:
Ok, based on what you say you don't want to rom but you want root. That is where I am. There is an app called voodoo ota rootkeeper in the play store. It is free. Install it and use it to backup root. Take the update and use voodoo to restore root.
That will get you root and a locked bootloader. Which is where I read you want to be. But remember you may be stuck with a locked bootloader forever.
That said consider this. Pass on the update for now. You can always update to it later to get the next update. By waiting you keep your options open and miss nothing.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Good advice. This is my plan as well.
Sent from my SCH-I605 using xda app-developers app
Thank you both for the quick replies. I think that is what I am going to do. Block it for now, using titanium. Then wait and see.
I am going to look in to that other program though. Right now I feel I will always want to reman stock-rooted, but who knows... No point in closing that door forever.
Just so I have this straight..... Using titanium I backed up the sdm 1.0 file, then in the same screen I click on it and choose delete? That's it? Thanks for being patient with me.
crash613 said:
Thank you both for the quick replies. I think that is what I am going to do. Block it for now, using titanium. Then wait and see.
I am going to look in to that other program though. Right now I feel I will always want to reman stock-rooted, but who knows... No point in closing that door forever.
Just so I have this straight..... Using titanium I backed up the sdm 1.0 file, then in the same screen I click on it and choose delete? That's it? Thanks for being patient with me.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, although I believe it's "Un-install", not delete. You could freeze it as well, if you have the paid for version.
Sent from my SCH-I605 using xda app-developers app
I have a Note 2 that was rooted using a root-injected stock OS. Unfortunately, the OTA got me this morning and I have lost root. At the following link several folks have replied that they were able to get their Note 2's rooted after the OTA. What do you guys think? I don't want to brick my phone but I sure need Root-Explorer and Titanium Backup.
http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-note-2-root/how-to-root-verizon-galaxy-note-2-sch-i605/
Guitar4Him said:
I have a Note 2 that was rooted using a root-injected stock OS. Unfortunately, the OTA got me this morning and I have lost root. At the following link several folks have replied that they were able to get their Note 2's rooted after the OTA. What do you guys think? I don't want to brick my phone but I sure need Root-Explorer and Titanium Backup.
http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-note-2-root/how-to-root-verizon-galaxy-note-2-sch-i605/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I can now confirm that, if you have a rooted, stock Note II and lose root through the OTA, you can go the Odin route with a rooted stock image and successfully root the device. Additionally, if you install Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper after rooting the device, you can then, do the OTA and restore root using the Voodoo app. Instructions and files are available at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024207
Please post Questions in Q&A'
Thread moved
Friendly Neighborhood Moderator
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37066564&postcount=1167
I can confirm that a handy dandy combination of:
1. Deferring the update
2. Rooting via ExynosAbuse
3. Backing up root via Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper
4. Updating
will maintain root with the latest Verizon Galaxy Note 2 update.
I am now I605VRALL4and my Device Status says "Normal" since I haven't flashed anything.
y8s said:
I am now I605VRALL4and my Device Status says "Normal" since I haven't flashed anything.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I did what you did and I am modified. I did the light sabre mod. But I don't think that would do it.
Edit......reboot and mine is back to normal.
Hi, I had local mobile phone shop (since then gone out of business) try to unlock my Atrix 4G when I first bought it. They couldn't find an appropriate code but 'rooted' my phone for free (Superuser installed)! At the time my phone was on Froyo, but some months later upgraded to Gingerbread and successfully unlocked. I have since tried to install a few apps that require a rooted phone but the apps say that my phone is NOT rooted and will not install . I have also tried to install a few apps which will not install as they tell me that my phone IS rooted . I have also tried root checkers, again these tell me that my phone is NOT rooted.
Is this because 'superuser' is still installed on my phone and that the apps sees this?
How do I remove superuser or get round this issue as another phone emporium tells me (over the phone) that factory resetting will almost certainly brick the phone?
P. S. I have tried to search for clues in the forums but being uninitiated in phone hacking terms, I can't seem to find anything related.
Regards, Gareth.
Sent from my MB860 using xda app-developers app
I guess it's possible that some (poorly written) apps consider the phone rooted if there is the Superuser app installed. I'm also guessing the phone got unrooted when you upgraded to GB. I'd trust the root checker apps - if they say you're not rooted, that means you're not (at least not properly). So since you're not rooted, there is probably no way to remove the Superuser app.
I think your best bet is to root the phone yourself. The preinstall method is fairly easy and works on all known phone variants and software versions so it's pretty safe. There are some automatic rooting tools too.
Also, either you misunderstood something (or didn't explain it to them right), or they don't know what they're talking about. Factory reset can't ever brick the phone. I've never heard of such a case, ever.
i never saw apps that will not install because of root %)
and yes, root the phone yourself is the best way to control it instructions are in sticked thread in "Atrix 4G General" forum.
d_A_y said:
i never saw apps that will not install because of root %)
and yes, root the phone yourself is the best way to control it instructions are in sticked thread in "Atrix 4G General" forum.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes me too ，and factory setting will not brick your phone
I apologize if this is common knowledge, but I just got a VZW S4 today that still had the old MDK software on it. As soon as the salesperson gave it to me, though, it was trying to download the software to install the update. I was able to prevent it from completing the download (and consequently install the update) by quickly turning off mobile data and not connecting it to wifi for a couple hours. This interrupted the download that was in process and eventually, the software updater showed a notification that it had basically given up downloading the update. After that, I've been able to connect it to wifi and re-enable mobile data for a couple hours and it hasn't tried again.
Anyone know the frequency with which it will try to download the update? I'm definitely going to prevent it for as long as possible, since I want to retain my ability to install custom ROMs.
You can still root ME7, but apparently you can't flash a custom recovery yet. Sorry, got my info mixed up.
Otherwise, to stop it completely right now, you would need to root, then freeze FWUpgrade.apk and SDM.apk.
igacek said:
You can still root ME7, which should allow you to load a custom recovery to install ROMs by checking out this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2381382
Otherwise, to stop it completely right now, you would need to root, then freeze FWUpgrade.apk and SDM.apk.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes you can root ME7 but you cannot load a custom recovery
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 4
igacek said:
You can still root ME7, which should allow you to load a custom recovery to install ROMs by checking out this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2381382
Otherwise, to stop it completely right now, you would need to root, then freeze FWUpgrade.apk and SDM.apk.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you try flashing a customn recovery in me7 you will soft brick your phone, just a heads up.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 2
Please read forum rules before posting
Questions and help issues go in Q&A and Help section
Thread moved
Thank you for your cooperation
Friendly Neighborhood Moderator
If you freeze SDM and SEAndroid it'll stop trying. You need to use Titanium Backup Premium or the other free app (not sure which that is, someone help out with the name?)
I rooted my phone to prevent KitKat from installing, because I didn't want to lose access to FoxFi. I forze the SDM file so it wouldnt look for updates. Today FoxFi has fixed the problem, so I no longer fell the need to be rooted, and I would very much like a taste of that KitKat. If I understand correctly I should not unfreeze the the SDM file and take the OTA update, because it could "brick my phone". Is that the case?
Do I need to unroot first, and is there a thread without a hundred pages that explains how to unroot. I am on Build VRUEMK2.
Thoughts?
Under the settings in the Superuser app is an option to "Full Unroot" Will this really work for unrooting the device, or do i need to do the odin thing i keep reading about? Why would odin even be necessary if this is an option. It seems to easy.
You will need to return your phone to stock, root will prevent the OTA. You can try to unfreeze SDM and take the update, it won't brick your phone, it will just fail to install because root will cause it to fail.
There are threads about using Odin and no-wipe MK2 or MJ7 files to return your phone to stock without losing data. That is the best way to roll your phone back to take the update. Alternatively, you could just do a factory reset from the stock recovery, but you'll lose all your data on the phone. Otherwise, you can just update using the Odin tars that are available now, but since it seems like you don't want to do the research on how to do that, you'd probably better not try.
Paramemetic said:
There are threads about using Odin and no-wipe MK2 or MJ7 files to return your phone to stock without losing data. That is the best way to roll your phone back to take the update. Alternatively, you could just do a factory reset from the stock recovery, but you'll lose all your data on the phone. Otherwise, you can just update using the Odin tars that are available now, but since it seems like you don't want to do the research on how to do that, you'd probably better not try.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks,
So you do not recommend or know about the "Full Unroot" option in the Superuser settings.
I do not mid a factory reset, as this is phone is only a month old. If it is that easy, I will probably go that route.
I am currently downloading a file called VRUAMDK_NoWipe.tar.zip which I understand to be a stock image of my android before i rooted that is supposed to take me back to pre-root. But if factory resetting will accomplish the same goal, then that seems like an easier way to go.
I do like the openness of being rooted, but My concern about updating with the root, is that some functions may not work like they are supposed to. I haven't been involved in rooting since the days of playing with my HTC Eris, and Droid X. Maybe things a re different today, but most roms I played with were found to have issues with thinks not functioning correctly. Do the 4.4 "tars" that you are referring to have all the functions?
I'd sit tight and see what comes from the latest tar files of NC5. Maybe nothing, but can't hurt to wait.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Free mobile app
Rageboardr said:
Thanks,
So you do not recommend or know about the "Full Unroot" option in the Superuser settings.
I do not mid a factory reset, as this is phone is only a month old. If it is that easy, I will probably go that route.
I am currently downloading a file called VRUAMDK_NoWipe.tar.zip which I understand to be a stock image of my android before i rooted that is supposed to take me back to pre-root. But if factory resetting will accomplish the same goal, then that seems like an easier way to go.
I do like the openness of being rooted, but My concern about updating with the root, is that some functions may not work like they are supposed to. I haven't been involved in rooting since the days of playing with my HTC Eris, and Droid X. Maybe things a re different today, but most roms I played with were found to have issues with thinks not functioning correctly. Do the 4.4 "tars" that you are referring to have all the functions?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The no wipe image you are downloading is probably not the correct version for your phone unless you are still on the MDK firmware.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
jmgib said:
The no wipe image you are downloading is probably not the correct version for your phone unless you are still on the MDK firmware.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Bummer, I was wondering about that after i started looking at different image names. I started seeing the common theme, and no I am not on MDK, I am on MK2. Bummer because that file took along time to download here at work.
kude87 said:
I'd sit tight and see what comes from the latest tar files of NC5. Maybe nothing, but can't hurt to wait.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What is the difference between a tar file, and ROMing. Are TAR files more reliable?
I am in no real hurry, but as this is my daily phone, I need everything to work correctly, and no reason to wait if its like ROMs, and there seem to always be things that are quirky in a ROM.
Rageboardr said:
What is the difference between a tar file, and ROMing. Are TAR files more reliable?
I am in no real hurry, but as this is my daily phone, I need everything to work correctly, and no reason to wait if its like ROMs, and there seem to always be things that are quirky in a ROM.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If it is your daily and you aren't in any hurry, I strongly suggest waiting it out. Read some forums and get a better feel about rooting and romming.
A tar file is flashed through Odin, and depending which one you download, could lock your bootloader (I forget which firmware you're on). I'd personally wait for/if NC5 is rooted and proceed then.
"Romming" is a broad term used to define flashing custom roms. Predominantly, this means you have an unlocked bootloader and are flashing zip files through a custom recovery.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Free mobile app
Rageboardr said:
I rooted my phone to prevent KitKat from installing, because I didn't want to lose access to FoxFi. I forze the SDM file so it wouldnt look for updates. Today FoxFi has fixed the problem, so I no longer fell the need to be rooted, and I would very much like a taste of that KitKat. If I understand correctly I should not unfreeze the the SDM file and take the OTA update, because it could "brick my phone". Is that the case?
Do I need to unroot first, and is there a thread without a hundred pages that explains how to unroot. I am on Build VRUEMK2.
Thoughts?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi I had the same issue. mk2, rooted, wanted to take the ota update and didn't mind losing root.
You won't brick trying to take the update it will just fail with error 402. I wrote out my steps below to guide you thru the process I used and were successful for me.
1. Unroot using SuperSU.
2. Use Kies to update/restore firmware on your PC.
3. Once rebooted search for system update.
4. Download and install the update. I did the whole process using only data no WiFi (not sure if it makes a difference but that's what I did).
5. Once your phone reboots you will be greeted by a lovely red Verizon splash screen.
Hope this helps you and others!
Sent from my Hp Touchpad Android 4.4.2 using Tapatalk Pro
I was in the process of updating my Nebula rom (I was still on version 2) so I went to that thread to refresh my memory on all the steps. Keep in mind I already had 4.3 & my bootloader was locked so I had to use safestrap. In the instructions it said to wipe the usual davlik, data, cache..etc....and also format internal memory. I followed all the steps not realizing formating the internal memory will also delete safestrap which is my recovery. Of course I went into a bootloop...so I figured I would ODIN back to stock & start over...which worked great and got back to stock 4.3. However, the system automatically updated to 4.4.2 and there is no way to root it on KIt Kat...
So now I am stuck with a non-rooted phone...first time is so many years I don't know how to use my phone anymore!!! I want to recover my apps I backed up with Titanium Backup but can't, I want ot set up Tasker but I can't I want to use Xposed and I can't!!!
I've done the research and tried so many root alternatives but I'd thought I ask anyway....can the Note 2 be rooted with 4.4.2? Ironically I have the Note Pro 12.2 with 4.4.2 and I rooted it with CF Auto Root....however I tried the VZN NOte 2 version of CF but it failed every time.
If I can't root...any way to recover my TiBu backup to get some of my app data or recover the SMS/Call log backup that's in XML form?
Thank you for any help you can offer!!!
mikespe said:
I was in the process of updating my Nebula rom (I was still on version 2) so I went to that thread to refresh my memory on all the steps. Keep in mind I already had 4.3 & my bootloader was locked so I had to use safestrap. In the instructions it said to wipe the usual davlik, data, cache..etc....and also format internal memory. I followed all the steps not realizing formating the internal memory will also delete safestrap which is my recovery. Of course I went into a bootloop...so I figured I would ODIN back to stock & start over...which worked great and got back to stock 4.3. However, the system automatically updated to 4.4.2 and there is no way to root it on KIt Kat...
So now I am stuck with a non-rooted phone...first time is so many years I don't know how to use my phone anymore!!! I want to recover my apps I backed up with Titanium Backup but can't, I want ot set up Tasker but I can't I want to use Xposed and I can't!!!
I've done the research and tried so many root alternatives but I'd thought I ask anyway....can the Note 2 be rooted with 4.4.2? Ironically I have the Note Pro 12.2 with 4.4.2 and I rooted it with CF Auto Root....however I tried the VZN NOte 2 version of CF but it failed every time.
If I can't root...any way to recover my TiBu backup to get some of my app data or recover the SMS/Call log backup that's in XML form?
Thank you for any help you can offer!!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Search for GhettoRoot. It's working great to root 4.4.2
wolfballz said:
Search for GhettoRoot. It's working great to root 4.4.2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks but I found it about 2 weeks ago and had issues until NetworkPro (I think that was his nick?) released a modified version...now I am rooted..
mikespe said:
Thanks but I found it about 2 weeks ago and had issues until NetworkPro (I think that was his nick?) released a modified version...now I am rooted..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yep, his version is what worked for me also.