Alright peeps, I need some direction!
I paid full retail for my wife's Note 2 for Christmas, rooted & unlocked bootloader Christmas day. I made a boo-boo and tripped the Custom Binary counter at that time, no big deal. I returned to stock at that time and left her device alone.
Sunday she noticed horrible battery drain. It turns out that the CDMA portion of her radio is not working. LTE is fine. After doing a factory reset etc it still does not work correctly.
Verizon is sending her a replacement via the 1 year warranty she has on the phone. My concern is that because this is a factory warranty the Binary count may be a big deal as it still shows a count of 1.
Does anyone know if Chainfire's Triangle-away app works after the new update? From what I have read, it requires an unlocked bootloader to reset the count but it does not state which bootloader it works for.
Here is what I THINK needs to happen, if it works at all...
1. I need to unlock the bootloader & root using Adam's new method.
2. I need to use Chainfire's Triangle-away app to reset the status (If it works)
3. ?? I need to return to stock Bootloader & firmware somehow ??
4. Profit (hopefully)
Will this work guys?
How to I return to stock after using Adam's new exploit?
Thanks for all the help in advance!
If it got the ota you can never restore the old bootloader. The new bootloader blacklists the original one. Sorry that's all I can answer. Good luck
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Do steps 1 and 2 then Odin the stock VRLJB firmware. Then let it take the ota again. You will now have a counter of zero and be on stock VRLL4.
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Thanks for the quick reply guys.
I will let you know how it turned out.
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I wasn't aware chainfire 's app worked for our phones yet... Hope it works!
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bond32 said:
I wasn't aware chainfire 's app worked for our phones yet... Hope it works!
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Sure does. People say it soft bricks you, but if you're about to Odin to stock anyways so cares
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You can also use mskips toolkit
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It worked guys. My only concern was Triangle-Away not working on the new bootloader but it was not an issue!
Thanks for giving me the much needed nudge to move forward.
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Sure does. People say it soft bricks you, but if you're about to Odin to stock anyways so cares
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It booted right back up into android with no problem for me. I got a soft brick when attempting to use it on a locked bootloader.
Interesting... Good to know. Not sure if I'll need it but again nice to know it works.
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iOSh8er said:
It booted right back up into android with no problem for me. I got a soft brick when attempting to use it on a locked bootloader.
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Nice so then the reports I saw were probably just user error
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reset binary counter( Modified status att note 2)
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You can also use mskips toolkit
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Hey guys- I am still on stock rom, just rooted and flashed custom dialpad..How would Mrskips toolkit allow me to " reset ' flash counter w/o losing root or undoing simple mods( dialpad, debloated ). And if Not- how would triangle away work- without risk of Bricking? Still have warranty ( bought phone 2 weeks ago ) Please help and elaborate ( other options or risks) where possible!..Thanks!!
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I really really want to root my phone but I dont know how to do it or what odin is or bootloader means or anything can someone just take a minute to explain ot all to me and what it all does?
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Mine wont even update keeps failing were u rooted before doing the update?
I keep getting code 402 update failed even after unrooting and trying the update
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Go to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2043636
Thats Adam thread on how to unlock your boot loader. Everything is there. Your phone will be rooted after it.
This is scrosler Stock Rooted De-Odex'ed - I605VRALL4 (the new ota) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2107125
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The BL unlock has been patched in this OTA. Adam made a new thread talking about it. I would advise removing or editing your post, as some noob will go to it (not read) and brick.
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Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2107738
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i will just wait to root then i guess
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The BL unlock has been patched in this OTA. Adam made a new thread talking about it. I would advise removing or editing your post, as some noob will go to it (not read) and brick.
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Check this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2106724
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He's updated the community in a different thread. This thread doesn't work. If that makes sense. Not anymore.
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so can anyone explain to me what bootloader is and odin and the status of whether or not i can i root i haven't rooted before
drewdinie said:
so can anyone explain to me what bootloader is and odin and the status of whether or not i can i root i haven't rooted before
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http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bootloaders
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so basically when u unlock the bootloader u can mess around with your phone? is it rooted once its unlocked?
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so basically when u unlock the bootloader u can mess around with your phone? is it rooted once its unlocked?
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Yes. Think if it as 2 levels of a hack. (I'm no pro so thus is a very generic description). With root you can do many more things than an unrooted phone (I rooted just to load all the apps in the multi window drawer). However, with an unlocked bootloader you can do even more (custom roms, overclock, nandroid.....which is a TOTAL backup of your phone, that can restore it to it's wxact state of when you nandroid it). I am rooted but did not unlock my bootloader (yet).
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You can definitely make a nandroid with a locked bootloader, my dude.
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ok so can i root my note2? i havent unlocked or rooted but i updated sooo...i dont want roms i just want rooted apps like beats datasync and maybe titanium
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You can definitely make a nandroid with a locked bootloader, my dude.
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Lol.....like I said, I'm (obviously) no pro. This is my first samsung. Is there an app or toolbox or something I can get? Or do i have to mess with odin (I'm still not even clear as to what odin is). I used the app to inject root and when I try to boot in to recovery it warns about customs roms so I just cancel it. Can I do that and proceed without screwing uo my phone?
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Lol.....like I said, I'm (obviously) no pro. This is my first samsung. Is there an app or toolbox or something I can get? Or do i have to mess with odin (I'm still not even clear as to what odin is). I used the app to inject root and when I try to boot in to recovery it warns about customs roms so I just cancel it. Can I do that and proceed without screwing uo my phone?
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Don't mess with odin unless whatever instructions you're reading call for it. Flash roms with a custom recovery.
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Don't mess with odin unless whatever instructions you're reading call for it. Flash roms with a custom recovery.
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I'm not unlocked though? I can flash roms with just root? Sorry......still learning. I've only had HTC in the past and they were unlocked. I really just want to nandroid. What's a custom recovery that I can use without being unlocked? Thanks!
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I don't know if you should be messing around with this phone at your tech level, brotha. Now you're asking a whole bunch of questions and I don't feel like being an android 101 guy tonight.
Honesty, google is where it's at. It's how I learned. Wikipedia, too.
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Too late. I tried to backup in CWM and got that awful screen telling me i had unauthorized software and to head to verizon (and i haven't installed the OTA). Had to restore to stock and then reroot. I thought i had a grasp of this but i guess not.
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The main feature to unlocking the Bootloader is to have a custom kernel. Which handles the way the CPU works, which in turn with a custom kernel improve performance, and battery life.
I was under the impression you had to be rooted to unlock the bootloader but I guess not now
Be patient. No need to hurry. Read up until you have more confidence and context. Sounds like you are learning fast though.
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DISCLAIMER:
Your device, your responsibility. I am not liable for anything you flash, including this.
As a result you'll probably want to read the rest of the thread and at least be aware of what you're flashing.
You've been warned.
Credits:
Thanks to the following for making this possible:
Anonymous sources for MD2 kernel
DJRBliss for Motochopper root exploit
Chainfire for SuperSU
jcase for setting the record straight on kernel root block (learn something new every day!)
And you, the community! Otherwise we wouldn't be here! Thank you!
Background:
The MDK kernel contains features that disable the su binary by default.
There are ways to bypass this once rooted but attempts to use Motochopper failed.
So we needed another way to get root.
...Enter the MD2 Kernel. At the moment one of the easiest doors into allowing Motochopper.
Download Links for MD2 Kernel TAR: http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?t=256
There are two mirrors posted on that thread.
Steps are pretty simple:
1) Enter Odin Mode - Hold Vol Down + Power from power off. (ADB reboot download also works with USB debugging on)
2) Flash MD2 kernel
3) Go to the Motochopper thread and follow the steps in OP.
Congratulations! You are now rooted.
Follow-Up/Notes:
1) You will want to go back to MDK kernel after rooted to avoid kernel/ROM mismatch and potential issues due to it. A few weeks ago this may have been an issue due to the root block but jcase has informed me that is corrected as of the latest SuperSU. So please update to latest SuperSU and flash back the MDK kernel. You can find a link to that here.
2) Warnings will now come up once rooted. You can suppress these by freezing SEAndroid.apk
Questions/Concerns/Etc.
Please post here if there are any questions, concerns, comments, etc. We're still human and can certainly make mistakes - I'll be happy to correct them if any are brought to light.
Enjoy!
sweeeeet!!! thanks!!!
Any way to get rid of the "custom" screen when turning the phone on?
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Jdella681 said:
Any way to get rid of the "custom" screen when turning the phone on?
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Did you flash back the MDK kernel yet?
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garwynn said:
Did you flash back the MDK kernel yet?
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Yea it's on that kernel already. Everything is working fine but I'd prefer to get that fixed for future "warranty" issues if I need to bring it to the store.
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Yea it's on that kernel already. Everything is working fine but I'd prefer to get that fixed for future "warranty" issues if I need to bring it to the store.
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If you need to reflash stock via Odin before you take it in. That's the only way I know at the moment to get around it.
NM I had to unroot and reflash the kernel. Afterwards just flash the kernel to root them update the binaries (missed that step) and flashed the normal kernel. Problem solved.
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I flashed old kernel rooted flashed new. now no root anyone else have same issue?
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I flashed old kernel rooted flashed new. now no root anyone else have same issue?
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I'm having that issue. It's not working.
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I flashed old kernel rooted flashed new. now no root anyone else have same issue?
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Did you follow the step correctly that said install the latest version of SuperSU before flashing MDK kernel?
I'll bet that's what was missed.
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Did you follow the step correctly that said install the latest version of SuperSU before flashing MDK kernel?
I'll bet that's what was missed.
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yes.. i was already on the older kernel with root.
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yes.. i was already on the older kernel with root.
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Right. But from what I have been told it won't hold with Superuser, which is what is installed with Motochopper. That's why have to change to Chainfire's SuperSU.
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Sorry if this is a dumb question but if I use this method for root how would I unroot if needed? Thanks in advance.
alekurkudi said:
Sorry if this is a dumb question but if I use this method for root how would I unroot if needed? Thanks in advance.
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Remove su binary, superuser.apk and busybox if installed.
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I'm going to wait for unlocked bootloader .. Though this bloatware is annoying
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This doesn't work on my phone I get "adb server is out of date" and "running error" I'll pay any in indianapolis to root this stupid thing.
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This doesn't work on my phone I get "adb server is out of date" and "running error" I'll pay any in indianapolis to root this stupid thing.
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You need an updated ver of adb. Shame you weren't closer to Chi-town or I'd do it for ya.
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I'll drive there on a weekend I'm getting sick of trying this all night long
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JCBiznatch said:
I'll drive there on a weekend I'm getting sick of trying this all night long
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Pm me. If you have gtalk can probably walk you through it.
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My friend recently got an og and isn't very tech savvy, so he asked me if i could root his for him but the original root method doesn't seem to work for me on JB. Do i need to lgnpst it or is there a way to do it without taking it back?
There is a guide thread with all the answers.
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Joecascio2000 said:
There is a guide thread with all the answers.
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The guide doesn't mention anything about jellybean, and the root method posted doesn't work on JB nor has it been updated since then, that's why i asked on here.
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The guide doesn't mention anything about jellybean, and the root method posted doesn't work on JB nor has it been updated since then, that's why i asked on here.
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The CurrentRoot method from carrett's guide will root 20j.
That's odd, mine was rooted before the ota so i haven't messed with it on my OG but on the one I'm trying to use it on it only reboots the phone once then goes back to the home screen on the phone. Guess I'll give it a few more tries.
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That's odd, mine was rooted before the ota so i haven't messed with it on my OG but on the one I'm trying to use it on it only reboots the phone once then goes back to the home screen on the phone. Guess I'll give it a few more tries.
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Unlees you are only trying to get to stock rooted it may be easier to just use teenybin.
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Unlees you are only trying to get to stock rooted it may be easier to just use teenybin.
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Yeah, i thought about doing that but he does just want stock rooted. He's just trying to be able to remove the bloat and add custom themes. If i can't get this method to work i might just go ahead and use teenybin anyways. Thanks though!
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Yeah, i thought about doing that but he does just want stock rooted. He's just trying to be able to remove the bloat and add custom themes. If i can't get this method to work i might just go ahead and use teenybin anyways. Thanks though!
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You would still need to unlock with FreeGee to avoid getting security error when removing bloat. There is a rooted zip for 20j that you could flash after teenybin if you wanted to go that route.
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The guide doesn't mention anything about jellybean, and the root method posted doesn't work on JB nor has it been updated since then, that's why i asked on here.
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The current method does work on JB. I've done it.
Well, as I've stated, after trying that method 6 times last night but it only reboots once then returns to the home screen of the phone.
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Thanks for the helpful responses.
For anyone viewing this I was attempting to consolidate my 5 hours of reading into a nutshell.
Yes me7 is so far not vulnerable for romming but safestrap is a option soon to be for all me7 users. Big mistake if you wanted a bootloader workaround like loki to have custom recovery. I mean we can't say to claim the device defective as that can be seen as warranty fraud but your actions..
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Yes me7 is so far not vulnerable for romming but safestrap is a option soon to be for all me7 users. Big mistake if you wanted a bootloader workaround like loki to have custom recovery. I mean we can't say to claim the device defective as that can be seen as warranty fraud but your actions..
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Thanks for the response. So then nothing can be flashed via Odin aside from a pure stock ME7 ROM?
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Thanks for the response. So then nothing can be flashed via Odin aside from a pure stock ME7 ROM?
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Yep thats all that can be flashed in odin. On the s3 you could flash custom recovery via odin but that required an unlocked bootloader.
Hit thanks if I helped you out. Doing a little bit of reading goes a long way. Sent via tapatalk.
I'm not sure if this is the right place for this or not but I came across this method through Google. It worked for my Verizon Note 2 with the OTA 4.3 update. I also used Foxfi until the update. With Titanium Backup, I froze the KNOX security and Foxfi works again without asking to contact VZW. Thanks to the Devs who are responsible for this method. I hope it is ok that I shared the link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
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I'm not sure if this is the right place for this or not but I came across this method through Google. It worked for my Verizon Note 2 with the OTA 4.3 update. I also used Foxfi until the update. With Titanium Backup, I froze the KNOX security and Foxfi works again without asking to contact VZW. Thanks to the Devs who are responsible for this method. I hope it is ok that I shared the link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
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I had my phone unrooted and on 4.3, ran the install.bat and it's rooted!
I can confirm as well. Thank you!
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Unlocked too?..I heard root is possible, but bootloader unlock is not.
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Don't know about unlocking the bootloader. I haven't found anything for that yet.
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This method also worked for me, however I had to restore back to stock 4.3 with odin first.
Thanks!
Congrats! You successfully perma locked your bootloader by taking the 4.3 OTA.
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Congrats! You successfully perma locked your bootloader by taking the 4.3 OTA.
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For those of us who don't care about the bootloader, your statement is moot.
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For those of us who don't care about the bootloader, your statement is moot.
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This is the case for me. I just needed root for Titanium backup primarily.
At least people will know there is a way to root it. Hopefully one of the devs will figure out how to unlock the new boot loader.
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Do I need to downgrade verizon note 2 to 4.1.1 for carrir unlock?
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I had my phone unrooted and on 4.3, ran the install.bat and it's rooted!
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Do I need to downgrade verizon note 2 to 4.1.1 for carrier unlock?
Also I have a metro pcs samsung s4 that I need to carrier unlock do u have any idea's?
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Do I need to downgrade verizon note 2 to 4.1.1 for carrier unlock?
Also I have a metro pcs samsung s4 that I need to carrier unlock do u have any idea's?
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I don't think that downgrading is possible without tripping the KNOX security counter. As far as the s4, this root version should root the phone, and I believe that I have read somewhere about a safestrap app thst allows you to flash roms and such.
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I have had no success with this method as yet. I run the script, and it seems to run fine, then after it's rebooted, when it says to run SuperSU, and let it update if it asks, the update always fails. Has anyone else experienced this problem? Found a way around it?
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Do I need to downgrade verizon note 2 to 4.1.1 for carrier unlock?
Also I have a metro pcs samsung s4 that I need to carrier unlock do u have any idea's?
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This phone is global unlocked hence you don't need to downgrade to 4.1.1....let me know the purpose so that v can suggest
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Awesomesauce!!
Just got it to work. thanks !!
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Just got it to work. thanks !!
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Did you have to downgrade it to make it work?
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Did you have to downgrade it to make it work?
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I did not have to downgrade to make it work.
Sonofabitch it worked...I bought my Note 2 cash, JUST after it had received the 4.3 update (sigh) I understand about the no bootloader thing, but being able to use Titanium Backup again is awesome