I have a Verizon Wireless Samsung Galaxy Note 2 running Android 4.1.1 and is interested in Rooting my phone on my Mac. I have read through the forum for similar threads, but have not found one. There is a way to root my phone, but that possibility is only available to those on a PC. If anyone can help me in how to root by the Mac, I am grateful. Also the reason to root is to have the ability to add unlimited apps to the multi window since my Verizon phone so far has 10 apps available.
P.S: also for some reason Firefox is no longer available on my multi window since i updated the browser to 20.0.1
Hovscorpion12 said:
I have a Verizon Wireless Samsung Galaxy Note 2 running Android 4.1.1 and is interested in Rooting my phone on my Mac. I have read through the forum for similar threads, but have not found one. There is a way to root my phone, but that possibility is only available to those on a PC. If anyone can help me in how to root by the Mac, I am grateful. Also the reason to root is to have the ability to add unlimited apps to the multi window since my Verizon phone so far has 10 apps available.
P.S: also for some reason Firefox is no longer available on my multi window since i updated the browser to 20.0.1
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I have a macbook pro, and I used a Windows VM to root mine. I dont think you can do the job with the tools available only using OS X. I suggest using a Library computer or installing VMWare or virtual box and obtaining a copy of Windows. Sorry for the bad news.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2118348
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I used this on my Macbook pro last week. Note 2 is two weeks old. Worked great
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How about one-click tool/flashtool for mac
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I had the same problem every time I looked to root my Note 2, I got a sorry but Mac isnt supported right now...went to work got a windows labtop and got it done in 5 minutes...I dont think its worth the hassle....just find a PC.
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I used an Ubuntu VM.
cliefan said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2118348
[Jailbreak][Root][Recovery] CASUAL One-Click -- update 17MAR13:Windows/Linux
I used this on my Macbook pro last week. Note 2 is two weeks old. Worked great
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Did you have to do anything besides click do it on your mac? Iam trying to do it on my new Imac.
I also rooted my N2 using a virtualized instance of Windows that I ran on my MacBook.
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cliefan said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2118348
[Jailbreak][Root][Recovery] CASUAL One-Click -- update 17MAR13:Windows/Linux
I used this on my Macbook pro last week. Note 2 is two weeks old. Worked great
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SoCalNewb said:
I also rooted my N2 using a virtualized instance of Windows that I ran on my MacBook.
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So the mac version of casual is not functioning?
SoCalNewb said:
I also rooted my N2 using a virtualized instance of Windows that I ran on my MacBook.
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Do you know more about the Mac version?
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So, I'm attempting to help my girlfriend root her tablet from multiple hundreds of miles away, and its not easy, let me tell you. Basically, she has no access to a computer in order to complete the process, and of course she's on the latest firmware... so I'm here hoping someone is capable of creating an app that can do it for her. I see there was one in the past, but its obviously no longer working. If someone could do such a thing now... it would help me out so much, I'd be willing to pay. Thanks, guys.
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Please? Anyone?
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shockvaluejj said:
Please? Anyone?
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Nobody because it's not possible for now.
The guy who made the sparky root method said in that thread that he'd port the newest root method to an apk format when he got a chance. Therefore, my argument is still valid.
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shockvaluejj said:
The guy who made the sparky root method said in that thread that he'd port the newest root method to an apk format when he got a chance. Therefore, my argument is still valid.
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You just give an answer to your own question.
Did you see it in the forums? No? Well then guy guy didn't ported yet
btw, unlock and custom rom ftw
Are you implying that its possible to unlock and install ROMs without rooting?
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shockvaluejj said:
Are you implying that its possible to unlock and install ROMs without rooting?
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Yes. Unlock, flash a custom recovery with fastboot (but you need a computer if you aren't rooted). And from recovery flash any ROM you want.
See, the issue here is there is no USB access on her computer, so whatever is done, it has to be from the tablet itself.
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shockvaluejj said:
See, the issue here is there is no USB access on her computer, so whatever is done, it has to be from the tablet itself.
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Unlocking can be done without a PC.
Flashing TWRP via tablet, don't know its thats possible.
And since when have computer no USB?
Even my 8 year old laptop has usb...
shockvaluejj said:
See, the issue here is there is no USB access on her computer, so whatever is done, it has to be from the tablet itself.
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What the hell type of computer is she using? and how in the world can some1 in this day and age not have access to a computer? can be a friends can be at a netcafe could be at uni at work etc you get the point process only takes a couple of minutes im sure she can take over 1 of those and finish off the process
It has USB access, its just some sort if ****ty circa '02 dell laptop and the ports all died.
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Hello all,
Anyone know of a root method for the att samsung galaxy express, model sgh-i437?
I have searched and cant even find a forum for it.... I got it for my wife and didnt think about not being able to root it before hand....
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mikeyg164 said:
Hello all,
Anyone know of a root method for the att samsung galaxy express, model sgh-i437?
I have searched and cant even find a forum for it.... I got it for my wife and didnt think about not being able to root it before hand....
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I have been searching everyday for a solution to this. I just bought a pair of them last week. Hoping to find anything really soon.
The samsung rugby pro has the same internals as the express, could you root using the rugby pro method?
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No luck with Rugby Pro recovery images
MetalMilizia said:
The samsung rugby pro has the same internals as the express, could you root using the rugby pro method?
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As I posted in the General thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35293479
The CWM and Stock recovery images do not work for the Galaxy Express SGH-I437 following the instructions posted in this thread for the Rugby Pro:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2006388
Holding out hope someone will post an image for this model soon!
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try 3w dot unlockroot dot com
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try 3w dot unlockroot dot com
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Tried this. Popped up with Failed to get shell root.
Still nothing, but perhaps I should sell it and get her a skyrocket
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mikeyg164 said:
Still nothing, but perhaps I should sell it and get her a skyrocket
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Perhaps this is not exactly the answer you are looking for, but I bit the bullet and shelled out the $30 for Root-Android (root-andriod dot org). EXTREMELY easy (getting lazy in my old age... ); just one click and it's rooted; can be un-rooted for OTA updates or (hopefully soon) Jelly Bean upgrade with just another click. It's guaranteed to work with any Android device from now on... ...
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Perhaps this is not exactly the answer you are looking for, but I bit the bullet and shelled out the $30 for Root-Android (root-andriod dot org). EXTREMELY easy (getting lazy in my old age... ); just one click and it's rooted; can be un-rooted for OTA updates or (hopefully soon) Jelly Bean upgrade with just another click. It's guaranteed to work with any Android device from now on... ...
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Please enlighten us on how it works, a screenshot of the tool ANYTHING, from what I have heard it's just a root tool stolen from xda resold for 30 bucks. Bin4ry's root tool. Some proof that it's actually rooted would be nice.
In case anyone knows what to do with this I just found out samsung already released the source code for this phone, http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=search&searchValue=I437
any new methods to root?
Why is there no forum for this phone? Id really like an easy root method so I can install google now.
Found on
After a long time of searching I found one
Unlockroot (Can't post the link)
It does make you install babylon though
To remove it just search on google "fully remove babylon"
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WOW, IT WORKS! I HAVE ROOT!!!! unlockroot.com also they re-released this same exact phone in EU with jelly bean on it. Samsung I8730.
I wonder how easy that will be to port!
e: it's released alright, the open source drivers for it are on http://opensource.samsung.com/ just type in I8730 I think i'll try to build it and flash that rom to see how the stock jelly bean works, stuck on 1.2ghz kernel though that's the only downside
JDC2389 said:
WOW, IT WORKS! I HAVE ROOT!!!! unlockroot.com also they re-released this same exact phone in EU with jelly bean on it. Samsung I8730.
I wonder how easy that will be to port!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023709 simunlock method, I think it worked!
BLN for the Galaxy Express
I'm about to use the UnlockRoot program to root my wife's Express... Does anyone know of a kernel with BLN that would work with the Express? The biggest problem with this phone is the absence of any LED indicators for missed calls so my only option that I know of is BLN. Any other ideas?
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Just finished rooting the Express using UnlockRoot... painless. Uninstalled Babylon... also painless. I installed GooManager and found that there isn't a TWRP recovery for the Express. I hope things kick off with this phone sometime in the future. It's a good phone, just needs BLN for notifications...
hayslett4 said:
I'm about to use the UnlockRoot program to root my wife's Express... Does anyone know of a kernel with BLN that would work with the Express? The biggest problem with this phone is the absence of any LED indicators for missed calls so my only option that I know of is BLN. Any other ideas?
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Just finished rooting the Express using UnlockRoot... painless. Uninstalled Babylon... also painless. I installed GooManager and found that there isn't a TWRP recovery for the Express. I hope things kick off with this phone sometime in the future. It's a good phone, just needs BLN for notifications...
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While I am not aware of any custom kernels for the Galaxy Express you could use NoLED to get notfications of missed calls, emails, texts, and other types of notifications.
hayslett4 said:
I'm about to use the UnlockRoot program to root my wife's Express... Does anyone know of a kernel with BLN that would work with the Express? The biggest problem with this phone is the absence of any LED indicators for missed calls so my only option that I know of is BLN. Any other ideas?
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Just finished rooting the Express using UnlockRoot... painless. Uninstalled Babylon... also painless. I installed GooManager and found that there isn't a TWRP recovery for the Express. I hope things kick off with this phone sometime in the future. It's a good phone, just needs BLN for notifications...
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Can you use that root method straight from the device without using a computer? Also, can I take off babylon with a computer as well? Really want to do this but I wont be around a computer for a bit.
My main goal here is getting google now. Hoping this method works for that
The program uses adb to get access to the phone so a computer is needed to run the program.
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Used Unlockroot as well and worked like a charm. To prevent the extra software like Babylon I just didn't allow their installers access through my firewall, painless enough. Now I can start to delete all that bloatware att and samsung preloaded on my device. Thank you for the find
Maybe i'm just having issues finding anything, but I cant seem to find any sort of guide or video on how to root a VERIZON galaxy note 2 on a mac. Anyone know of such a step by step guide? The windows versions are pretty much all i can find. Thanks
lightsp33d said:
Maybe i'm just having issues finding anything, but I cant seem to find any sort of guide or video on how to root a VERIZON galaxy note 2 on a mac. Anyone know of such a step by step guide? The windows versions are pretty much all i can find. Thanks
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I don't believe there is a way as of now
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kintwofan said:
I don't believe there is a way as of now
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Well.... Crap. That just ruined my night. Apparenty having the best Note 2 Carrier and Best computer means i don't get to root. oh well.
kintwofan said:
I don't believe there is a way as of now
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Years ago there was a windows emulator for mac, just a thought........
spoiler1041 said:
Years ago there was a windows emulator for mac, just a thought........
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Actually I guess he could set up a Linux vm abs then use casual.
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Just a couple videos I put together to help the noobs understand how to hack there devices
Galaxy Note 2 Stock android recovery info
http://youtu.be/7HTP7MGDOyA
Galaxy Note2 odin mode and checking the flash counter
http://youtu.be/UKGfFOKIUkE
Galaxy Note 2 Unlock, Root, and Recovery in one click
http://youtu.be/bBp_4aDg_1I
How to us Twrp custom recovery on the Galaxy Note 2
http://youtu.be/XSOlG3_NX6M
Galaxy Note 2 Jelly Beans Rom with Aroma Installer
http://youtu.be/KG4PW6ikrIE
Galaxy Note 2 Jedi X rom install and review
http://youtu.be/WOYb8xkrFOw
Verizon Galaxy Note 2 Unbrick and Restore to stock
http://youtu.be/4qtbEevn1VA
Galaxy Note 2 android 4.3 Carbon rom install
http://youtu.be/aAVkgET_YvI
Hope this helps out some noobs and keep watching more coming soon
sweet! I will link to this thread from my guide!!
droidstyle said:
sweet! I will link to this thread from my guide!!
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Awesome please do.
Could you please post download link for jedi x 14 verizon
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okoboji1 said:
Could you please post download link for jedi x 14 verizon
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It's in the Android development section. Next time at least TRY to look a little.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37647918
okoboji1 said:
Could you please post download link for jedi x 14 verizon
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Jedi x ROM link is in the video description if you watch that video.
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Um well....I did look and yes watched video and clicked link in description to xda scrolled down and clicked the full download in the jedi x 14.......went to install it and comes up saying this is for tmobile.......so where do I find the download for verizon???
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okoboji1 said:
Um well....I did look and yes watched video and clicked link in description to xda scrolled down and clicked the full download in the jedi x 14.......went to install it and comes up saying this is for tmobile.......so where do I find the download for verizon???
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The link in my previous post is in the verizon note 2 android development forum. It is built for tmobile and ported to Verizon.
Added video to OP. Android 4.3
great collection of videos to gain more knowledge, keep it up!!!
Do you have an unroot and return to stock video. I'm about to sell this phone and need to return it to stock.
FrostyOrDie said:
Do you have an unroot and return to stock video. I'm about to sell this phone and need to return it to stock.
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Use droidstyle's guide. Section 1b has odin to stock. Use the vramc3 file and it will be on the latest ota and relocked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34891181
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Does casual work on Windows 8? Im beating my head against the wall trying to get my note 2 rooted. Never had this muck trouble with gs3 and gs4.
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gamedic12112 said:
Does casual work on Windows 8? Im beating my head against the wall trying to get my note 2 rooted. Never had this muck trouble with gs3 and gs4.
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Yeah it should. If it isn't then it's a driver problem. Most likely
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It jeeps trying to install drivers through casual but fails
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Install the drivers on there own. Download the Samsung drivers from my site rootjunky.com
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After going through the unlock process on the Verizon Note 2, would I be able to then use a MetroPCS sim card in it? I went through the entire process in Casual, it said I was unlocked, but when i popped my metro sim, it wouldn't recognize it.
I'm guessing I either messed up somewhere, or it isn't capable of doing it.
Can anyone shed some light?
Swa9ga said:
After going through the unlock process on the Verizon Note 2, would I be able to then use a MetroPCS sim card in it? I went through the entire process in Casual, it said I was unlocked, but when i popped my metro sim, it wouldn't recognize it.
I'm guessing I either messed up somewhere, or it isn't capable of doing it.
Can anyone shed some light?
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This unlocks the bootloader note the carrier they are two different things
Tomsgt said:
This unlocks the bootloader note the carrier they are two different things
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That's what I figured, thanks!
There's no US sim unlock I assume, correct?
Finally got it. Wouldn't work in windows 8 so booted ubuntu 12.04 from usb and like magic. ..rooted
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I have the verizon Samsung Note 2, and would love to root it so i can get 4.3. However i dont have a pc besides a chromebook and a linux computer running mint the newiest one which ever that is. How can i root my phone using either of these computers??
Casual by @AdamOutler
wildstang83 said:
Casual by @AdamOutler
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Works great on Linux.
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