Need some help! Still on 4.1.2! - Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II

My mom got my note 2 when I upgraded my phone so I haven't been keeping up with the updates that have came since I last had it. The bootloader is LJB with twrp 2.5.0.0 running clean rom 3.5 (MC3). wanna know what's the best way to get it up to date and keep root? Can't remember if the bootloader was fully unlocked or not on LJB so if someone can refresh my memory on that. I gotta be able to save her app data and restore it as well. Thanks in advance!
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joeyx2 said:
My mom got my note 2 when I upgraded my phone so I haven't been keeping up with the updates that have came since I last had it. The bootloader is LJB with twrp 2.5.0.0 running clean rom 3.5 (MC3). wanna know what's the best way to get it up to date and keep root? Can't remember if the bootloader was fully unlocked or not on LJB so if someone can refresh my memory on that. I gotta be able to save her app data and restore it as well. Thanks in advance!
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Well if you are on CleanRomMC3 then your bootloader is unlocked:good:
To get you up to date, which is MJ9 4.3, you need to first flash this:
Firmware Package
Then you can flash any 4.3 ROM.. If you are using that firmware package and want something like CleanRom, which is pretty much stock then use this thread.. Make sure to thank him bc he did provide the firmware as well...
Stock Deodex/Odex 4.3 MJ9

Thank you!
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AT&T HTC One Firmware update

Yes I know there have been threads on this but all deal with custom roms.
I have the stock rom, rooted and unlocked bootloader, with TWRP recovery. What do I need to do to get the OTA update, OR is the update available anywhere that I can just flash it through TWRP.
I am assuming I will need to flash the stock recovery back (Which I don't have), and possibly lock the bootloader. Does locking it clear the phone like unlocking it does?
Is the AT&T OTA update 4.2.2 or just some tweaks? Anyone know the benefits?
Rogue Leader said:
Yes I know there have been threads on this but all deal with custom roms.
I have the stock rom, rooted and unlocked bootloader, with TWRP recovery. What do I need to do to get the OTA update, OR is the update available anywhere that I can just flash it through TWRP.
I am assuming I will need to flash the stock recovery back (Which I don't have), and possibly lock the bootloader. Does locking it clear the phone like unlocking it does?
Is the AT&T OTA update 4.2.2 or just some tweaks? Anyone know the benefits?
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You need to be completely bone stock to get any sort of OTA updates. And the update you're talking about depends on what you're running now.
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Nick281051 said:
You need to be completely bone stock to get any sort of OTA updates. And the update you're talking about depends on what you're running now.
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Ok so basically change to stock recovery, unroot, lock the bootloader. Will the lock clear my phone like unlocking it?
Currently I have 4.1.2
Rogue Leader said:
Ok so basically change to stock recovery, unroot, lock the bootloader. Will the lock clear my phone like unlocking it?
Currently I have 4.1.2
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That's right, and what do you mean clear it, you mean wipe it? Yes I believe it does.
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Rogue Leader said:
Yes I know there have been threads on this but all deal with custom roms.
I have the stock rom, rooted and unlocked bootloader, with TWRP recovery. What do I need to do to get the OTA update, OR is the update available anywhere that I can just flash it through TWRP.
I am assuming I will need to flash the stock recovery back (Which I don't have), and possibly lock the bootloader. Does locking it clear the phone like unlocking it does?
Is the AT&T OTA update 4.2.2 or just some tweaks? Anyone know the benefits?
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There is no AT&T 4.2.2 update yet.
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That's right, and what do you mean clear it, you mean wipe it? Yes I believe it does.
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Yeah thats what I mean
augie7107 said:
There is no AT&T 4.2.2 update yet.
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Ok if its not 4.2.2 then I'll probably wait anyway since I have to wipe the phone and redo everything.
Anyone know what it does change?
Thanks for the help guys.
I did the update and didn't see any major changes, anyone know if I can find a changelog for the update, does att even provide them?
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update
When can i update 4.2.2 throught OTA
h3ll4ngel said:
When can i update 4.2.2 throught OTA
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When at&t releases it.
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When at&t releases it.
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Do u hear any leak information
h3ll4ngel said:
Do u hear any leak information
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No... Why would I...
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FW
What is the lastest FW for htc one At&t?
I am sick of waiting att to release 4.2.2. The only solution I read now is to convert att rom to developer edition, which requires s-off and supercid. However, I have no intention to keep the device bootlocker unlocked. And I heard current s-off and s-on methods no longer work with 4.2.2.
So would it work if I convert the rom to developer edition, then s-on and relock the device, and at last upgrade to 4.2.2?
I'm running 1.26.502.12
I believe this is the latest.
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Why are you guys waiting to upgrade to 4.2.2 if you are unlocked and rooted? Just install a custom ROM that is built from 4.2.2 basebuild?
I've been running 4.2.2 on my at&t htc1 since day one of owning the phone.
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warstalker said:
Why are you guys waiting to upgrade to 4.2.2 if you are unlocked and rooted? Just install a custom ROM that is built from 4.2.2 basebuild?
I've been running 4.2.2 on my at&t htc1 since day one of owning the phone.
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That is a viable option if you're already rooted. I ran AT&T stock rooted 1.26.502.12 for a while myself. But I've used both Scott's Clean Rom (Based off of stock AT&T/ HTC 4.1.2) and I'm using Android Revolution HD 12.1 today (HTC 4.2.2). Once you're rooted, there's those and plenty of other variations on HTC's Sense 5 interface with either 4.1.2 or 4.2.2 out there so there's not really allot of reasons to stay bone stock. Any updates (or the useful parts of them, at least) will be picked out and used by the Devs we have working on the One so I wouldn't bother waiting on OTAs. Just keep a nandroid of your stock setup in case you need to revert back for warranty purposes.
Good luck with att. They genuinely suck. I flashed to viperrom and supercid and flashed firmware my self. Not going to wait till Christmas for a damn update from them while they figure out how to update their terrible apps like att drive.
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What idiot with a XDA account would wait for the official AT&T update?
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h3ll4ngel said:
Do u hear any leak information
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I have the eta.
Somewhere between now and the next passing of haileys comet.
I guarantee it.
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shook187 said:
What idiot with a XDA account would wait for the official AT&T update?
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It baffles me really.
shook187 said:
What idiot with a XDA account would wait for the official AT&T update?
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And hello to you too douche.
Because I like how it works as is thats why. I have more than enough rooted and rommed devices at home to mess with, I don't need this one to be.

OTA 4.3 Root method Works

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
Works
loonz29 said:
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.
droidstyle said:
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.
vortmax said:
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?
b1ackplague said:
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?
wirelessjunkies said:
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?
wirelessjunkies said:
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 !!
Darmelc said:
Just got it to work. thanks !!
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Did you have to downgrade it to make it work?
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cpomike13 said:
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

Upgrade from MDK??

Currently on Jelly Beans 7 with MDK and using TWRP recovery on my Verizon S4. I've been using this for so long without much desire to update..
Starting to get the urge to update again.
What am I missing staying on mdk 4.2.2?
And if I do decide to upgrade, is TWRP still the recovery of choice?
What's my upgrade path from here? Flash back to stock mdk and take OTA, or move directly to a rooted 4.3 ROM?
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Do not take an ota. You have the most desirable build #
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tsitalon1 said:
Currently on Jelly Beans 7 with MDK and using TWRP recovery on my Verizon S4. I've been using this for so long without much desire to update..
Starting to get the urge to update again.
What am I missing staying on mdk 4.2.2?
And if I do decide to upgrade, is TWRP still the recovery of choice?
What's my upgrade path from here? Flash back to stock mdk and take OTA, or move directly to a rooted 4.3 ROM?
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I agree. I wouldn't take the OTA. There are 4.3 and 4.4 based ROMs that you can flash. Once you upgrade, you'll be stuck on whatever build Samsung issues (right now, that's 4.3).
tsitalon1 said:
And if I do decide to upgrade, is TWRP still the recovery of choice?
What's my upgrade path from here? Flash back to stock mdk and take OTA, or move directly to a rooted 4.3 ROM?
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You should just flash a 4.3 ROM. Search the android development thread. There's no need to loose your unlocked bootloader.
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tsitalon1 said:
Currently on Jelly Beans 7 with MDK and using TWRP recovery on my Verizon S4. I've been using this for so long without much desire to update..
Starting to get the urge to update again.
What am I missing staying on mdk 4.2.2?
And if I do decide to upgrade, is TWRP still the recovery of choice?
What's my upgrade path from here? Flash back to stock mdk and take OTA, or move directly to a rooted 4.3 ROM?
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Just flash a 4.3 ROM like Hyperdrive RLS13... You will be very happy.
gordo2212 said:
You should just flash a 4.3 ROM. Search the android development thread. There's no need to loose your unlocked bootloader.
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MDK doesn't have an unlocked bootloader... They just have an exploit that allows a workaround.
I agree with everyone above. Don't take the OTA. Since you have MDK you also have a custom recovery and can flash many ROMs. There are many flavors on 4.3 and 4.4 available currently. Read about them, the available features, and such. Then decide what you want.
OP: Should I upgrade from MDK??
XDA: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Fyar4wJ3-Y
We know the bootloader isn't actually unlicked on mdk.... I think that's just lamans terms so people know what they have lol. Seriously no offense to the op at all.... Its just amazing how some people are running custom recoveries and ROMs on MDK s4's and then think of taking ota's
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Just in case OP is confused I want to clarify that MDK is the bootloader. You want to preserve that because it allows the installation of custom recoveries. This is separate from the baseband which may also be labeled MDK. You can always update your Radio baseband without losing root, however you would not want to do this with an OTA. You would want to download this from xda as a flashable zip.

Is there a way to root 4.4 i605 yet

I read a couple diff root methods on google do any of them work
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Towelroot
TowelRoot should work with 4.4
But will it trip Knox that's where its up in the air
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I searched around and can't find anything either. Friend of mine got replacement now he's screwed.
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towelroot
xRoach said:
TowelRoot should work with 4.4
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No...towelroot will NOT work for sch-i605 at all. Device is not supported. There is no root method that i am aware of at this point for us. I check in with xda everyday just hopping.:crying:
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As of now guys we all are stuck with a locked and stock 4.4 sch-i605. When or if they find a method i dont know if knox would be a huge deal at that point. I rooted my wifes sch-i747 (att s3) and supersu disabled knox no problem. Seems that the devs may have moved on to other projects. Lets just hope SOMEONE gets around to our device. --waiting patiently--:angel:
Considering that Knox is the premier security program to be included on every Android L phone not just Samsung, I doubt the amount of time needed to circumvent is not worth the effort on the 605. Don't hold your breathe that we will ever get root.
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the only thing you can do (and idk if everyone can do it) is to odin flash back to 4.3 (MJ9) and then root from there.
unfortunately that doesnt include a bootloader unlock. but then you can safestrap and install /any/ touchwiz rom
Znomon said:
the only thing you can do (and idk if everyone can do it) is to odin flash back to 4.3 (MJ9) and then root from there.
unfortunately that doesnt include a bootloader unlock. but then you can safestrap and install /any/ touchwiz rom
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Can you confirm if you've actually been able to successfully do this? If you have, then this would be great news for those who want root, but took the OTA up to 4.4.2.
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mattnmag said:
Can you confirm if you've actually been able to successfully do this? If you have, then this would be great news for those who want root, but took the OTA up to 4.4.2.
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Yes, I did this myself on my phone before I switched out the motherboards.
From ND7, you can flash back to MJ9, and then you can root, and then use safestrap to install certain specific ROMs
I will edit this post if i find a link to a tutorial
Damn I downgraded from ND3, not ND7, my apologies.
Here is the Link anyway http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2752360
I don't have a way to test if there is a way to downgrade.
Znomon said:
Yes, I did this myself on my phone before I switched out the motherboards.
From ND7, you can flash back to MJ9, and then you can root, and then use safestrap to install certain specific ROMs
I will edit this post if i find a link to a tutorial
Damn I downgraded from ND3, not ND7, my apologies.
Here is the Link anyway http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2752360
I don't have a way to test if there is a way to downgrade.
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Cool. Thanks for the confirmation. I knew you could go from ND3 back to MJ9, but I had read somewhere else where someone speculated that you couldn't revert back to MJ9 from ND7 due to the locked bootloader issue... I'm still on 4.1.2 with unlocked bootloader, so I can't test it either.

[Q] Is there no way to go back to 4.3?

From what I gather 4.4.2 isn't user friendly when one is trying to use it for t-mobile. Why can't I Odin back to 4.3?
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thejron said:
From what I gather 4.4.2 isn't user friendly when one is trying to use it for t-mobile. Why can't I Odin back to 4.3?
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Bc when you took the 4.4.2 you flashed a new bootloader, therefore locking the phone and not being able to flash back to 4.3. Thats why there is a BIG STICKIE thread that says NOT to flash OTA's

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