[Q] Can Note II with 4.4 OTA Be Rooted? - Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II

Sorry if this has been covered already in another thread, but I couldn't find an answer using Search.
I really need to be able to store files generated by apps on the SD card, which I know from experience on another device (Note 10.1) KitKat disables. I also know that rooting allows me to install an app that will allow this limitation to be overcome. My question is whether, by accepting the OTA, I will be unable to root the phone. And if so, how?
I'm currently on 4.3, AND3 build.

MaxBuck said:
Sorry if this has been covered already in another thread, but I couldn't find an answer using Search.
I really need to be able to store files generated by apps on the SD card, which I know from experience on another device (Note 10.1) KitKat disables. I also know that rooting allows me to install an app that will allow this limitation to be overcome. My question is whether, by accepting the OTA, I will be unable to root the phone. And if so, how?
I'm currently on 4.3, AND3 build.
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Currently no way to root stock OTA 4.4.2 for out Note II (assuming you have the locked bootloader. If you're unlocked, then you can just flash the rooted 4.4.2 ROM).

MaxBuck said:
Sorry if this has been covered already in another thread, but I couldn't find an answer using Search.
I really need to be able to store files generated by apps on the SD card, which I know from experience on another device (Note 10.1) KitKat disables. I also know that rooting allows me to install an app that will allow this limitation to be overcome. My question is whether, by accepting the OTA, I will be unable to root the phone. And if so, how?
I'm currently on 4.3, AND3 build.
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xnatex21 said:
Currently no way to root stock OTA 4.4.2 for out Note II (assuming you have the locked bootloader. If you're unlocked, then you can just flash the rooted 4.4.2 ROM).
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Please use the search feature that is a strong tool on this forum before posting..Also your question need to be in the Q&A section
All realted to your post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2794745
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792762
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2791544
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783714
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792869
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2791889
@jcase please close all these and make ONE:good:

lacoursiere18 said:
Please use the search feature that is a strong tool on this forum before posting..Also your question need to be in the Q&A section
All realted to your post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2794745
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792762
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2791544
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783714
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792869
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2791889
@jcase please close all these and make ONE:good:
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Please use the report feature I'm on the road right now

lacoursiere18 said:
Please use the search feature that is a strong tool on this forum before posting.
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This is indeed a great site, but if the search function were as strong as you think it is, I wouldn't have had to post this thread. (I now fully understand the Q&A subforum, which is a terrific resource.) It's pretty obvious to me now that if I want root, I can't have updated to KitKat!
Now I'm trying to figure out how to root having backdated my build version to MJ9, which similarly isn't all that easy to find.

I hate preaching to the search function, your right. It ain't google. If your back on mj9 use safe strap and safe root. Don't take the ota to 4.4.2
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New to Android

Hello all!
My first post here and expectedly, it's regarding the fundamentals of the Android platform..
I have just gotten a Huawei phone, a Huawei Honor to be specific. It's running on Android 4.1 which is Jellybean right?
Hmmm should I do an upgrade to ICS?
And what's this thing about rooting? Is it an requirement to root my phone?
Thanks for the help, much appreciated
y3kesprit said:
Hello all!
My first post here and expectedly, it's regarding the fundamentals of the Android platform..
I have just gotten a Huawei phone, a Huawei Honor to be specific. It's running on Android 4.1 which is Jellybean right?
Hmmm should I do an upgrade to ICS?
And what's this thing about rooting? Is it an requirement to root my phone?
Thanks for the help, much appreciated
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Android 4.0.x was ICS. The newer version is 4.1.X called jelly beans. So you'd be basically downgrading if you went to ICS.
Rooting is done to allow you adminstrator priveliges in Linux, similar to being an administrator in Windows rather than a standard user. You don't need to be rooted, most of the thing can be done without rooting. However, as you continue to use your device, you will often find apps that require changes in the system, hence their requirement will be to be rooted. Trying out different ROMs, customising it so that your wife/gf doesn't recognise your device will P) require you to root your device. For most devices , its pretty simple to root. However, you will learn as you read through posts and threads, and watch videos. Welcome to the Android world!
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y3kesprit said:
Hello all!
My first post here and expectedly, it's regarding the fundamentals of the Android platform..
I have just gotten a Huawei phone, a Huawei Honor to be specific. It's running on Android 4.1 which is Jellybean right?
Hmmm should I do an upgrade to ICS?
And what's this thing about rooting? Is it an requirement to root my phone?
Thanks for the help, much appreciated
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Yes, 4.1 is Jellybean but ICS is a downgrade. It came before Jellybean so you're better off sticking with JB.
It's not a requirement to root your phone but it's great because it gives you complete control of the phone. More control than the phone companies want us to have.
But I would suggest that you don't concentrate on rooting just yet. I say this because you're new to Android and trying to learn too much too quickly can become really confusing.
Before you even think about being ready to root, use these forums and read up about rooting and you'll learn everything you need to know.
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Check out this [GUIDE] How to be a New User (and not a noob)
Sorry I got it wrong!
My phone, after I did a check, is running 2.3.6, which is Gingerbread right?
Ok thanks for the replies. It was informational
Anyway, if I were to root the phone, every different version has its own process to root right?
For example if I am running 2.3.6, and root it.. After I do a upgrade to ICS, I would have to re-root right? Am I getting this right?
y3kesprit said:
Sorry I got it wrong!
My phone, after I did a check, is running 2.3.6, which is Gingerbread right?
Ok thanks for the replies. It was informational
Anyway, if I were to root the phone, every different version has its own process to root right?
For example if I am running 2.3.6, and root it.. After I do a upgrade to ICS, I would have to re-root right? Am I getting this right?
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Yes that's Gingerbread.
The bit you're wrong about is the rooting bit. Rooting a device doesn't allow you to update to ICS when you couldn't before. If all you want to do is update to ICS then you don't need to root, you just need to look into flashing the device. When flashing it puts a whole different eom, kernel, theme etc onto the device.
You'll be better off looking that up through threads here on XDA or by watching videos on YouTube to show you how to do it. That's how I learnt to do it all.
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KidCarter93 said:
Yes that's Gingerbread.
The bit you're wrong about is the rooting bit. Rooting a device doesn't allow you to update to ICS when you couldn't before. If all you want to do is update to ICS then you don't need to root, you just need to look into flashing the device. When flashing it puts a whole different eom, kernel, theme etc onto the device.
You'll be better off looking that up through threads here on XDA or by watching videos on YouTube to show you how to do it. That's how I learnt to do it all.
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Okay...
So I want to root as well as upgrade to ICS, how should I go about doing it?
I will go do a youtube and forum search now as well
y3kesprit said:
Sorry I got it wrong!
My phone, after I did a check, is running 2.3.6, which is Gingerbread right?
Ok thanks for the replies. It was informational
Anyway, if I were to root the phone, every different version has its own process to root right?
For example if I am running 2.3.6, and root it.. After I do a upgrade to ICS, I would have to re-root right? Am I getting this right?
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That depends. If you root your phone, and YOU perform the upgrade, i.e. you flash a modded rom, 99.9% of the time the dev who created it will add the su(superuser) app into the rom so that you end up flashing the rom and re-rooting your phone in the process.
With that being said, if you happen to receive an OTA update randomly, telling you that android needs to update, and you decide that's what you want to run, flashing that one WILL take away your su privileges. That is due to the fact that these OTA's are pushed out by your phone manufacturer, and what you are trying to do (gain su access) isn't what the manufacturers wants you doing, per say, so THEY don't include the su app. Happy hacking. Number one tip I could give ya: don't b afraid to Google every question, or topic you're interested in. Make Google your best friend.
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y3kesprit said:
Okay...
So I want to root as well as upgrade to ICS, how should I go about doing it?
I will go do a youtube and forum search now as well
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Each device has a different method of rooting and flashing ROMs..... you can check out your device's forum here on xda where I'm sure you'll find a suitable guide to help you out. Happy flashing
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The way I done it was to use the program SuperOneClick (there's a thread for that on here) then a few days later I got ParanoidAndroid flashed on to here (there's a thread for that aswell).
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[Q] Upgrading Jailbroken Phone to Jellybean?

I used a guide I found on this forum a while ago to jailbreak my GSIII, and now the phone is asking me to update it (to Jelly Bean). Do I allow it to do that considering my phone is jailbroken, or would I need to wait for a jailbroken version of Jellybean to hit these forums and then update it that way?
which method did you use to root your phone?
SurferJon said:
... jailbreak my GSIII
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Jailbreaking is an iOS/iPhone term and it is quite different from rooting. Not trying to be facetious, just knowing that will help you find answers in the future.
SurferJon said:
I used a guide I found on this forum a while ago to jailbreak my GSIII, and now the phone is asking me to update it (to Jelly Bean). Do I allow it to do that considering my phone is jailbroken, or would I need to wait for a jailbroken version of Jellybean to hit these forums and then update it that way?
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One OTA may fail during install due to root .
Remove root or update via KIES .
jailbroken version of Jellybean to hit these forums and then update it that way
All versions can be rooted non are jailbroken at source .
jje
SurferJon said:
I used a guide I found on this forum a while ago to jailbreak my GSIII, and now the phone is asking me to update it (to Jelly Bean). Do I allow it to do that considering my phone is jailbroken, or would I need to wait for a jailbroken version of Jellybean to hit these forums and then update it that way?
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Just let it update and root it again if needed.
Funny when I read the "Jailbreak" word LOL
anyways, you can just download any LEAKED or the Official one of JB and flash it.
I thought you want to upgrade iphone to Jellybean
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Arsaw said:
I thought you want to upgrade iphone to Jellybean
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lol. like this..
LOL, whoops. I go to a film school where everything is Macintosh and iPhones (I'm the oddball there), so I guess I picked up on their nomenclature.
If I remove the root and go back to factory, will that erase my data? If not, do I do that first, then download a rooted version of JB from here? And if so where would I find it? Search brings up tons of threads and I don't know what to go with. ^_^;;
SurferJon said:
LOL, whoops. I go to a film school where everything is Macintosh and iPhones (I'm the oddball there), so I guess I picked up on their nomenclature.
If I remove the root and go back to factory, will that erase my data? If not, do I do that first, then download a rooted version of JB from here? And if so where would I find it? Search brings up tons of threads and I don't know what to go with. ^_^;;
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Pre rooted is only Custom roms .
Norm is flash stock rom via Odin and root via .
ROOT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1684535
jje
JJEgan said:
Pre rooted is only Custom roms .
Norm is flash stock rom via Odin and root via .
ROOT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1684535
jje
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Sorry, I'm really confused with all this terminology... I'm very new to all of this since the GS3 is my first smartphone. When I first got my phone, I searched for how to root it and installed a rooted version of the OS that was stripped of some of the bloatware apps. I used the instructions in this thread, though I'm not sure what I installed and what I used (though Odin sounds familiar to me... maybe I used that). Basically I don't understand what I'm using on my phone right now and what I'm supposed to do to get the newer version of the OS that is also rooted.
EDIT: BTW, my phone model is SCH-I535 running Android version 4.0.4.
SurferJon said:
Sorry, I'm really confused with all this terminology... I'm very new to all of this since the GS3 is my first smartphone. When I first got my phone, I searched for how to root it and installed a rooted version of the OS that was stripped of some of the bloatware apps. I used the instructions in this thread, though I'm not sure what I installed and what I used (though Odin sounds familiar to me... maybe I used that). Basically I don't understand what I'm using on my phone right now and what I'm supposed to do to get the newer version of the OS that is also rooted.
EDIT: BTW, my phone model is SCH-I535 running Android version 4.0.4.
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You are in the wrong forum, this is for the I9300, not the I535. I think that is the Verizon model. Try going to the forum for Verizon SIII, might get more specific advice on your phone and what to do.

Question on downgrade

I originally updated from MI1 to MJ7, which was a stupid move, but just wondering if there is anyway to downgrade back in order to have full root and benefits?
I want to restore my phone and if I can go back, that would be great, because I don't want to go forward because if there is a new upadte it would make it worse instead of better, in terms of rooting.
Please advise
elite-fusion said:
I originally updated from MI1 to MJ7, which was a stupid move, but just wondering if there is anyway to downgrade back in order to have full root and benefits?
I want to restore my phone and if I can go back, that would be great, because I don't want to go forward because if there is a new upadte it would make it worse instead of better, in terms of rooting.
Please advise
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you can root mj7 mine is
i heard that vroot isnt a good way to go...no?
Can I install custom roms on MJ7?
what would be the best way to restore this? with a file, or just go through the settings and do a factory reset?
elite-fusion said:
i heard that vroot isnt a good way to go...no?
Can I install custom roms on MJ7?
what would be the best way to restore this? with a file, or just go through the settings and do a factory reset?
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Just keep taking OTAs up to MK2 (The latest). From there you can root and install safestrap (and a safestrap compatible rom). You cannot flash AOSP roms; the bootloader is locked down post MDK. This thread is pretty much all you need http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
so can mk2 be rooted?
elite-fusion said:
so can mk2 be rooted?
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You should probably read the stickied thread at the top of the forum.
Its called What you need to know before, during and after modifying your verizon S4
Its probably relevant to your interests no?
This is the second time someone has linked you to it. I promise you if you READ THE WHOLE THING before asking anymore questions, you wont have questions to ask.
elite-fusion said:
so can mk2 be rooted?
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Yes. Search for "Saferoot". I can't stress enough....... RESEARCH FIRST. It will save you a lot of headaches.
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alright, one last question because it is NOT listed in that thread,
Where can i download the mk2 to load it manually because i am not a verizon customer but have a verizon s4 which i use with tmobile so it does not allow me to do OTA because it keeps telling me that Service is temporarily unavailable.
Please advise
elite-fusion said:
alright, one last question because it is NOT listed in that thread,
Where can i download the mk2 to load it manually because i am not a verizon customer but have a verizon s4 which i use with tmobile so it does not allow me to do OTA because it keeps telling me that Service is temporarily unavailable.
Please advise
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As linked to from the provided thead Customizing your Verizon Galaxy S4 - what's possible and what's not
Has links to the updates that it is possible to flash, see the recover by reflashing stock section.
Seriously, its a pretty expensive phone and you can totally ruin it. Not a bad idea to read through that info people keep trying to give you.

I need help with custom Roms/backups

I'm kind of a noob to modding my phone is there any guides for newbies who have never backed up.. Also need help finding s ROM that would work with my phone l.. Any help would be great?
delphox said:
I'm kind of a noob to modding my phone is there any guides for newbies who have never backed up.. Also need help finding s ROM that would work with my phone l.. Any help would be great?
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http://true-android.blogspot.com/2014/01/install-cwm-6045-advance-edition-on_2385.html?m=1
Here u can find how to install cmw recovery and custom rom
delphox said:
I'm kind of a noob to modding my phone is there any guides for newbies who have never backed up.. Also need help finding s ROM that would work with my phone l.. Any help would be great?
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OK, here are a few thoughts that can help you....
1. Are you aware of Knox? If yes, then good. Because installing custom recovery on your device will trip the Knox security fuse on your shiny new phone. If no, please read the thread entitled something along the lines of "survey for those who tripped Knox," and the thread devoted to rooting and not tripping Knox.
2. What is your software version? Please show your about phone screen (settings, general, about device). If you're not on the latest firmware, we'll get you there.
3. Your general trajectory of things once on the latest firmware version NC5 and you're OK with tripping Knox, which your question implies, should be...
-->Install recovery (TWRP or PhilZ CWM), latest versions can be found in the original development forum and Android development forum, respectively. Both are outstanding, none is best, neither is cross-compatible. Pick your poison.
-->Install a pre-rooted rom or just root your phone.
-->Have a blast
In closing, I highly recommend choosing a TouchWiz based rom before you flash any AOSP based variant, mostly because these will give you the closest to familiar feel without losing features.
There is no best except that which you like most.
Please report back with the info requested herein and we can block and tackle this, with the incredible resources hewn and stored here on xda.
No reason to depart from these fine forums to do that which is rightly done and freely available only here.
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I would suggest as micmars has said you do a little reading on KNOX first. Then to get your feet wet, if you decide to go ahead and root your device. I would go with rooting the stock rom in your phone first, then add a custom recovery ( TWRP or PHILZ CWM ) . I run PHILZ CWM works great and its easy to use. Now once its rooted you can disable KNOX and remove the extra apps that you are not using that clog up the operating system ( OS ) of you device. This is called BLOATWARE go to this XDA site to get lists of safe to remove apps http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2770729 . Once you have done that now make a backup of your slimmed down De-Bloated OS. Now your ready to go and start installing custom roms, and if doesn't work out you can always recover your backup and get back to square one. Then try a another rom till you find one you like !!! :fingers-crossed:
Is there an updated all in one tool kit for these devices
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rickberg said:
Is there an updated all in one tool kit for these devices
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yes but you have to donate on his site to get them. i did long ago and i believe it only goes up to nab as of now.
kaos420 said:
yes but you have to donate on his site to get them. i did long ago and i believe it only goes up to nab as of now.
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OK so is it not recommended to use the all in one than and what is the latest version on these devices. Are there the same recurring issues with these as the n2 where once you update to the latest version bootloader you can't go back I.e. on n2 you couldn't downgrade to mk4 once you booted into the ne2 bootloader
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rickberg said:
OK so is it not recommended to use the all in one than and what is the latest version on these devices. Are there the same recurring issues with these as the n2 where once you update to the latest version bootloader you can't go back I.e. on n2 you couldn't downgrade to mk4 once you booted into the ne2 bootloader
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nc5D is the latest version. yes once updated you cant go back just like any other samsung now.

[Q] VRUGOC1 Root

I have been searching around for quite a wile, but I havn't been able to find an answer. Perhaps someone from the community could help me.
My Galaxy S4 took the OTA update to VRUGOC1. It was not previously rooted, and I know there is no current way to root this version.
My question is this: Is there any active root development going on for this OTA update, or am I just stuck?
MrJShark said:
I have been searching around for quite a wile, but I havn't been able to find an answer. Perhaps someone from the community could help me.
My Galaxy S4 took the OTA update to VRUGOC1. It was not previously rooted, and I know there is no current way to root this version.
My question is this: Is there any active root development going on for this OTA update, or am I just stuck?
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I am also stuck in the same boat with my wife's phone... Wishing she let me root this a year ago... Anyone have thoughts on this?
There is a new version of towelroot in the general section, is not confirmed, but it's there if someone wants to be the first.
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I tried v3, with no luck. Is there a never version? Do you happen to have a link to it if there is?
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There is a new version of towelroot in the general section, is not confirmed, but it's there if someone wants to be the first.
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Does not work.
I just want to bump this thread to see if any new information is available
use desktop kingroot. it can root OC1, but remember that you cannot downgrade to any prior to OC1. if you're going to upgrade to OF1, use this guide by muniz
Desktop kingoot works, download latest version from their website;
http://www.kingroot.net/down
Can anyone confirm this actually worked?
I can confirm that Kingroot never worked to root my phone. A ton of ppl here have said it worked on theirs. I've tried just about every way known to get Kingroot to work but it doesn't like my phone. I have tried to download it again and now Google says the site is full of malware and it really does not want me to download from that site.
fudplayers said:
I can confirm that Kingroot never worked to root my phone. A ton of ppl here have said it worked on theirs. I've tried just about every way known to get Kingroot to work but it doesn't like my phone. I have tried to download it again and now Google says the site is full of malware and it really does not want me to download from that site.
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Just tried to get on there, and the site is afu.
Kingroot for the pc worked and got me rooted. It's not in english so good luck but I got it.

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