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[Q] how to unroot my note n8000?

I have n8000 with root, iam on GB 4.1.2, build CMA2
I want to know how to unroot to get the latest update and then reroot again without loosing my settings and apps

thermax04 said:
I have n8000 with root,
I want to know how to unroot to get the latest update and then reroot again without loosing my settings and apps
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You could get better help if you would have included your country and the firmware or build number that your current using.
With that said.... goto samfirmware and download the latest firmware for your device. Then use odin to flash the firmware, you should then have latest update and you can then root again.
There are other methodes but I think this is the least complicated.

kkretch said:
You could get better help if you would have included your country and the firmware or build number that your current using.
With that said.... goto samfirmware and download the latest firmware for your device. Then use odin to flash the firmware, you should then have latest update and you can then root again.
There are other methodes but I think this is the least complicated.
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my note details is added
I know your method and used it a lot via mobile odin, but I used to keep the
root from options, and iam not sure if the new firmware will wipe my note or not if I flash it via odin pc
I read that flashing the stock recovery will unroot it.

I read that flashing the stock recovery will unroot it.
Flashing stock rom removes root .
But latest updates are more likely on XDA or sammobile before Kies or OTA .

thermax04 said:
my note details is added
I know your method and used it a lot via mobile odin, but I used to keep the
root from options, and iam not sure if the new firmware will wipe my note or not if I flash it via odin pc
I read that flashing the stock recovery will unroot it.
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I see your updated info except for country that you live in. You may have the newest for your country.
Yes, flashing a new firmware with PC Odin will remove root,.
I have not done it in a while but from what I remember all data remains in tack, just don't do a factory reset.
I do believe that there is a way to install a factory firmware in mobile Odin and keep root but I have never done that method.
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JJEgan said:
I read that flashing the stock recovery will unroot it.
Flashing stock rom removes root .
But latest updates are more likely on XDA or sammobile before Kies or OTA .
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unrooting will open OTA update to update the device with 70-80 mb rather than downloading 1 gb

kkretch said:
I see your updated info except for country that you live in. You may have the newest for your country.
Yes, flashing a new firmware with PC Odin will remove root,.
I have not done it in a while but from what I remember all data remains in tack, just don't do a factory reset.
I do believe that there is a way to install a factory firmware in mobile Odin and keep root but I have never done that method.
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iam in Egypt but device from Saudi , and yes there is update called CMF2 rather than what I have now CMA2, while both of them are android 4.1.2
please look at my previous reply to know that iam looking to download 70mb instead of 1gb

thermax04 said:
iam in Egypt but device from Saudi , and yes there is update called CMF2 rather than what I have now CMA2, while both of them are android 4.1.2
please look at my previous reply to know that iam looking to download 70mb instead of 1gb
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You could try to un-root with Galaxy Note 10.1 ToolKit, read about it here and then do your update

kkretch said:
You could try to un-root with Galaxy Note 10.1 ToolKit, read about it here and then do your update
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looks like it is full of option, will read about it first

Guide to upgrade to 4.4.2 for SM-N9005

I have seen threads being spammed with people not being able to upgrade to 4.4.2 and asking for help so i thought it would be better to make a thread for that purpose.
There is no need to root the polish stock rom if you want to move on to a custom rom after you have updated the new 4.4.2 bootloader!
You Know the deal if anything goes wrong then the blame is on you not me...
In this guide the links are for the older 4.4.2 stock polish rom "N9005XXUENA6_N9005OXXENA5".
For the newest stock rom N9005XXUENB3 and newer when available click here and put N9005 in the search box and download what ever country closest to yours that is available.
ODIN 307
Download Polish stock 4.4.2 rom "Mega mirror" and flash via Odin 307 in PDA tab and remember to tick Phone Bootloader Update.
Download TWRP for 4.4.2 and flash via Odin 307 in PDA tab. I didnt like the other recovery so i use TWRP and it's much better in my opinion.
Now you should see if the phone boots up the 4.4.2 polish stock. If it does then go to step 4. If it doesnt then move to Odin 309.
Now flash you chosen custom rom via recovery. Enjoy :victory:
ODIN 309
Download Polish stock 4.4.2 rom "Mega mirror" and flash via Odin 309 in AP tab and remember to tick Phone Bootloader Update.
Download TWRP for 4.4.2 and flash via Odin 309 in AP tab.
Now you should see if the phone boots up the 4.4.2 polish stock. If it does then move to step 4. IF it doesn't then move to step 5.
Now flash you chosen custom rom via recovery. Enjoy :victory:
Download 4.4.2 bootloader and flash with Odin 309 in BL tab. This is only done if the stock 4.4.2 rom dosn't upgrade the bootloader. Let it boot so you can check if it worked. If it did boot into 4.4.2 stock then go back to step 4. Last resort if the above didnt work is to try the SamMobile way below.
SAMMOBLIE
Model: SM-N9005
Country: Open Europe
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 340325
Build date: Thu, 9 Jan 2014 23:09:09 +0000
Product Code: OXX
PDA: N9005XXUENA6
CSC: N9005OXXENA5
MODEM: N9005XXUENA2
Download: N9005XXUENA6_N9005OXXENA5_N9005XXUENA2_OXX.zip
NOTE
- This test firmware WILL wipe your data. So, back it up!
- You are doing this at your OWN risk. We are not responsible if you brick your device or your cat eats your phone.
- This test firmware will NOT increase your binary counter NOR void your warranty.
- This test firmware is a pre-release build and not official from Samsung.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Extract (unzip) the firmware file
- Download Odin3 v3.09 (From here or here)
- Extract Odin .ZIP file
- Open Odin3 v3.09
- Restart phone in download mode (Press and hold Home + Power + Volume down buttons)
- Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
- Add AP_N9005XXUENA6_340325_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 to AP
- Add BL_N9005XXUENA6_340325_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 to BL
- Add CP_N9005XXUENA2_REV03_CL1277177.tar.md5 to CP
- Add CSC_OXX_N9005OXXENA5_327209_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 to CSC
- Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
- Click start button, sit back and wait a few minutes.
- If you encounter any issues with the firmware (Any FC, Bootloop etc)
- Boot into recovery mode (Home+power+vol up)
- Choose to wipe/factory reset. (THIS WILL ERASE ALL OF YOUR DATA INCLUDING YOUR INTERNAL SD CARD!)
- Then choose reboot and you should be good to go!
Mega file md5 - 7730BABC7713DFBE5934278FD653B3F7
Youtube video with instructions:

Does it have to be Polish ? Can we use other ones ?
Also, do we have to tick Phone Bootloader Update ?
I didn't tick this earlier, so it kinda screwed the phone. Softbricked it and then "kinda" fixed it.
And BTW, Phone Bootloader Update in 307 is disabled, greyed out.
But I'm running into some problems. Now I need to re-flash it.

Colide said:
Does it have to be Polish ? Can we use other ones ?
Also, do we have to tick Phone Bootloader Update ?
I didn't tick this earlier, so it kinda screwed the phone. Softbricked it and then "kinda" fixed it.
And BTW, Phone Bootloader Update in 307 is disabled, greyed out.
But I'm running into some problems. Now I need to re-flash it.
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If you follow the guide it will work and if 307 didnt work for you then 309 will.
Yes just go with the polish version to be on the safe side. I have only tried the polish version so i cannot speak for the other versions. If the 309 dont work eather then download the separete bootloader i have provided and flsh it with 309 and tick the Phone Bootloader Update.

Well, this one requires to update the modem. Not really sure I want to do that.
But, should I update Bootloader via Odin ?
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Colide said:
Well, this one requires to update the modem. Not really sure I want to do that.
But, should I update Bootloader via Odin ?
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk
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Yes bootloader needs to be flashed via odin.

md5 hash please
Hi
Can you please post the md5 hash of the file N9005XXUENA6_N9005OXXENA5_XEO.zip
MEGA does not provide hashes. The file is long and, I think it is worthwhile to check it before flashing it.
Thanks for your excellent guide.

i dont have a md5 but i checked with md5 checker and the file i have on my harddisk has - 7730BABC7713DFBE5934278FD653B3F7
Hope you can use that.

MD5 correct. Thanks.
Zionator said:
i dont have a md5 but i checked with md5 checker and the file i have on my harddisk has - 7730BABC7713DFBE5934278FD653B3F7
Hope you can use that.
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Thanks a lot.
I confirm that my N9005XXUENA6_N9005OXXENA5_XEO.zip file downloaded from MEGA had an identical md5.

Thank you. But its a pre-release version, no?
Is it not better to install one of the final 4.4.2 by now ? any recommendation of those ?

tester5224 said:
Thank you. But its a pre-release version, no?
Is it not better to install one of the final 4.4.2 by now ? any recommendation of those ?
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Doesn't matter if you are gonna flash a custom rom after you get the new bootloader on the phone.
So it all depends what you wanna archive.

Zionator said:
Doesn't matter if you are gonna flash a custom rom after you get the new bootloader on the phone.
So it all depends what you wanna archive.
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Want to get the latest\best 4.4.2 official rom, not a mod.

tester5224 said:
Want to get the latest\best 4.4.2 official rom, not a mod.
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Well the latest stock rom from sammy is : N9005XXUENA7
Just put N9005 in the search box and download what ever country closest to yours that is available.

Hmm was unable to update main thread so added the video here.
Watch "Galaxy Note 3 - Samsung Official Kitkat 4.4.2 - How to Flash/Install" on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PurJfuEsA0s&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Edit : ok i managed to add youtube video to the main post from my pc
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[GUIDE] Downgrading I9500 from 5.0.1 to 4.4.2 without losing IMEI number.

Hello guys! I have seen many of you complaining about Lollipop update 5.0.1 for various reasons (battery, heat,etc) but I never faced such! I was happy with 5.0.1 update until I rooted and saw that Xposed Framework wasn't compatible with it! Also many of you guys have tried to downgrade it but lost their IMEI number or nulled it to be more specific and so did I. I tried to flash different modems but nothing worked.
NOTE: This is for I9500 only and I haven't tested this on other variants. So I am not responsible for any of the damage to your phones and your curses
Requirements : KK 4.4.2 firmware.(mine was: I9500XXUFNI2_I9500ODDFNI1_INU)
Lollipop 5.0.1 firmware.(mine was: I9500XXUHOAA_I9500ODDHOA2_INS)
Odin_v3.09.
7-zip.
Following these steps you'll successfully downgrade to 4.4.2
1) - Boot into RECOVERY (custom/stock) and wipe data reset.
2)- Now boot into DOWNLOAD mode (volume down + power + menu)
3)-Assuming that you have your usb drivers installed connect your phone to PC and open Odin_v3.09.
4)-Flash KitKat 4.4.2 firmware from AP.
5)-After Odin gives a PASS and your phone restarts and after completing the initialization you can see that your IMEI is nulled.
6)-Now use 7zip to open the 5.0.1 firmware .tar.md5 file and extract the MODEM.bin file from the same.
7-)Turn off your phone and boot into DOWNLOAD mode and connect your phone to PC, run Odin and flash this MODEM.bin from CP.
After successful flashing your phone will reboot and you will see that you have your IMEI number and your I9500 will be on your preferred network.
BUT the BASEBAND version will be of Lollipops firmware as we flashed its modem.
Tested and working on my I9500 with INS/INU firmware.
Thankyou and All the best!
Hit thanx if helped!

Mandark52 said:
Hello guys! I have seen many of you complaining about Lollipop update 5.0.1 for various reasons (battery, heat,etc) but I never faced such! I was happy with 5.0.1 update until I rooted and saw that Xposed Framework wasn't compatible with it! Also many of you guys have tried to downgrade it but lost their IMEI number or nulled it to be more specific and so did I. I tried to flash different modems but nothing worked.
NOTE: This is for I9500 only and I haven't tested this on other variants. So I am not responsible for any of the damage to your phones and your curses
Requirements : KK 4.4.2 firmware.(mine was: I9500XXUFNI2_I9500ODDFNI1_INU)
Lollipop 5.0.1 firmware.(mine was: I9500XXUHOAA_I9500ODDHOA2_INS)
Odin_v3.09.
7-zip.
Following these steps you'll successfully downgrade to 4.4.2
1) - Boot into RECOVERY (custom/stock) and wipe data reset.
2)- Now boot into DOWNLOAD mode (volume down + power + menu)
3)-Assuming that you have your usb drivers installed connect your phone to PC and open Odin_v3.09.
4)-Flash KitKat 4.4.2 firmware from AP.
5)-After Odin gives a PASS and your phone restarts and after completing the initialization you can see that your IMEI is nulled.
6)-Now use 7zip to open the 5.0.1 firmware .tar.md5 file and extract the MODEM.bin file from the same.
7-)Turn off your phone and boot into DOWNLOAD mode and connect your phone to PC, run Odin and flash this MODEM.bin from CP.
After successful flashing your phone will reboot and you will see that you have your IMEI number and your I9500 will be on your preferred network.
BUT the BASEBAND version will be of Lollipops firmware as we flashed its modem.
Tested and working on my I9500 with INS/INU firmware.
Thankyou and All the best!
Hit thanx if helped!
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Tnx Bro .. Its working fine now , I was searching for a solution for IMEI number "Null/null" after downgrading :laugh:

hariprasad022 said:
Tnx Bro .. Its working fine now , I was searching for a solution for IMEI number "Null/null" after downgrading :laugh:
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Glad I helped you!

i dont have modem.bin on my folder
coz i'm used leaked chinese version
where i can download that file and can i use this method if i want install KK 4.4.2 from another country ?

Mod Edit
there is already a thread on this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/general/i9500-easy-to-downgrade-official-t3036258
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[GUIDE] Root and Unlock Canadian i337M without tripping Knox

Tested on my Canadian i337M S4 (4.4.2 MVLUFNI2 firmware). Knox was not tripped.
This may work on other S4.
Summary of the Steps:
- Downgrade to special Kernel from W0lfdroid
- Root with TowelRoot
- Flash back 4.4.2 Kernel
- Downgrade to 4.2.2 Modem
- Unlock with RegionLock Away v1.3
- Flash back 4.4.2 Modem
Detailed Steps:
-=FILES REQUIRERD=-
Download these ROMs from SamMobile:
4.2.2 rom for your phone
- Use 7zip to extract MODEM.BIN from it
4.4.2 rom for your phone
- Use 7zip to extract MODEM.BIN from it
- Also use 7zip to extract BOOT.IMG (this is the Kernel), and archive it as a tar file.
-=ROOT=-
Follow this method:
http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2014/09/To...4-S5-and-Note3-Android-4.4.2-NF-or-Later.html
Important: for flashing back the Kernel, the 4.4.2 file from that site may not work properly (causes wifi to behave weird). You need to use the boot.img tar you made earlier.
-=UNLOCK=-
1. Put S4 into download mode by holding Volume Down and Home Button on startup, then press Volume Up
2. Attach Phone using USB cable
3. Start Odin
4. under the Files [Download] section 3rd button (Phone) point to the 4.2.2 modem.bin
5. click on start
6. --- After phone reboots, check it installed correctly by verifying the baseband version is the same as the one you just flashed
7. Once successful run RegionLockAway
8. Next you must install proper modem back using Odin
9. Start Odin
10. under the Files [Download] section 3rd button (Phone) point to the 4.4.2 modem.bin
11. click on start
12. --- After phone reboots, check it installed correctly by verifying the baseband is the same as the one you just flashed

Using Heimdall on Linux to flash stock ROM and getting everything back to original tripped KNOX for me.
Everything was done properly and ROM worked perfect. Oh well.
Tip: (lol)
When flashing stock firmware back to device stick to Windows stock ROM flashing methods. (Odin)
Wish I would of found this info a few weeks ago. niCCe!

ngold thanks
I have a phone from a guy at work it is a Rogers phone KNOX is already tripped the phone is rooted and on 4.4.2 MVLUFNI2 firmware can I still use your unlock method?
And if so which 4.2.2 firmware did you use on Sammobile I don't see any Canadian firmware listed for 4.2.2.
Do you have a link to the RegionLockAway is it just the 1.3 version I'm finding for the Note 3?

stdly said:
ngold thanks
I have a phone from a guy at work it is a Rogers phone KNOX is already tripped the phone is rooted and on 4.4.2 MVLUFNI2 firmware can I still use your unlock method?
And if so which 4.2.2 firmware did you use on Sammobile I don't see any Canadian firmware listed for 4.2.2.
Do you have a link to the RegionLockAway is it just the 1.3 version I'm finding for the Note 3?
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Yeah you can use this method if KNOX is already tripped. (or you can just use CF-Autoroot as it saves some hassle)
To unlock, the firmware I used was VLUAMDJ . On Sammobile, you'll see it if you filter by Canada (Rogers).
For Regionlock Away 1.3, yes you can use the one posted in the Note 3 forum - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551

ngold said:
Yeah you can use this method if KNOX is already tripped. (or you can just use CF-Autoroot as it saves some hassle)
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Thanks ngold,
Will CF-Autoroot unlock the phone it is already rooted?

stdly said:
Thanks ngold,
Will CF-Autoroot unlock the phone it is already rooted?
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No CF-Autoroot only roots the phone. It trips the Knox, but it's easier. So if you already tripped Knox, that's the best method to root.

ngold said:
No CF-Autoroot only roots the phone. It trips the Knox, but it's easier. So if you already tripped Knox, that's the best method to root.
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Thanks dude it worked I was worried because I didn't have a working sim card in it but no problems.

I can't flash the modem, bootloader locked?

download what roms? links?

If the phone has a 4.3 or newer bootloader, the phone can't be rooted without tripping knox as far as I know.

Odin flash failed, device 3, binary 2. Help needed!

Hi,
I have a G920F, I was rooted and want to go to stock again. I have restored the device with Smart Switch, but now I am unable to flash any other rom. I have downloaded 3 different roms from Sammobile and get sw. check failed device 3 binary 2 at everyone. The current rom is form Italy Wind the latest OI9. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.

Hi, probably you trying to install oldest firmware 5.0.1, download the latest firmware and try again. You are with 5.1, right? This error on odin happens, because you cannot downgrade the firmware. Hope this helps.

I think you can not downgrade even if it is the same Android version.
If it detects you are on a newer bootloader it will give you that error.
What I belive you can do is to extract the bootloader (sboot) and modem from the .tar file and flash ONLY the system through Odin.
Don't know exactly how to do that because I haven't done it but I think that would do; you will have to search and read my friend.
You will have the stock firmware but with latest bootloader and modem.
Hope this helps.
Note: As far as I know this will work if its the same Andorid version; you can not have Android 5.0.2 with 5.1.1 bootloader.

jpdediego said:
I think you can not downgrade even if it is the same Android version.
If it detects you are on a newer bootloader it will give you that error.
What I belive you can do is to extract the bootloader (sboot) and modem from the .tar file and flash ONLY the system through Odin.
Don't know exactly how to do that because I haven't done it but I think that would do; you will have to search and read my friend.
You will have the stock firmware but with latest bootloader and modem.
Hope this helps.
Note: As far as I know this will work if its the same Andorid version; you can not have Android 5.0.2 with 5.1.1 bootloader.
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Hi,
I have tried what you said, but no succes. The firmware was already recovered with smart switch so the bootloader is the latest.

raj_p said:
Hi,
I have tried what you said, but no succes. The firmware was already recovered with smart switch so the bootloader is the latest.
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But did you try to flash without the bootloader and modem?