Root Galaxy Note LTE N7105 2 on XXDMF2 Android 4.1.2 [GUIDE] - IBTimes.co.uk

class=”c25″> Another official firmware with build version XXDMF2 has released for the international LTE version of the Galaxy Note 2 bearing model number GT-N7105. The update is based on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and available to download for Note 2 users in the Nordic Countries.

Users can install the latest official build OTA and through Samsung Kies. As the N7105XXDMF2 is an unbranded version of the firmware it can be installed on any unlocked N7105 unit regardsless of country and region.

XXDMF2 Android 4.1.2 firmware is released for the Galaxy Note 2 LTE.

class=”c25″> Click here for our step-by-step guide to XXDMF2 install Android 4.1.2 on Galaxy Note 2 LTE.

Note 2 users who have update Their devices to the latest official build and Currently looking for a root method, May follow our guide. The tutorial uses CF-Auto-Root file by Azimut XDA developer, Chainfire.

IBTimes UK reminds its readers That it will not be held Responsible for any damage to the device. Users are advised to ENSURE Their devices meet Following set of requirements.

Pre-requisites

1) Install USB Driver for the Galaxy Note 2 to connect the Android device with the computer.

2) Enable USB Debugging Mode on phone to connect it with computer and use the Android SDK with it. [Press Menu >> Settings >> Applications . From there navigate and click on Development option and check the USB Debugging Mode .]

3) As the tutorial might wipe out all the data of the phone, create a backup. If the device is having any custom recoveries Such as CWM / TWRP already installed then backup data using the recovery.

4) The Galaxy Note shouldhave above 80% battery charge.

5) The device Should be factory unlocked and not locked to a Particular carrier.

6) Rooting the phone will void its manufacturer’s warranty. Users can reclaim the warranty back by unrooting the same.

7) The CF-Auto-Root package works only on the LTE version of the Galaxy Note GT-N7105 2. As Applying this to any other variant might brick the device, Verify the model number of the Galaxy Note 2 by navigating to Settings >> About phone >> Model number .

class=”c27″> Steps to Root Samsung Galaxy Note LTE N7105 2 on XXDMF2 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean

Step 1: Download CF-Auto-Root file for Galaxy Note 2 to the computer

File name: CF-Auto-Root-t0lte-t0ltexx-gtn7105.zip

Step 2: Extract the downloaded zip file to the root get a . tar.md5 file within it

Step 3: Download Odin3 v3.07 . Extract the Odin zip to get Odin3 v3.07.exe with a few other files

Step 4: Turn off the Galaxy Note is the second Wait for about five to six seconds for vibration to confirm complete power off. Then boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down , Home and Power buttons together. A warning screen will Appear, now press the Volume Up button to continue to enter into Download Mode

Step 5: Run Odin3 v3.07.exe as an Administrator [To do so, right-click on Odin.exe and click Run as Administrator from context menu.]

Step 6: Connect the Galaxy Note 2 to the computer using the USB cable while it is in Download Mode. Wait until Odin Detects the device. When the phone is connected successfully, an Added message will Appear in Odin’s message box. Additionally, the ID: COM box in Odin will turn blue with the COM port number Indicating Successful connection.

Note: If the Added message does not come then try another USB port, try the one located at the backside of the computer. In case Odin still fails to Recognise the device then re-install the USB driver.

Step 7: In Odin, click the PDA button and select the CF-Auto-Root-t0lte-t0ltexx-gtn7105.tar.md5 file

Step 8: In Odin window, Verify Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time checkboxes are selected. But uncheck Re-Partition option

Step 9: Click the Start button in Odin. The Installation Should begin now and would take a few minutes to complete

Step 10: When the installation process is completed, the phone will reboot Automatically and soon a PASS message with green background will Appear in the extreme left box at the very top of Odin box. Unplug the USB cable from the phone to disconnect it from the computer

Galaxy Note 2 LTE running on XXDMF2 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Should now be rooted successfully. Users May now install any app That S requires root permission. Also, to Verify the root status, install the Root Checker app from Google Play Store.

[Source: Android Jinn]

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