Samsung handsets i.e. Galaxy S4, Galaxy Note 3 etc. have been receiving latest Android 4.4.2 update for few weeks now. Recently, Galaxy Note 2 got the latest update. The update is now available via OTA on all Galaxy Note 2 handsets.
Like other handsets, if you have installed the official Android 4.4.2 update on Galaxy Note 2, you have lost your root access. You need to root Galaxy Note 2 again on the latest firmware Android 4.4.2 to be able to customize your device i.e. flash custom ROMs.
Here we bring you guide to root Galaxy Note 2 on Android 4.4.2 KitKat.
Root Galaxy Note 2 on Android 4.4.2 using CF Auto-root tool:
The procedure is for Galaxy Note 2 model number N7100 only. Only advanced users should carry out the procedure. Moreover you also need to consider these pre-requisites before you begin. Otherwise you may end up bricking your phone.
- Don’t forget to back up your device. So that, if you stuck somewhere, you can revert back.
- Download the latest Samsung USB drivers for Android from here.
- Enable ‘Debugging Mode’ on your device. To do so, head to Developers Options.
- Disable Antivirus software along with Samsung KIES software. Both these softwares can interrupt the root procedure.
- External SD card should not be present in your device.
- You should have sufficient amount of battery in your device. More than 50% is recommended.
Steps to Root Galaxy Note 2 N7100:
It’s time to begin the actual procedure. Let’s follow the step by step guide:
- First of all, download the ChainFire Auto-root tool from here.
- Download ODIN v3.09 tool ( Source 1 | Source 2 | Source 3 ).
- Extract the contents of both in a new folder on desktop.
- Install ODIN tool on your PC.
- Switch off your Galaxy Note 2.
- Boot your device in Android Download Mode by pressing Volume Down, Power and Home key simultaneously.
- Run ODIN tool on your PC.
- Connect your device with PC via USB cable.
- Wait till ODIN tool recognizes the device. If not, reinstall the drivers from the links mentioned above.
- If your device is recognized, it will turn ID:COM section on ODIN tool blue or yellow.
- Now, click on AP button.
- Select the file CF-Auto-Root-t03g-t03gxx-gtn7100.tar.md5 which has been downloaded earlier.
- Don’t make any else changes. Also make sure to uncheck Re-Partition.
- Now, simply press the Start button.
- After the process completes, your device will automatically reboot and a Pass message will be shown at ODIN tool.
- You have now successfully undergone root Galaxy Note 2 procedure.
Some Troubleshooting Concerns:
Here are some errors you may face while rooting. Both errors along with their solutions are mentioned below.
- If an error is displayed: SuperSU has stopped. Download the SuperSU from here. Install it. Run it and update binary of your device. Afterwards, disable KNOX security and reboot. You are now good to go.
- Your phone may not boot in Normal Mode after rooting. In this case, you need to Factory Reset your device. This will remove your installed apps and SMS keeping only internal storage data. To do so, boot in Recovery Mode by pressing Volume Up, Home and Power key simultaneously. And choose the option ‘Wipe Data/Factory Reset’. Reboot and you are done now.
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