November 19, 2013

How to Root Galaxy Note 2 (LTE) N7105 on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Firmware

Samsung has rolled out the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update firmware with firmware build number N7105XXUEMK5 for the LTE version of Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7105). The new official firmware is currently available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (LTE) N7105 users who have already updated their devices with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, may root their devices using the tutorial below.

This tutorial uses CF-Auto-Root file released by Elite Recognized XDA-Developers, Chainfire. The CF-Auto-Root file allowing Galaxy Note 2 users to root their devices easily without depending on the firmware. It completely supports Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and future firmware as well. Head over to the CF-Auto-Root main thread to learn more about the root method.

Disclaimer: Rooting voids the warranty of your device. We and the developer of this rooting procedures shall not be held responsible if any undesirable outcomes may happen to your device. use of this root guide is solely at your own risk!

Pre-requisites
1. Install USB Driver for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. The Galaxy Note 2 should be factory unlocked and not locked to any particular carrier.
5. Ensure the battery of the phone is charged more than 80 percent.
6. The CF-Auto-Root file works only on the LTE version of Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (N7105). Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy Note 2 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.

Files Required
1. CF-Auto-Root (Mirror Link) for Galaxy Note 2 (LTE) N7105 (CF-Auto-Root-t0lte-t0ltexx-gtn7105.zip)
2. Odin 3.07 (Mirror Link)

Steps to Root Galaxy Note 2 (LTE) N7105 Running on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Firmware
Step 1: Extract CF-Auto-Root and Odin 3.07 files using WinRAR/7-Zip/WinZip or any other extracting tool.
Step 2: Switch off the Galaxy Note 2. Then boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together until a construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on screen. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step 3: Launch Odin on the computer as an Administrator.
Step 4: Connect the Galaxy Note 2 to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. Wait until Odin detects the device. When the device is connected successfully, the ID: COM box will turn to light blue with the COM port number. Additionally, the successful connected will be indicated by a message saying Added.

Note: If the Added message does not appear, then try re-install USB drivers or changing the port on the computer.

Step 5: In Odin, click the PDA button and select the CF-Auto-Root-t0lte-t0ltexx-gtn7105.tar.md5 file.
Step 6: Verify that Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are selected in Odin. Also, ensure the Re-Partition option is NOT selected.
Step 7: Double-check and click Start button in Odin. The installation process will now begin.
Step 8: Once the installation process is completed, your phone will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from the computer.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (LTE) N7105 running on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is now rooted successfully. Open the app drawer of the phone and check for an app called SuperSU. Verify the root status of the device by downloading Root Checker app from Google Play Store.

Note: Many Samsung devices store a flash counter that keeps track of how many times you have flashed custom firmwares to your device. Triangle Away can be used to reset the flash counter to zero.

How to Fix "Unfortunately, SuperSU has stopped"?
Step 1: Download and install the latest APK of SuperSU on your device.
Step 2: Open SuperSU app (update the binary if prompted) and allow it to disable KNOX.
Step 3: Reboot your device.

Thank's to all fellas at XDA who first tried out this rooting technique. This method was originally posted via XDA-Developers original thread.

Click here to know How to Update Galaxy Note 2 (LTE) N7105 with Android 4.3 XXUEMK5 Jelly Bean official firmware.

11 comments:

  1. It does not work.SuperSU force stopped.

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  2. it works for me ;-)

    1st try got SuperSu force stop
    but i wipe data/factory reset
    & flash back rom 4.3
    and root using cf root
    when start your phone not open Supersu
    go to playstore and update SuperSu
    & open....
    afterthat you must disable KNOX....;-)

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    1. That's great! Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback (:

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    2. just update superSU and open after updating then follow the instructions
      done

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    3. Can somebody please tell me when do I do these steps?

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  3. I had the same issue and fixed it like this -

    1. Installed ES File explorer/ ES file manager and open it.
    2.Search and search for super and you should see superuser.apk.
    3 Hold your finger on that apk icon until a little sqaure show up that you can mark it
    4. Choose that and than select ALL install it.

    Have a try and good luck

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