Users of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100 and GT-N7105 have an awesome treat waiting for them from XDA Developers member Chainfire. If you own a Galaxy Note 2, you can now root it easily through Chainfire's CF-Auto-Root package.
According to the dev himself, this package will only root the phablet, but not tamper its recovery. In fact, you'll be getting SuperSU (both binary and APK) and retain stock recovery on your phablet.
Chainfire's previous rooting packages, known as CF-Root, were known for the ease with which they can be flashed onto a phone. CF-Auto-Root is no different. The instructions are simple and easy to follow. Just make sure to check your phone's model before you attempt this procedure.
This guide shows you how to root the Samsung Galaxy Note 2.
Warning
The instructions in this guide are intended for use with the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, model number GT-N7100 or GT-N7105. Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
The method described in this guide will increment your phone's binary flash counter.
The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
Use these instructions at your own risk. We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.
Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions.
Requirements
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100 or GT-N7105
A Windows PC
Handset USB drivers installed on the PC. You may install the drivers by installing Samsung Kies.
Enable USB debugging on your handset.
Disable antivirus, firewall, and other security software. Also disable Samsung Kies and other software that accesses your phone. Such software can interfere with the procedure in this guide.
Make sure your device's battery still has at least 70% power. You don't want the device to shut down in the middle of the procedure.
Backup all personal data on your phone to make sure you have a copy of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, and the like) in case the procedure in this guide erases such data.
Extract Odin3_v3.04.zip into a folder on your computer. You will find the Odin3 v3.04.exe file together with other system files inside the folder.
Unzip the CF-Auto-Root-*.zip file to obtain a *.tar.md5 file. You will need it when running Odin later on.
Turn off your phone.
Boot your phone to Download Mode by holding down the Volume Down, Home, and Power buttons at the same time. When you see the warnings screen, press Volume Up to continue to Download Mode.
Launch Odin on your PC.
Connect your phone to your PC using your USB cable. An “Added!” message will appear on the message box at the bottom-left corner of the Odin window.
Click on PDA and select the *.tar.md5 file you extracted from the ZIP file earlier. Do not make any other changes aside from this.
Click the Start button in Odin to begin. You will get a “Pass” message at the top-left part of the tool window when you have successfully installed CF-Auto-Root. Your phone will automatically reboot once the installation is done.
Only unplug your phone from your PC after you see the “Pass” message in Odin.
Video Tutorial
You might want to watch our video tutorial about rooting and flashing custom recovery on the Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100 / GT-N7105:
Great job! You now successfully rooted your Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100/GT-N7105.
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Followed the instructions to the letter, but Odin doesn’t see/recognise my device. Have tried 2 different usb cables both of which are working. Any ideas? Cheers.
Adam
Followed the exact instructions – Worked like a charm – Thanks!
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We prefer using Galaxy Note 2 Toolbox.. much easier for me :)
Zaid
Can i root my telus galaxy note 2 ?
Glen Mee
Hi, I might sound a little stupid in asking this question but once the procedure above has been carried out and the phone is rooted, will the phone boot up and still have full functionality of jellybean and touchwiz.
The reason I’m asking is because there are some apps I would like to buy that need root. I’m otherwise happy with the phone (speed and function).
I’m in the UK and on Three network.
Thanks in advance.
but then it gets stuck and the progress bar on the screen of the phone is about one third the way across. I tried leaving it running for a long time. Eventually I had to pull the battery, and now I get that image above.
If I repeat the process, I get the progress bar but again it’s stuck at 33%.
speculatrix
following up, I resolved it after any goes with Kies. I tried the recovery/emergency a number of times and failed.
And then found a recommendation that, rather than use the recovery, use the initialise and flash option, and after hours and hours of downloading over slow ADSL, it fixed it. better than that, none of my work setting up the phone was lost!
