The easiest way to restore Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to stock ROM, unbrick or unroot is to flash stock firmware via Odin, however since GNote 2 is a new released device that’s mean not all variants get OTA updates, and also not every variants have flashable stock firmware for now such as AT&T version (SGH-I317).
Earlier, we wrote a guide to return to stock using CF-Auto-Root by Chainfire, the guidelines it’s quite tricky to follow for novice users. Now we will write a guide how to bring back Galaxy Note II to the stock using stock firmware (Unrooted) via Odin. So it will ready to sell, repair or return to the store.
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Samsung Galaxy Note II restores to stock ROM with Odin
- Don’t forget to make a backup of your data such as call logs, emails, contacts, calendar, installed apps + data, etc. using MyBackup or Titanium Backup app.
- Install the device driver on your computer by installing KIES.
- Download latest version of Odin3.
- Then get Galaxy Note 2 stock ROMs/firmwares, based on the model numbers of your device: International version, T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T, Verizon, Bell, Rogers, Virgin, etc.
- Just as before, complete a factory reset. It is recommended to carry out a factory reset via stock or custom recovery (CWM/TWRP), enter into recovery mode by turning off your phone and next press the three buttons simultaneously: volume up + home + power. After getting into recovery, select Wipe/Factory reset.
- Then if you wish to reset the “Custom Binary Download” flash counter to No, you need to install Away Triangle App by Chainfire, buy it on Google Play to support him. This application requires root access, which means you should install it before flash stock ROM.
- Extract file Odin3_v1.85.zip and firmware files that have been downloaded in step 3, ensure the file firmware/ROM ended with ***.tar.md5 as shown below (using the T-Mobile firmware).
- Back to Samsung Galaxy Note 2, now we should get into download mode, turn off your phone, and press the buttons together: vol down + home + power for a few seconds. Once in download mode connect it to the computer via USB.
- Run Odin3, then hit PDA button on the right side, then find and choose the firmware file to be flash.
- Make sure your device is recognized in Odin3 (see the ID: COM). Keep Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checked, and left another unchecked.
- Press Start to initiate the flashing process, which lasted for 5-8 minutes.
Triangle Away by Chainfire
Extracted Galaxy Note 2 stock ROM and Odin
Download Mode
Now our Samsung Galaxy Note 2 has returned to stock ROM/Firmware, Unrooted, stock kernel and stock recovery.
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November 26, 2012 at 1:42 PM
Any news on when the stock ROM for the SGH-1317 may be available. I need to return this unit to the store
Thanks
November 27, 2012 at 11:25 AM
If you are still on stock ROM and root/custom recovery,Try to use CF-Auto-Root method.
We will let you know once we find AT&T Galaxy Note II (SGH-I317) stock ROM.
December 24, 2012 at 6:44 AM
There is a link for an ATT stock rom i was just wondering if it’s the right one since you said no ATT stock rom as of now. I do know that is almost been a month since you wrote the guide and was hoping that the rom was available now.
December 24, 2012 at 12:33 PM
Sammobile has been released AT&T Galaxy Note II stock ROM, find the link above, you need to register before get the ROM.
December 27, 2012 at 7:50 AM
Thank you very much!!!! You’re a life saver!!!!
December 28, 2012 at 12:38 AM
Sal does it work?
December 29, 2012 at 9:45 AM
I just used this process, and all worked fine!
December 30, 2012 at 5:21 AM
Can anyone confirm this working for AT&T?
January 10, 2013 at 12:43 PM
my samsung note 2 is fully waorking. FULLY SAFE PROCESS
January 15, 2013 at 9:31 AM
I have a samsung galaxy note 2, and fkr some reason I have no sound at all and it keeps rebooting also wwhen I try to watch videos it just errors out. Anyone here know what could be wrong with it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. .
January 18, 2013 at 9:54 PM
If I the reset the “Custom Binary Download” flash counter to No, would this change the “modified” word in settings??
Does the flash counter need to be No for me to be able to download the OTA update to 4.1.2?
January 21, 2013 at 6:12 PM
for those who did this operation safely did you use kies usb drivers?
February 10, 2013 at 11:09 AM
When i rooted my note 2, it stalled. Now my device is modified, but not rooted. It cannot get in download or recovery mode. Please help?
February 13, 2013 at 10:19 AM
top man just the way u said keep up the good wrk god bless
February 24, 2013 at 8:53 PM
Has any one used mobile Odin to preform a ota on a rooted sprint Note 2?
chrisvelas95@gmail.com
March 6, 2013 at 9:20 PM
i need the stock rom for rogers! help!
Rogers (SGH-I317M).
March 18, 2013 at 8:05 PM
Im having a problem I downgraded to original stock now I updated and I cant get any signal. I did the modem fix and still nothing. I only have the circle with the line going through it. Any suggestions. I downgraded to try and do the unlock going into the dialpad code to nv but everything works I can see the sim and the number but I get no signal. It says mobile network state disconnected. network unknown. Someone please help I have been doing this for 4 days now trying everything. i know hardware works because I tested on another note 2. Thank you everyone for your time.
March 30, 2013 at 6:02 PM
so if i return to stock, what version of jb will i be at..?? thanks.
March 30, 2013 at 7:43 PM
did this and went exactly as stated..stuck on samsung screen..any ideas..thanks again..
March 31, 2013 at 8:10 AM
Enter recovery and do a factory reset. Vol up + Home + Power button at same time.
March 31, 2013 at 8:56 PM
Thank you, Fridza!!!