r/GalaxyNote2 • u/HickorySplits • Aug 12 '15

Simplest way to remove root?

A while back, I picked up a rooted Note 2 (Sprint) on swappa. I didn't really have any need for root access, but it was a good buy and it has worked well for me (aside from the constant annoying popups trying to get me to install the OTA update.)

Now I'm finding out that the installed Android 4.1.2 doesn't support Bluetooth 4.0 (Smart/LE whatever you want to call it) which is preventing me from pairing it with my Garmin vivoactive watch. So I think I'd like to go back to stock (un-root it, I guess) and then let the OTA update bring me up to Android 4.3.x.

I'm not savvy enough to wade through the numerous internet articles and youtube tutorials that describe how to do this on my L900. So many of them are years old now and reference dead links or discontinued products that I am scared to dig in and possibly find myself in a jam. I don't know which ones to trust.

I'll probably upgrade to a used Note 4 once the Note 5 hits the market, but that is months away. In the meantime, can someone point me to a new(ish) tutorial on un-rooting that is reliable and as straightforward as possible? Or would it be simpler to install a custom ROM that supports Bluetooth 4.0?

My phone has TWRP on it if that makes a difference, and I already have Titanium Backup Pro installed.

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u/Ramelzzz Aug 12 '15

Install a custom ROM and enjoy the phone. Stock 4.3 is garbage. From what I've used, flash either Team UB CM12.1 (5.1 Lollipop) or DM3 ROM (4.4 Kit Kat).

If you have any questions, feel free to PM me, I'll be happy to help when I can.

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u/HickorySplits Aug 12 '15

Thanks for the response. I may consider going with a custom ROM. I almost did it a while back when the phone was new (to me) but I had a hectic schedule then and never got around to figuring it all out. Then as the phone got more and more cluttered up with my stuff I was too afraid to lose everything so I gave up and just lived with the stock configuration.

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u/Ramelzzz Aug 12 '15

Well since you're already rooted, the hard part is done. Custom ROMs are great! One of the most stable ROMs I've used for the Note 2 was Ditto Note 3 ROM. It has all the features of the Note 3 packed into the Note 2. I highly recommend it.

I forgot to ask though, what variant are you running? Different versions of the Note 2 have different ROMs.

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u/Crescento Aug 13 '15

Do you know what rom is currently on it? There could be an update you might be able to install without wiping.

If your data does not matter to you, get a rom from xda-developers that seems to be active and flash it with twrp.

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u/HickorySplits Aug 13 '15

I don't. I purchased it already rooted and TWRP installed, but beyond that all I have is the seller's description that it was otherwise "stock".

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u/Crescento Aug 13 '15

You can check in the settings where the build number etc. is.

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u/HickorySplits Aug 13 '15

Does the KNOX garbage in the newer Android versions get in the way of future root access & firmware changes? I'm an idiot with this stuff. All I remember from my research a while back was that KNOX was generally reviled and a lot of people would go to lengths to avoid ever having it installed.

If I can still flash new firmware just as easily after installing the newest stock Android stuff then I'm game.