I have been rooting some of the hardest to root devices. i would hit up XDA and read on the root process for the note 2 there. And you can do it after you get a new device in hand. that way if it bricks you are not any worse off than before. On Thu, Jul 26, 2018 at 1:31 PM Victor Odhner wrote: > At some point I might try to do this for myself, but probably only if I > have a new one in hand, > > I’d really prefer to find someone who is experienced with this stuff, for > risk reduction. > _________________ > > On 20180726, at 12:27, Bob Elzer wrote: > > have you tried this? did it work > > my understanding is if it doesn't work they tell you to contact them and > charge you to root it, with no guarantee that they can root it > > > > On Thu, Jul 26, 2018, 11:11 AM Stephen Partington > wrote: > >> https://www.kingoapp.com/root-tutorials/how-to-root-galaxy-note2.htm >> >> On Thu, Jul 26, 2018 at 10:34 AM Bob Elzer wrote: >> >>> i have the same phone and gave up when walmart stopped supporting their >>> app on it, I got a brand new lg v20 on ebay for $200 mpdel h918 for >>> tmobile it runs android 7.0 >>> >>> let me know if you get this updated, from my understanding one of the >>> last updates of the note 2 locked it so it can't be rooted. I've been >>> looking but haven't found a recent root. >>> >>> i would really like to root mine so i can do some useful things with it. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Jul 26, 2018, 7:41 AM Stephen Partington >>> wrote: >>> >>>> I have done lots of Roms in the past, they are pretty basic to sort out >>>> with reading and some basic concepts of Linux and the funny partitioning >>>> that android relies on. but just a quick look you can get up to about >>>> android 7 or so with LineageOS (fork of Cyanogenmod before they went off >>>> the deep end. >>>> >>>> https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/t0lte This has info about the Note2 >>>> and LineageOS. Super simple to set up. especially on older devices that >>>> have been hugely documented. (install steps here >>>> https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/t0lte/install) >>>> >>>> Personally I am using the OnePlus3 the OxygenOS CE that they are >>>> running is i think my favorite stock experience EVER. Add a little root, >>>> and Substratum and the device does everything I want. even for a 2 year old >>>> device. the only reason I want the OnePlus6 is for the new spectrum on the >>>> radio. The 3 is still a really decent device. You can find them around for >>>> about 200 to 300 still. Also you can look into the Essential phone. Also >>>> really good in concept, but I am not sure how well it is doing as it went >>>> on sale for prime day and dropped over 50% off MSRP. >>>> >>>> On Wed, Jul 25, 2018 at 8:40 PM Victor Odhner wrote: >>>> >>>>> My Samsung Galaxy Note II has been left behind. >>>>> * Samsung/T-Mobile offer no updates, I’m stuck at 4.2. >>>>> * T-Mobile has increased coverage, >>>>> but my phone doesn’t reach their new channels. >>>>> * The new thermostat I’m working with requires 4.5, >>>>> so I have to use my wife’s to control it. >>>>> * The new version of weatherunderground.com >>>>> doesn’t work on what I’ve got, and it’s got >>>>> all the local amateur weather stations. >>>>> >>>>> I think 5-1/2 years is pretty good for a phone, but it burns me being >>>>> abandoned like that. >>>>> >>>>> Before I cave in and buy a new phone, since I’m letting go of this >>>>> phone as it is, . . . >>>>> . . . is it time to root it, and install a new ROM that knows the >>>>> Brave New World? >>>>> >>>>> I see these: >>>>> >>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEkN919cHpk >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-2/general/4-5-6a-t3269950 >>>>> >>>>> Is this a possible solution for me? >>>>> … and if I did do this, could I later convert it to operate as just a >>>>> WIFI device as I moved on with a new phone? >>>>> >>>>> There is no way I’d take on this job myself, with all that talent out >>>>> in LinuxLand. >>>>> I *would* trust (and pay) a consultant who has done this kind of thing >>>>> repeatedly, without recent bricking events. >>>>> >>>>> Please advise . . . >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> Victor Odhner >>>>> >>>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from >>>> rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button. >>>> >>>> Stephen >>>> >>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>> >>> --------------------------------------------------- >>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> >> >> >> -- >> A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from >> rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button. >> >> Stephen >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss -- A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button. Stephen