[TOOLKIT] GALAXY NOTE 8.0, Drivers, Backup, Root, Recovery, Flash + MORE

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Hello dear xda users,

I have the Canadian version of the GT-N5110 running unrooted JZO54K.N5110XXBMC9 (4.1.2, dont know why canada did not get 4.2.2). Here is my question:

I would like to backup my stock canadian rom the way samfirmware do it. The reason is because i cannot find the stock candian rom anywhere not even on samfirmware and i know ALOT of people are asking for it. I know i can back it up by rooting, installing CWM and then do a backup but then it wouldn't be considered stock rom since it would be rooted. After alot of digging in the forums and all that i found this thread. Now, i wanna know if this toolkit is what i need to do what i wanna do.

Thanks alot to anyone who helps =)
 
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Great tools

Thank you MSkip,

Works like a charm!

A dumb newbie like me has successfully root my Note8 with this tool!

Because of one major app I wish to run on this device, I have to unroot it,

I followed the very clear instructions, one small moment of panic when recommended TWRP restore files not found, I rebooted and chooses CWM (I don't know if selecting a CWM backup after choosing TWRP make any difference, I think it does that's why I rebooted first... ignoring if it could get bricked...)

But everything went well, but... it still tells me the device is modified or rooted...

I tried the option for stock recovery but no difference
Sideload not successfull (cannot find sideload)
Device has been reset, but still rooted...

I'll try to find out how it works :D

Anyway, donation done :) because it's nice to have such tools for newbies :D

Thanks a lot :)

---------- Post added at 12:13 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:09 AM ----------
yeeahnick said:
Hello dear xda users,

I have the Canadian version of the GT-N5110 running unrooted JZO54K.N5110XXBMC9 (4.1.2, dont know why canada did not get 4.2.2). Here is my question:

I would like to backup my stock canadian rom the way samfirmware do it. The reason is because i cannot find the stock candian rom anywhere not even on samfirmware and i know ALOT of people are asking for it. I know i can back it up by rooting, installing CWM and then do a backup but then it wouldn't be considered stock rom since it would be rooted. After alot of digging in the forums and all that i found this thread. Now, i wanna know if this toolkit is what i need to do what i wanna do.

Thanks alot to anyone who helps =)
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very interesting question :D
If yes, would this tool usable on other Samsung Android device like the Note3?
Found answer after registering on the download page: new version support other devices like the Note3 :)

Merci :)
 
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thewinelover

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IRIE4IPIER said:
skip, give this guy his dollar back lol
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It's simply not necessary to be a jacka$$. First of all, don't assume.... I'm not a dude; I'm a girl. Second of all, I was promised BY Skip, personally, that it would be released first part of 2014... it is now second quarter of the year and still no 4.2.2 support... so, it's not about the donation, it's about delivering what was promised. :p
 
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thewinelover said:
It's simply not necessary to be a jacka$$. First of all, don't assume.... I'm not a dude; I'm a girl. Second of all, I was promised BY Skip, personally, that it would be released first part of 2014... it is now second quarter of the year and still no 4.2.2 support... so, it's not about the donation, it's about delivering what was promised. :p
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Then why bring up your $1 donation?
 
mskip

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Support for the Galaxy Note 8.0 will be in the new version of the Unified Android Toolkit which is being released on Monday and will include support up to the latest public build (4.2.2).

Sorry for the delay in adding this I have had a lot of work on with the new Android Toolkit and have had to iron out a few bugs to integrate all the supported devices in the same program.

Mark.
 
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Support for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 [2012 model] has now been added to the SkipSoft Unified Android Toolkit, supporting the latest builds available. Support for the GT-N5120 LTE version has also been added to the Toolkit module.

Information and download link can be found in the First Post.

Mark.
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Question, Im looking for the GARBAGE file, the one that is supposed to be in the AP in odin, where is it? it is not where the guide claims
 
Xnitro67

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having a problem even though im in adb mode the tool kit doesnt detect the note8.0 just sits there and device manager shows the samsung adb module.( it needs to redo the stock recovery before i can do anything)
 
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Mark, are you going to update the Note 8.0 module? It's still on 4.2.2.
Please let us know.
 
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comedown said:
As i know, there is no method to root the Kikat ROM until now.
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I used CF auto root and rooted and then this toolkit. Cool I got CM11 running! (5110 Wifi model running latest Kitkat stock prior to this). Use philz recovery cwm to avoid status 7 errror when flashing cm11. I followed options for 4.2 android since 4.4 not shown. (I think it works because i had already rooted using cf auto root). I read that cf autoroot trips knox? No obvious sign i did but the device is long out of warranty anyway
 
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b_ignatov

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Hi there.
Sorry if I am in a wrong thread....but can I use this tool to flash other firmware on my Note 8.0 with chinese firmware?
I would try with Odin but I see that does not help because the chinese firmware block the process.So my question is how to flash other firmware and can I use this tool for it.
Thanks in advance.
 
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cybershawngates said:
I used CF auto root and rooted and then this toolkit. Cool I got CM11 running! (5110 Wifi model running latest Kitkat stock prior to this). Use philz recovery cwm to avoid status 7 errror when flashing cm11. I followed options for 4.2 android since 4.4 not shown. (I think it works because i had already rooted using cf auto root). I read that cf autoroot trips knox? No obvious sign i did but the device is long out of warranty anyway
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when the tablet is fully discharged and replugged back in I get a battery logo. . I have to VolUp + Power to get into recovery and reboot from there. NOt a big bug but kinda annoying. So far I think from searching is it related to a bug in Philz CWM recovery. Can I just flash an updated zip for the recovery? I'll try and take a picture but is a large battery symbol with a large circle in teh middle.
 
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The first post has been updated to reflect the new Toolkit update from December 8th 2014 to 1.3.3. Sorry for the delay but someone was supposed to update all my threads for me and totally failed..

+Updated Toolkit base to v1.3.3
+Added support for the latest available builds
+Updated SuperSU [Chainfire] root app to latest version v2.37
+Added SuperSU Beta [Chainfire] root app to flash if required
+Updated Busybox installer by Stephen Erickson to v21
+Updated Root Checker by Burrows Applications to v3.61
+Added Install EFS/Partition Backup/Restore app by Wanam
+Added an any build option to the build menu [pro users only] to root any build
+Disable forced encryption on Nexus6 and Nexus9 devices
+Updated root procedures for better operation
+Updated a lot of the code

The Toolkit will now detect an update to the base version and offer to download the latest version for you. This is a slightly different update procedure from the Pro version but still keeps you up to date.

Superuser, SuperSu and SuperSu Beta are now checked after build selection and will update to the latest version to give you the best support.

Mark.
 
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An update is available to fix an error when selecting the 4.4.2 build on GT-N5120 devices. The Toolkit went in to a loop because it could not find a file that was incorrectly set in the config file.

This problem is now fixed and will download the proper files.

If you have the Pro version of the above module then just start/restart the Toolkit and AutoUpdate to the latest version (v3.0.1).

If you do not have the Pro version then you can download the fix by going in to the tools folder and deleting the ConfigGalaxyNote80.exe file. Start the Toolkit and select the Galaxy Note 8.0 device. The Toolkit will download the fixed files and everything should work fine now.

Mark.
 
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Toolkit Update

+Updated Toolkit base to v1.3.4
+Added support for the latest available builds on all device modules
+Updated SuperSU [Chainfire] root app to latest version v2.45
+Added SuperSU Beta [Chainfire] root app to flash if required latest version v2.42
+Updated Busybox installer by Stephen Erickson to v25
+Updated Root Checker by Burrows Applications to v3.68
+Added Install EFS/Partition Backup/Restore app by Wanam v1.33
+Added an any build option to the build menu [pro users only] to root any build
+Updated root procedures for better operation
+Toolkit will now notify you a new public version is available and download the installer for you
+Fixed unroot zip file to properly unroot your device
+Updated a lot of the code

Supported models/builds list: http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=1203
Download from: http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=1069

If you have already downloaded the new Toolkit and have the v3 module for the Note 8.0 then delete the ConfigGalaxyNote80.exe from the tools folder and the Unroot-UninstallBusybox-CwmManager.zip from the root folder. Download the new unroot zip file from http://skipsoft.net/download/fileupdates/Unroot-UninstallBusybox-CwmManager.zip and move it to the root folder, start the Toolkit and select the Galaxy Note 8.0 from the list. The Toolkit will then download new module files.

Mark.
 
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Hello Mark,
can you please add these TWRP recoveries to your Toolkit ?
For N5100/10 (NOTE 8.0 3G-WIFI)
Here is the link:
TWRP-2850
Thanks
 
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help please million thankssssssssssssssssss

I recently bought a Samsung note 8 SGH-I467M which was unlocked when I use my sim card I see it working but I don’t see the phone icon to call any one is there a way to get that app inside that ?





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[TOOLKIT] UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT - SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 8.0 [2012 MODEL] - Drivers, Root, Recovery + MORE

The Unified Android Toolkit brings together all the Nexus and Samsung Toolkits and supports a multitude of Nexus and Samsung devices. There is also an option at startup to run a Basic Android Toolkit which any Android device can use to install drivers, make app backups, install apk files, reboot the device into different modes and run a command prompt for manual input.



FUNCTIONS OF UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT V1.3.3 [8TH DEC 2014]
* Install correct adb/fastboot drivers automatically on Windows xp/vista/7/8 32bit+64bit
* Backup/Restore a single package or all apps, user data and Internal Storage
* Backup your data from selectable folders [internal or external storage] to your PC for a Full Safe backup of data
* Unlock/Re-Lock your Bootloader [Nexus]
* Root Stock builds
* Various Root options using insecure boot image or custom recovery
* ALLINONE to Unlock, Root, Rename the Restore Files and install busybox [Nexus]
* ALLINONE to flash custom Recovery Root, Rename the Restore Files and install busybox [Samsung]
* Install BusyBox on your device
* Perform a FULL NANDROID Backup of your system (Boot, Cache, Data, Recovery and System) via adb and save in Custom Recovery format on your PC which can be Restored via CWM Recovery [if insecure boot image available]
* Fix extSdCard write permissions from installed apps in Android 4.4+ [Samsung]
* Pull /data and /system folders, compress to a .tar file and save to your PC [if insecure boot image available]
* Dump selected Device Partitions, compress to a .zip file with md5 and save to your PC [if insecure boot image available]
* Extras, Tips and Tricks section
* Auto Update ToolKit to latest available version at startup (professional only feature)
* Program up to 10 Quickpick slots and run them very quickly (professional only feature)
* Mods section to automatically perform certain tasks on your device
* Download Google Stock Image directly to correct ToolKit folder for extracting and flashing [Nexus]
* Check md5 of stock image to make sure downloaded file isn't corrupted before flashing [Nexus]
* Download Samsung Stock Firmware to PC for extracting and flashing via Odin [Samsung]
* Flash Custom Recovery or Google Stock Image to Device
* Rename the Recovery Restore File present on some Stock Roms
* Boot into CWM Touch, TWRP, Philz Touch Recovery or Stock Recovery without Flashing it [Nexus]
* Flash Custom Recovery to Device
* Boot [Nexus] or Flash .img Files directly from your PC
* Install a single apk or multiple apk's to your device
* Push Files from your PC to your device
* Pull Files from your device to your PC
* Disable forced encryption on Nexus6 and Nexus9 devices
* Install Root Checker app by Burrows Apps
* Install Backup/Restore app by MDroid Apps [calls log, sms, contacts]
* Install EFS/Partition Backup/Restore app by Wanam
* Dump selected LogCat buffers to your PC
* Dump BugReport to your PC
* Set Files Permissions on your device
* Open new Command Prompt for manual input
* Reboot device to Fastboot Mode or Android from fastboot mode [Nexus]
* Reboot device to Fastboot Mode [Nexus], Recovery, Android or Download Mode [Samsung] from adb mode
* Display Important Information about your device

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DOWNLOAD THE SKIPSOFT UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT *HERE* (FROM SKIPSOFT.NET)

NOTE: As the exe files are not Digitally Signed with a Microsoft Certificate they 'may' get picked up as potentially harmful by Antivirus Programs and deleted on first run. If this happens restore the file and exclude it from future scans to use it. This seems to happen mostly on AVG Free and Norton which is why I switched to BitDefender which is much better.

Credits: ChainsDD for Superuser, Chainfire for SuperSU, koush and the clockworkmod team for cwm and the universal driver pack, 1wayjonny for the adb/fastboot driver pack, Adam Lange for all his support and help with the insecure kernels.

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PUBLIC (FREE) AND PROFESSIONAL (DONATE) VERSIONS?
THE PUBLIC VERSION OF THE TOOLKIT INCLUDES EVERYTHING YOU COULD NEED TO MANIPULATE YOUR DEVICE. NOTHING IS RESTRICTED.

ACTIVATING THE PROFESSIONAL VERSION ADDS THE MOST USEFUL FUNCTION IN THE TOOLKIT, THE ABILITY TO CHECK FOR 'AUTO UPDATES' DIRECTLY VIA THE TOOLKIT AND HAVE THEM PUSHED TO YOUR PC RIGHT AWAY AS SOON AS THEY ARE UPLOADED WITHOUT NEEDING TO DOWNLOAD THE WHOLE TOOLKIT EVERY TIME. YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE THE LATEST VERSION AS SOON AS IT IS MADE AVAILABLE. THIS MEANS SMALLER UPDATES CAN BE SENT OUT MORE FREQUENTLY, SUCH AS ADDING A SINGLE FUNCTION, FIXING A BUG OR ADDING COMPATIBILITY FOR A SINGLE CARRIER. THE SMALLER UPDATES WILL BE COMPILED AND RELEASED TO THE XDA COMMUNITY AS A FULL (PUBLIC) DOWNLOAD VERSION SO PROFESSIONAL VERSIONS ARE ALWAYS UPDATED SOONER.
THE PRO VERSION ALSO ADDS THE ABILITY TO CHECK FOR THE LATEST VERSION OF SUPERUSER AND RECOVERY FILES AND DOWNLOAD THEM DIRECTLY TO THE TOOLKIT.
THE 'QUICK PICKS' SECTION[/B] ALLOWS YOU TO PROGRAM UPTO 10 SLOTS WITH TASKS THAT YOU MAY PERFORM ON A REGULAR BASIS OR JUST WANT TO KEEP A SET OF TASKS IN 1 PLACE. THEN JUST SELECT THE SLOT AND IT WILL REMEMBER ALL YOUR SETTINGS FOR THAT TASK AND RUN IT.
PRO USERS CAN ALSO SELECT THE "ANY BUILD" OPTION IN THE BUILD SELECTION SCREEN TO ROOT ANY BUILD (USEFUL IF YOUR BUILD IS NOT LISTED).

AUTO REPLY LINKS FOR PAYPAL TO GET A CODE INSTANTLY CAN BE FOUND AT http://goo.gl/nyGqv

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PLEASE READ THE *HELP* PAGE AT http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=1269 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. I HAVE TAKEN A LOT OF TIME TO WRITE IT AND SOMETHING ON THERE SHOULD ANSWER 99% OF PROBLEMS.

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1. INSTALLING ADB/FASTBOOT DRIVERS

The first thing you need to do is to install the adb/fastboot drivers. These are needed so that you can unlock your bootloader, root your device and perform other adb/fastboot functions.

THE DRIVERS CAN BE INSTALLED DIRECTLY VIA THE TOOLKIT. OPTION 1 IN THE MAIN MENU.

If drivers are not installed or there is an exclamation mark next to the device:
Plug the device in to a usb cable directly connected to your motherboard.
In the Device Manager a new item, usually called Android 1.0 should pop up in the list.
Right click on the device item then left click on Update Driver Software. Select 'browse my computer' and then 'Let me pick from a list'.
If no adb interface driver appears in the list then untick 'Show compatible hardware' and find the Android or Samsung adb interface driver.
If you cannot find either of these click Have Disk, browse to the Toolkit install folder, drivers folder, click on android_winusb.inf and click Open.
Click OK and select Google ADB Interface.

Make sure you have USB debugging enabled in settings, developer options. In Android 4.2.2 or later you have to enable the developer options screen by going to settings, About on your device and click on Build number at the bottom 7 times until it says You are now a developer. If you have already enabled usb debugging then unplug/replug the usb cable.

On Android 4.2.2 or later when you replug the usb cable after enabling usb debugging for the first time you will get a popup asking you to authenticate your pc. Tick 'Always allow' then click 'ok'.

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2. USING SKIPSOFT UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT

When starting the Toolkit you will first be asked which device you want to work with. Working folders will be created and the device files downloaded. You will then be taken to the Model/Build selection screen where you can do a number of things (other than select your model/build): Type '00' to enter your activation code and enable pro features, 'i' will take you to the Information and Help Section, 'a' will give you information on how to add support for a new build.

Supported builds are listed in the Model/Build selection screen and typing the associated number (i.e. 11) will download needed boot and recovery files (stock and custom recovery) then check for and download the latest superuser files available and custom recovery (pro versions only), verify all the files and start the Main Menu. You can now use all the functions and tools the Android Toolkit offers. Pro users can select the "any build" option to root any build (useful if your build is not listed).

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USEFUL INFORMATION

Enable Developer options for usb debugging
Go to Settings, System section, About device and tap on 'Build number' 7 times until it says you are now a developer. You can now go to Settings, System section, Developer options and enable USB debug.

How to get into Recovery Mode
1. Unplug the USB cable.
2. Shut down the device.
3. Hold down the 'HOME' + 'VOLUME UP' buttons and press the 'POWER' button for about 5 seconds to enter Recovery Mode.

How to get into Download Mode (For Odin)
1. Unplug the USB cable.
2. Shut down the device.
3. Hold down the 'HOME' + 'VOLUME DOWN' buttons and press the 'POWER' button for about 2 seconds until a WARNING! Screen appears. Press the 'VOLUME UP' button to enter Download Mode.

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*DISCLAIMER*

I take no responsibility for any fault or damage caused by any procedures within this guide. No warranties of any kind are given.
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    [TOOLKIT] UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT - SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 8.0 [2012 MODEL] - Drivers, Root, Recovery + MORE

    The Unified Android Toolkit brings together all the Nexus and Samsung Toolkits and supports a multitude of Nexus and Samsung devices. There is also an option at startup to run a Basic Android Toolkit which any Android device can use to install drivers, make app backups, install apk files, reboot the device into different modes and run a command prompt for manual input.

    SUPPORTED MODELS
    GT-N5100 3G/WIFI MODEL
    GT-N5110 WIFI ONLY MODEL
    GT-N5120 LTE MODEL
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    FUNCTIONS OF UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT V1.3.3 [8TH DEC 2014]
    * Install correct adb/fastboot drivers automatically on Windows xp/vista/7/8 32bit+64bit
    * Backup/Restore a single package or all apps, user data and Internal Storage
    * Backup your data from selectable folders [internal or external storage] to your PC for a Full Safe backup of data
    * Unlock/Re-Lock your Bootloader [Nexus]
    * Root Stock builds
    * Various Root options using insecure boot image or custom recovery
    * ALLINONE to Unlock, Root, Rename the Restore Files and install busybox [Nexus]
    * ALLINONE to flash custom Recovery Root, Rename the Restore Files and install busybox [Samsung]
    * Install BusyBox on your device
    * Perform a FULL NANDROID Backup of your system (Boot, Cache, Data, Recovery and System) via adb and save in Custom Recovery format on your PC which can be Restored via CWM Recovery [if insecure boot image available]
    * Fix extSdCard write permissions from installed apps in Android 4.4+ [Samsung]
    * Pull /data and /system folders, compress to a .tar file and save to your PC [if insecure boot image available]
    * Dump selected Device Partitions, compress to a .zip file with md5 and save to your PC [if insecure boot image available]
    * Extras, Tips and Tricks section
    * Auto Update ToolKit to latest available version at startup (professional only feature)
    * Program up to 10 Quickpick slots and run them very quickly (professional only feature)
    * Mods section to automatically perform certain tasks on your device
    * Download Google Stock Image directly to correct ToolKit folder for extracting and flashing [Nexus]
    * Check md5 of stock image to make sure downloaded file isn't corrupted before flashing [Nexus]
    * Download Samsung Stock Firmware to PC for extracting and flashing via Odin [Samsung]
    * Flash Custom Recovery or Google Stock Image to Device
    * Rename the Recovery Restore File present on some Stock Roms
    * Boot into CWM Touch, TWRP, Philz Touch Recovery or Stock Recovery without Flashing it [Nexus]
    * Flash Custom Recovery to Device
    * Boot [Nexus] or Flash .img Files directly from your PC
    * Install a single apk or multiple apk's to your device
    * Push Files from your PC to your device
    * Pull Files from your device to your PC
    * Disable forced encryption on Nexus6 and Nexus9 devices
    * Install Root Checker app by Burrows Apps
    * Install Backup/Restore app by MDroid Apps [calls log, sms, contacts]
    * Install EFS/Partition Backup/Restore app by Wanam
    * Dump selected LogCat buffers to your PC
    * Dump BugReport to your PC
    * Set Files Permissions on your device
    * Open new Command Prompt for manual input
    * Reboot device to Fastboot Mode or Android from fastboot mode [Nexus]
    * Reboot device to Fastboot Mode [Nexus], Recovery, Android or Download Mode [Samsung] from adb mode
    * Display Important Information about your device

    --------------------------------------------------------------

    DOWNLOAD THE SKIPSOFT UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT *HERE* (FROM SKIPSOFT.NET)

    NOTE: As the exe files are not Digitally Signed with a Microsoft Certificate they 'may' get picked up as potentially harmful by Antivirus Programs and deleted on first run. If this happens restore the file and exclude it from future scans to use it. This seems to happen mostly on AVG Free and Norton which is why I switched to BitDefender which is much better.

    Credits: ChainsDD for Superuser, Chainfire for SuperSU, koush and the clockworkmod team for cwm and the universal driver pack, 1wayjonny for the adb/fastboot driver pack, Adam Lange for all his support and help with the insecure kernels.

    --------------------------------------------------------------

    WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PUBLIC (FREE) AND PROFESSIONAL (DONATE) VERSIONS?
    THE PUBLIC VERSION OF THE TOOLKIT INCLUDES EVERYTHING YOU COULD NEED TO MANIPULATE YOUR DEVICE. NOTHING IS RESTRICTED.

    ACTIVATING THE PROFESSIONAL VERSION ADDS THE MOST USEFUL FUNCTION IN THE TOOLKIT, THE ABILITY TO CHECK FOR 'AUTO UPDATES' DIRECTLY VIA THE TOOLKIT AND HAVE THEM PUSHED TO YOUR PC RIGHT AWAY AS SOON AS THEY ARE UPLOADED WITHOUT NEEDING TO DOWNLOAD THE WHOLE TOOLKIT EVERY TIME. YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE THE LATEST VERSION AS SOON AS IT IS MADE AVAILABLE. THIS MEANS SMALLER UPDATES CAN BE SENT OUT MORE FREQUENTLY, SUCH AS ADDING A SINGLE FUNCTION, FIXING A BUG OR ADDING COMPATIBILITY FOR A SINGLE CARRIER. THE SMALLER UPDATES WILL BE COMPILED AND RELEASED TO THE XDA COMMUNITY AS A FULL (PUBLIC) DOWNLOAD VERSION SO PROFESSIONAL VERSIONS ARE ALWAYS UPDATED SOONER.
    THE PRO VERSION ALSO ADDS THE ABILITY TO CHECK FOR THE LATEST VERSION OF SUPERUSER AND RECOVERY FILES AND DOWNLOAD THEM DIRECTLY TO THE TOOLKIT.
    THE 'QUICK PICKS' SECTION[/B] ALLOWS YOU TO PROGRAM UPTO 10 SLOTS WITH TASKS THAT YOU MAY PERFORM ON A REGULAR BASIS OR JUST WANT TO KEEP A SET OF TASKS IN 1 PLACE. THEN JUST SELECT THE SLOT AND IT WILL REMEMBER ALL YOUR SETTINGS FOR THAT TASK AND RUN IT.
    PRO USERS CAN ALSO SELECT THE "ANY BUILD" OPTION IN THE BUILD SELECTION SCREEN TO ROOT ANY BUILD (USEFUL IF YOUR BUILD IS NOT LISTED).

    AUTO REPLY LINKS FOR PAYPAL TO GET A CODE INSTANTLY CAN BE FOUND AT http://goo.gl/nyGqv

    --------------------------------------------------------------

    PLEASE READ THE *HELP* PAGE AT http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=1269 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. I HAVE TAKEN A LOT OF TIME TO WRITE IT AND SOMETHING ON THERE SHOULD ANSWER 99% OF PROBLEMS.

    --------------------------------------------------------------

    1. INSTALLING ADB/FASTBOOT DRIVERS

    The first thing you need to do is to install the adb/fastboot drivers. These are needed so that you can unlock your bootloader, root your device and perform other adb/fastboot functions.

    THE DRIVERS CAN BE INSTALLED DIRECTLY VIA THE TOOLKIT. OPTION 1 IN THE MAIN MENU.

    If drivers are not installed or there is an exclamation mark next to the device:
    Plug the device in to a usb cable directly connected to your motherboard.
    In the Device Manager a new item, usually called Android 1.0 should pop up in the list.
    Right click on the device item then left click on Update Driver Software. Select 'browse my computer' and then 'Let me pick from a list'.
    If no adb interface driver appears in the list then untick 'Show compatible hardware' and find the Android or Samsung adb interface driver.
    If you cannot find either of these click Have Disk, browse to the Toolkit install folder, drivers folder, click on android_winusb.inf and click Open.
    Click OK and select Google ADB Interface.

    Make sure you have USB debugging enabled in settings, developer options. In Android 4.2.2 or later you have to enable the developer options screen by going to settings, About on your device and click on Build number at the bottom 7 times until it says You are now a developer. If you have already enabled usb debugging then unplug/replug the usb cable.

    On Android 4.2.2 or later when you replug the usb cable after enabling usb debugging for the first time you will get a popup asking you to authenticate your pc. Tick 'Always allow' then click 'ok'.

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    2. USING SKIPSOFT UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT

    When starting the Toolkit you will first be asked which device you want to work with. Working folders will be created and the device files downloaded. You will then be taken to the Model/Build selection screen where you can do a number of things (other than select your model/build): Type '00' to enter your activation code and enable pro features, 'i' will take you to the Information and Help Section, 'a' will give you information on how to add support for a new build.

    Supported builds are listed in the Model/Build selection screen and typing the associated number (i.e. 11) will download needed boot and recovery files (stock and custom recovery) then check for and download the latest superuser files available and custom recovery (pro versions only), verify all the files and start the Main Menu. You can now use all the functions and tools the Android Toolkit offers. Pro users can select the "any build" option to root any build (useful if your build is not listed).

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    USEFUL INFORMATION

    Enable Developer options for usb debugging
    Go to Settings, System section, About device and tap on 'Build number' 7 times until it says you are now a developer. You can now go to Settings, System section, Developer options and enable USB debug.

    How to get into Recovery Mode
    1. Unplug the USB cable.
    2. Shut down the device.
    3. Hold down the 'HOME' + 'VOLUME UP' buttons and press the 'POWER' button for about 5 seconds to enter Recovery Mode.

    How to get into Download Mode (For Odin)
    1. Unplug the USB cable.
    2. Shut down the device.
    3. Hold down the 'HOME' + 'VOLUME DOWN' buttons and press the 'POWER' button for about 2 seconds until a WARNING! Screen appears. Press the 'VOLUME UP' button to enter Download Mode.

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    *DISCLAIMER*

    I take no responsibility for any fault or damage caused by any procedures within this guide. No warranties of any kind are given.
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    **FAQ**

    Q. Help me I can't find my build in the Model Selection Screen

    The Toolkit includes a selection of Insecure Boot Images to cover all the different builds available. As there are very many different builds it is impossible to include an image for every single build but some builds share the same Boot Image. If you have a build that isnt listed on the Model Selection Screen you can therefore use a similar build. The best way to go is up to the next available build as it should offer more compatibility with the build you are using but if that isn't available then try the next build below your one as it should still be almost identical as long as it is the same version (ie. 4.1.2).

    The Model Selection Screen is there so that if a task in the ToolKit requires an insecure kernel [to perform adb root commands] and your phone doesnt already include one, a compatible boot image [with an insecure kernel included] can be flashed to provide adb root access.

    If you have a Custom Rom flashed to your phone then it will most probably have an insecure kernel included so it doesn't really matter if your build is not listed on the Model Selection Screen and when asked [by certain functions] if you have an insecure kernel on your phone you can answer 'yes'. However if the function fails then your kernel may not be insecure in which case you can flash one from the ToolKit. If you need to do this make sure the right build [or closest available build] is set so you flash the right image for your phone.

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    Q. What is ADB Shell?

    Adb shell is a linux command line tool (because android is based on linux) used to send commands to your android device. For S-ON devices, this is crucial for modifying files in the /system partition (where the rom sits) as you cannot modify anything in /system when the rom is running without S-OFF like removing system apps.

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    Q. Why do I need to back up my IMEI/EFS and how do I do it?

    There well protected section of your device that is virtually immune to any kind of flashing and manipulation (unless of course you know how to access it). This part of the device contains information such as IMEI (or MEID and ESN in the case of CDMA devices), programming parameters for the device such as your account information (phone number, etc), data provisioning parameters, and a whole bunch of other things that, when not handled properly, can render a device completely useless. All of these are contained in the infamous \EFS folder. If anything messes with your EFS folder, unlike flashing a device (which could potentially lead to bricks as well) it could render your device completely useless as it will no longer be recognized by your carrier. If you are not planning on flashing anything to your device and want to stay on pure Stock then you may never have any problems but it is still advisable to backup this information just in case (better to be safe than sorry).

    This feature will be added to the Toolkit after testing has been completed.

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    Q. Does flashing a custom image increase my flash counter?

    Any image that is flashed via Odin that has been modified will increase the flash counter that can be viewed in the Download Mode on your device (if booted by holding the Volume Down, Home and Power buttons). You can reset the flash counter using an app by Chainfire called Triangles Away and can find instructions on how to use that in the Downloads section in the Toolkit.

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    Q. Will flashing Stock ROM via odin using the toolkit replace everything that was flashed before? recovery? etc?

    Yes a Stock Image flashed via Odin will replace all your key partitions (boot, recovery, system) with the stock firmware. If you want to reset the phone back to an 'out of the box' state then you want to enter recovery and do a wipe first which will reformat your userdata partition.

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    Q. I flashed Custom Recovery but each time I reboot the Stock Recovery is back

    There is an auto recovery restore system on certain Stock Android Builds that will reflash the Stock Recovery if you flash CWM on a Stock Rom.

    Use Root Explorer to Mount the system folder as R/W (or use a free app from Google Play such as ES File Explorer). Rename the files /system/recovery-from-boot.p and /system/etc/install-recovery.sh (requires root). Now when you flash Custom Recovery it will NOT be overwritten after a reboot. You can also do this via the Toolkit.

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    Q. My AntiVirus program says the Toolkit files may be harmful

    The exe compiled files are not digitally signed with a Microsoft certificate (as they cost money) so certain AntiVirus programs (mainly Norton and AVG Free) may pick it up as potentially harmful when it is not. They will pick up ANY file that doesn't contain a purchased Microsoft certificate in the same way. Just Restore the deleted file and exclude it from further scans and it will be fine. Or switch to a better AntiVirus program such as BitDefender.

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    Q. I flashed the Toolkit Boot Image, now my wifi + bluetooth won't work

    The boot images are made from Stock with only needed changes made to the insecure boot images [modified adbd, default.prop and rc.local edited] and will work on all stock roms. If you flash them to a custom rom and the rom has been altered or uses a custom boot image then it will boot but certain modules may not load such as wifi or bluetooth. In this case you can use the boot image to root or perform adb root functions but will need to flash back the boot image for the custom rom to get other functions working again. This is not a fault of the Toolkit but a difference to stock in the custom rom.

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    Q. I am having trouble getting adb working with the drivers installed

    Try switching your connection type from media (MTP) mode to camera mode (P2P). To do this open the notification area, click where it says connected as and change from MTP to PTP.

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    Q. I want to send my device back for warranty purposes

    1. Follow the instructions to reset your flash counter with TriangleAway.
    2. Download and flash a Stock Firmware image from the download section.
    3. Boot into Stock Recovery and perform a wipe/factory reset
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    Your internal storage will be formatted and data and cache wiped. Your device should now be back to an out-of-the-box FULLY STOCK state with the flash counter [shown if you boot to download mode manually] reset and ready to send back.

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    Q. When connecting the phone I get 'USB Device not Recognized' and no serial number shows in the ToolKit

    I actually had this problem recently and what fixed it for me was to make sure that the drivers have been installed, then shut my phone down plug the usb cable in and restart it. The phone booted up and the device was recognized and drivers installed correctly. May not work for everyone but worth trying.
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    SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 8.0 PUBLIC VERSION V1.1 RELEASED!!

    This Toolkit is now out of test phase and released as a public version.

    Changelog:
    ToolKit v1.1 (29th April 2013)
    +Updated Toolkit to public release
    +Updated cwm recovery [ported by emwno] to Ex4 which is almost perfect now [TWRP still being worked on]
    +Updated some of the Toolkit procedures
    +Minor improvements

    Download link in first post.

    Professional users can Auto Update to the latest version directly via the Toolkit.

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    Support for the Galaxy Note 8.0 will be in the new version of the Unified Android Toolkit which is being released on Monday and will include support up to the latest public build (4.2.2).

    Sorry for the delay in adding this I have had a lot of work on with the new Android Toolkit and have had to iron out a few bugs to integrate all the supported devices in the same program.

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    SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 8.0 TOOLKIT AUTO UPDATE V1.1.8 [25TH JUNE 2013] AVAILABLE!!

    Changelog:
    +Added support for 3G/WIFI MODEL [GT-N5100] up to 4.1.2 build BMF2
    +Added support for WIFI MODEL [GT-N5110] up to 4.1.2 build BMF2
    +Added support for LTE MODEL [GT-N5120] up to 4.1.2 build BMF2
    +Updated all SuperSU Root [by Chainfire] methods to lastest version V1.32
    +Updated Samsung USB Drivers to 1.5.23.0 [supports Win 8/7/XP/Vista]
    +Custom Recovery now downloaded automatically by the Toolkit after Build Selection
    +Changed Toolkit download method [now using cURL instead of wget]
    +Uploaded ALL Model Files to SkipSoft.net and added choice of download location
    +Updated CWM and TWRP Recovery images to latest available versions from emwno
    +Minor fixes and improvements

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    Note: There is no available TWRP image for the GT-N5120 model yet so if TWRP is selected from any of the Toolkit sections then CWM will be used instead.

    [Auto Updates are only accessible if you have donated to the Toolkit project, received an activation code and unlocked the Professional Version. Auto Updates are a much faster and easier way of pushing small updates that would otherwise not be worth doing. I can push a single textual change or add support for a new build without having to go through the whole process of building a full version and uploading a large file. IF you are not able to or do not want to donate to unlock the Auto Update feature (and other professional features) then all the smaller updates are collated and a full build made when I have time or if there are enough updates to warrant it. This is the easiest way to make sure all the Toolkits are as up to date as possible. IF you have any views about this please pm me about them and do not post in the open thread]

    Donation links can be found at http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=703 for users who wish to update to the Professional version and enable Auto Updates.

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