How to Root Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Today we will be going to show you how to root the Samsung Galaxy Note II. Samsung Galaxy Note II is a 5.5" Phablet (phone+tablet) type smartphone. It comes with the Touchwiz layer on the JellyBean OS. It is jampacked with lots of features like Multi Window, Smart stay, Air view and there are special features for the S-Pen stylus of Samsung Galaxy Note II.

We will show you the process on to root Samsung Galaxy Note 2 very easily. After rooting it, you'll gain access to the system files and you'll be able to make changes in it too to make your Samsung Galaxy Note 2 more fast, fluid and smooth. You will be able to use custom ROMS and kernels too. By rooting you'll gain some extra features too. If you don't know about rooting, then click here to know what is rooting and what are benefits and disadvantages of it.

Disclaimer

Rooting your device will void manufacture warranty of device. You can re-gain the warranty by un-rooting it, if there are any guides available to un-root. If followed incorrectly, then rooting may brick your device. Then your device becomes nothing, but a brick in your pocket. We are not responsible for any damage occurs to your device. So try rooting at your own risk. After its rooted, its fun playing with device/

Things to Remember Before Rooting

1. Make sure you have at least 70% battery charged. 
2. Do this process on Windows based PC or Laptop only.
3. Rooting will void warranty of your device.

Required Downloads for Rooting Galaxy Note 2

CF-AutoRoot [Root kit]
Odin [Flash tool Download link]

How to Root the Samsung Galaxy Note 2

1. Extract the both downloaded files on your desktop.
2. Open Odin which you've extracted.
3. Click on PDA button and Select the CF-Autoroot md5 file you've on your desktop (extracted file, not zip file)
4. Make sure the Repartition button is unchecked in Odin. 
5. Shut Down your device and boot into recovery by holding Volume Down + Home + Power button together.
6. Then it will show you warning screen. Click on volume up to get into download mode.
7. It will bring you to Odin download mode. 
8. Now connect your Device via USB Cable to your PC or Laptop.
9. Click on Start button in Odin.
10. Let Odin do the process and once its completed, you'll see a Pass message on the top left in Odin.
11. Your phone will reboot. It may take some more time to boot at first time. So wait for it.
12. Now you can un-plug your device from your PC.

Congratulations, your Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is successfully rooted now. Now you can use special apps which require root access. And you could flash Custom ROM's for better performance and user experience.

 If you want to confirm that your phone is rooted or not then go to app menu, and and find app "SuperSU", if you find it, then you have rooted your device successfully. Have fun!

If you have any problems with Rooting Samsung Galaxy Note 2, then feel free to ask us in comments.

Do you have any other smartphone and want to root it? Then find guide to root it from our list of All Devices.