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Added on February 4, 2012, 5:31 pm

It is Chainfire modded kernel files . You can try use Mobile odin lite ( free version )
Post files exact name you are downloading - if you want reconfirmation

Hi Zeneziz, just like you, I am new to android (using iPhone) until recently a week ago, get myself a Galaxy Note. It was on LA1 kernel, and like you, wanted to root it as soon as possible. Although I have experience with jailbreaking in iphone but was a bit aprehensive about rooting for the first time in android. Fear of bricking an expensive gadget did come to my mind. After some research, decided to root my note. Here is my steps

Part 1: Downgrading to 2.3.5
1) Download rom N7000DXKK1_N7000OLBKJ6_XME.zip from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
Need this rom to downgrade to be able to take advantage of the zergRush exploit to root. I did make a mistake earlier and download an higher release rom, KJ6 (N7000DXKL3_N7000OLBKL2_XME.zip), and discover that I cannot root succesfully 

2) Once you got the rom file (N7000DXKK1_N7000OLBKJ6_N7000DXKJ3_HOME.tar.md5, use winrar not winzip to extract the zip file), flashing is very easy. Launch PC Odin and follow post# 2 of the XDA link. This step require you to put your phone to download mode which is similiar to iphone DFU mode (i guess). The whole flashing period should be less than 5 minutes.

If done successfully, you should in 2.3.5. I notice that all my app and setting are still intact. Unlike iphone IOS, they are wipe out after IOS install and need to restore from itune backup. Now you are ready for rooting.

Part 2: Rooting
1) Download InitialCFRootFlasher CF-Root-SGN_ZS_MUL_KK1-v5.0-CWM5.rar.
Important note, the version must match your kernel that you have downgrade. In this case, KK1
2) Run the batch file, not-rooted-yet.bat.
After several minutes, if things gone well, your phone is now root with CWM
Note that, there was an optional step to set your display timeout to 10minutes. I recommend that because timeout, my note screen kind of freeze during the rooting process.
Part 3: Upgrading the ROM to higher release (LA4 in my case, now there is LA6)

1) You need to download newer stock rom. In my case N7000XXLA4_N7000OXALA4_DBT.zip.
Now, LA6 is available. Use winrar to extract the tar file to put it into your note sdcard

2) To flash to higher rom, if you use the PC Odin method in step 1, you will lose root.
You need an android app (Mobile Odin Pro - paid app) from the market. This method will allow you to flash the newer room and preserve the root.

3) Download CF-Root-SGN_XX_OXA_LA4-v5.0-CWM5.rar if you are using LA4.
As you have upgrade your rom, need to fix CWM
Run batch file already-rooted.bat
Well you are done.
Although, in between steps, I did do backup using CWM and Titianum backup, the whole process (downgrading/rooting/upgrading) do not required any restoration as my data and app are intact.
In summary, rooting is relatively easy.
You should download all the necessary files before hand. And read the related posts in XDA before you commence.

Hope this help. And good luck.

just now i go test GN display with my friends and the display looks nicer than mine. the gamma test looks correct and video still got blocky deep black but lesser than mine. when i check the Note version, it was AP set non rooted KK9 i think. he also suggest me to get 1 on 1 from samsung or get it repair again.

hmm so i can just install any firmware without rooting rite? incase i want to claim warranty i just change it back to LA1 rite? if i install KK1...can i update to LA1 using OTA? sry im not experience enough regarding the procedure

anyone have tried to play eternal legacy on his note? i played the game for awhile then the screen suddenly turn into some funny color....pink n magenta..

go to checkrom's thread, download the chinese input from kitchen.

the Note using microSIM or normal SIM?

Here's a simple way to remember
- Nandroid - full backup your firmware and phone system (via CWM)
- efs backup - backup your imei/efs (via app)
- Titanium backup - for apps and data (via app).
Yes..you can use Odin to flash stock firmware without rooting. No increase in binary counter if you flash official stock firmware.

where is the SC in KL ya? Sending my note in , due to red lines all over screen.

Here to all of you. Red line whenever there's a text.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/71173558@N08/6764362199/

hi, i've bought my GNote for a month now...i realized that when i tried to zoom my photo it looks pixelated even when i zoom only like for 10%..
anybody encountered this problem before? 

hahha.. the blog owner itself reply.. thx bro... now downloading... my 1st time using android so becum very2 noob.. if jb no prob 1.. heehhe..

got the same problem when i flash to LA6 russia via mobil odin
suddenly when i type on my keyboard all came out as 'null'

what i did is i use CWM and Flash Stock ROM using the same LA6 russia and the problem solved.
While flashing via CWM i noticed still CSC unable to access \system\csc\XME\system

on my understanding is CSC mean its a country specific settings network details etc
so i bet if u flash to LA1 (malaysia) this problem wont happen.

edit:just my opinion... still new too:)

yeah i used CF-Root Kernel LA6. just make sure u have the stock rom .tar file saved in sd/firmware/

after i flash the LA6 with CWM so far phone works well. All i know is when u flash a different country's carrier, CSC wont be available to access because CSC contains the software packages to a specific region, carrier branding and also APN settings for data connection, MMS etc for your service provider.