NO need to root to use Odin in PC to flash
Infact if your phone is rooted, using Odin in PC will remove root/CWM
Refer post #4 on how to use Odin ( illustrated guide)

This post has been edited by benny888: Jan 11 2013, 11:35 AM

Now we have 4.1.2.

I have already rooted using the exynosexpolit.apk to root on my 4.1.1. The system status is modified which prevent me to perform OTA.
For now, if i wanna do OTA to 4.1.2, i just need to undo the disable exploit then unroot first. Then, reboot, then OTA update to 4.1.2.

Now my question, on 4.1.2, can we still use the same exynosexpolit.apk to root 4.1.2?

the latest should fixed the loophole already... so that method of root won't work anymore...

i have it in my dropbox if you still need it...

Oh.. Thanks bro@_@

Orait. Thanks..

Thanks for the info. So, what is the best method to root for 4.1.2?

The best way to update to 4.1.2 if you are rooted by downloading the firmware from sammobile ( which is 1GB in size ) and update it using Mobile Odin and you will still rooted after the update.

+1, this man is speaking of his own experience

Simple question..this new ota update will wipe out the data???

Sounds good. Will try it. But i heard the Chenglu method is great, anyone share the experience?

isn't that direct download and use those latest custom rom like Omega and flash through CMW?

No.

via OTA, no

chenglu one is CWM with root, u want root only or with CWM?

bro tot31 is using stock rom not custom rom

Rooting is just a few mins with a few clicks. There is nothing much to share. Pick one, read thoroughly and just do it if you want to.

+1,yup, I'm on stock rom and kernel with root. No CWM.

Is the version for 4.1.2 perform the same rooting method as 4.1.1?

be specific, which rooting method u talking about?

Still can root using the exynosexploit. apk. I used this method to root my note 2 after full flashing to 4.1.2.

Sorry guys, my Note II is unrooted. When I checked software update, it says up-to date. But it is still 4.1.1, how can I update it to 4.1.2?