Tips on how to root your Samsung Galaxy Note 2 using ODIN for Windows

Just like the recently rediscovered Star Wars ruins in
the Tunisian desert, there are tons of hidden
treasures in your Samsung Galaxy Note 2 just
waiting to be unearthed.
Rooting enables you to install custom ROMs,
exclusive features from other devices, add Wi-Fi
tethering, overclock the CPU for faster speed, and
many other customizations.
In this guide, I'll be showing you how to root your
Note 2 using a Windows computer, so you can begin
the adventure that awaits.
Prerequisites to Rooting
Before we get started, you'll need to make sure that
your device is compatible with this rooting process.
These are the models of the Galaxy Note 2 that will
work:
International (GT-N7100 / GT-N7105)
AT&T (SGH-I317)
T-Mobile (SGH-T889)
Canadian models (starting with SGH-I317 or SGH-
T889)
You can find your model number either under the
battery or in "About Device" at the bottom of the
"Settings" menu. If your device is not listed above,
do not use this rooting method. There's a good
chance you'll brick it.
You should also make sure to backup all your data
before rooting, as there's always a possibility you'll
lose it.
Rooting the Galaxy Note 2 (Windows)
First, you'll need to put your device into download
mode. Turn it off, then hold the Volume Down +
Home + Power buttons until you see the screen
below.
Press the Volume Up button to continue. This will
take you to ODIN download mode. Once you see the
"Downloading..." screen, connect your Note 2 to your
Windows computer via USB cable.
Note: Your device is not actually downloading
anything at this point. This just means it has
successfully entered download mode.
The next several steps will take place on your
computer.
If you don't already have it, download and install the
Samsung USB Drivers. Now, download and unzip
the GalaxyNote2Root.zip file. Open the ODIN
program by double-clicking the odin3 v1.85.exe
application file.
In the ODIN program, you should see a yellow ID:COM
box with a random number in it. If for some reason
you don't see it, make sure your Samsung USB
drivers are installed correctly and unplug your Note
2, then plug it back into your computer.
Without changing any other settings, click on PDA
under Files [Download] and find the cwm6-root-
note2.tar. file. Select it and click on Start. From
here, ODIN will flash the custom CWM Recovery. If
it's successful, a green "PASS!" box will appear.
When it finishes, your device will boot into
ClockworkMod (CWM) Recovery one time in order
to install the SuperUser app and its binaries. Then,
reboot again.
Once your device finishes rebooting, you should find
a new application called called SuperSU.
Your Galaxy Note 2 is now rooted and ready for you
to explore. Now, you can customize it with any ROM,
kernel or mod you want, and finally have access to all
those root-only apps in the Play Store. Be sure to
share your favorites with us in the comments below.