Root Galaxy Note 2 N7100 on Official Kitkat 4.4.2 XXUFND3 Firmware

 

Procedure to Root Galaxy Note 2 N7100 on Offiical XXUFND3 Kitkat 4.4.2 Android Firmware:

• Download Odin along with the Rooting Tar in your computer and extract both the zip files.

• Open Odin in your computer and turn off your device so that it can be entered in the download mode. Now, turn off your Galaxy Note 2 so that it will now have to be entered in the Download Mode.

• Galaxy Note 2 can be entered into the Download mode by holding the Volume Down button + the Home key button (the middle button). While holding these both buttons, you need to switch ON your device.

• If Note 2 enters in the normal mode, then you will have to retry the process of entering the device in the download mode.

• Click on “PDA” tab in the Odin to select the rooting file which you got after extracting the firmware package to click on “Start” in Odin.

• Once you click on “Start”, you will now need to wait for the whole process of firmware gets finished. The whole process of firmware update will take around 3 -4 minutes and once done, the phone will be rebooted automatically.

• As soon as the device is rooted, you will now see that the device will be rebooted and it will take around 3 -5 minutes for setting up the device. You can check on whether the device is rooted or not with the help of Root Checker app which can be downloaded from the Root Checker app.

Note:  If at all your Galaxy Note 2 gets in the boot loop sequence then you need to turn off the device and then reapply the update from the start. To turn off you can reinsert the battery or say you can long press the power button.
So there you go, you have now successfully rooted the device with the latest firmware of Kitkat 4.4.2 Android OS. We will very soon come up with the custom ROM firmwares for your Galaxy Note 2 based on the Kitkat 4.4.2 and 4.4.3 firmwares.

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Download and install Manual Update Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 with Official Kitkat 4.4.2 Android Firmware

 

Procedure to Update Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 with Kitkat 4.4.2 Firmware:

• Download Odin and Firmware Package of Kitkat 4.4.2 from here to your computer. Once downloaded, extract both the zip files in your computer.

• Turn Off your device so that it can be entered in the download mode. Download mode in Galaxy Note 10.1 can be entered by holding the Volume Down button + the Home key button (the middle button). While holding these both buttons, you need to switch ON your device. If the tablet enters in the normal mode, you need to retry the process of entering the device in the Download mode.

• Open Odin in your computer and connect your Galaxy Tab 10.1 device to the computer while in the download mode to see ID: COM section turns Blue. Once it turns blue, it will indicate that all the required drivers are installed successfully and select below mentioned files in Odin.

- Add AP_N8000XXUDND5.tar.md5 to AP
- Add BL_N8000XXUDND5.tar.md5 to BL
- Add MODEM_N8000XXUDND2.tar.md5 to CP
- Add CSC_OXA_N8000OXADND5.tar.md5 to CSC

• Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked in Odin. Once the above files are selected, click on “Start” to start the process of firmware update. It will take around 3 -4 minutes for applying the update. Once the firmware is applied, tablet will be rebooted automatically.

• It will take 5 – 7 minutes for loading all the apps and applying the update in the device. Don’t disconnect the device from Odin till you see the home screen in your tablet. Once you see the home screen, you need to disconnect the device from computer.

• Head over to the path “Settings > More > About Tablet” to check out the latest version of firmware which will be mentioned as Kitkat 4.4.2 OS with the version detail as XXUDND5.

Note:  If at all your Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 gets in the boot loop sequence then you need to turn off the device and then reapply the update from the start. To turn off you can long press the power button.

So there you go, you have now successfully applied the latest firmware update of Kitkat 4.4.2 Android OS in the tablet manually. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the process of firmware update.

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Root Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G) SM-P901 on Kitkat 4.4.2 Firmware

Procedure to Root Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G) SM-P901:

• Download CF Root for your Galaxy Note Pro and Odin from here to your computer. Once downloaded, you now need to enter your Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G) SM-P901 in download mode.

• Turn off your Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G) SM-P901 and after 5 seconds or when your device gives a small vibration, hold the Volume Down button + the Home key button (the middle button). While holding these both buttons, you need to switch ON your device to see the Green Robot on the screen.

• Connect your device in Download mode with the computer in which you have opened the Odin. In Odin you will see that the ID:COM section will turn yellow indicating that all the drivers are installed successfully. If the drivers are not installed, you need to re install the same from official Samsung’s website.

• Once done, click on “AP” to choose the CF Root Package and click on “Start” to start the process of rooting. It will take around a minute for rooting the device. In some cases it may taken even longer time than expected. Once rooted, the device will be rebooted on its own and then it will install all the apps again.

• Download the “Root Checker” app from the Google PLAY Store to check on whether the device is rooted or not. Just in case if the device is not rooted, you need to retry the process of rooting by following the above instructions from the start.

Tip: Since rooting voids warranty, if you need to get back the lost warranty, you need to update the device with the stock firmware again.
Note: Just in case if your Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G) SM-P901 gets in the boot loop sequence then you need to turn off the device and then reapply the update from the start. To turn off you can reinsert the battery or say you can long press the power button.
So there you go, you have now successfully rooted your Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G) SM-P901. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you come across any issue.

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Download and install - Update Galaxy Note 2 N7100 with Omega Custom ROM Firmware

 

   

How to Update Galaxy Note 2 N7100 with Omega Custom ROM Firmware

Procedure to Update Galaxy NOTE N7000 with Omega Custom ROM Firmware:

• Download Omega Custom ROM Firmware Package from here to your computer. Once downloaded, connect your Galaxy Note 2 device to the computer with the help of original USB cable and place the zip file in your device and disconnect the same to turn off your Galaxy Note so that it can be entered in the recovery mode.

• Hold the Volume Up button + the Home key button (the middle button) and while holding these both keys, press the Power button for turning the device ON in the recovery mode in your Galaxy Note 2 N7100.

• In recovery mode, select “Wipe data/factory reset” & “Wipe Cache partition” and then select “advanced” and clear the Dalvik cache too if you are on the custom ROM firmware.

• After this, select “install zip from sd card” > “choose zip from sd card” and then choose the Omega Custom ROM Firmware Package which you have placed in your Galaxy Note 2 N7100 smartphone.

• It will take around 4 -5 minutes for applying the update. As soon as the update is applied successfully, the device will be rebooting automatically. Please note that it may take longer time than expected for rebooting the device.

• To check on whether your device is updated with the latest firmware version or not, you will have to navigate to the Settings > About Phone where the firmware version will be mentioned as Omega Custom ROM Firmware.

Note: If the device gets into the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck in the welcome screen, just re insert the battery and re follow the above instructions so as to again follow the above mentioned instructions.

So there you go, you have now successfully learnt on how to update the Galaxy Note 2 N7100 with the latest Omega custom ROM firmware which apparently is the 1^st custom ROM firmware for the latest Galaxy Note 2 smartphone. Do share with us in the comments section just in case if you face any issues as we will try our level best to sort out the same.

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Download and install - Update Galaxy Note N7000 Liquid Smooth RC3 Custom ROM Firmware

 

Procedure to Update Galaxy NOTE N7000 with Liquid Smooth RC3 custom ROM firmware:

• Download cyanogen mod 10 firmware in your Galaxy Note by following the mentioned instructions and download the Liquid Smooth RC3 custom ROM firmware along with the Google Apps Package from here to your computer.

• Connect your Galaxy Note to the computer with the help of original USB cable and place the two files in your device and disconnect the same to turn off your Galaxy Note.

• Hold the Volume Up button + the Home key button (the middle button) and while holding these both keys, press the Power button for turning the device ON in the recovery mode in your Galaxy Note.

• In recovery mode, select “Wipe data/factory reset” & “Wipe Cache partition”. Also, select “advanced” and clear the Dalvik cache too if you are on the custom ROM firmware.

• Up next,  select “install zip from sd card” > “choose zip from sd card” and then choose the Liquid Smooth RC3 custom ROM firmware Package & Google Apps package which you have placed in your Galaxy Note.

• It will take around 3 -4 minutes for applying the update. As soon as the update is applied successfully, the device will be rebooting automatically. Please note that it may take longer time than expected for rebooting the device.

Note: If the device gets into the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck in the welcome screen, just re insert the battery and re follow the above instructions so as to again follow the above mentioned instructions.

So there you go, you have now successfully applied the update of Liquid Smooth RC3 custom ROM firmware in your Galaxy Note. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues as we will try our level best to sort out the same.

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Download and install - Update Galaxy Note N7000 with Jellybean 4.1.1 based AOKP 4 Firmware

 

Procedure to Update Galaxy NOTE N7000 with AOKP 4 Firmware Version:

• Download the Root Checker app from the Google PLAY Store and check whether the device is rooted or not. If the device is not rooted, then with the help of below steps, you will have to root the same for which we will soon be coming out with an article.

• Now, up next download the ROM Manager app from the Google PLAY Store. Ensure that you are not creating the backup with the help of ROM Manager as it may brick the device completely.

• Download the AOKP Firmware package from here to your computer. Once downloaded, connect your Galaxy Note to computer with the help of original USB cable and place the downloaded zip file in your phone.

• Disconnect the phone, turn off your Galaxy Note N7000 and hold the Volume Up button + the Home key button (the middle button) and while holding these both keys, press the Power button for turning the device ON in the recovery mode.

• In recovery mode, select “Wipe data/factory reset” & “Wipe Cache partition”. Also, select “advanced” and clear the Dalvik cache too if you are on the custom ROM firmware.

• Up next,  select “install zip from sd card” > “choose zip from sd card” and then choose the AOKP 4 Custom ROM firmware Package & Google Apps package which you have placed in your Galaxy S2.

• It will take around 4 -5 minutes for applying this update. Once the device is updated, the device will land up in the recovery mode screen. Select “Go Back” and select “Reboot system now” for rebooting the device in the normal mode.

Note: If the device gets into the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck in the welcome screen, just re insert the battery and re follow the above instructions so as to again follow the above mentioned instructions.

Congratulations, you have now successfully applied the latest firmware of AOKP build in your Galaxy Note N7000 smartphone. Do let us know in the comments section below just in case if you face any issues.

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Download and install - Update Galaxy Note N7000 with Official ICS 4.0.4 XXLRQ Firmware

 

 

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How to Update Galaxy Note N7000 with Official ICS 4.0.4 XXLRQ Firmware

After XXLRK firmware update, it’s time for XXLRQ ICS 4.0.4 for Galaxy NOTE N7000 which comes with advanced features and stable Modem. This latest update fixes all the issues related to frequent Wi Fi disconnections and also issues related to frequent “No Network” issues. This all new firmware version ropes in the goodness of gallery which was there for the TIZEN OS. This update has been officially rolled out for the users of Germany and in the coming days, the same will be pushed to other countries. As of now this update can only be applied to the N7000 International version of Galaxy Note, but in the coming days it will be extended to other operator devices as well.

The best part of this update is that it’s an official firmware update released by Samsung and not the custom ROM firmware and can be applied to all the devices which have the model number as N7000. This update should not be applied on the network locked devices as it will then brick the device for which we should not be held responsible.

Features of XXLRQ ICS 4.0.4 for Galaxy NOTE N7000:

- new launcher (like the Galaxy S3)
– new gallery with fancy 3D effects
– new contact list
– pop-up video can now be resized
– slightly changed contact list layout
– you can now save contacts in the S-Clound (like google contacts)
– performance improved!
– added S-Cloud (there is no dedicated App but after flashing you will be asked if you want to sycn all your settings with samsung)
– added new motion: call contact currently displayed if you raise the phone
– added bloatware (NTV, Lieferheld, ChatOn, myTaxi)
– black clipping not fixed

Before proceeding to apply this update, backup all the data present in your phone so as to make sure that just in case if the data gets lost or corrupted, the same can be restored with the help of below steps,

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

Download Drivers for Galaxy Note from here. 32 bit (x86) Windows  |   64-bit (x64) Windows. Minimum battery charge left in the phone should be at least 50% so as to ensure that device doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of firmware update.

Disclaimer: At Android Advices, we have made sure in all respects that all the information regarding the firmware update is mentioned correctly in this article. We hold no responsibility in any manner just in case if any damage happens to your Samsung Galaxy Note N7000 which is a very unlikely event if you follow the instructions carefully.

So assuming that you have followed all the above mentioned instructions, you can now head over to the next step where we have briefed the instructions on how to apply this latest update in your Galaxy Note.

Procedure to Update Galaxy Note N7000 with XXLR1 ICS 4.0.4 Firmware:

• Download the XXLR1 Firmware Package and Odin from here to your computer. Once both these packages are downloaded, extract in your computer with the help of WinRAR or WinZip to get the tar file named “N7000XXLRQ_N7000DBTLRQ_N7000XXLRK_HOME.tar.md5” and Odin Executable file.

• Open Odin tool in your computer and turn Off your phone so that it can be then entered in the download mode. The download mode in Galaxy Note can be entered by pressing  Volume Down Key + OK button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button. Now, a Warning message will be shown when you need to press the Volume Up key to continue entering the Download Mode.

• Click on “PDA” to select “N7000XXLRQ_N7000DBTLRQ_N7000XXLRK_HOME.tar.md5” and then click on Start to start the process of firmware update for updating the firmware. The process of firmware update will take around 4 – 5minutes. Once it’s done, the device will be rebooting on its own, you can see the progress bar which will indicate the progress of firmware update.

• Disconnect the device and follow the on screen instructions so as to use the device in the normal mode. Just in case if you are getting force close errors, turn off the device and enter the device in the recovery mode. In recovery mode, select Wipe data/factory reset and also you need to select Wipe Cache partition and then reboot your device by selecting reboot system now with the help of Volume rocker keys.

Note: Just in a rare case if your Samsung device refuses to turn ON or say if it gets stuck on the Samsung Logo then you need to long press the power button to turn off the same or re insert the battery to start the process from beginning.

Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues or need any further assistance. You can check that whether the firmware update is updated or not from the path “Settings > About Phone” where the firmware update will be shown as ICS 4.0.4 version.

 

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How to Root Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

 

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 device can now be rooted as we hear that developers are geared up and are coming up with the custom ROM firmware. And if you are the one who has managed to purchase this all new smart device, you can now easily install these custom ROM firmware but before this you will have to root the device. Over a period of this article we will be checking out on how you can root the device with the help of a simple tutorial. Once the device is rooted, the warranty will get void and the only way with which you can restore the lost warranty is by re applying the official firmware. Rooting allows you to not just install the custom ROM firmwares but also allows you to install the apps which requires the root access.

Disclaimer: We should not be held responsible or liable for any damage happened to your device due to not following the instructions. It is very unlikely that there will be any damage to your device if you follow all the instructions.

• Backup all the data present in your Galaxy Note with the help of the below mentioned steps just to make sure that if any data loss or corruption happens, the same can be restored with the help of below mentioned steps.

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

• From the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”, you will have to enable the USB Debugging Mode. Also, ensure that you have a minimum of 40% battery charge left so as to make sure that the device doesn’t get turned off in the middle of rooting process. Disable / Uninstall the security suites as it may interrupt the process of rooting.

• Also, note down the current firmware version from the path “Settings > About Device > Firmware Version” so that to unroot you can apply the same update again. Though rooting won’t change the firmware version, it’s better to note down as after rooting you may install the custom ROM firmware.

So assuming that you have followed all the above mentioned instructions, you can now head over to the next page where we have summed up a detailed tutorial on how to root your Galaxy Note 10.1 device.

Procedure to Root Galaxy Note 10.1:

• First up you will have to turn Off your Galaxy Note 10.1 device so that it can be entered in the download mode. The download mode in Galaxy Note 10.1 device can be entered by pressing the Volume Down button and then at the same time press the Power button for round about 10 – 15 seconds to enter the device in the download mode.

• Once you see the Warning Screen, press the Volume Up button to enter the device in the download mode. Now, connect your Galaxy Note to the computer with the help of Original USB cable to the computer.

• Download Odin and along with the below mentioned appropriate rooting package.

Download XXLGA Stock European Firmware with Root injected
Download XWALG7 Stock Saudi Arabian/UnitedEmirates Firmware with Root injected
Download UEALGB GT-N8013 Firmware with Root injected

• Once you have downloaded the above mentioned files and extracted the same, open Odin in your computer and connect your Galaxy Note 10.1 device to the computer with the original USB cable.

• Now, click on the “PDA” button in Odin and select the tar file which you got after extracting the firmware root package. Once selected, it will take around 4 -5 minutes for applying the same. Once the firmware is applied successfully, you will see that it will take around 4 – 5minutes for booting up the device as it’s the first boot after the rooting.

Note: If the device gets into the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck in the welcome screen, just re insert the battery and re follow the above instructions so as to again follow the above mentioned instructions.

• Now, to check on whether the device is rooted or not, download the “Root Checker” app from the Google PLAY Store and check on whether the device is rooted or not. If the device is not rooted then you will have to follow the above instructions again.

Do share with us in the comments section just in case if you face any issues as we will try our level best to sort out the same. Congratulations, you have now successfully rooted your Galaxy Note 10.1 device, we will very soon be coming up with the custom ROM firmware articles which will help you to make the most out of your device.

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Samsung Galaxy Note N8000 UK Firmware OTA Update

 

We were happy to learn that several reports have confirmed about the new update available on the newly launched Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. Certainly Galaxy Note tablet is geared up for the big moment and today it has been launched in India at Rs 39,990. Galaxy Note N8000 is still to be launched in many countries and it was launched in Europe last week only.

For those European users who have purchase this tablet very recently and one week back, they might see an Over the Air update available on their large screen tablet. The 5.3 inches Galaxy Note successor takes S Pen, S Memo and other Galaxy Note specific apps to a big screen display.

 Though this is a minor update in terms of file size but this in turn brings many free apps and freebies to the customers. Here is the list of what is included in this update –

• Drop The Beat
• The Official Top 40 Chart
• Spot the Difference
• Where is it?
• Easy Phone Sync
• Need for Speed Hot Pursuit
• Trace a Face
• You Draw
• Wired magazine digital edition
• Sonic Hedgehog 4: Episode 2

Galaxy Note N8000 users who are updating it for the first time, they should follow some instructions to apply this update on their tablet.

• Backup Your Data: Its always recommended to take the backup of data present on your tablet internal memory.
• Connect to Wi Fi: Since this update file is of 50 MB, we recommend users to connect to a free Wi Fi and then you should proceed with the update. Users can proceed with the update even though when they are connected with 3G as well since file size is less.
• Check Battery Life: You should ensure that you have enough battery life on your device before proceeding as you shouldn’t stop in the middle of the firmware update. We recommend you to fully charge your tablet and then proceed with the update.

Once you are ready you can apply updates by going through Menu > Settings > About Tablet > System Updates and then tap on Check Now. You will be then connected to the Samsung servers to check for the updates depending up on your region and you will get a reply message. To download you just need to tap on Download and further when downloaded, you need to tap on Install Now to apply the updates.
The software built version on your device is IMM76D.N8013UEALH2. You can check this by going through Menu > Settings > About Tablet. This update right now is available in various European countries and it will soon be launched to international users as well. If you are facing any issues during the update then do lets us know about it using the comment section below.

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Download and install - update Official XXLQ3 Android 4.0.4 ICS ROM for samsung Galaxy Note

 

How to Install Official XXLQ3 Android 4.0.4 ICS ROM on the Samsung Galaxy Note

• The process may result in losing all of your data like apps, messages, contacts etc. So first of all take back up of all data to work risk-free.
• Uninstall the antivirus from device (if any).
• Don’t let the power of the device to create any problem for you. So keep your device charged at least 50 percent.
• Install ClockworkMod recovery on your phone.
• Download Root Kernel from here.
• Download Odin from here.
• Press Volume Down + Home buttons to enter into Download Mode.
• Open Odin on computer and attach your phone with your computer. The ID:COM yellow box ensures the successful attachment.
• Start the Kernel file and click on ‘PDA’ and select the GL_NOTECORE_v13_OC.tar file.
• Click Start in Odin to start the installation process.
• Restart the phone and unplug it from your computer.

That’s it.  Android 4.0.4 XXLQ3 ICS custom ROM has been installed on your Samsung Galaxy Note. The process is very simple and I hope you will follow it properly. If you face problem in any step, then do let us know by your valuable comments in the comment section below.

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Download and install - update Galaxy Note i717 with Latest AOKP Jellybean 4.1.1 Firmware

 

How to Update Galaxy Note i717 with Latest AOKP Jellybean 4.1.1 Firmware

Procedure to Update Galaxy Note i717 with AOKP Jellybean 4.1.1 firmware:

• Download the AOKP Firmware Package and Google Apps Package from here to your computer. Once downloaded connect your device to the computer with the help of USB cable and then place these two zip files in your computer.

• Once you have placed the files in your phone, disconnect the device and turn off the same so that it can be entered in the recovery mode.

• Galaxy Note i717 can be entered in the recovery mode by pressing Volume Down Key + OK button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button. Now, a Warning message will be shown when you need to press the Volume Down key to continue entering the Recovery Mode. If the device boots in the normal mode, you will have to reboot the device again in the recovery mode by following the above procedure.

• Select “install zip from sd card” > “choose zip from sd card” and select the Rocket ROM Firmware Package. It will take around 6 – 8 minutes for applying this update. After this, you need to select “++++ Go Back ++++” and then select “reboot system now” to reboot the phone in the ICS Android 4.0.4 firmware.

Note: Just in a rare case if your Samsung device refuses to turn ON or say if it gets stuck on the Samsung Logo then you need to long press the power button to turn off the same or re insert the battery to start the process from beginning.

Congratulations, you have now successfully applied the latest update of DDLR6 ICS Android 4.0.4 firmware in your device. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues or need any further assistance.

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Download and install - Update Galaxy Note N7000 with Official XXLRK ICS 4.0.4 Firmware

 

How to Update Galaxy Note N7000 with Official XXLRK ICS 4.0.4 Firmware

Procedure to Update Galaxy Note N7000 with Official XXLRK ICS 4.0.4 Firmware:

• Download Galaxy Note N7000 XXLRK ICS 4.0.4 Firmware Package from here to your computer along with odin. Open Odin in your computer and turn off your device so that it can be entered in the download mode.

• Download Mode in Galaxy Note can be entered by Download mode can be entered by pressing  Volume Down Key + OK button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button. Now, a Warning message will be shown when you need to press the Volume Up key to continue entering the Download Mode.

• Connect your Note to computer with the help of USB cable while keeping Odin opened. After connecting, the ID : COM block in odin will turn Yellow which will suggest that all the drivers have been successfully installed.

Note: If the ID : COM section doesn’t turn Yellow, you need to check with two things which are mentioned below,

• Install the USB Drivers in your computer &
• Go to the Path “Settings > Wireless & Network > USB Settings” and ensure that “Samsung KIES” option is ticked before connecting the phone to the computer.

• Click on “PDA” to select the XXLRK ICS 4.0.4 tar file. Once selected, click on “Start” to start the process of firmware update. Once the update is finished, the device will be restarted. Disconnect the device and turn off your Note so that it can be entered in the Recovery Mode.

• Recovery mode in Galaxy Note can be entered by pressing Volume Down Key + OK button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button. Now, a Warning message will be shown when you need to press the Volume Down key to continue entering the Recovery Mode.

• In recovery mode, select Wipe data/factory reset and also you need to select Wipe Cache partition and then reboot your device by selecting reboot system now with the help of Volume rocker keys.

Congratulations, you have now successfully applied the latest update of XXLRK ICS Android 4.0.4 firmware in your device. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues or need any further assistance.

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Download and install - Update India Galaxy Note N7000 with Official DDLR6 ICS 4.0.4 Firmware

 

How to Update India Galaxy Note N7000 with Official DDLR6 ICS 4.0.4 Firmware

Procedure to Update Galaxy Note N7000 with Official DDLR6 ICS 4.0.4 Firmware:

• Download Galaxy Note N7000 DDLR6 ICS 4.0.4 Firmware Package from here to your computer along with odin. Open Odin in your computer and turn off your device so that it can be entered in the download mode.

• Download Mode in Galaxy Note can be entered by Download mode can be entered by pressing  Volume Down Key + OK button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button. Now, a Warning message will be shown when you need to press the Volume Up key to continue entering the Download Mode.

• Connect your Note to computer with the help of USB cable while keeping Odin opened. After connecting, the ID : COM block in odin will turn Yellow which will suggest that all the drivers have been successfully installed.

Note: If the ID : COM section doesn’t turn Yellow, you need to check with two things which are mentioned below,

• Install the USB Drivers in your computer &
• Go to the Path “Settings > Wireless & Network > USB Settings” and ensure that “Samsung KIES” option is ticked before connecting the phone to the computer.

• Click on “PDA” to select “N7000DDLR6_N7000ODDLR2_N7000DDLR1_HOME.tar.md5”. Once selected, click on “Start” to start the process of firmware update. Once the update is finished, the device will be restarted. Disconnect the device and turn off your Note so that it can be entered in the Recovery Mode.

• Recovery mode in Galaxy Note can be entered by pressing Volume Down Key + OK button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button. Now, a Warning message will be shown when you need to press the Volume Down key to continue entering the Recovery Mode.

• In recovery mode, select Wipe data/factory reset and also you need to select Wipe Cache partition and then reboot your device by selecting reboot system now with the help of Volume rocker keys.

Congratulations, you have now successfully applied the latest update of DDLR6 ICS Android 4.0.4 firmware in your device. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues or need any further assistance.

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Download and install - update Samsung Galaxy Note N7000 with ICS 4.0.4 Rocket ROM Firmware

 

Features of Rocket ROM:

• based on official XXLRK Firmware
• Modem XXLRK
• deodexed, zipaligned and rooted by me
• Kernel Notecore 8.1 (thanks gavin)
• added multiple CSC-Files
• fixed CRT-Off Animation
• 4 Way Power Menu included
• Full SIP (VOIP) support
• native Call-Rec
• Dark Theme as known from previous releases (with small changes)
• AppWidgetPicker added
• 15 Toggle-MOD (thx to Criskelo!)
• put in TW-Launcher SGS3 (and according widgets)
• SVoice-App SGS3 (no homebutton lag!)
• Rolle Tube (for downloading vids on youtube)
• modded SMS-App (No contact limit + No MMS convert + Sent time shown instead of received time)
• added no ascending ringtone
• transparent Weather Widget
• services.jar patched for using supercharger scripts (I don’t like them, but some do )
• updated host-file to block ads
• LiveWallpapers Galaxy S3
• Swype included
• Google keyboard included
• Auto BackUp EFS / sdcard / efs.autobackup.img
• added Playstation Certification
• added BEATS Audio (thx Awesome!)
• JB wallpapers included
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  How to Update Galaxy Note N7000 with ICS 4.0.4 Rocket ROM Firmware

  
  Procedure to Update Rocket ROM Firmware in your Galaxy Note N7000:
  
• Download the Rocket ROM Firmware Package from here to your computer. Once downloaded, connect your Galaxy Note to the computer with the help of Original USB cable and then place this zip file in your device.

• Once the file is copied, disconnect the device and turn off the device so that it can be entered in the recovery mode.

• Galaxy Note N7000 can be entered in the recovery mode by pressing Volume Down Key + OK button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button. Now, a Warning message will be shown when you need to press the Volume Down key to continue entering the Recovery Mode.

• Select “install zip from sd card” > “choose zip from sd card” and select the Rocket ROM Firmware Package. It will take around 6 – 8 minutes for applying this update. After this, you need to select “++++ Go Back ++++” and then select “reboot system now” to reboot the phone in the ICS Android 4.0.4 firmware.

Note: Just in a rare case if your Samsung device refuses to turn ON or say if it gets stuck on the Samsung Logo then you need to long press the power button to turn off the same or re insert the battery to start the process from beginning.

Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the comments section below. So there you go you have now successfully applied the update of Rocket ROM ICS 4.0.4 firmware update in your Samsung Galaxy Note N7000 smartphone.

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Download and install - update Galaxy Note N7000 with Cyanogen Mod 10 Preview Firmware

How to Update Galaxy Note N7000 with Cyanogen Mod 10 Preview Firmware

Procedure to Update Samsung GALAXY Note N7000 with Cyanogen mod 10 Preview:

• Download the Cyanogen mod 10 Preview & Google Apps Package in your computer and then connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable. Place the downloaded zip file in your phone. Ensure that you are not placing the file deep into the sub folders.

• Once you have placed the zip files, disconnect the device and turn off the device so that you can then enter your Galaxy Captivate in the recovery mode.

• Galaxy Note N7000 can be entered in the recovery mode by pressing Volume Down Key + OK button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button. Now, a Warning message will be shown when you need to press the Volume Down key to continue entering the Recovery Mode.

• Select “install zip from sd card” > “choose zip from sd card” and select the Cyanogen mod 10 preview zip file which you have placed in your device and then the Google Apps Package. It will take around 6 – 8 minutes for applying this update. After this, you need to select “++++ Go Back ++++” and then select “reboot system now” to reboot the phone in the ICS Android 4.0.3 firmware.

• Now, in recovery mode, select options Wipe data/factory reset” and “Wipe Cache partition” to get away from the force close issues. Now, in recovery mode, select “go back” and “reboot system now” for rebooting the device in the normal mode. To check on the firmware has been updated or not, you need to check from the path Settings > About Phone > Firmware Version where you will see that the firmware version as 4.1.

Note: Just in a rare case if your Samsung device refuses to turn ON or say if it gets stuck on the Samsung Logo then you need to long press the power button to turn off the same or re insert the battery to start the process from the start.

So there you go you have now successfully updated your device with the Cyanogen mod 10 Preview. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the comments section below.

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Download and install Official CyanogenMod 9 Android 4.0.4 ICS Firmware for AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note

How to Install Official CyanogenMod 9 (CM9) Android 4.0.4 ICS ROM / Firmware on AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note SGH-i717 – Tutorial

• At first, keep a backup of all your important data, apps, internet settings i.e. access point settings or APNs, contacts, call logs etc. before going to flash this official CyanogenMod 9 or CM9 firmware on your device.
• Remove / uninstall / disable / deactivate your device’s antivirus, firewall or any other security application. Ignore this step if you are not having any such app installed.
• Charge your phone’s battery up to at least 50%.
• Root and install ClockworkMod recovery on your AT&T Galaxy Note.
• Download the latest nightly version of this official CyanogenMod 9 (CM9) ROM for your AT&T Galaxy Note from here – [download link].
• Now download the Google Apps Package or GAPPS for your device.
• Turn on USB debugging on your device from here – Settings > Applications > Development.
• Connect your device with the computer using a data cable.
• Now transfer the .zip file of the official CM9 ROM and the Google Apps Package onto your device’s external SD card.
• Disconnect your phone from the computer once the files are transferred completely.
• Turn off your device and then enter into recovery mode by pressing and holding the Power and the Volume Up buttons together for a while.
• Now select - Install Zip from SDCard > Choose ZIP from SDCard. 
• Now choose the .zip file of the official CM9 ROM from your SD card and then confirm the installation of the firmware by selecting – Yes, Install ___.zip.
• Once the installation process is completed, just go back to the main menu of ClockworkMod recovery and then again select - Install Zip from SDCard followed by - Choose ZIP from SDCard.
• After that, choose the .zip file of the GAPPS package and then confirm your selection to flash it up instantly.
• Now just select - ++++ Go Back ++++ and then - Reboot System Now.

Congratulations, you have now installed this official CyanogenMod 9 or CM9 Android 4.0.4 ICS Firmware or ROM on your AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note. You are now ready to enjoy all the features of CyanogenMod 9 on your Galaxy Note (AT&T variant), along with all the essential Google applications since you have also flashed the GAPPS pack along with the firmware package.

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Download N7000XXLRG Official Android 4.0.4 ICS Firmware for Samsung Galaxy Note

How to Install Official XXLRG Android 4.0.4 ICS Firmware Update / ROM on the Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 ?

• Backup all your important data, contacts, call logs, bookmarks, internet settings etc. on your Galaxy Note although it’s an optional step which is done for better recovery if anything gets messed up while installing the firmware or ROM on your phone.
• Charge your device’s battery up to at least 50%.
• Disable your device’s firewall or antivirus, if you are having any such applications installed on your device.
• Enable USB debugging on your device from here – Settings > Applications > Development > USB Debugging.
• Install all important device or phone drivers on your computer, else you can also install Kies to get that done instantly.
• Download Odin flashing tool on your computer.
• Extract the downloaded .zip file of Odin tool so as to start using it.
• Download the official XXLRG Android 4.0.4 ICS firmware or ROM package for your Galaxy Note from here – Download Now.
• Extract the download file i.e. N7000XXLRG_N7000DBTLRG_DBT.zip (firmware package) using any zip extraction tool.
• Now turn off your Galaxy Note and then enter into flash or download mode by pressing and holding these buttons - Volume Down Button + Home Button + Power Button.
• Connect your phone with the computer using a data cable.
• Now, start up Odin on your computer by opening this application file from the folder in which you had extracted the downloaded .zip file of this flashing tool - Odin3 v1.85.exe.
• Now, click on the ‘PDA’ button and then select this file - N7000XXLRG_N7000DBTLRG_N7000XXLRB_HOME.tar.md5 from the firmware directory straight away.
• After you are done with that, just click on the ‘Start’ button.
• That’s all, now just disconnect your device from the computer once you see the Samsung logo on your Galaxy Note’s screen.

Congratulations, you have now successfully installed this official XXLRG Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) firmware or ROM on your Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000. In case, if you are having a Galaxy S2, then check out this installation guide of the official Android 4.0.4 ICS firmware update

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Update Galaxy Note with MIUI 4 ICS Custom ROM Firmware

 

Like we said earlier, MIUI is one of the best custom ROM firmwares ever and here comes one more update for Galaxy Note which is an all new version of MIUI dubbed as MIUI 4. In the process of this article we will be checking out on what are the list of things which you get in this MIUI build along with the pre requisites which you need to follow so as to update this one. Though this is not a 100% stable firmware, most of the functions work. Please be informed that this is not an Official firmware released by Samsung Electronics and is a custom ROM firmware released by MIUI team. This update is based on the ICS Android 4.0 release. It was the last time when we saw on how to update your device with the Cyanogen Mod 9 update.

Bugs:

• no HDMI
• no tethering
• no FM Workaround: use Spirit FM App
• no sdcard on miui apps or usb connection Workaround: use ICS SD Binder via Aroma Installer

Disclaimer: We should not be held liable for any damage caused in the process of applying this rooting process in your device. It is very unlikely that your device will be damaged if you follow all the instructions to the point which are mentioned in this article.

This version of MIUI Custom ROM firmware is the custom ROM firmware and to install this update, you need to ensure that your device is on the rooted firmware. This update should be applied only on the Galaxy Note International edition whose model number is N7000.
Rooting Information: Since rooting will void the warranty, you can revoke the root access by re applying the update of XXLC1 firmware update. The best part is that the warranty too gets restored.
Pre Requisites:

• It’s better to back up all the data present in your Galaxy Note N7000 so as to ensure that just in case if any of the data gets lost or corrupted, the same can be easily restored with the help of below mentioned manual steps.

• Before proceeding, you need to ensure that your Galaxy Note N7000 is on the XXLC1 Firmware and also you need to ensure that you have rooted your Galaxy Note N7000 on XXLC1 firmware. You can follow the instructions mentioned in the respective links.

• Download Drivers for Galaxy Note from here. 32 bit (x86) Windows  |   64-bit (x64) Windows

• Enable the USB Debugging Mode from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. Minimum battery left should be at least 60% so as to ensure that it doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of rooting process. If the minimum battery level is not maintained, the phone may even get bricked.

• Disable or close all the Security suites installed in your device as it may hamper the process of updating.

Let’s proceed to the next page where we have summed up a detailed tutorial on how to update your Galaxy Note N7000 with MIUI 4 custom ROM firmware.
Procedure to Update Galaxy Note with MIUI 4 Custom ROM Firmware:

• Download the MIUI 4 Custom ROM firmware package from here to your computer. Once downloaded, you then will have to

• Galaxy Note N7000 can be entered in the recovery mode by pressing Volume Down Key + OK button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button. Now, a Warning message will be shown when you need to press the Volume Down key to continue entering the Recovery Mode.

• In recovery mode, choose all you need to select Wipe data/factory reset and also you need to select Wipe Cache partition for clearing all the data or else there is a possibility that it may corrupt the existing data which may lead to the force close errors.

• Now, in the recovery mode, you need to select “install zip from sd card” > “choose zip from sd card” and then choose the “MIUI Firmware Package”. Once file is selected, it will take around 3 – 4 minutes for applying this update. It may even take longer time than expected sometimes.

Tip: Just in a rare case if the device doesn’t boot up or gets into the boot loop sequence, you need to re follow the above steps so as to root the device.
Congratulations you have now successfully applied the latest firmware update of MIUI custom ROM firmware in your Galaxy Note N7000. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues as we will try our level best to sort out the same.

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Download the latest S Pen SDK 2.1 for the Samsung GALAXY Note now!

The S Pen SDK 2.1 is now available!

What is the S Pen ?

The S Pen is an input device for the Samsung Galaxy Note. It enables quicker and more precise input than a finger or stylus.
It can be used more like an actual pen because it recognizes advanced pressure sensitivity.
There is also a button on the S Pen that can be used to provide additional input. The S Pen does not require a battery.

What is the S Pen SDK ?

The S Pen SDK allows you to add various features of S Pen to an application.

These features include :

•   • Different S Pen operation modes such as pen, eraser, and different brush types.  

•   • S Pen position.  

•   • Side button on/off status and handling.  

•   • In Android ICS, hover events.  

The S Pen SDK provides an environment for drawing and writing, and animation.

The following tools are included :

•   • Text Edit Field  

•   • Adding an image object.  

•   • Image processing and signature recognition.  

These tools make it easier for developers to create specialized applications for the Galaxy Note.

New or Changed in the S Pen SDK 2.1 Release

•   New com.samsung.spen.lib.input package :
     For both Gingerbread and Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) versions of Android :
     • Can now distinguish between a touch with a finger or the S Pen
     • Side button status for compatibility    
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     For ICS only :
     • New Hover Event for the S Pen
   

•   New com.samsung.spen.lib.image package :
     • New image filter class, API, and a sample application for easy image processing
     • Pencil Sketch, Pastel Sketch, Mosaic images and various other image processing filters   
   

•   New com.samsung.spen.applistener for structural improvement of the SDK :
     • New and common listeners are grouped in the package
   

•   New TextSettingInfo class :
     • Properties such as font, text size, text color, and alignment can be configured in each class and method,
       and can be applied to a CanvasView or SCanvasView.
   

•   New features and improvements for the SCanvasView class :
     • Signature recognition, a color picker, and rotation for image objects
     • Improved load and save speeds
   

•   Unnecessary and duplicated APIs have been deprecated, and the names of some APIs have been changed.
     • The deprecated methods are available in the current version (2.1), but will be removed in the future.
   

•   Sample source code with new features has been added.
     • Samples for Signature recognition, Using Image filters, S Pen Event Checking, Color Picker and more.
   

  Some errors and bugs in the 2.0.1 version have been corrected in this release.

File attachments

S_Pen_SDK_2_1.zip (21.54MB )

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