Finally Samsung Galaxy Note 2 update is here. Android 4.3 jelly bean N7100XXUEMK4 in India for N7100!!

The wait is finally over!!!! The 4.3 update for Samsung galaxy Note 2 has started rolling out. As of now I am downloading the update and it is 700.62 MB in size, so on my slow network it will take some time to download. Will keep updating on the development and what the update means for us.

Sammobile reports that the changelog of this update is as follows:

• CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS IN ANDROID 4.3 UPDATE
  - GALAXY GEAR Support
  - TRIM Support (Makes the device much faster)
  - Samsung KNOX
  - Samsung Wallet (Pre-loaded)
  - Better RAM management
  - Core UI elements updated to the ones on the Galaxy S4 (Galaxy S4′s theme all over)
  - New Samsung Keyboard
  - GPU drivers have been updated (Higher GPU benchmark scores)
  - New Lockscreen: Multiple Widgets, improved ripple effect than Android 4.1.2, ability to change clock size and set a personal message
  - New screen modes (From S4): Adapt Display and Professional Photo
  - Daydream
  - Driving mode
  - Actionable notifications
  - Move-to-SD-card feature
  - New Camera mode : Sound and Shot
  - New Additions in Notification Centre
  - Completely revamped Settings UI (Tabbed interface – Exactly like the Galaxy S4)
  - Implementation of Voice controls (Let’s you control various parts of the phone using voice commands – Galaxy S4 feature)
  - New Samsung Apps: Calculator, Clock, Contacts, Gallery, Music
  - Full screen Samsung apps
  - New S-Voice (from Galaxy S4)

To update your Galaxy Note II to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, connect your device to your computer and use Samsung KIES or simply use Samsung’s OTA service. To download and install the firmware via OTA, go to Settings > More > About Device > Software update > Update.

Model: GT-N7100
Country: India
Version: Android 4.3
Changelist: 2099172
Build date: Sun, 10 Nov 2013 14:55:01 +0000
Product Code: INU
PDA: N7100XXUEMK4
CSC: N7100ODDEMK1
MODEM: N7100DDEMJ9

4.3 Download started Size 700.62mb

  

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 : Android 4.3 firmware update for India expected soon (Sammobile leaks N7100XXUEMK4)

All users of Samsung Galaxy Note 2 have been waiting endlessly for an update. We waited for a long time for a 4.2 update after the 4.1.2 stability update and realized later it was not going to happen and we are to move to 4.3 directly.

Both S3 and Note 2 users got hopeful last month after clear news of the update being near. After release of S3 update in several countries news started pouring in of S3 users from Europe complaining of unresponsive handsets, poor Wi-Fi connectivity, poor battery life, and a system hanging that required battery to be pulled out to start updated Note 2.

This report led to the speculation that Samsung might stop the Android 4.3 update for Galaxy S III which would eventually lead to delay in Android 4.3 update for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 .

Earlier this month, one user reported that he got his Note 2 updated to Android 4.3 from a service centre in India.

Yesterday Sammobile has leaked an Android 4.3 test firmware with build number N7100XXUEMK4 for Samsung Galaxy Note 2. 

Note 2 Samsung Walet Added

Knox added to Note 2

Model: GT-N7100

Country:  India

Version: Android 4.3

Changelist: 2099172

Build date: Sun, 10 Nov 2013 14:55:01 +0000

Product Code: INU

PDA: N7100XXUEMK4

CSC: N7100ODDEMK1

MODEM: N7100DDEMJ9

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 4.3

The site speculates that the Samsung will roll out android 4.3 update this week.

As per the site, In the Android 4.3 update, Samsung has updated the core UI elements to more like Galaxy S4/Note 3′s interface, including the tabbed settings. Samsung has included many new features in the Android 4.3 update, many taken from the Galaxy S4/Note 3. Features like Samsung Knox and Samsung Wallet are also present in this build.

Some other features expected in the update for the Galaxy Note II include OpenGL 3.0 support; improved RAM management; improved display colour reproduction; improved TouchWiz launcher; new Samsung keyboard, and new camera firmware, apart from minor UI tweaks for contacts app, flashlight widget, dialog boxes among others.

All this time the internet was afloat with rumours of all sorts but with the release of android 4.3 test firmware N7100XXUEMK4 specifically for Note 2 (GT-N7100) users in India it seems that the wait for 4.3 update is near its end!!!

Disclaimer: All images have been taken from http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5645227727152457645#editor/target=post;postID=3535877825543034648

Glossy or matt finished screen guard for Samsung galaxy note 2? Tips for smoother touch screen experience!

We all have always wanted better touch experience on our smartphones and have tried various mods and apps to change the sensitivity of the screen. But once we have applied a screen guard over the phone none of these help a lot and we have to face the problems of screen guards. Whether its the glossy one or the matte finished screen guards both come with their own sets of problems.

For some time many people have started using matte finished screen guards as they are very smooth to glide fingers over and does not end up with finger prints. They are also anti glare so reduce the amount of glare on the screen caused by reflection of external light.

But these matte finished screen guards make the screen look pixelated, unclear, less sharp and also less colourful. While using the S pen most of these matte finished screen guards don't allow for a smooth flow of the S pen. Hence the charm of having a touch screen mobile phone like Note 2 is lost.

The glossy screen guard on the other hand is a finger print magnet and doesn't remain much smooth after some time.  The screen though looks great with glossy screen guards. The colours are vibrant, clarity is superb and sharpness is maintained.

So how to get best of both worlds. A simple home grown solution will make our touchscreen experience as good as the newly purchased phone without any damage to the original screen.

Get a glossy screen guard installed on your note 2 or if you already have a glossy screen guard installed clean it with a moistened soft cloth. Clean it to dry using a soft dry cloth. Now sprinkle a very small amount of talcum powder or boric powder on the screen with glossy screen guard. Spread it on the screen using your finger. Wipe gently with a dry soft cloth and voila the screen is smooth as butter and looks as good as new.

DISCLAIMER: Whatever you do with your phone is your own responsibility.  The author and blog are not to be held responsible for any damages. 

Rumours confirmed: No 4.2.2 for Samsung Galaxy Note 2!!

Rumours that started floating a few days about Samsung skipping android 4.2.2 update for Note 2 ago have been confirmed by Telstra. As per latest info by Australian carrier Telstra, "Samsung have elected globally to skip the 4.2.2 update for this device and will instead go to a newer version of Android. No schedule has been provided for this update." 

This news talks of a newer update but doesn't mention whether it is talking about 4.3 or 5 and the biggest deal-breaker is that there seems to be no schedule for update promised for this device.

Customers have been waiting for a long time for this 4.2.2. Delays kept creeping up and now this particular update has been skipped. This shows how serious Samsung is about older flagship devices. Note 3 has brought incredible sales figures for Samsung and is an example of this giant MNC trying to save its latest flagship (S4) by making its previous flagships less desirable.

The thing to note is that this piece of news does not come directly from Samsung (not ready to face the flak of customers). So this is not to be considered as official statement but carriers always seem to have first hand information.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Skips Android 4.2.2: Telstra

Source:
1. http://www.androidcentral.com/galaxy-note-2-skip-android-42-go-straight-newer-version-says-aussie-carrier
2.  http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/07/18/samsung-galaxy-note-2-android-4-2-update-cancelled/
3. http://crowdsupport.telstra.com.au/t5/Device-Updates/Handset-updates-18-July/td-p/172420

Stability update DDDMG1 for India is out for Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Since today morning my note 2 showed that an update is available. It automatically got downloaded with an approximate size of 88 mb. 

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Update Available for download

This just is an stability update which got available few weeks ago in Europe. The update is N7100DDDMG1 dated July 1st 2013.

Some guys reported on xda forum that the RAM improved after the update (could have been  due to restart  after update also). 

There have been no major  changes appreciable visibly. 

Will take some time to judge the actual changes but battery life improvement is something I am looking forward to.

Samsung Note 2 Updated to 4.1.2 N7100DDDMG1

Updates appeared today for India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh.

SamKiesUpdates Twitter N7100XXDMG1

N7100XXDMG1

Base Firmware: N7100XXDMG1(4.1.2)

Modem: N7100DDDMG1

CSC: N7100ODDDMG1

Build Date: 01.07.2013 

Changlist: 1071214

Rumour mills working: Android 4.3 for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and S3

Get ready to be Shocked!!! This rumour at Sam mobile says that Samsung may skip with Android 4.2.2 update for note 2 and S3. They ask us to take this with a pinch of salt but I think Samsung is going to do exactly the same.   Looking into the delay in the update to 4.2.2 (and no leaks for 4.2.2 for note 2) it is highly likely that Samsung will skip this update. Most of the people haven't even got the latest 4.1.2 stability update.

Sam mobile have quoted Temefy as their source for this rumour.

Sources also confirm that Samsung S4, S3 and Note 2 all will get updated to Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie but looking into the delays into 4.2.2 and if it does gets 4.3 directly S3 & Note 2 seem to be last in Samsung's priority list.

This translates into more delays for Note 2 in getting any updates and it seems likely that Note 2 users may have to wait till November.

Sources:
1. http://www.sammobile.com/2013/07/16/rumor-samsung-may-skip-android-4-2-2-on-galaxy-note-ii-galaxy-s-iii-for-android-4-3/

2. http://temefy.com/samsung-might-skip-4-2-2-update-for-galaxy-s3-and-note-2-plans-jelly-bean-4-3-instead-along-with-galaxy-s4

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.2.2 Update Release Dates Seem to be Out !!!!

It was earlier rumoured that Samsung would provide the 4.2.2 update for Note 2 in May or June 2013 but now we know that it will be happening in Q3 2013. This is how it always works out with updates, we as customers are always eager to have the updates and rumour mongers do the rest of the work.

But now it seems that we do have something substantial as far as the release dates for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is considered. This recent article at gottabemobile.com says that "Australian carrier Telstra claims that the update’s submission slipped to July, a sign that Samsung is having problems with the software. The carrier expects a submission on July 8th and one round of testing before it’s ready to roll out. It expects to roll the software out at the beginning of August or right in the middle of the third quarter."

This is the closest we have till now as far as the 4.2.2 update for Note 2 is considered.Carriers are usually late in getting the updates than the international unlocked mobile phones as we have seen in the past. So, if Telstra is planning on for an update in August, we can assume that the international version of the device may get the update in July itself.