To update on rooting method. This time I did not use ChengLu method ( root cum CWM) but opt instead for Chainfire auto root. You can download his file from
http://download.chainfire.eu/264/CF-Root/C...gxx-gtn7100.zip
Flash the extracted tar file as PDA using Odin in PC

According to dr Ketan :

Method 1:
Disadvantage : Here you will get full root access, but here recovery will remain stock, so you won't have option to flash zip files (still you can flash zip with Mobile Odin), but you won't have any option for Nandroid backup/Restore.
Advantage : You have to reset flash counter once only, then whenever you need to reset to unroot/ready to claim warranty, just you need to go to superSU - setting - unroot.
So If you are Flash counter conscious and really don't have need for nandroid backup, This one is for You.

His mentioned disadvantage can be easily overcome . Just use Mobile Odin and flash the TWRP recovery img.tar file and you will have recovery installed
The TWRP img file can be downloaded at :
http://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/n7100

I always stick to perseus kernel. Dont know why others eg redpill just do not appeal to me. Together with monx rom perfect combo
I did not even bother to use stweaks included
Battery life excellent. Example last night with 3g on n active fb , gmail notification drop only 1% from 97 to 96 over 9 hours
I have achieved 7.5 hours SOT with still 15% battery left

All default setting
No mods at all
Noted monx baseband dmb1 stronger than dlk5 n dlk7

This post has been edited by benny888: Apr 8 2013, 09:44 AM

So what are you waiting for ?
Get the Note2
Stop all the survey in the various threads
I can tell you easily 6 to 7 hours SOT n you need not do any extra stuffs
Getting 8 to 9 hours is common for me

Why you want to see 3g? H is faster n better than 3g. I will be most unhappy if I see 3g instead of E, H n H+

You are right
But this time not so crazy n will not be early bird user paying a higher premium for it. Until Note3 comes the Note2 will still be my main phone

Whatever , Sony Stamina mode works and that is important. I don't care about how it does it but it works magnificently. Every day without fail, over 7 to 9 hours overnight , my battery level always stay the same as the last reading , eg I go to bed at 85%, the next morning after 7 hours it stays at 85% ; if it is at 94% , it will remain 94%
NO need any usage of 3rd party apps to control these
Even when you are using it as long ass screen is off, the battery level remains static unchanged

This post has been edited by benny888: Apr 11 2013, 11:38 AM

Nothing beats my Melko case ( flip leather) - i have accidentally drop it several times already and the phone remains intact ; only some slight bruises and scratches on the case only. The case clips the phone quite tight. Is worth every sen. I just bought another same case to replace my previous one. Some might say the case is too "old man" like but I love it and I have always buy Melkco flip cases for all my phones - and always same design-type/color each and every time

Buy it from carrymobile.com ( US$32) and delivery in your hands within 10 days. This is real genuine leather unlike those many imitation types ( RM60-80) you can get at lowyat plaza

http://www.carrymobile.com/smartphone-cell...jacka-type.html

This post has been edited by benny888: Apr 11 2013, 11:44 AM

In Stamina mode, you can set apps eg mail, tweeter feeds notifications, whatsapp , whatever apps you need etc to be in its exception whitelist and you will still get all messages even when phone is idle

MELKO original sells only 2 types - red, orange, purple, black and a color band type - check their MELKO website
http://www.melkco.com/scripts/main/viewpda-NO71-SS.html
Carrymobile is their designated online reseller

Imitation Melkos you can get many other colors eg Pink, Green, Blue, Brown etc - plenty of such at lowyat plaza

Yes it will work . There are few 7105 users here in this forum
Worth or not is your decision. Important is shop reliability if considering to buy any AP set

A very good effort by you on this
But was surprised at the dismal response from users since so many of the users here uses custom roms
The data would be more meaningful if we can have more contribution from users
Come on guys/gals - give your input to this

A most tempting proposition
Alas only available in Europe by May ; other countries no news yet
A budget phablet , reportedly will be cheaper than even Note 2 and upcoming S4
The 6.3-inch model comes with a 720p display (Samsung lists it only as "HD ') , a 1.7GHz dual-core processor from an unnamed manufacturer, 1.5GB of RAM, and 8 or 16GB of storage. 8 GB storage option - any mistake ??
And no S Pen but comes with Android 4.2 OS
Personally, I don't mind the 6.3 inch size. I can easily fit my Nexus 7 inside my long pants and 3/4 shorts side pockets

You can always easily replace the bootanimation.zip file at /system/media with the bootanimation.zip of your choice

Yes . I will

I am old guy -lah! i wear those loose fitting baggy like pants. All my pants are bought overseas ( mainly China, Cambodia, Thailand) from the factory itself ( I was in textiles past 30+ years ) . Can never find such baggy like pants here locally.

The bank will change your ATM card to a Debit card and you need to ask the bank to activate it for online transaction

Boat or dolphin browser my 2 favorites

Is there such an app? I will check it out

Indeed there is : forum.lowyat.net web Apps
Thanks for the notice


This post has been edited by benny888: Apr 12 2013, 04:07 PM

Lowyat app the fonts too small for my ageing eyes. No option to increase it. Back to using browser