Samsung Galaxy Note II LYN's Official Thread V20

I will attempt to log changes here as an indication of new material that I've added. I won't log cosmetic changes. Some posts will also be excluded from the changelog (eg Accessories) unless noteworthy.

The changelog will begin from 1 in each new topic version. Changelog link for prior topic versions posted at the bottom.

No.	Date	Description of Change	Post	Subsection
56	2013-04-
55	2013-04-
54	2013-04-20	Added post by bmwcaddy about his positive experience as a new Note 2 owner	4	Testimonies
53	2013-04-19	Added link to XDA post in reply to someone whining about aluminium vs plastic	4	below Testimonies
52	2013-04-19	Added link to article on why you don't need task killers	7	after 4.Getting ROMs
51	2013-04-18	Added link to article on Backup apps from Ars Technica, 2013-04-13	12	Backup
50	2013-04-16	Added link to Note II Sudden Death Syndrome thread on XDA	5	Reported Issues
49	2013-04-16	Updated Post 3 Latest ROM version for Malaysia	3	General
48	2013-04-16	Added Roundr, a screen rounding app, by antt00	12	Launchers
47	2013-04-16	Added video on Battery Saving Tips, by benny888	12	Tutorials
46	2013-04-16	Added small writeup on the terms "AP" and "Ori"	4	Scams
45	2013-04-15	Added link to BatteryUniversity table on Battery usage, by benny888	5	Operations
44	2013-04-14	Added link to XDA Mod Crossbreeder for reduced system lag, by nehalem176	8	Kernel
43	2013-04-14	Added link to post by benny888 on solving extensive Wakelocks	5	Reported Issues
42	2013-04-13	Added link to GL to SD for moving apps to SDcard	7	Swap SDcard
41	2013-04-13	Added link to article about Facebook and Narcissism	14	Articles
40	2013-04-13	Added link to app and article for Universal Unroot	7	new:Unroot
39	2013-04-13	Some new applications added to Useful Applications	12
38	2013-04-13	Added link to an excellent XDA article on Mobile Device Ruggedness	14	Articles
37	2013-04-13	Added post by Dan Rosenberg, uber Motorola Root guru, on bootloaders	6	Bootloaders
36	2013-04-12	Added Otterbox Defender Droptest video	11	Hall of Fame
35	2013-04-12	Added links to Reddit's App megaposts	12
34	2013-04-12	Added link to Reddit's Android forum about Bootloader Security	6	Bootloaders
33	2013-04-11	ROM Usage Survey Form is now available for BETA testing	10	ROM
32	2013-04-10	Kernel Usage Survey Form is now LIVE	10	Kernel
31	2013-04-10	Added category "Launcher" to Useful Apps and added Buzz Launcher	12	new:Launcher
30	2013-04-10	Added post by Uncle Benny responding to criticism of TouchWiz slowness of Samsung phones	4	Reviews and Testimonies
29	2013-04-10	Added article on Alan Kay (computing pioneer) remarking that Ipad is too dumbed down	4	below Confessions
28	2013-04-10	Added link to migrating contacts from iphone to Android	5	Migrating
27	2013-04-10	Added The 4 Best Android Phones Available Right Now (Note 2 among them !!!) - 2013-04-09	4	Reviews
26	2013-04-10	Added article from Linux Journal - Free and Open—and Their Opposites - 2013-04-02	14	Articles
25	2013-04-10	Added topic by Norameen on Cerberus, and several apps added to Useful apps	12	Tutorials
24	2013-04-07	Added series of posts detailing EdwinCodec's Wifi connection problems	5	Issues/Wifi
23	2013-04-07	Added some Backup Apps to Useful Apps and their corresponding Tutorials	12	Useful Apps and Tutorials
22	2013-04-07	Added link to topic by mtxx about recovering your photos even after your phone is stolen	14
21	2013-04-07	Added Article contributed by brotan regarding Cheap, High Capacity powerbanks	4	Scams
20	2013-04-07	Added Play Store PIN security to avoid accidental purchases	5	Operations
19	2013-04-07	Added Kernel Usage Survey to Most Popular Lists	10	new:Kernel
18	2013-04-07	Slightly revamped Rooting Pt 2 for better structure	7
17	2013-04-07	Added subsection Framework Mods to Advanced Topics	8	new:Framework Mods
16	2013-04-07	Added FolderMount and SuperBeam to Apps	12	File Utils
15	2013-04-07	Added review by DPReview of the Note 2's camera	4	Reviews, and Camera
14	2013-04-07	Added update to Dr. Ketan's rooting method by benny888	7	Methods
13	2013-04-06	Added subsection "Chargers" to Accessories post and 1 recommended charger	13	new:Chargers
12	2013-04-06	Added testimony by aspire2oo6 on Note 2/Android use	4	Reviews
11	2013-04-06	Added new posts on Kernel and Wakelocks	8	Kernel and Wakelocks
10	2013-04-06	Added Google Account problem to Basic Operations	5	Operations
9	2013-04-06	Added Tasker related info to Tutorials	12	Tutorials
8	2013-04-06	Added new section to Useful Applications for Tutorials	12	new:Tutorials
7	2013-04-06	Amended to bring Changelog to Post 2	2
6	2013-04-06	Added link to AndroidNZ review with connectivity demo (dated Oct 2012, but still useful)	3	General Info, Reviews
5	2013-03-29	Added new category "ADB" to Advanced Topics	8	new:ADB
4	2013-03-29	Added new category "Automation" to Useful Applications containing Tasker and Secure Settings contributed by antt00	12	new:Automation
3	2013-03-29	Added links to Migrating from iPhone	5	Operations
2	2013-03-29	Added link to fruitie's post about how to manage multiple Google accounts on 1 device	5	Operations
1	2013-03-29	New structure for v20, 16 posts to reflect new information and easier navigation

Prior Changelogs:
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Vox populi vox dei? Quot homines,tot sententiae All Stars 13,188 posts Joined: Dec 2011 From: 127.0.0.1	General Overview, Key Features ^{back to Post 1} Launched in Malaysia 11th October, 2012. In stores from 19th October,2012 Malaysia has the N7100 model by Samsung Malaysia. The N7105 LTE model may be obtained from other importers but LTE coverage is very limited as of now (Q1 2013). There is also a dual-sim model (N7102) available in selected markets. Latest firmware for Malaysia: N7100XXDMC3_N7100OLBDMD1_XME Android 4.1.2, Week 2, Apr 2013. Screenshot of latest current ROM - jakgelap You may also get an "Access to the software update service..." message like in the pic link below. This just means that the Samsung update server is full. Try again at another time. Patience is virtue. Access to the software update service screenshot Samsung does not provide any meaningful changelogs. SO NOBODY KNOWS WHAT HAS CHANGED COMPARED TO THE LAST VERSION(s). For those who already know how to flash: Download official firmware from http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/ - login first. You will download a zip file. Unzip it for the tar file to be used for flashing Specifications » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Network 3G: HSPA+21Mbps (HSDPA 21Mbps / HSUPA 5.76Mbps) 4G LTE: 100Mbps / 50Mbps (N7105 model only) Processor 1.6 GHz Exynos 4412 quad-core processor OS Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) Dimensions 80.5 x 151.1 x 9.4 mm, 180g Battery Standard battery, Li-ion 3,100mAh Memory 16/32/64GB User memory + 2GB (RAM) microSD slot (supports exFAT - the standard supports up to 2TB) S Pen Optimized Features S Pen Experience - S Note, S Planner, Email with hand-writing integration - S Pen Keeper - Quick Command, Easy Clip, Photo Note, Paper Artist - Shape Match, Formula Match 1 Step tasking / Multitasking features Air View Popup Note, Popup Play Page Buddy / Tag Buddy / Word Buddy Connectivity / Sharing Features Bluetooth® v 4.0 (Apt-X Codec support) LE USB 2.0 Host WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 & 5 GHz), Wi-Fi HT40 Wi-Fi Direct NFC S Beam Samsung AllShare Play & Control Samsung AllShare Cast (WiFi Display) - Mirroring & Extension Samsung AllShare Framework Other Samsung TouchWiz / Samsung L!ve Panel Samsung Kies / Samsung Kies Air Samsung ChatOn mobile communication service Smart Stay, Direct claa, Screen Recorder, Quick Glance Samsung ChatOn mobile communication service Samsung S Suggest Camera Main (Rear) : 8 Megapixel Auto Focus Camera with LED Flash, BSI Sub (Front) : 1.9 Megapixel VT Camera, BSI Best Photo, Best Group Pose, Low light shot Video Codec: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX, WMV7, WMV8, WMV9, VP8 Format: 3GP(MP4), WMV(ASF), AVI, FLV, MKV, WebM Full HD(1080p) Playback & Recording Audio Codec: MP3, OGG, WMA, AAC, ACC+, eAAC+, AMR(NB,WB), MIDI, WAV, AC-3, Flac Music Player with SoundAlive 3.5mm Ear Jack Content / Services Samsung Apps Samsung Hub - Game Hub - Media Hub (US only) - Learning Hub / Music Hub / Video Hub ※ The availability of each Samsung Hub may differ by country Sensors Accelerometer, RGB Light, Digital Compass, Proximity, Gyro, Barometer GPS A-GPS Glonass Enterprise Solutions On Device Encryption (H/W) Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync VPN(F5, Cisco, Juniper) MDM(Sybase Afaria, MobileIron, SOTI, Good) CCX Mware MVP General Info,Reviews » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « LINK:DPReview for the Galaxy Note 2 Camera - 2013-03-23 Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 2 - 2013-03-15 I posted this as a comparison between 2 very recent Samsung models of different processor generations ( A15 vs A9 ) and most of the comments actually come out in the Note 2's favour. Some of the comments: QUOTE brendan soliwoda • I much as I am digging this new phone, I am perfectly content with my Note II and will not be switching anytime soon. Chirag Thakkar • if i m gonna change my note 2 the only device replacing it will be note 3. Ben Barren • i would love the 441 ppi and thinner is better but smaller screen and no S-pen i'll still take Note 2 until Note 3 tho i'd love JB 4.2.2 Mathilda • I can't let go my samsung note 2, because i always need the S pen for my study and write down my note. Note 2 just like my notebook combine with my laptop. Samsung SIV is good, but for student, the features in Note 2 is the reason i can't let go note 2. Romeo Bucur • I already made my choice 3 days ago. Just bought a note 2 and i don't regret it for a second.. the s pen and the large display make browsing the web a very nice experience.. and about the "ppi" war.. note 2 has a beautiful display.. certenly more than the averege user will ever need... can' wait for note 3... k brooks • Ive had my note 2 since September and I still love it and it's still makes the I phone 5 look like a kiddies toy. The screen on the note 2 is still superb (even tho its not full hd) and very bright. I've got 118 apps installed , and it is still as fast as it was when I first got it (which surprises alot of people). The battery life is another great bonus. I'll upgrade , but only to the note 3. I'm sure the S4 will sell very well though and is great for people who can't handle the extra size of the note 2 Aliff Alfiry • Nope, I won't change my Note II for S4. As you can see by now, Note is in it's own league, and the only true successor to Note II is the Note III, not S4. Both cater for different market. S4 for mainstream market, Note for niche market. Alas, I'm sure most of Note II users will wait till Note III comes out and then decide to buy it or not, because going to S4 feels like downgrading no matter how great the performance and screen quality are A review by ZDNet on 2013-02-03 Samsung Galaxy Note 2: Big enough to be worth the trouble - James Kendrick Excerpt: Conclusion: the best phone I have ever used This article has only touched on some of the features that make the Note 2 so useful. Useful is a good description for the Note 2 as it is easily the best phone I have ever used. It's certainly not for everyone, which is true for any smartphone, but for those looking for an innovative phone in the crowded Android space the Note 2 is worth a look. A review of the Note 2 about 3 months after launch (in December 2012) and still shows up favorably against newer phones. Galaxy Note II - After The Buzz - post-hype review 2012-12-06 - contributed by klmc A review by AndroidNZ on 2012-10-26 including a multitude of connectivity options tested. Galaxy Note 2 Connectivity Demo Tested connectivity: USB OTG cable Externally powered USB hub Logitech K400 wireless USB keyboard/mouse combo Xbox 360 for Windows controller MHL adapter for Note 2 AllShare Cast Dongle Logitech "For Android" bluetooth keyboard Logitech "For Android" bluetooth mouse (note that any HID profile bluetooth mouse should work) Seagate GoFlex Satellite drive Global Samsung Sites for Note II Global Galaxy Note II Official website Galaxy Note II Story Galaxy Note II Benefits Malaysia Note II related news Soya Cincau confirming 19th October Arrival - 2012/10/11 Please ask Uncle Google about "Galaxy Note 2 Reviews". I have posted the search link here for convenience' sake. Google Search for Galaxy Note 2 reviews in reverse chronological order LINK:Test performed by Positron showing the power of Quad Core Exynos 4412 LINK:When someone asks you to compare the Note 2 to <somephone>, how do you respond? LINK:There is simply no comparison - response by our Esteemed Gadget Freak and Guru » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « QUOTE(benny888 @ Mar 11 2013, 09:02 AM) TS (christina1, NOT joytest) is already using a note2 n considering change to Xperia z. I suggest she consider the butterfly instead. I have used all these 3 phones n seriously Xperia z n butterfly cannot be compared to note2 due its much bigger display n spen features. Butterfly n Xperia Z quite similar in performance but butterfly thrumps the Xperia Z in display quality n very obvious audio quality. Camera wise both quite similar but Xperia z camera launching is dreadfully miserably slow. Slowest I have seen to date. Xperia Z advantages is waterproof n dustproof And, from one of LYN's most prolific device changers Bujal.x (who aims to change 40+ devices PER YEAR) LINK:Mar 11 2013, 08:55 AM - if you have plan to sell it after few months using it may i suggest note 2? sony's used set price too low compared to samsung~ I am not dissing the other phone. I am just quoting what others have replied when asked which phone should one choose when given a choice between Note 2 and something else. I am of the opinion that to date, there is nothing out there that can yet compare with the Note 2 simply due to the inclusion of the active digitizer and its pocketability. YOUTUBE: The Daily Note II Channel - Tips & Tricks and App Reviews LINK:Daily Note II Channel with Latest Episodes first An Episode is shown here. You may view other episodes when this one ends. omA4UZKFAtM ============================================================== Please beware of FAKES !!! See Post #4 ============================================================== First steps when getting your New Toy » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « What's in the sales package (applies only to SME sets) A sealed box with the blue Samsung sticker and an e-Warranty sticker. The serial number and IMEI stickers are at the side. In the box you will find the phone, battery, a WHITE 3-pin charger rated at 2A, a WHITE micro-usb cable, a pair of WHITE headphones and a short manual which also describes e-warranty. NOTE: If you are getting an AP set, the charger will have the pin configuration of the region it came from (eg 2 round pins for Europe sets) NOTE: If you get a set with a BLACK charger and BLACK cable, you may not be getting a Note II and it is likely a knockoff. How to check your phone Check your IMEI by dialing #06# and compare it with the one on the sticker on the box. It has to be the same. There could be an extra "/01" which you can ignore. Check all your phone's features by dialing #0#. You will get a full screen of clickable boxes. Click each one to ensure that those respective features are tested and working fine. Hit the back button to exit the test you are in. Remove the battery and confirm that there is a SIRIM sticker (applicable only to SME sets). Then compare the serial number, ensure it matches with the one on the box sticker. Go to Settings>Storage and ensure that it is showing 10.36Gb total space (if you have a 16Gb device) This is the correct amount of free storage after the default software is loaded. LINK:Get the Galaxy Note II's User Digest (Play Store) Checking your warranty and RMA status online* miloy2k LINK:Samsung Cyber Service portal » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « If you also want to know about the Samsung sticker INSIDE the phone: wanmya 's question \| syNzoR's response \| confuzan's response LINK:XDA - Things to check for when buying a Second Hand Note 2 ============================================================== Key HARDWARE Features of the Note 2 LINK:Difference between LTE and Non-LTE versions of the Note 2 Due to some technical differences between N7100 and N7105, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU FLASH ROMS !!! Most roms/kernels on XDA are meant for the N7100. Please ensure that your rom/kernel can be used on the N7105 before you flash. Video Reviews of ALL Features of the Note 2 (this includes hardware and software) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « LINK:Youtube search query results for Galaxy Note 2 sorted by newest first TheAngelofmusic1989 Galaxy Note II REVIEW All you need to know (Note II vs S III vs Original Note) - 2012-11-26 - 55:01 Published on Nov 26, 2012 **TIME CODEDTIME CODED**READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION!!!! Hello everyone!!! Here is probably -- pretentiously the most in-depth review on the Note II that you will ever see... LOL Enjoy, relax, stay a while, and pick a topic. OR watch the whole thing!!! 1. Intro (00:14) 2. Form Factor (1:15) 3. 4 device pile up (2:39) 4. Build Quality (3:30) 5. Durability - my dad dropped it!!! (5:26) 6. Out Door / Direct Sunlight Readability (7:09) 7. Pocket test (7:46) 8. Operating System Start* (9:25) 9. Sensors and Motion (10:47) 10. Voice Recognition - S Voice and Google Now (15:35) 11. How to get Flash on Jelly Bean!!! (19:31) 12. S Pen Features Start (20:11) 13. Pen commands menu, back, quick command, ETC (20:24) 14. USING S NOTE is a BLAST (23:08) 15. Pen and Photo Editing Wizardry (25:06) 16. Don't forget these Pen Tools! (27:16) 17. Pop Up BROWSER (28:12) 18. Multi-window (28:51) 19. Galaxy Note II Processors and Power vs Note and SIII* (29:21) 20. CPU Browser speed test Note II vs SIII (30:58) 21. GPU and Game Play Power!!!! (32:21) 22. RAM Power 2GB buttery smoothness (34:29) 23. THE DISPLAY START (35:32) 24. Up close of Note Original and Note II Pixels (36:39) 25. Burn in??? (38:27) 26. Gorgeous MEDIA EXPERIENCE & NO black clipping!!!! (38:59) 27. NO Black Clipping demonstration (41:06) 28. Display IMPERFECTIONS (42:45) 29. Battery Life (45:58) 30. Antennas and Phone Versions (47:47) 31. The Cameras and Demonstrations (48:41) 32. Outside Video Tests and Photos (52:08) 33. THE END! Thank You for watching!!! (54:12) ColdFustion Why The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Is Better Than Your Phone If you don't have one - 2012-10-24 - 18:43 jimmyispromo Best Tips and Tricks of Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (1 of 2) - 2012-10-24 - 11:51 Best Tips and Tricks of Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (2 of 2) - 2012-10-24 - 11:54 Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (II) Settings Guide by TheAndroidizen - 2012-10-18 - 10:55 A FULL TEARDOWN of all components with good descriptions » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Original Source: http://samsungtomorrow.com/3678 - in Korean, with larger component pics (2012-12-17) Original Source: http://global.samsungtomorrow.com/?p=20862 - English translation Source: http://blog.gsmarena.com/samsung-does-a-te...its-components/ Overview 1 Overview 2 Full part description 3G Signal Related Questions and Helpful Answers » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Modems tested and recommended by forumer - 2013-02-22 - chteh0721 Question about H/H+ availability Response about why you may not have H/H+ Allshare » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « placeholder - contributors requested AllShare allows you to mirror your phone's screen on an AllShare equipped display device (TV, dongle) via the AllShare cast function on your phone. The Battery » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « LINK:XDA - Things You Should Know About Lithium Ion Battery The Note 2 has a massive 3100mAh battery. The only phone with a larger battery is the Motorola Razr MAXX with a 3300mAh. My 2 cents about battery use: Firstly, ALL USERS here on this forum report usages >12hours ie 1 whole day out, with at least 3hours AND MORE of "Screen On Time" or what we term "SOT". Typical battery life tends to be 4+hours SOT with 18+hours total use. This is a SMARTPHONE and should be enjoyed for all its wonderful features of large screen for movies/browsing/reading, powerful CPU for gaming, data connectivity for surfing etc. If you can get 1 whole day's use out of a full charge, I don't see why there is a need to complain. Charge when you are sleeping. Read the link about batteries, and you won't kill your battery from overnight charging. IF you are getting less than 3hours SOT, and/or less than 12 hours of total use, then the most likely cause is some badly behaved app or apps that won't go to sleep and keeps your CPU running high. See Advanced Topics for Wakelocks and what to do about them. See Post 8 for some of our forumer's Battery Life Records. Anyway, a some battery life RECORDS !!! Submitted 2013-02-25: 4d1h28m total, with 4h00m SOT !!! Submitted 2013-02-28: 4d2h19m total, with 3h56m SOT !!! Camera » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « The camera is an 8Megapixel device. Camera firmware versions: Check your camera firmware by dialing #34971539# ZKFI07, GKF103 Reported on 2013-03-08 by emy_xvidia GKFH93 - this version seems to have over aggressive low light "optimisation" LINK:DPReview for the Galaxy Note 2 Camera - 2013-03-23 In the meantime, search through the threads for posts from Aspire2oo6. He is the resident photography expert and has posted some amazing shots, or: Aspire2oo6's Flickr Gallery LINK:Contribution by Isabell on basic photography tips - Isabell LINK:Understanding Camera Optics & Smartphone Camera Trends The site below is a well recognised site for Camera reviews. Now they have a subsection for Mobile Phone Cameras. It contains reviews for all the phones they have access to, and not just Note/Note 2 specific. LINK:RSS Feed for DPReview Mobile Camera reviews The CPU (Exynos 4 Quad 4412)* » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « WARNING !! Heavy duty technical stuff The User Manual for the CPU - pdf, 4.99mb, 913 pages Samsung's Exynos 4 Quad microsite Samsung's technical documentation site for the Exynos 4 Quad Gorilla Glass » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « placeholder - contributors requested About Gorilla Glass (and Gorilla Glass 2) http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/ Cost to replace a cracked screen - PrinceCaspien The Note 2 screen has a Wacom digitizer, and this is bonded to the glass during assembly. When you replace the screen at the service center, both will get replaced as a single assembly. If you are adventurous, you can try to do it yourself. See Advanced section. The MicroSD card slot » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « The Note 2 has a microSD card slot. MicroSD (or sometimes abbreviated "usd/uSD" card since "u" looks like the Greek letter "mu") is the physical format of the card. The logical format (ie how the computer/phone sees it) can be FAT16, FAT32, exFAT or even NTFS. FAT32 officially supports up to 32Gb. Cards greater than 32Gb will default to 64Gb and be in exFAT format. Only Windows 7 and above support exFAT natively. Vista and Windows XP need additional drivers. Nominally the exFAT standard supports up to 2Tb (terabytes) of storage. Read links below for an in depth understanding of the various formats. Microsoft Technet article on FAT16 and FAT32 (historical perspective) Choosing between NTFS, FAT, and FAT32 - more for PCs, but informative Microsoft Support article on FAT32 - more in-depth detail Micro$oft Intellectual Property Licen$ing Page - for exFAT - surprisingly not in the technical section NFC Related stuff: » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Sellers of NFC tags and items in LYN hullabaloo_bard Tapway Ubitap What is NFC from HowStuffWorks from Ubitap's website XDA review of AnyTag NFC app LINK:A discussion on XDA about reading passports with NFC-enabled phones How you can use NFC Another example of how you can use NFC XDA - [APP][4.1+] File Beam - Send files with Android Beam™ - XeactorZ NFC related discussion in V15 <= click on the link and search for the term "NFC" to see the discussion Notification LED placeholder - contributors requested S-Pen (usage and settings) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « The S-Pen in the Galaxy Note 2 works in conjunction with the Wacom digitizer bonded to the screen. The digitizer creates an electromagnetic field that detects the S-Pen up to 12mm away. Jointly, this also allows for more precise content manipulation and rendering. The Air View feature, for example, uses the digitizer to preview content based on the proximity of the S-Pen to the display. The S-Pen in the Galaxy Note 2 is longer, thicker, and more ergonomically designed compared to the one in the original Galaxy Note. The S-Pen allows for some of the Note family's (the original Note, Note 10.1, Note 8.0, Note II) most innovative features, including Easy Clip, which allows quick cropping of images by simply pressing the S-Pen button; Quick Command, which activates frequently used apps just by swiping up on the display; and Air View, which allows previewing of content when the S-Pen is placed near the display. LINK:XDA- explaining how the sPen tech works (and is very diff than other styluses) Some examples of sketches: A fruit drawn by Isabell - Isabell Another drawing by Isabell Samsung Galaxy Note II: S Pen Lesson - pocketnowvideo - 2012-10-05 - 11:24 Added on 2013-03-10-00:08 Sketching - Samsung Galaxy Note 2 - Amazing Blue Eye - Damen Roy - 01:10 Added on 2013-03-10-00:08 Samsung Galaxy Note 2 sketch an amazing lion's face S-pen - MIRVIPanimation - 02:02 Added on 2013-03-10-22:18 How TheNeighbor101 from XDA painted Anne Hathaway with the Note 2 How TheNeighbor101 from XDA painted a portrait of Arya Stark Another bit of Note 2 art by arjunr24724 from XDA Wi-Fi Direct™ » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Wi-Fi Alliance's site on Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Wi-Fi Direct™: Personal, portable Wi-Fi® that goes with you anywhere, anytime Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Wi-Fi Direct™ is a certification mark for devices supporting a game-changing new technology enabling Wi-Fi devices to connect directly, making it simple and convenient to do things like print, share, synch and display. Products bearing the Wi-Fi Direct certification mark can connect to one another without joining a traditional home, office or hotspot network. Mobile phones, cameras, printers, PCs, and gaming devices can now connect to each other directly to transfer content and share applications quickly and easily. Devices can make a one-to-one connection, or a group of several devices can connect simultaneously. Connecting Wi-Fi Direct-certified devices is easy and simple, in many cases only requiring the push of a button. Moreover, all Wi-Fi Direct connections are protected by WPA2™, the latest Wi-Fi security technology. With Wi-Fi Direct, you do not need an access point or internet connection – your personal Wi-Fi network goes with you wherever you go. Wi-Fi Direct device connections can happen anywhere, anytime - even when you don't have access to a Wi-Fi network. Your Wi-Fi Direct device will signal to other devices in the area that it can make a connection. You can view available devices and ask them to connect, or you might receive an invitation to connect to another Wi-Fi Direct device. When two or more Wi-Fi Direct-certified devices connect directly, they have formed a Wi-Fi Direct Group, using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ and the latest Wi-Fi security. Now you can get started doing all the exciting things that Wi-Fi Direct enables! An app from XDA that has been tested working for non-Samsung devices by arslow (thanks for reminding) [App] Fast File Transfer - The WiFi Direct For The Rest Of Us Video showing how Wi-Fi Direct is used, and how fast it is !! Wireless Charging » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « placeholder - contributors requested A Comparison using GCC of various charging values including Qi Wireless Charger - ayed08 None of us is as smart as all of us Errare humanum est perseverare diabolicum Have fun everyone This post has been edited by joytest: Apr 16 2013, 07:29 PM
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Vox populi vox dei? Quot homines,tot sententiae All Stars 13,188 posts Joined: Dec 2011 From: 127.0.0.1	Owners' List ^{back to Post 1} Self Service Form Here!!! You can now input your details in the self service form !!! Please input your LYN username, SME/AP, Model, Capacity and Color, and any optional information you wish, and hit "Submit" on the form. > CLICK HERE for Owners' SUBMISSION FORM < - started on 2013-03-23 > Owners' List spreadsheet < - full list of owners here. Previous owners prior to 2013-03-22 have also been imported. One of the world's most recognised people is also a proud Note 2 owner: Contributor Recognised by Samsung and sent on an ALL EXPENSES PAID TRIP to Samsung SEA Forum tot31's post showing the invitation and confirmation for Samsung SEA Forum (26-28 Feb, 2013) ============================================================== Reviews and Testimonies by Users (LYN and around the 'Net) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Post by bmwcaddy about his positive Note 2 experience - 2013-04-14 Uncle Benny's (benny888) testimony to the smoothness of TouchWiz on the Note 2 in response to a post about erroneous perceptions of TouchWiz - 2013-04-10 The 4 Best Android Phones Available Right Now - 2013-04-09 6 months after launch, the Note 2 is still a major contender as a Top-of-the-Line phone against all newcomers. Standout specs: Gigantic 720p display, stylus, quad-core processor, 2GB RAM. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Why it’s great: This phablet proved that some users will happily buy a cross between a smartphone and tablet rather than two separate devices. The fact the Galaxy Note II has excellent hardware no doubt helped the case – inside you’ll find one of the strongest quad-core processors on the market, gobs of RAM, an SD card slot that can handle up to a 64GB card and a huge battery. And then there’s the stylus. Samsung has found some innovative ways to make it an essential device for texts, document editing and web navigation. There’s no other Android phone that can provide more value to consumers who productivity on-the-go. Advice and testimony by aspire2oo6 to someone expressing doubt about getting a Note 2 - 2013-04-04 LaFiero from the Reddit Android (/r/Android)section, explaining how the Note 2 has changed the way he uses a smartphone - 2013-03-16 » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Quick background: I'm probably what most would consider an average smartphone user. I use my phone for fairly common things: email, text, weather, YouTube, browse the web, Google Reader (RIP). Nothing too heavy. I’ve owned an iPhone 3G, a Samsung Captivate (OG Galaxy), Atrix 2, and a HTC One X. I recently upgraded to a Note II (refurbished for $0.99 from AT&T, woot woot) and it's completely changed the way I use my phone, but not for the reasons you might imagine. Yes, the large screen is nice and has changed the way I browse the web. I can open up the desktop version of a website and read all of the text without having to zoom in, at all. But the real thing that has changed how I use my phone? Battery life. And this isn't even bespoke to the Note II. The Razr Maxx (HD) gets great battery life. But I wanted to post this to let people who are in the market for a new phone know that battery life really will change how you use your phone. From the moment I leave for school in the morning until the moment I go to sleep at night, I never, ever, even think about my Note II’s battery. No matter what I'm doing. Watching 20 minutes of YouTube? Don't even think about it. Using Maps with GPS turned on? Don't think about it. Streaming music during my 45 minute commute? Nope, don’t think about my battery. In the past, all of these things would have had me frantically checking my phones battery. It wasn’t until I got the Note II that I realized just how much I had been worrying about my phone's battery. I used to constantly check it because below about 50%, all the phones I mentioned above would plummet. **** Some comments from the thread: ToiletNinjasGalaxy Nexus 4.1.1, Galaxy Tab 10.1 Stock, Archos 70 98 points 19 hours ago I just upgraded from the VZW G-Nex up to the Note 2. Like OP said, it really has changed the way I use my phone. With my Nexus, I kept a dock in my office, one in my home office, and chargers plugged in the living room and bedroom as well. Playing a game on an emulator with a USB controller plugged in would drain my battery from full to shutdown in 90 minutes. Even just GPS and Pandora on my 30 minute commute would knock the battery down to 75%. With the Note 2, even with the gigantic screen, I have not yet gotten a battery warning, ever. For a week I still carried my SIM-less Nexus, figuring I could use it for music and games and "save my precious phone battery." Honestly though, even using the Note for music, games, social networking and office apps throughout the day, the battery has held up like a champ. I presume heavy data usage over the mobile data rather than wifi will eventually beat up the battery, like it does on any phone, but honestly overall I'm just completely blown away by the user experience of this phone. ===== theklinksGalaxy Note II, Stock 9 points 19 hours ago I went through the same upgrade -- VZW Gnex to Note 2 -- and actually got frustrated when I couldn't drain the Note 2's battery in one day. Now that I'm used to it, I freaking love it. I can use the hell out of the Note 2 and not worry that I'll be dead in the water on the commute home. ===== ToiletNinjasGalaxy Nexus 4.1.1, Galaxy Tab 10.1 Stock, Archos 70 6 points 19 hours ago One random luxury I've noticed - Splashtop is a DREAM on this phone. Obviously gaming lags insanely and is a poor idea, but it is really nice for viewing content on my desktop, starting up a download to be waiting for me when I get home, or monitoring my system. Even the Nexus' decent sized screen felt a little small, and the curve made it awkward, but the Note 2 really feels like a little "desktop remote". ===== DrDerpbergNexus S, Nexus 4 61 points 17 hours ago I can see it now: a commercial where you get wrapped up in whatever you're watching on your Note II at breakfast. You ignore your food, leaning in focusing on the screen. Time skips a bit and the shadows in your room are different, but you're still staring at the screen with your food in front of you. Time skips again, to the evening. And again, to the middle of the night, with you passed out in your eggs and bacon but still just barely holding your Note II up, chugging happily along. The tag might be something along the lines of "This phone has more energy than you do", but I'm no marketing guru. ===== vincredibleGalaxy Nexus (VZW) 43 points 20 hours ago I agree completely. I had a Galaxy Nexus before I switched to my Note II (both on Verizon) and I had to be so careful with my time spent using the phone. It got decent battery life with the screen off, but even at the lowest brightness, just leaving the screen on for a few texts or a brief bout on Reddit would drain significant percentages of the battery. Don't even get me started on what 5 minutes of YouTube would do to it. I felt the exact same way when I switched to the Note II. For the first few weeks, I was so giddy over the battery life, I was watching it like a hawk, mainly because I wanted to benchmark how awesome it was (and it was pretty awesome), but once I got past the honeymoon phase, it just became this thing I never thought about again. Until I read this thread, I probably hadn't actually looked at my battery meter in days. I charge it at night but I never know how low it is when I plug it in - it's certainly not low enough to be of concern. I do whatever the hell I want on this phone. An hour of YouTube, 6 hours of streaming music at work, calls, texts, Reddit, downloading, uploading, games, GPS. None of it matters. I don't have to worry about whether my WiFi/BT/GPS is on or off and potentially hurting my battery life. The thing just chugs along and never ever gets low. It just works the way I need it to work. Excellent write-up concering what is easily my favorite aspect of the Note II! gin&tonic - Excellent experience with charger replacement for AP set - 2013-03-24 benny888 - his post in the S4 thread about the excellent smoothness of the Note 2 - 2013-03-24 benny888 - point about the excellent TouchWiz on Note 2 in S4 thread - 2013-03-18 brijesh.ratnani - about how the Note 2 has changed the way he works - 2013-02-19 adi89 - in support of Cynox's post and affirms the usefulness of the Note 2 - V02 / #19 - 2012-10-07 Cynox - why you don't need to be concerned about price drops, and how useful the Note 2 is - V02 / #18 - 2012-10-07 LINK:For people who btch about polycarbonate* ============================================================== Confessions of fervent iPhone users having switched to Galaxy Note 2 or other Android devices » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Gizmodo: Why I Ditched the iPhone: My Very Own Protocol Droid by Jamie Dihiansan - 2013-03-12 Why American Airlines Chose Samsung Over Apple When It Bought 17,000 Tablets (Galaxy Note 2) - 2013-03-10 The following articles from TechHive and Forbes were contributed by alexng2208 6 Things Apple Needs To Fix In iOS 7 (or Why Android is BETTER than iOS) - 2013-03-05 - Forbes Why I switched from iPhone to Android Part 1 - 2013-03-05 - TechHive Why I switched from iPhone to Android Part 2 - 2013-03-06 - TechHive Why I switched from iPhone to Android Part 3 - 2013-03-07 - TechHive An iPhone 5 user tries the Samsung Galaxy Note II - 2013-02-09 - iSource - contributed by alexng2208 Betanews' Carlos, a (formerly) avowed fanboi and Samsung hater - 2013-01-18 The many many comments on this article also show many former iphone users loving the Note/Note2 after having made the switch. From a Forbes contributor who has seen the light - 2012-12-28 Moving from iOS to Android - insightful comments Best comment from this article: QUOTE by Charles Chambers Used to be a diehard iPhone fan since 07. Switched to android in 11 and I love it. The difference between android and iOS: iOS is like living in a nice hotel. You don't have a lot of choice but it looks nice and easy to use. Android is like buying your own home. Buy an really nice home (android device) and you will probably love it. You can change and customize it however you want. It's yours! You can also buy cheap. Computer pioneer Alan Kay says the iPad has “been dumbed down so far it’s distressing” (2013-03-29) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « http://www.androidauthority.com/alan-kay-ipad-181064/ “The iPad’s been dumbed down so far it’s distressing. And Microsoft of course followed suit with its interface.” Kay claims the iPad is an anti-personal computer and not only is difficult, but doesn’t allow for symmetric creation. Instead of personal computers being designed “as a place where people are going to spend a lot of time and different people can exist there”, their design is based on marketing and the most number of devices being sold to the largest number of people. Kay has a vast experience working with mobile computing devices dating back to the 1970s when he worked at the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) which developed the first graphical user interface and personal computer. It was from there that Steve Jobs and Bill Gates got their ideas for what would become the two largest operating systems on the planet, Windows and Mac OS. Did that company with the fruit logo ever invent anything? I'm posting this here to dispel the myths that the company with the fruit logo invented every smartphone technology. NO THEY DID NOT. All they did was to combine existing technologies into a sleek package. Credit to Noobi3 wFeC25BM9E0 ============================================================== > BEWARE OF SCAMS/CONS/FAKES < [MUST READ] Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100) – Clone vs Original Ultimate Comparison - 2013-03-09 - JennyBeh Full IMEI List of 1407 Note 2 stolen in October 2012 - Click *here* to check against this list Modus Operandi of a Scammer - notified by benny888 A word about the terms "AP" and "Ori" (not the best choice of terms, but this is Bolehland ) A real Samsung (or any manufacturer's) device is Original whether it's SME or AP. We get our terminology confused due to the use of the term "AP" here whereas the correct term is "Parallel Import" or "Grey Market". And again due to the proliferation of counterfeit goods in this part of the world, the term "original" is also misappropriated to denote "Genuine". SME vs AP is simply a matter of distribution channel for a Genuine product. You can also get "original" counterfeits since it comes directly from the manufacturer of said counterfeit. From Merriam-Webster: Definition of COUNTERFEIT 1: made in imitation of something else with intent to deceive => LYN's historical topic on the subject - AP, Ori, Water Not directly Note 2 related, but useful to know nonetheless: Beware of Cheap, High Capacity Powerbanks - 2013-03-29 - brotan This post has been edited by joytest: Apr 20 2013, 10:44 PM
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Vox populi vox dei? Quot homines,tot sententiae All Stars 13,188 posts Joined: Dec 2011 From: 127.0.0.1	Note 2 Basic Operations and Common Issues ^{back to Post 1} ============================================================== XDA site for Galaxy Note II (N7100 and N7105) Samsung Galaxy Note II - N7100 and N7105 XDA has 2 threads for Development (ie ROMs, kernels etc) discussions. The one called Android Development deals with ROMs/kernels/tweaks etc that are "cooked" ie modified from STOCK. The one called Android Original Development deals with ROMS/kernels/tweaks etc that are built from scratch (AOSP/AOKP) or are entirely original in their approach. Note that AOSP/AOKP does not fully support all Exynos features as Samsung has sadly not released the full details of the Exynos processor to the dev community. XDA sites for other variants of the Galaxy Note II (not N7100 or N7105) - applicable for sets from US Telcos AT&T Sprint T-Mobile Verizon ============================================================== Operations Battery Characteristics and Care - Summary Table of Battery Types - benny888 Can I simply unplug the USB cable after a file transfer? - antt00 How do I turn off 3G ? I want to use 2G only. - kevintth Securing your Play Store to avoid unnecessary In-App-Purchases or accidental purchases - asked by Blackthorn and answered by antt00 Incoming calls only show phone number but no names even though I have saved the name & tel nos Solution - Delete Google account and add it back again - by antt00 Confirmation of solution, just sign out and sign in Google account How do I turn off syncing when I have more than 1 Google account on my phone? - question by fruitie Solution by syNzoR to enable checkboxes within Contacts After Updating a ROM, no details are shown in the Battery Summary readout - solved by sklchan If you found the .face folder and you're wondering what it is? - credits Andrewtst from S3 thread - andrewtst Teach your stock Samsung keyboard in GNote II to remember new words - MRSamurai Migrating from iPhone to Note 2 (or general Android) ? Some tools: Jumping Ship: A Guide to Switching from iOS to Android - 3 part series - just click "Next Post" to see all parts How to Transfer/Export Messages from iPhone using Samsung Kies Sync iTunes music with your Android !!! Easy Phone Tunes Transfer Music and Data to Your Samsung Galaxy - Easy Phone Sync CopyTrans Contacts to export idevice Contacts to PC You've already been suckered by DRM - just 1 LAST investment to remove it forever!! Article on how to export your iphone contact to Android. The comments are also informative. LINK:Software for Macs to connect to Androids - Android File Transfer Galaxy Charging Current (GCC) LINK:The original XDA thread describing what it does (from S3 thread) LINK:The other XDA thread describing it in the Note 2 thread Get it from here: LINK:GalaxyChargingCurrent APK This is the best way of detecting incoming charge current for your Galaxy Note 2 (also works on the S3). It does not seem to work on other devices. It reads a file here /sys/class/power_supply/battery/current_avg This provides an objective method to compare charging variances, and will help to narrow down slow charging issues. Very often it is the cable, or a combination of a lousy charger with the cable. The Note needs a charger that outputs at least 1.5A (with GCC readings of 1400 and above) for good charging speeds. After extensive testing by forumers, and most notably brotan, good chargers output 1500 and above. brotan has a supply of DUAL USB, DUAL 2A output chargers that have been tested working by several forumers. He also has original cables that can carry 2A current properly. Read brotan's extensive writeup on batteries and charging - brotan ============================================================== Reported Issues/Problems encountered with the Note 2 Note II Sudden Death Syndrome thread on XDA Galaxy Note 2 problems: What users complain about - 2012/12/13 Hissing sound from your charger - you may claim warranty but note that accessory warranty is only 6 months Problem with LED Flash (beside the Camera) blinking when notifications arrive - reported by kurtkantoi Solution working by disasternero, as a setting under Accessibility Playstore keeps shutting down or force closes (FC) reported by claxtonchm - Solution working by neo0915 - claxtonchm , neo0915 Proximity Sensor problem reported by syNzoR (check ADC value >9 via #0#) - syNzoR S-Note background does not change - first reported by aspire2oo6 and answered by kevintth XDA - For those who are NOT ROOTED yet your device status is "Modified" Common problems with sdcards The most common 64Gb uSD card is currently the Sandisk Ultra Class 10. However there seem to be a high frequency of failure among this brand of cards. The cause is not known at this time but many forumers have reported their card failures here - see article links below Currently (as of Mar 2013) only Kingston and Sandisk have 64gb uSD cards. SanDisk cops to malfunctioning Micro SDs in Galaxy S3s - 2013-03-18 SanDisk says it produced some bad 32GB and 64GB microSD cards - 2013-03-18 Android Central forums - SD Cards failing in Galaxy S3: Samsung's insane response - started on 2013-01-09 Problem with Digitizer? Problem solved by REMOVING the casing with MAGNET - DO NOT USE MAGNETS !! - reported by kira_88 Stock Browser related » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Stock browser keeps rendering Desktop view? - antt00 Not Rendering sites properly? Too Dim? - Solution Wakelocks (applicable for rooted and unrooted phones) Response by benny888 to question on MediaServer Wakelocks after an update XDA Solution Link to scan your SDcard for bad MP3s CNet Download Link for the MP3Checker software Wifi Wifi fails to connect often - Dial #0011# - Positron Series of posts detailing question and answer response to EdwinCodec's wifi connection problem (2013-04-07): » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « From the final post, it seems that 5GHz frequency is not supported for 802.11n. 23:16 22:56 22:42 22:38 22:28 22:16 22:09 22:01 22:00 21:50 21:45 21:00 This post has been edited by joytest*: Apr 16 2013, 10:03 PM
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Introduction to Rooting - Part 1 - Theory

Much of this post is compiled and written up by me based on reviews of various sources around the net and other sections of LYN. Sources and Contributors are duly acknowledged. If you wish to reproduce this writeup please PM me that you are doing so and acknowledge me as well. Thanks.

A bit of evangelism before we begin:
10 reasons why Android is still better than iOS - AndroidAuthority - 2013-01-17
Read the comments for a feel of what people think after having read the article.

Since we're actually going to discuss rooting, here is an article for you to understand why your phone is not supplied rooted out of the box:
Why Doesn’t Android Come Rooted? - 2013-03-12

So now let us begin.

A very very brief description of phone architecture: portions of writeup credits to antt00 for clarification

The table shows components of the architecture from bottom to top. At the lowest level you have the physical hardware, then upwards you have the firmware and the rest. The userland is where the User (you) interact with the hardware using the programs/apps you installed.

I'm writing this because you are holding a portable COMPUTER that has phone capabilities. So you should treat your device like a COMPUTER first, and a phone and/or camera second. See this:LINK:Smartphones are the PCs of the future

A "ROM" typically contains a kernel, a radio (some have several you can choose from) and the userland. Some ROMs do not contain a kernel or you can elect not to install its default kernel and use the one you currently have.
I provide a link further down this writeup to the Cyanogenmod wiki for a further explanation.

The Baseband or Radio contains settings to connect to the transmission towers, while the CSC contains settings specific to your mobile operator in the APN list (eg Maxis 3G, Maxis Streaming, Celcom 3G/2G etc)

Component	Changeable?	Description
Rest of ROM (userland)	Y	eg monx, Alliance, Phoenix (usually "ROMS" include the kernel and radio as well)
Kernel	Y	The Kernel is a low level component that handles management of the hardware. It exists in all Operating Systems like Linux, Windows, OSX etc. Android is based on Linux, and Google has been cooperating with the Linux community to merge kernel development effort. eg Abyss, Perseus, Redpill
CSC (Carrier/Country Specific Code	Y	CSC settings include the APN (Access Point Names) list for your region's telco settings. It provides some parameters for your specific telco (eg Maxis 3G, Celcom 3G, Maxis Streaming etc). Some ROMs contain multiple CSCs for more region support. You typically do not mess with this otherwise you will not be able to access the data network.
Baseband (also known as Radio)	Y	The radio handles your phone's hardware communications with the telco network. It simply allows your device to fulfill its phone function. eg DLK5, DLK7. Some apps allow you to change the network parameters used. DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS unless you REALLY KNOW what you are doing!
Recovery	Y	The Recovery allows you to perform some functions like flashing mods and ROMs. It is the lowest level component that the user can interact with. eg CWM, Philztouch, TWRP
Firmware begins:Bootloader	Y	This starts the phone booting process when you press the power button. It is also the location of flash counter. Triangle Away changes values here. The bootloader is UNLOCKED. However, there are no custom bootloaders yet for the Note 2.
Hardware (components)	N	Screen, Battery, the stuff you can touch

Of course someone like AdamOutler (on XDA) can mod the HARDWARE. That guy is a real guru.

You CAN mix and match components marked "Y" from different countries, kernel, ROMs etc. It's fine, although some Radio versions may give you reduced signal performance.

A note about CPU, RAM, ROM and "Storage"
Think about you sitting at a desk with drawers. You are the CPU. The RAM is like your desk space. The larger your RAM or desk space, the more stuff you can work on at a time. But then of course, the more you work on, the more "you" is needed ie multi-core CPUs. Storage is like your drawers. The larger your drawers (storage) the more stuff you can store (your mp3s, mp4s, pdfs etc).

ROM, in this case, is technically "Read Only Memory". It is like the master plate used in printing, or perhaps a DVD. You can deface, tear or crumple your printout but you can always get a fresh printout by stamping from the master plate. So the ROM is actually a master plate or clean slate you can revert to if you have problems with FCs (forced closes) or random problems with your phone. You get the clean slate by performing a Factory Reset.

In your phone, the ROM resides on an area of Storage that is accessible by the Recovery. In the early days, a ROM was a physical chip that you replaced or re-flashed with special hardware. Nowadays everything is highly integrated.

Some additional clarification from Cyanogenmod if you're still not satisfied with the writeup here.

Now you can begin.

Rooting for Beginners - some general explanations and understanding

The simple, non-sexy, non-flashy, techie answer: root gives you administrator (ie God) access to your device.
Root DOES NOT change your phone in any other way. No speed-ups, no slowdowns, no other changes or magic. But it OPENS THE DOOR to magic

Other answers using different metaphors:

Easiest Explanation EVER To Explain Root Vs Jailbreak
Think of it like the Matrix: Jailbreaking is comparable to what Morpheus could do. He could bend the rules of the system to overcome certain restrictions, but was still bound to its rules. Rooting is what Neo could do. Not only could he bend the rules, he could completely break them

LINK:Difference between ios Jailbreaking and Android Rooting
an excerpt:
Now while IOS users might consider jailbreaking their iPhone the same thing as Android users rooting their Android phones, there is a HUGE difference. In fact, you can't even compare jailbreaking to rooting, and here's why.
Android out of the box allows users to install 3rd party apps (also known as sideloading), already allows you to install themes, and even allows you to install applications directly from your SD card or internal memory of your device. Everything that IOS users hope to accomplish with jailbreaking their device is already included as basic functionality within Android.

LINK:Another article explaining Rooting from Android Authority

Does Rooting Void warranty?
For Samsung phones, it's a yes and no answer. From the terms and conditions, rooting/flashing will void your warranty, but Samsung Malaysia is not strict about this. So far there have not been cases of Samsung rejecting rooted phones, but please be prudent and perform a Triangle Away counter reset and flash stock firmware before turning in your phone for warranty.

If you live in the USA, rooting (of phones only) is legal as proclaimed by the Librarian of Congress, so you shouldn't have any issues with warranty. The US legal system has not clearly defined what a "tablet" is, so you can't root tablets. We don't know the case for "phablets"

Can rooting damage your phone?
It is a one in a million chance. If you are afraid of this slim chance, don't root.
This usually happens due to PEBKAC issues. Therefore, if you are prone to PEBKAC, do not proceed. Please google PEBKAC for your OWN UNDERSTANDING AND PROTECTION.
If you do not suffer from PEBKAC, then please ensure 1 very important thing: your download is NOT corrupt. For Windows, use this tool: HashTab by implbits
Make sure that your file MD5 matches the one from the host site. If the MD5 matches, your download is clean, and you may proceed.

There may be cases where you will not have the MD5 from the host site. If that is the case, use this tool: http://www.7-zip.org/
Install it. Select default options, and then run "Test archive" from the right click menu. Passing the test will give you a good indication your download is not corrupt.

What is the Flash Counter and Triangle Away?
There is a counter in the phone that checks for flashing of custom ROMs. If you have flashed a custom kernel or ROM, the counter will increase. When you get into Download mode, it will show that the counter has increased. This tells Samsung that you have modified with your phone.
You can reset this counter by using Triangle Away.

What is this about "locked bootloaders" ?
As you have seen from the writeup above, the bootloader starts your device. In Samsung, it also contains some checking code to determine whether you have a modified recovery and/or kernel. However, Samsung did not lock down the bootloader. A locked down bootloader means you can't root, can't change recovery, kernel or ROM. We all fervently hope Samsung continues in this fine tradition.

Now, other manufacturers practice bootloader locking as a so-called "security measure" to protect, ostensibly, the user. See link above about why your phone is not rooted out of the box. Here is a link to a post by an XDA forumer about bootloaders for Samsung, HTC and Sony.

Also see this post (2013-03-08) by DooMLoRD, a recognized XDA developer, on his steps for unlocking the Sony bootloader. Warnings quoted from his post :

QUOTE

Quote:
For Xperia™ devices released 2013 or later (for example Xperia™ Z and Xperia™ ZL), the SD card of your device will be formatted and you will lose all content (for example photos, music, videos) when you unlock the boot loader.
DRM keys WILL be lost forever

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Originally Posted by schaggo View Post
I'd add what losing DRM keys means, e.g. no more Music ID/Gracenote within the Walkman app plus probably most importantly, as asked all the time and all over the place in the T/mint forums: loss of Bravia Engine.

So we should thank Samsung for being more mod-friendly than the other manufacturers.

Additional information about bootloaders from Reddit's Android subforum.

Post by uber Motorola rooting guru Dan Rosenberg on why he is giving up on unlocking the Motorola bootloader - 2013-04-09

NOTE: If you feel there are any errors or omissions in this post, please let me know and I will be happy to correct them.

See Part 2.

Tags:Rooting, Smartphone architecture, Galaxy Note II, Galaxy Note 2, Samsung, Kernel, ROM, Bootloader.

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Vox populi vox dei? Quot homines,tot sententiae All Stars 13,188 posts Joined: Dec 2011 From: 127.0.0.1	Introduction to Rooting - Part 2 - Procedures and Tools ^{back to Post 1} BEFORE YOU PROCEED: ONE OF THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=58517670 QUESTION QUOTE(off_shore @ Feb 25 2013, 05:56 PM) I know this questions must be asked for the hundredth time, but may I know which is the best rom to use in terms of flexibility in changing the UI + battery performance + smooth + stock apps (snote, svoice) ... ANSWER QUOTE(benny888 @ Feb 25 2013, 07:24 PM) There is NO best rom n will never be any. If there is the whole developer community will shutdown Read the respective xda thread and see what appeals to you n read too user comments There is no quick answer Test yourself Choose which rom you want to test n ask for opinions here is better A similar question, when asked on XDA, was promptly closed by the mods: The Best Rom for Samsung Note 2 N7100 QUOTE Mod's response: Closing this thread as there is no better Rom than others. They are all different and one Rom that fits someone needs might not be suitable to another user. So why do you want to flash a Custom ROM? LINK:Custom ROMs for Android explained - Here is why you want them - 2012-08-20, added 2013-03-20 WARNING All the below information are provided for your education. All actions are performed completely at your own risk. Rooting requires that you get your phone into Download Mode: Getting into Download Mode Download mode is how Samsung's official flashing software, Odin (Windows pc-based), talks to your phone. Press Power + VOL Down + Home buttons simultaneously while the phone is off. How does "Official" (ie unrooted stock ROM) Status look like in Download mode - tot31 After you're done rooting and flashed an appropriate Recovery, you can get into Recovery Mode for : 1. Flashing ROMs (rooted stock, custom ROMs, mods) 2. Performing system wipes 3. Performing "Nandroid" backups Stock Recovery only allows you to perform system wipes. Getting into Recovery Mode Press Power + VOL Up + Home buttons simultaneously while the phone is off. 1. Methods of Rooting XDA - Dr. Ketan's Description (click on the "Show' button) benny888's update on Dr. Ketan's method 1 above - 2013-04-07 More options to come 2. IMPORTANT STEP IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU ROOT: BACK UP YOUR EFS FOLDER SECURELY Tools to root and backup your EFS folder: Galaxy Note 2 All-in-One Toolkit (includes EFS backup/restore) Heimdall Flasher for Linux users - EFS backup/restore option - nehalem176 SGS3 EFS Backup method - only way that works for N7105 LTE Model - nehalem176 N7100 EFS Backup / Restore 3. Tools and Resources for Rooting and Flashing XDA - [N7100 All in 1]Stock ROM +Root+Reset counter+MobileOdin+Xposed repository XDA - Dr. Ketan's Compilation of Tools you will need 4. Getting your ROMS XDA - Stock Rooted and Deodexed ROMs XDA - Link to all TouchWiz based Custom ROMs XDA - Link to all AOSP based Custom ROMs XDA - Link to Custom Kernels Grant Barker's blog - a REALLY GOOD portal to many Note 2 resources - tot31 2013-03-11: Grant has kindly linked our topic on his portal under "Community" How to install official ROM using Odin, and how to root/install Clockworkmod recovery* - benny888 Lee MN's (benny888) blog LINK:Why you don't need task killers in Android - LordDenning, S3 thread How to swap external SDcard as internal memory Lee MN's (benny888) blog GL to SD (root) - to move your large apps to SD Card Get huge games to external SD and work fine. So you can easily move the game data files to external SD card and solve the problems that internal SD space is too small or slow.It also applies to other games data to external SD, Paragon exFAT, NTFS & HFS+ - for mounting exFAT, NTFS and HFS+ >1Tb HDDs sai86 LINK:Play Store for Paragon exFAT sai86's post and description about this app Some advice on flashing ROMs from different frameworks This section contains posts from forumers providing advice and solutions on flashing. Due to the nature of threaded conversations and link posting, I provide links in reverse chronological order (newest first). 2013-03-01 11:10 2013-03-01 11:06 2013-03-01 11:01 2013-03-01 10:48 If you want to UNROOT your device Universal Unroot Offers One-Click Unrooting For Any Android Device - 2013-04-12 LINK:Article about Universal Unroot and how to use - 2013-04-12 Google Bans Ad-blocking Apps - 2013-03-13 Google removes all ad-blocking apps from the Play Store - XeactorZ Ad-away Dev's post on how to overcome Google's restriction This post has been edited by joytest: Apr 19 2013, 08:45 PM
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Vox populi vox dei? Quot homines,tot sententiae All Stars 13,188 posts Joined: Dec 2011 From: 127.0.0.1	Resources for Advanced topics (ROMS, Mods, TriangleAway etc) ^{back to Post 1} If you are reading this, you should already know about rooting and flashing. This section is a compilation of various resources for advanced users. XDA - [TIP/GUIDE] Root + Custom Kernel + Custom Recovery = Device Status Normal + OTA - 2013-02-25 Retaining ROM Status of "Normal" after rooting Pt1 - tot31 Retaining ROM Status of "Normal" after rooting Pt2 Retaining ROM Status of "Normal" after rooting - addendum Retaining ROM Status of "Normal" after rooting - XDA Dr. Ketan's method - syNzoR Getting Custom ROMS and instructions » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « If you are an advanced user and familiar with flashing etc from any other Android phone, the link here will point you to all such topics related to the Note 2. Samsung Galaxy Note II - N7100, N7105 - for other variants (eg AT&T etc), please search for those models on XDA as they are in a different forum. If you are a noob/newbie to all this stuff, please read the link to the NOOB Guide FIRST* before asking how to flash ROMS and so forth. Having said that, if you do not wish to take the first plunge to root and flash your phone, that is perfectly fine as well. All users here have report immense satisfaction with the stock rom and across the web the general consensus is also that Samsung has done very well with the stock rom of the Note 2, barring any Touchwiz haters. Lastly, for those who just want rooted, deodexed stock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1915386 ADB (Android Debug Bridge) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « [GUIDE][ADB]Easiest How to use adb, logcat, etc for noobs and newbies Very useful program made itself by Google for Programmers and developers. Its based on command line and basically communicates with your Android to respond to certain commands. Battery Saver Type apps » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « An older, but still relevant guide to maximizing battery life - 2010-08-11 Post by sklchan on how to maximize battery life - 2013-03-18 - sklchan Deep Sleep Battery Saver Pro - tot31 XDA Forum Discussion on Deep Sleep Battery Saver Greenify - XDA News - 2013-02-25 Greenify - XDA thread - originally posted by nehalem176 Short Description of Greenify and Deep Sleep Battery Saver - syNzoR More of Greenify and DSBS by syNzoR - 2013-03-16 Even more of Greenify and DSBS (the settings) by syNzoR - 2013-03-17 Charger and Charging Related » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Article about Chargers and Comparisons done among chargers - 2012-10-27, added 2013-03-20 CSC » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « XDA - Original thread for [CSC features] * 10 Jan'13 * Enable secret CSC features - kkoolpatz - 2012-12-12 XDA - [APP] Features X [Enabling Secret CSC FEATURES] - MU24R - 2013-02-23 XaViErX Framework Mods » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Framework Mods are very powerful mods you can add to your STOCK ROM or other custom ROM to enable advanced UI and other customisation features. Simplistic Framework XposedFramework - Making "Stock" Custom ROMs Defunct - Tweaks for any ROM Version How can you remove a Mod that you installed? - antt00 Kernel Related Information (features, tweak settings etc) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « [MOD] CrossBreeder for reduced system lag - nehalem176 sklchan's supercharged Perseus kernel settings for faster charging - 2013-04-01 Discussion on 2013-03-26 relating to Perseus sklchan's further explanation on sampling settings sklchan's remark on alexng2208's settings sklchan's update on his Perseus & Android Tuner settings - 2013-03-26 Discussion on 2013-03-25 relating to Perseus sklchan's update 3 sklchan's response sklchan's response to alexng2208's query alexng2208's query sklchan's update 2 sklchan's update on his Perseus settings - 2013-03-25 sklchan's response on his Perseus settings and Battery Saver tips - 2013-03-20 sklchan's Perseus 33 kernel settings - 2013-03-19 tot31's Screenshots report on Neak Kernel 1.6x battery life - 2013/02/08 tot31's NEAK 1.6x kernel settings to achieve the reported battery life - 2013/02/08 - important note that NEAK does not support exFAT Mobile Odin Pro (MOP) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Courtesy S3 thread mobile odin can do all that PC Odin do but from your phone, so you dont have to have a pc with you to flash all those odin stuff. get it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899 Courtesy tot31 http://www.shetalksandroid.com/2012/07/how...rnels.html.html http://rootgalaxys3iii.com/galaxy-s3-mobile-odin-pro-2/ If you got stuck at the blue Android logo after flashing with MOP Modems » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « XDA - another collection of CWM flashable modems with instructions on how to extract your own Various collections of Note 2 Modems - nehalem176 Nandroids and Titanium Backup » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Courtesy S3 thread / Waveweaver Kies is well known for its un-reliable.(sic) Titanium backup - for your apps and data. Nandroid backup - for complete whole things (app + data + phone system..etc..). You do Nandroid before flashing custom roms. If anything bad happen during flashing you can restore back to your previous set up by using your Nandroid. Recovery related (CWM, TWRP etc) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « TWRP and Aroma by ant00 - 2013-04-01 Clarification by antt00 on CWM Wakelocks and How to Deal with Them » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « A simple guide to Wakelocks before you read the next 2 - 2013-03-03 - benny888 XDA - [GUIDE] The Total Newb's Guide to Wakelocks - T.J. Bender If you're trying to maximize your battery life, you know this already. Some wakelocks are happy, friendly things, but many are silent leeches, sucking away your battery life while you remain blissfully unaware of what's happening. The goal of this guide is to list some of the more common wakelocks you'll encounter and how to wipe them off of your system. XDA - [HELP CENTER] How to prevent § handle wakelocks § save battery life[GUIDE] [β] - ahalford - Courtesy nehalem176 Gyroscope Wakelock and how to solve it - antt00 Guide to BetterBatteryStats from the Alliance Rom page - 2012-11-15 - kevintth Wakelock Analysis 2013-04-03 15:30 2013-04-03 10:56 2013-04-03 10:45 Advice on 1013 or AudioOut_1/2 Wakelocks by benny888 - 2013-04-02 2013-04-02 11:50 2013-04-02 11:29 2013-04-02 11:18 2013-04-02 11:13 2013-04-02 11:03 2013-04-02 11:00 Advice on Wakelocks by benny888 - 2013-03-16 Wakelock Analysis Posts by sifu nehalem176 2013-03-14 15:49 2013-03-13 09:48 2013-03-12 16:47 2013-03-12 14:56 2013-03-12 12:06 2013-03-01 01:25 2013-03-01 01:19 2013-03-01 01:10 2013-03-01 00:53 2013-03-01 00:40 2013-03-01 00:30 Power Manager Service Wakelock Wakelock analysis on 2013-02-28 10:44 Consolidated response to several Wakelock questions on 2013-02-26 12:50 "RESET_BY_SYSTEM" error message Wakelock analysis on 2013-02-26 10:26 (clarifying 09:56) Wakelock analysis on 2013-02-26 09:56 Wakelock analysis on 2013-02-25 11:58 clarifying TrackingWakeLock Wakelock analysis on 2013-02-25 10:48 for TrackingWakelock LYN thread discussion on the Audio_Out_n wakelock Removing Unwanted Apps from your ROM » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « LINK:Safe to remove apps list I found, for the S3. Similarly it should work for the Note2 Courtesy nehalem176 LINK:This list is for Samsung Galaxy S2 but since all the Samsungs are using Touchwiz, these should apply similarly to the Note2, as well the S3. LINK:Safe to remove Gtalk? - benny888 Device Disassembly and Re-assembly - the best part !!! » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « I have some experience in device repair, so these are for those who also enjoy DIY or like seeing what's inside. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « bxgZeb5QytM » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « SQDRu9Frqho » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « qhd5KwgopZo » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « judy-izOmKk » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « UT-2zrZ_aNo » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « ArgxwyogunE This post has been edited by joytest: Apr 14 2013, 08:42 PM
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Vox populi vox dei? Quot homines,tot sententiae All Stars 13,188 posts Joined: Dec 2011 From: 127.0.0.1	Resident Experts ^{back to Post 1} This post will not be reflected in the Changelog unless the change is noteworthy This post section lists forumers who are known for specific expertise in some area(s) or who have made significant contributions General Android Usage antt00 - can advise most aspects of Android usage, including OS, apps, features syNzoR Battery Life nehalem176 - loves to analyse BetterBatteryStats dumps tot31 RECORD - 4d1h28m total, with 4h SOT !!! Big Sista fruitie - our highly involved and very active LYN staffer and Trade Enforcer Esteemed Gadget Freak and Guru benny888 - Guru and Uncle No. 1 for all of us => sold off his Note 2, then bought one again 2 months later (2013-04-05) due to its practicality over his current phone !! Photography aspire2oo6 - tripods for hands, amazing shots ROMs, Rooting, Flashing alexng2208 - Überflashoholic antt00 - can advise most aspects of Android usage, including OS, apps, features fruitie - flashoholic Noobi3 - flashoholic sacremento - flashoholic tot31 - general rooting, flashing and battery life tweaks definition of flashoholic and ORD Special Mention* sklchan - our world famous modding guru from the Nokia N8 community This post has been edited by joytest: Apr 14 2013, 08:39 PM
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Most Popular Lists

This post will contain results of polls and surveys on ROM usage, Kernel usage etc.

Polls here will show Top 3 items monthly in the Summary Tables.

Most Popular Kernel and ROM Surveys are now available for the Note 2.

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Most Popular Kernel Usage Survey
The Kernel Usage Survey is posted first because there are less than 10 kernels. It lists the available kernels, and version number is selectable as a dropdown. There is also a section for Most Liked Features of the respective kernel.

Please inform both me and antt00 (co-maintainer) if there are any new kernels or versions to be included.

You may submit multiple entries for all the different kernels you have tried.

>> Kernel Usage Submission Form <<

>> Kernel Usage Statistics Charts <<

Summary Table of Kernels Top 3 Ranking

2013	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
1.	Perseus
2.	Redpill
3.

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Most Popular ROM Usage Survey

** THIS SECTION IS IN BETA TESTING** (2013-04-12)

You may submit as many entries as you wish. Data will be cleared prior to the form going Live.

You may submit multiple entries for all the different ROMs you have tried.

>> ROM Usage Survey Form <<

Due to the large selection list, it makes the default statistic pie chart difficult to read. I made an easier to read bar chart here:
>> Simplified Most Popular ROM bar chart <<
This will only show non-zero entries.

The same bar chart on XDA:
>> XDA post for the Live Feed of the bar chart <<

The original Statistic Pie Chart:
>> ROM Usage Statistics Charts <<

Summary Table of ROMs Top 3 Ranking

2013	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
1.	Phoenix
2.	monx
3.

Tags: Galaxy Note II, Galaxy Note 2, Most Popular ROM, Most Popular Kernel, Best ROM, Best Kernel, Samsung, Survey, Best Note 2 ROMs, Best Custom ROMs, Note 2, Note II

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Records

Battery Life

For Battery Life records, please provide details as per the spoiler.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
If less than 2d Summary, then at least 4.5h SOT
If more than 2d Summary, then at least 3d Summary AND at least 3.5h SOT
IF you are using an EXTENDED BATTERY, YOU MUST SPECIFY THIS and specify the brand and rating

The tables will be separated by the qualifications above.

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Postings will be of format in the table below
The link is in column 1 (the Record date column)

Table 1: Less than 48h Summary, then at least 4.5h SOT

Record date (YYYY-MM-DD)	Battery Summary (d/hh/mm/ss)	SOT (h/mm/ss)	User
2013-03-20	0d13h02m33s	7h00m58s	Positron
2013-03-20	1d11h14m10s	7h00m14s	craxors
2013-03-20	0d16h57m56s	6h05m02s	Joker87
2013-03-17	0d14h46m31s	6h18m50s	jakgelap
2013-03-17	0d20h00m21s	11h01m22s	syNzoR
2013-03-17	0d17h21m32s	5h10m44s	eddmecha
2013-03-17	0d16h00m16s	6h00m43s	spitrix
2013-03-16	0d22h33m25s	7h42m03s	nanomugen
2013-03-16	0d22h18m52s	7h52m42s	syNzoR
2013-03-14	0d21h37m12s	10h02m01s	waveweaver
2013-03-14	1d20h16m57s	6h06m15s	Lineage
2013-03-14	1d06h14m02s	4h47m43s	Positron
2013-03-14	1d16h00m18s	5h14m06s	andrewtho
2013-03-14	0d21h15m57s	6h23m31s	ktgohdt125
2013-03-13	0d12h32m39s	6h27m52s	xcxa23
2013-03-12	0d16h18m07s	6h56m36s	syNzoR
2013-03-12	0d11h59m19s	5h49m56s	xcxa23
2013-03-11	0d13h06m15s	4h58m10s	aspire2oo6
2012-10-19	0d10h52m07s	7h07m14s	aspire2oo6 (post 1)
2012-10-19	0d10h52m07s	7h07m14s	aspire2oo6 (post 2)
2012-10-03	0d22h03m23s	10h01m14s	DanielW81 (from XDA)*

*I posted a battery life link from XDA for the sake of comparison

Here is the link to the XDA Note 2 Battery Life Forum: XDA:Note 2-Post Your Battery Stats

Table 2: More than 72h Summary, then at least 3.5h SOT

Record date (YYYY-MM-DD)	Battery Summary (d/hh/mm/ss)	SOT (h/mm/ss)	User
2013-02-28	4d02h19m28s	3h56m41s	dallas316
2013-02-25	4d01h28m15s	4h00m09s	tot31

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Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame will showcase pics or events that are of note for the Note 2.

Phone Droppers Hall of Fame
This section highlights some damaged phones, and hopefully imparts some wisdom to owners who should protect their RM2000+/- device.

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Vox populi vox dei? Quot homines,tot sententiae All Stars 13,188 posts Joined: Dec 2011 From: 127.0.0.1	Useful Applications and Tutorials ^{back to Post 1} One piece of advice. PLEASE CHECK APP PERMISSIONS BEFORE INSTALLING. An app should not have permissions beyond what its stated functionality should be. For example, a Wallpaper app should have NO PERMISSIONS. A Launcher will naturally have access to permissions for Calling and SMS and Phone Hardware (vibrate settings etc). If you install MyHotSexyGirlLiveWallpaper with access to Calls, Network Status and SMS, then .... For lots of Android Apps, please camp here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=524 LINK:Here is another link - Makeuseof Best Android Apps Reddit has 2 megaposts listing apps created by devs on Reddit. You may sort by "New" for a better view: Reddit's Apps Repository Part 1 Reddit's Apps Repository Part 2 You may share your findings of new toys in the thread. I will add worthwhile app links here. The apps below can usually be found on Google Play store. Some have separate versions on XDA or other places where the dev either provides a free version or free with ads version. These are listed with clickable links. Useful Applications Automation Secure Settings by INTANGIBLEOBJECT + its "Helper" within the app - antt00 Tasker Backup An article from Ars Technica on backing up with some apps reviewed as well - 2013-04-13 For unrooted phones Carbon Backup - can be used for unrooted devices but you need a companion program for your Win/Mac/Linux. Carbon Backup Desktop (Win/Mac/Linux) client for use on unrooted devices MyBackup 90 day trial (includes Pro features) - can be used on unrooted and rooted phones MyPhoneExplorer - EXTREMELY POWERFUL phone administration software !!! - APK MyPhoneExplorer - EXTREMELY POWERFUL phone administration software !!! - Desktop Client Super Backup For rooted phones Carbon Backup - can be used for rooted devices without the desktop client. MyBackup 90 day trial (includes Pro features) - can be used on unrooted and rooted phones Online Android Backup (or Onandroid) Orange Backup Battery Related Android Tuner - sklchan BetterBatteryStats (BBS) BetterBatteryStats (BBS) (XDA edition) Deep Sleep Battery Saver Greenify (XDA) - Beta Greenify (Play Store) - stable version Gsam battery monitor (If BBS is too complicated) Llama - sklchan Communications (Chat/IM/VoIP) Line Skype Skype (XDA Modded) Viber Wechat Whatsapp File Utilities Airdroid DiskUsage - checks space used ES File Explorer - copying files to/from PC wirelessly - kevintth XDA-FolderMount - Link folders from internal SD to external to free space (Root required) SDMaid (XDA)-cleans left over files/directories - neo0915 XDA-SuperBeam - Easy & fast file sharing using WiFi Direct (NFC/QR pairing) - Android 4+ Fonts Flipfonts Font Collection on XDA - confuzan Games Unlock your Brain - good exercise GPS Papago - current license locks it down to 1 device only Sygic Waze Launchers Buzz Launcher (Beta) - as of 2013-04-10 - antt00 RoundR (XDA) - serves a simple purpose; To round the corners of your screen - antt00 RoundR (Play) - serves a simple purpose; To round the corners of your screen Multimedia Players MXplayer Poweramp Note Taking (non-S-Pen related) Got-IT! Your notes everywhere, everytime you need (XDA) Ringtones Disable Increasing Ring - to disable the increasing ringtone on Samsung phones ROM Tweaking Pimp my ROM - XeactorZ S-Pen Apps Handy Note Pro.. - I highly recommend this app to maintain independence from TouchWiz framework S Pen Toolbox - screen off on S Pen attach (XDA) - antt00 SPen-Helper *v1.0* - Page Buddy for Non TW launchers - by antt00 as well Screen Dimmers (to go below lowest brightness settings for night reading) Screen Adjuster Screen Filter. Security Avast AVG Cerberus ============================================================== Tutorials This section will contain links to tutorials or post links to discussions in this thread for various applications above. Battery Saving Tips » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « shApI37Tw3w#! BetterBatteryStats How to create and view the BBS dumpfile - syNzoR A perspective by mydragoon on Battery Life Obsession Carbon Backup How to Use Carbon Backup - Android Authority - 2013-04-06 Cerberus Anti Theft This is link to topic by Norameen about how Cerberus saved his stolen phone - Norameen This is not exactly a tutorial but his writeup on what worked and what didn't. Interesting read. Orange Backup Writeup with screenshots for Orange Backup - Addictive Tips - 2013-01-23 Tasker Question by botakbin and response by antt00 on Tasker use LINK:XDA Tasker Basic Operations LINK:XDA Tasker Intermediate Operations LINK:XDA Tasker Advanced Operations This post has been edited by joytest: Apr 18 2013, 09:56 PM
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Vox populi vox dei? Quot homines,tot sententiae All Stars 13,188 posts Joined: Dec 2011 From: 127.0.0.1	Peripheral stuff (Accessories, Cases, Homescreens, Themes etc) ^{back to Post 1} This post will not be reflected in the Changelog unless the change is noteworthy Cases This section will contain links to forumers' posts of cases and case reviews Flygrip adhesive gripping accessory (not a case) - by Oldskolboyz Pics of a selection of cute cases taken while I was in Korea Review of UAG casing, bought both Navigator and Scout - by Kheez iFace lookalike case pics by alcali Incipio LGND case review - by Blackthorn Cruzerlite Cases from FuuuuuuD - This is NOT an endorsement but just a link to his topic as he has pics Dicapac Waterproof case by maliiik Gelaskin sample by kira_88 Otterbox Defender, Aluminium Bumper and Kucipa Slim - by jakgelap Otterbox Defender Case review - by aztoiozalan Contribution from syNzoR, case bought from Taobao - by syNzoR Case-Mate Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Pop Case w Stand pt 2 - 2013-02-21 - by mydragoon Case-Mate Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Pop Case w Stand pt 1 - 2013-02-18 - by mydragoon Urban Armor Gear(UAG) - by Lego Warfare More UAG - by PrinceCaspien UAG and Qmadix - by PrinceCaspien Cute cases - by one81 Chargers Recommended Charger that consistently outputs 1800mAh per GCC Headsets In depth research posted by noobandroid in the S3 thread on which ones have working controls - 2013-03-24 (S3 V28 / #703) Homescreens A homescreen by antt00 - 2013-04-11 (V20 / #1153) A homescreen by PrinzeBrian - 2013-03-26 (V19 / #2055) A homescreen by fruitie - 2013-03-26 (V19 / #2032) A homescreen by Noobi3 - 2013-03-23 (V19 / #1811) A homescreen and lockscreen by spitrix - 2013-03-21 (V19 / #1554) A homescreen by craxors - 2013-03-21 (V19 / #1531) A homescreen by fruitie - 2013-03-21 (V19 / #1508) My Color Screen - a popular site for homescreen pics Screen Protectors Glas-M tempered glass SP review by syNzoR (V19/#1474) This post has been edited by joytest: Apr 11 2013, 10:42 PM
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Vox populi vox dei? Quot homines,tot sententiae All Stars 13,188 posts Joined: Dec 2011 From: 127.0.0.1	Miscellaneous Tips and Tricks ^{back to Post 1} This section is for anything that doesn't really fit into the categorisation of the first 13 posts. It can include stuff for LYN, favourite mamak place etc LYN Forum related items To flag someone's attention ("tagging") CODE [@username] This tag will cause your post to show up on the tagged person's "Replies to Me (BETA)" at the top right corner of the forum. NOTE: You can only tag a maximum of 5 people per post Setting to increase posts viewable per page to 40. The default is 20. Go My Controls > Board Settings (on lower left frame) > the Number of Posts to show for each topic page set to 40. Forum maximum file size upload - 2 megabytes (2,048kb) LYN Forum - How to include a Youtube link properly ============================================================== Other General Usage Tips/Android Usage Checking your data usage for Malaysian Telcos » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Maxis - dial 13691# Celcom - sms VOL STATUS to 22188 Digi - use My Digi Playstore app kevintth Privacy concerns? iOS is worse than Android - 2013-02-28 - alexng2208 Removing unwanted web pictures from your Gallery (Picasa, FB etc)* How to remove Picasa web albums from Gallery - honamd77 How to remove Picasa web albums from Gallery - Superman7 - addendum How to watch TVB's latest dramas using Android PPS影音? - fruitie Reclaim your pics even after your phone is stolen, free simple backup method - topic by mtxx ============================================================== Articles, Posts and other interesting stuff not directly related to Note 2 but worth a good read (or laugh) The articles are provided in no particular categorisation, but I try to post it in reverse chronological order based on my discovery of the article. Facebook Page for Stop the Narcissism Facebook's 'dark side': study finds link to socially aggressive narcissism - 2012-03-17 EXCELLENT ARTICLE:Understanding the Ruggedness of Mobile Devices - 2013-04-12 Linux Journal - Free and Open—and Their Opposites - 2013-04-02 ARM 64bits - Facebook, ARM, x86, and the future of the data center - 2013-01-28, added 2013-03-19 DRM - Why SimCity’s DRM is a necessary evil - 2013-03-07, added 2013-03-19 An Inside Look at the Murky World of Android Developers - 2013-03-15 - from mtxx in the S2 thread An article about the extreme perspective of Chinese users and computing platforms - 2013-03-01 Worth repeating - Why you need good writing skills Post by benny888 on the dismal level of English MAXIM Magazine and its Tech Section featuring some nice views Someone on XDA is pissed enough to write an LMGTFY app An article about Tizen, the upcoming OS that Samsung might be using in their devices For the neatniks Samsung's marketing effects in 2013 Google Chrome's auto grammar checker wannabe. Please read the comments after the article New research from IDG Connect looks at perceptions of women in IT This post has been edited by joytest: Apr 13 2013, 06:50 PM
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Vox populi vox dei? Quot homines,tot sententiae

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I have a thing for statistics, so I've made this table for my own viewing pleasure. Others may also find it useful, educational or entertaining.

Legend:
Version is self explanatory.
Started is the Start date of the thread, and Ended is the day the thread was closed. All formats are YYYY-MM-DD.
Total Days counts the total number of days between the start and end days of a thread.
Total Posts is self explanatory.
Total Views is an incremental number tracked by LYN whenever someone views a thread, so even though the thread is closed, if someone views it, the number will still increment.
Hence the Statistic Last Updated column shows when the Total Views number was logged.

Credits to booooster as TS for versions 1 to 16.

Version	Started	Ended	Total Days	Total Posts	Total Views	Statistic Last Updated
V01	2012-08-31	2012-10-07	37	2532	158,175	2013-03-12
V02	2012-10-07	2012-10-14	7	2598	183,177	2013-03-12
V03	2012-10-14	2012-10-18	4	2607	145,453	2013-03-12
V04	2012-10-18	2012-10-22	4	2574	139,792	2013-03-12
V05	2012-10-22	2012-10-27	5	2710	129,147	2013-03-12
V06	2012-10-27	2012-11-02	6	2513	126,791	2013-03-12
V07	2012-11-02	2012-11-09	7	2616	113,515	2013-03-12
V08	2012-11-09	2012-11-17	8	2569	105,059	2013-03-12
V09	2012-11-17	2012-11-25	8	2652	99,225	2013-03-12
V10	2012-11-25	2012-12-03	8	2588	102,774	2013-03-12
V11	2012-12-03	2012-12-15	12	2653	110,954	2013-03-12
V12	2012-12-15	2012-12-28	13	2787	112,170	2013-03-12
V13	2012-12-28	2013-01-08	11	2831	102,840	2013-03-12
V14	2013-01-08	2013-01-15	7	2578	77,466	2013-03-12
V15	2013-01-15	2013-01-25	10	2523	82,346	2013-03-12
V16	2013-01-25	2013-02-05	11	2483	75,271	2013-03-12
V17	2013-02-05	2013-02-20	15	2497	82,493	2013-03-12
V18	2013-02-20	2013-03-09	17	2638	81,231	2013-03-12
V19	2013-03-09	2013-03-29	20	2505	78,591	2013-03-29
V20	2013-03-29	2013-04-21	23	2491	77,600	2013-04-21

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