Welcome to V22 of official LYN thread for the Galaxy Note II
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With the kind permission of XeactorZ, the TS of S3 thread, I reproduce some content which is relevant for us as well since both the Note 2 and S3 share a lot of similarities. 1. Strictly no discussions on warez/cracks or pirated apps. Please keep the thread CLEAN from such illegal stuff 2. Do NOT ask for links to such apps or links to get free apps which need to be paid for 3. Do NOT post links or references to such sites that promote downloads of pirated, cracked, warez apps 4. Any requests or demands for apps specified under points 1 to 3 will be outright ignored and will attract warning and suspensions from the mods. The community will help in the policing. 5. Please be civil and polite in your posts. Saying "Please" goes a long way. 6. Posts / assistance given in this thread are on a voluntary basis by the members and please respect that. 7. Readers are advised to try out any suggestions at their own risk. 8. Learn to use "Search Topic" at bottom left of each page before asking. Do not blame others if you don't know how to form a search term. 9. Read the first page if you have a question. Then read for 10 pages, AND the last 10 pages of a thread BEFORE YOU ASK ANYTHING. 10. READ UP THE BASICS BEFORE YOU START ASKING HERE!! BASIC QUESTIONS WILL BE POLITELY DIRECTED TO PAGE 1, or not so politely directed elsewhere...
*However, if, after reading Page 1, the first and last 10 pages, or simply lurking, has helped you solve your problem, it will be appreciated if you can post a "Thank you" in the forum since we do not have a "Like" button or "Thanks" button*
Mini Directory Post 01: This post - Announcements, Rules, How to get Help, Mini Directory Post 02: CHANGELOG for page 1 - easier to track what's been updated. *CHECK HERE* first !! Post 03: General overview, Key features, Reviews Post 04: Owners' lists (SME/AP/LTE), Review/Testimonies by Owners, Confessions, SCAM Alerts Post 05: Note 2 Basic Operations and Common Issues Post 06: Introduction to Rooting - Part 1 - Basic Theory Post 07: Introduction to Rooting - Part 2 - Rooting tools and some intermediate level operations Post 08: Resources for Advanced topics (ROMS, Mods, TriangleAway etc) Post 09: Resident Experts Post 10: Most Popular Lists (ROMs, Kernels etc) Post 11: Records (Battery, Stable OC, etc) + Hall of Fame Post 12: Useful Applications Post 13: Peripheral stuff (Accessories, Cases, Homescreens, Themes etc) Post 14: Miscellaneous Tips and Tricks Post 15: Apps and Issues Watchlist Post 16: Reserved Post 17: Previous Thread Versions (with statistics) Post 18: Archived Content
This is a VERY QUICK GUIDE if you need to ask for help. PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES: If you need to see a doctor, you will describe your symptoms to aid diagnosis. Likewise please provide us with information to help you.
Please provide the following minimum information:
Rooted or non-rooted (optionally odexed or deodexed)
Stock or custom ROM + version
Stock or custom kernel + version
Stock or custom recovery + version
Baseband (or Radio) version (if required)
Any mods or frameworks added
Where can you get these values? Go to Settings > Scroll ALL THE WAY DOWN and click "About device". You will get a screen like from the link below. Device Details Screen
Android Version shows the major Android version. Current latest version for Note 2 is 4.1.2 (Feb 2013) Baseband version is your "Radio" version. It controls settings related to mobile network connection. (item 5 above) Kernel version is for the kernel (item 3 above) Build number is your ROM version (item 2 above)
If you are having problems with connection (voice/data), please provide the following minimum information:
Telco/ISP
Your current location where you are facing this problem
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
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2013-05-
26
2013-05-26
Added link to LYN thread about Powebanks written by x-treme, provided by -kytz-
4
Scams
25
2013-05-26
Added info about warranty registration
3
First Steps/Warranty
24
2013-05-24
Added link to XDA thread on how to create your own flashable zips
8
CWM
23
2013-05-24
Added link to XDA's Mega Boot Animations thread (400 bootanims!!)
13
Themes
22
2013-05-24
Added antt00's link for XDA's Mega Themes thread for AOSP ROMs
13
Themes
21
2013-05-24
Added antt00's posts on his testing with Sentinel AOSP ROM
8
new:Custom ROM Tweaks
20
2013-05-22
Added post to Cursed4Eva video on Rooting, by TamiyaOne
6
below table
19
2013-05-22
Added post by sai86 describing the solution to slow AC charging
5
GCC
18
2013-05-22
Added post by antt00 on how to stop your apps auto updating
5
Operations
17
2013-05-22
Added new Section Apps and Issues Watchlist, and moved Prev Thread and Archives down
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new section
16
2013-05-21
Added link to Graphic, step by step tutorial on how to root and flash a ROM
7
1.Methods
15
2013-05-21
Added link explaining CWM and how to use it
6
in Recovery box
14
2013-05-20
Added links to DroidView articles on Rooting, credit stinger82 from Note1 thread
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13
2013-05-19
Added new backup App Nandroid Manager
12
Backup
12
2013-05-18
Added link to Note II Tips & Tricks video on how to port your S-Note files to PC
12
Tutorials
11
2013-05-17
Added links to my XDA thread for N7105 ROMs
7
4.ROMs
10
2013-05-17
Added link to XDA Assassin's Theme Kitchen for GN2
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new:Themes
09
2013-05-16
Added several posts from antt00 on making your own flashable zips and theming
8
new:CWM
08
2013-05-16
Added links to Tutorials for Llama, a Tasker alternative
12
Tutorials
07
2013-05-15
Added link to How to create a flashable zip with Titanium
8
06
2013-05-15
Added new section Newsreaders to Useful apps
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new:Newsreaders
05
2013-05-15
Added link to XDA on home button lag, by hooh888
5
Issues
04
2013-05-14
Added link to post by lemond on LTE usage on Celcom
3
after General Reviews
03
2013-05-14
Added link to post by mydragoon on some lesser known features of the S-Pen and Note 2
5
Operations
02
2013-05-13
Added pic and short description of Aroma Installer, credit edan1979
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.
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
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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
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
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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:
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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
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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
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.
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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. The screen you will see is this:
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.
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CALL SAMSUNG Helpline at 1800 88 9999 Give them your IMEI number and they can tell you if it's an SME set or not.
Warranty Registration and Checking credits to S3 thread FREE E-WARRANTY SERVICE BY OUR MEMBER FALLENOUT http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2455938 PM him following things to register *IMEI number *Tel Number *Name *Date of Purchase
And after that you can check your warranty for the various telcos:
How to check warranty Send SMS - PC " YOUR IMEI" to 62002 (for maxis and digi) or 33802 (for celcom)
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)
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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
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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
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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 11 for some of our forumer's Battery Life Records.
The non-linear nature of Quick Charge significantly shortens charge time, particularly in the very early stages of charging when the device's battery is presumably fully discharged. As the device's battery voltage increases, current delivery tapers off and the QC advantage is no longer as great as a standard USB BC 1.2 solution. The end result though is significantly improved charge times.
The graph below shows the benefits of using Samsung's own charger vs. a standard charger that implements the USB BC 1.2 specification. When used with the bundled charger, the Galaxy S 4 recharges much faster than HTC's One, despite using a larger battery. Obviously the Galaxy S 4 will charge with any USB charger, but the charge time will simply be longer. Samsung uses a voltage divider and signals the presence of their own charger by sending 1.2-1.3 V across the D+ / D- pins, this is similar to what Apple does with 2.0 or 2.8 V across the pins for various USB chargers they've shipped over the years. This signaling is essentially Samsung's proprietary tablet charging signaling which they've employed on the Galaxy Note 2 and now SGS4, in fact the two use the same exact charger, so it's worth tossing out your old ones and getting the appropriate one to take advantage of the faster charging.
Camera
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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"
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
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)
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How tough is Gorilla Glass 2?
How Gorilla Glass is made with Corning's Fusion Process
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
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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, and the max file size LIMIT for FAT32 is 4Gb.
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, with a filesize limited only by your storage volume size.
NFC related discussion in V15 <= click on the link and search for the term "NFC" to see the discussion
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S-Pen (usage and settings)
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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.
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!
> Owners' List spreadsheet < - full list of owners here. Previous owners prior to 2013-03-22 have also been imported. NOTICE 2013-04-30:Due to trolling activity, public access to the owners' list has been suspended for now. If you wish to view, please send a request on the Google page that appears and I will add you for View access.
One of the world's most recognised people is also a proud Note 2 owner:
Yet it does almost everything it sets out to do perfectly, with grace, class and maximum functionality that if you're in the market for a larger smartphone or a small tablet, there really is no better device.
Verdict Having used the GALAXY Note II for a longer period, its power continues to shine through. It's by far one of the best media devices on the market, and whether you use the inbuilt web browser or Google Chrome, you'll always be whizzing around the internet no matter if you're using 4G, 3G or Wi-Fi.
Users are almost unanimous in their love of the functionality on board, be it as a phone, a tablet, a PC (with the Smart Dock) and even being able to show the screen on a larger TV using All Share.
In short, the GALAXY Note II shows that Samsung has managed to create a new class of device, one that fits between the common lines between devices and shows a whole new world is possible with one of these in your pocket.
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.
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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.
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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.
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!
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)
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“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
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.
Yoobao, it shows original. Yes but it has different messages to show if it's original Powerbank. Most of the time, those fellows buy cheap Yoobao accessories like screen protector and peel out the stickers and put on their fake Yoobao. So when you check warranty n it will show original but actually it's original for the screen protector not your Powerbank.
Powerbank's original message slightly differs.
I'm on mobile now. Let me go back home and check out more info for you guys.
QUOTE(fruitie @ Apr 25 2013, 10:55 PM)
As promised in my previous post, these are the two different authentication messages. Credit to mirrorstore, one of the original Powerbank sellers on LYN.
However only in Chinese characters, so for non-Chinese readers, you better compare yours with these messages. Check it from this website: http://www.sz12365.net
1) Original YooBao PowerBank's authentication message:
您所购买的是深圳市锐讯天成科技有限公司生产的羽博正品产品，敬请放心购买使用！谢谢！
商品品牌 : YOOBAO
商品归属公司 : 深圳市锐讯天成科技有限公司
2) Use other original Yoobao's accessories' code. The message: 您所购买的是深圳市锐讯天成科技有限公司生产的YOOBAO羽博正品保护类专用品牌YOOBAO羽博正品保护类专用，感谢您对深圳市锐讯天成科技有限公司产品的支持！
The easiest way to check is verify your warranty from this link: http://www.yoobao.com/defend.asp, make sure the message is same as no. 1.
http://www.sz12365.net also can be used to check for other brands' warranty, so it is better to use Yoobao's own verifier.
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
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.
I knew something was wrong when it took my phone 6 hours to charge from 22% to fully charged on the stock kernel, so I had my carrier swap my data cable. Swapping the data cable didn't fix the random slow charging issue. If you view the battery stats under settings, your phone will indicate what kind of source it's getting its charge from. I discovered sometimes when you plug your phone in via the stock travel AC adapter, your phone detects it as a USB port. It's not the charger that is the problem, but how Sammy designed the charger port or an error during the assembly process. I found a work around to avoid the phone thinking it's being plugged into a USB port. Once I initially lineup the data cable with the charger port, very very gently push down on the data cable as you fully insert it into the charger port. If you don't do so, it's usually a hit or miss when it comes down to what the phone will detect between AC and USB mode. This is the first phone that I own that seems to have this issue. Every since I've figured out what's been happening, I've been able without fail to avoid the slow charging issue.
Note: Use GCC whenever you plug in and you can determine immediately whether it is charging as AC or USB. USB will show a reading of 460 only. Re-insert your cable until it reads above 1000.
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.
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!
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.
For those who prefer a more visual discussion: (contributed by TamiyaOne)
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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.
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 :
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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
Quote: 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.
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
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.
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. If you have difficulty getting into Recovery mode, > LINK:try this
Since beginning Q2 2013, there has been an increase in N7105 owners. Here is the list to N7105 ROMs I made in my XDA thread: XDA - Link to N7105 Custom ROMs
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Aroma is a graphical view of choices you can make BY TOUCH INPUT when installing a ROM. Much nicer looking than the standard text based installer where you need to navigate by pressing up and down and Home buttons. Most modern, capable custom ROMs include Aroma installer for the selection options.
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,
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
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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.
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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)
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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.
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.
Photography aspire2oo6 - tripods for hands, amazing shots
Programmers (Android and others) hooh888 - Android programmer and upcoming themer yes123 - Android game programmer
ROMs, Rooting, Flashing alexng2208 - Überflashoholic antt00 - Guru, can advise most aspects of Android usage, including OS, apps, features fruitie - flashoholic hooh888 - flashoholic, themer and Android programmer Noobi3 - flashoholic sacremento - flashoholic tot31 - general rooting, flashing and battery life tweaks *definition of flashoholic and ORD
Special Mention ((Xa))0102 - Top Note 2 fan - owns 4 Note 2s !!! 1 pink (N7100), 1 white (N7100), 2 Grey (N7105) => posted here sklchan - our *world famous* modding guru from the Nokia N8 community alexng2208 - LYN Note 2 thread's Top Comedian. Best wisecracker in this thread.
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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.
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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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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Hi guys, new user starting 05/04/2013. N7100 SME grey 16GB, bought from satu gadget.
Upgraded from S3, and after custom ROM and kernel, the battery life is superb! Using Omega ROM v16, perseus v35, undervolted. Now it will be hard to change to any other phone since N2 battery is in tablet territory...
Seeing how much SOT you guys are getting, seriously reminded me how productive are you guys at work? Minus all those travelling and off work hours, you are still spending at least 2 hours or more staring at your phone at work.
Just using this as example. Not targeting anyone.
QUOTE(antt00 @ Apr 25 2013, 12:31 PM)
Yes we are very productive. Hence we are able to finish our day's work way ahead of schedule and have time to look at our great phone.
A smart worker knows how to manage his time.
QUOTE(waveweaver @ Apr 25 2013, 12:35 PM)
Yesss..smart worker can do multi task at one go..lolz
QUOTE(andrekua2 @ Apr 25 2013, 12:38 PM)
Octa hand, quad brain
QUOTE(waveweaver @ Apr 25 2013, 12:41 PM)
Oo..much better that way. Great worker do as many task as they can. Barulah boss sayang..lolz
QUOTE(antt00 @ Apr 25 2013, 12:44 PM)
Wah this combo can taichi alot of work.
QUOTE(waveweaver @ Apr 25 2013, 12:47 PM)
We're working at very productive company...bwahaha
QUOTE(muctabucta @ Apr 25 2013, 01:11 PM)
many here is hidden taichi master..
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
*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
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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My personal opinion is that naked phones are just accidents waiting to happen, and also that so-called "cases" that leave the top and bottom bezels exposed do not deserve the term "case". IMHO, a real case covers the entire bezel, the back and also a rim lip on the front face of the device. To each his/her own.
[Xa]0102 - V22 / #1145 & #1148
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hell no, i still prefer note for the size and the s pen, which is why i won't even bother thinking about the s4. and i'm done giving swimming lessons when i myself can't swim lololol. well because i was at office early in the morning, cleaner come clean my table, pail put beside, i blur blur there, accidentally push the phone into the pail. never happen before when the pail wasn't there zzz. maybe i can go to 9gag make a post. "i don't always push my phone by accident, but when i do, it takes a beautiful dive into the pail". once born with bad luck, always have bad luck lol.
Dropped from shirt pocket while bending over (approx 1m height) - 2013-01-01 Here is a youtube video where the nice lady says she dropped it out of her shirt pocket when she bent over. Then, she amazingly goes on and keeps saying what a wonderful device the Note 2 is and proceeds to give her own review of some key features she likes. Well that's respect
Drop test with an Otterbox Defender case - 2012-12-17 - contributed by jakgelap
AndroidRoot drop test indoors on a wooden floor - 2012-10-03
AndroidAuthority drop test - 2012-10-01
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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 ....
Semantics of Fear Applications claiming to be “antivirus” are merely detecting what has the potential to be malware, something that a developer of an application may have snuck into the software code that is meant to steal data or interact with the device in such a way as to cause it to send premium SMS messages at the victim’s expense. This is more correctly defined as being a Trojan or form of spyware, but given the years of conditioning by security firms “Virus” sounds a lot scarier.
Common Senseless Although these detection capabilities may be marginally useful to the end user, they do not by any stretch of the imagination fit the definition of an “antivirus” or replace common sense – that is to say, being cautious about which applications you download and then carefully reviewing the permissions for each application if you do install it.
Does that “Barney Wallpaper” app you download really need access to your contacts, call history and location?
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 Llama Profile Flow Secure Settings by INTANGIBLEOBJECT + its "Helper" within the app - antt00 Tasker
Communications (Chat/IM/VoIP) *Note: due to the nature of chat apps, some may be badly coded and cause heavy battery drain. Please let me know and I can update which ones drain or have fixed drain problems. Line Skype Skype (XDA Modded) Viber <=depending on version, may be battery drainer (2013-04-22) Wechat <=known battery drainer (2013-04-22) Whatsapp
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Part 1 of Tutorial
Part 2 of Tutorial
S-Note Backup on PC !!
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Apparently the .snb files for S-Note are simply .zip files with a different extension. It contains a number of xml descriptor files and also the jpg thumbnails of the S-Note which at least allows immediate recognition. Very instructive video.
Other Allshare Cast Dongle There is little information on the AllshareCast dongle, so this will be information from various parts of the web, XDA S3 thread about AllshareCast
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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.
This section is a sort of knowledgebase for tracking issues with apps or operational issues encountered. For example, some apps cause problems with your lockscreen, or keeps your phone awake all the time etc.
This post will not be reflected in the Changelog unless the change is noteworthy
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 Retrieved column shows when the Total Views number was logged.
Maxis 4G Smartphone Plan available Maxis is bundling Nokia and HTC models right now (2013/02/09) for the 2600MHz band. Users with N7105 should be able to use 4G now, but locations will be limited.
please PM me if there are changes to telco plans More information will be added as it is announced or please feel free to highlight to me via PM what I may have missed.
Owners' List archived 2013-03-29
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This spoiler contains the original list, which has already been replicated onto the Google Spreadsheet. Maintained purely as a historical view. It was started from V1 thru V19, up till 2013-03-22.
This list will no longer be added to.
Please use the self service form from now on (2013-03-23)
I must acknowledge the TS of Nexus 4 thread for using a Google Form, seeing which gave me the idea to use a form as well.
I will also acknowledge yweising from the Ninetology i9400 thread who asked me to try to create a tracking graph, and sklchan and alloyion who helped with guidance and testing.
AP (most are 16GB, some have taken the 32GB) 1. nicregi white 16GB x 2 2. zahirr 3. waveweaver white 16GB 4. tmnta white 16GB 5. shahiryusoff white 16GB 6. gouken white 16GB 7. ccgenius grey 16GB 8. crazyissac 9. bulibulizaimon white 16GB 10. ShinichixZ grey 16GB 11. ladygagafanz white 16GB 12. blurboy84 grey 16GB 13. aaronlim18 white 16GB 14. Ozone9 grey 16GB 15. tarm white 32GB 16. safiqyunus 16GB 17. Cyclone1 grey 16GB 18. freak grey 16GB 19. H3LLKEEPER white 16GB 20. arslow white 16GB 21. zenpower41 grey 16GB 22. linkinstreet grey 16GB 23. eddydo grey 16GB 24. naz_way white 16GB 25. fik92 grey 26. benny888 grey 16GB 27. fierdrop white 16GB 28. mysai grey 16GB 29. tlaw8155 30. prominen white 16GB 31. alcali 32. one81 grey 16GB 33. SSD4EVER grey 16GB 34. XeactorZ grey 16GB 35. MRSamurai grey 16GB 36. teq hrey 16GB 37. gbsaint grey 16GB 38. myhemay grey 16GB 39. SwarmTroll grey 16GB 40. arrie grey 16GB 41. nyunyu grey 16GB 42. onester grey 16GB 43. harmonie white 16GB 44. serewen grey 16GB 45. ronaldlee007 grey 16GB 46. usheruff93 grey 16GB 47. iXora.ix grey 16GB 48. skylinelover white 16GB 49. arslow white 16GB 50. gin&tonic grey 16gb 51. Blackthorn grey 32gb 52. disasternero grey 16gb 53. cayrule88 grey 16gb 54. neuromancerx
ow I see. btw, trying out bluestacks just for fun, turns out its based on android 2.3, good effort, but I guess I will uninstall it for now lol. Everything is pixelated on my monitor, and that humongous orange bar and thick loading circle is not something which I actually wanted to see again XD
ow I see. btw, trying out bluestacks just for fun, turns out its based on android 2.3, good effort, but I guess I will uninstall it for now lol. Everything is pixelated on my monitor, and that humongous orange bar and thick loading circle is not something which I actually wanted to see again XD
hi congrats on new thread, since bobcatrom is so highly rated, anyone here have experience with it? any feedback regarding bobcat?
I don't know, but as I said, there was some dude who replied in Google+ to my post saying it was the best thing ever, and he was a user of BobCat on other Samsung devices as well. The BobCatROM chef is not a native English speaker from his postings, probably an Italian since he is cooperating with soloilmeglo.
It does look quite snazzy from all the included theming options. I guess I will give it a try sometime since I'm curious too.
QUOTE(crazyissac @ May 10 2013, 12:20 AM)
wondering when samsung will update s4 features to note 2 ....wakaka
You want to wave your hand in front of your Note 2 is it? Waving with the S-pen is more magical isn't it?
Dropped my phone when i got down from car, screen cracked!!!
OH FXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Firstly welcome to the forum. I don't believe you're in the Owners' List. Do add yourself via the form in post 4.
My famous question when people make such posts: Were you using a proper casing (ie one that COMPLETELY encloses the phone) ? I suppose it slipped off your thighs and fell on tarmac?
Screen replacement is RM700.
QUOTE(arslow @ May 10 2013, 12:27 AM)
its emulated, no? but yeah, since Intel has x86 version of android 4.1 and 4.2, wonder what's taking this guys so long?
Don't think it's emulated. It's compiled on x86 and runs natively. Full blown OS on some selected Atom netbooks. Of course you could run a prebuilt VirtualBox image as well, but it is still native x86.
This post has been edited by joytest: May 10 2013, 12:32 AM
wondering when samsung will update s4 features to note 2 ....wakaka
QUOTE(lemond @ May 10 2013, 12:22 AM)
U mean dev to mod s4 features into note 2?..the sensor motion is already here,in google play
he means bring the feature in s4 to note 2
btw how many of you do actually use pop out browser ? I don't think I got use more than 10 times LOL and also forget how to enable it already, can teach me ?
Think it's best to do a full wipe to go the bobcat route... Guys if I'm wiping my internal storage it's best to back up the android folder right? That's where all the apps settings is saved right ? I've backed up all my apps through titanium btw
Firstly welcome to the forum. I don't believe you're in the Owners' List. Do add yourself via the form in post 4.
My famous question when people make such posts: Were you using a proper casing (ie one that COMPLETELY encloses the phone) ? I suppose it slipped off your thighs and fell on tarmac?
Screen replacement is RM700. Don't think it's emulated. It's compiled on x86 and runs natively. Full blown OS on some selected Atom netbooks. Of course you could run a prebuilt VirtualBox image as well, but it is still native x86.
looking at the CPU usage, yes I guess its really native. The scrolling speed is just off, one "click" makes it go to the bottom of my facebook feed
still a lot of work to do I guess. Maybe I should just try out the intel version someday. might be less user friendly bu t should run much better imo.btw, did you read about merrifield on Anandtech? Seems to be pretty awesome. As long as they get some huge design wins, we might see Intel slowly dominating the mobile world just like the desktop world. It will take some time, but its certainly possible
joytest, your topic description left the word "3" 2nd Gen of the original "Phablet" XXDMC3
Thanks. Changed.
QUOTE(h11g @ May 10 2013, 12:35 AM)
Think it's best to do a full wipe to go the bobcat route... Guys if I'm wiping my internal storage it's best to back up the android folder right? That's where all the apps settings is saved right ? I've backed up all my apps through titanium btw
Most apps, probably not ALL apps. Well if you have titanium backup for all apps+data you should be fine.
QUOTE(arslow @ May 10 2013, 12:47 AM)
looking at the CPU usage, yes I guess its really native. The scrolling speed is just off, one "click" makes it go to the bottom of my facebook feed
still a lot of work to do I guess. Maybe I should just try out the intel version someday. might be less user friendly bu t should run much better imo.btw, did you read about merrifield on Anandtech? Seems to be pretty awesome. As long as they get some huge design wins, we might see Intel slowly dominating the mobile world just like the desktop world. It will take some time, but its certainly possible
Yes I do follow most tech news on this kind of stuff. It is certainly possible.
This post has been edited by joytest: May 10 2013, 12:50 AM
Thanks. Changed. Most apps, probably not ALL apps. Well if you have titanium backup for all apps+data you should be fine. Yes I do follow most tech news on this kind of stuff. It is certainly possible.
thanks, cause recently after changing so many roms, started to get some wakelocks eventhough i did full wipe with internal storage intact, i guess its time to wipe everything anew and try a fresh installation. I never seems to get 7-8 sot like some reported by users.
RM1088 for a screen replacement !!!!!! AND NO DIGITIZER ?????? Thank Samsung.
Also, Does this mean that Verizon has a changelog?
http://androidheadlines.com/2013/05/androi...th-edition.html Verizon have updated their Galaxy Note II, bringing the software up to build version I605VRAMC3. The big thing here is that the device now has much better support for multi-view, a lot more apps are now supported by the feature and there are tweaks and fixes galore. So much so that there is another part to the changelog below. All in all, the update comes in at 264 MB in size. To get info on how to update your Galaxy Note II on Verizon, head over to here. => http://support.verizonwireless.com/pdf/sys...nstructions.pdf
This post has been edited by joytest: May 10 2013, 03:21 AM
i'd rather use my old trusted HD2... at least it just got another new OS...
Yeah HD2 is the immortal beast that keep getting a new life. Sadly i sold mine when i got my S2.
QUOTE(XeactorZ @ May 10 2013, 12:33 AM)
he means bring the feature in s4 to note 2
btw how many of you do actually use pop out browser ? I don't think I got use more than 10 times LOL and also forget how to enable it already, can teach me ?
Have used it probably once or twice just to see what it looks like. You have to remove the default from your default browser to get the selection to use pop-up browser when you click on a link.
QUOTE(Blackthorn @ May 10 2013, 01:33 AM)
just want to ask sifu here.. is my SOT ok or not?
using latest stock ROM XXDMC3 with Stock Kernel.. rooted. only tweak by disabling/Freeze a list of Samsung/Google Bloatware and stuff..
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That is a good battery life.
This post has been edited by antt00: May 10 2013, 08:31 AM
there are a few caveats nonetheless: 1. the TS' downloadable version is somehow laggy (maybe the lag that he integrated) 2. following his instructions, it works on and off and not really right each time. unless you : phone ring -> no movement near sensor -> swipe to answer (in this motion slowly) i don't expect you to encounter any further problems.
cool, new thread already. want to ask(and not sure if this is allowed), the adfree that i had from some other roms, is there any way for me to get it on wanamlite?
cool, new thread already. want to ask(and not sure if this is allowed), the adfree that i had from some other roms, is there any way for me to get it on wanamlite?
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QUOTE(antt00 @ May 10 2013, 07:44 AM)
That is a good battery life.
Thanks joytest/antt00. Im going to try Perseus kernel.. and see how it performs. And I know why certain games cannot work such as IronMan3 n Asphalt 7.. it was because I enabled Force 2D GPU rendering. and it fxxkup most of the 3D games
Err..can wave our note 2 to get 20% discount at starbuck and link our CC to get 5% more? how to?
Yes. Stand in front of the starbucks worker and when he ask you to pay keep waving your note 2. He will eventually think you are having some kind of breakdown and might even give you the drink for free.
i'm using CWM recovery, i wanna try monx rom, so i need to change my recovery then?
Best to use TWRP for Monx. Monx ROM comes with Aroma installer, so safest to use TWRP. Last time I used CWM while installing a rom with Aroma, it got stuck halfway
Best to use TWRP for Monx. Monx ROM comes with Aroma installer, so safest to use TWRP. Last time I used CWM while installing a rom with Aroma, it got stuck halfway
Ok Thanks . Will change my recovery and flash the monx rom
Best to use TWRP for Monx. Monx ROM comes with Aroma installer, so safest to use TWRP. Last time I used CWM while installing a rom with Aroma, it got stuck halfway
i use twrp and it still get's stuck halfway at times with aroma, especially if i leave it idle during the aroma stage of the installation.
actually i prefer yui or mugi but only managed to find black and blue background for mio. want to make my own but i can only do programming and not graphic editing so no choice stick with mio for now.
actually i prefer yui or mugi but only managed to find black and blue background for mio. want to make my own but i can only do programming and not graphic editing so no choice stick with mio for now.
huh what do you mean by 'added'? and what do you mean in the second statement? i feel very confused-desu.
Added you to post 9.
2nd statement should have been "ism" instead of "olism". An "ism" is some habit or practice, sometimes viewed positively, sometimes negatively, depending on the originating noun/verb.
So you have Buddhism, Animism, Alcoholism, Flashoholism etc
2nd statement should have been "ism" instead of "olism". An "ism" is some habit or practice, sometimes viewed positively, sometimes negatively, depending on the originating noun/verb.
So you have Buddhism, Animism, Alcoholism, Flashoholism etc
ohh, naruhoto-ga. thanks for the add, but actually i'm having a really bad headache now. trying to do so many things at once, flash different roms, making custom boot animation out of .mkv videos, playing with various launchers and widgets, and still in the midst of learning and writing java codes for android.
The only reason to go for the S4 is the screen, finally, no more pixel to be sen on the homescreen and default system apps.
Just need to hold out for another 5-6 months!!! ><
I actually already have a buyer for this phone by the time note 3 launches, RM 1xxx, hopefully he would be still interested on the phone by then
This time I'll hold out for a telco contract since the company can pay for the bills I really love Note 2 more than the Note 1, but Note 1 was the device that created the entire Phablet category and the Note family is still the best of it all.
come swap with my SME grey unit then u will have many many support i top up RM100
Keji-nyaaaaaaaaa . . . . . Argh . Everything either no stock or sold out . Zzzzzzz
For UAG orders , I got a collection letter from Pos Malaysia . Will go over Monday to collect . I'm quite sure it's UAG cuz who on earth send parcel thru Post Malaysia anymore .
Keji-nyaaaaaaaaa . . . . . Argh . Everything either no stock or sold out . Zzzzzzz
For UAG orders , I got a collection letter from Pos Malaysia . Will go over Monday to collect . I'm quite sure it's UAG cuz who on earth send parcel thru Post Malaysia anymore .
What's sold out? Pos Malaysia collection is open on Saturdays IINM.
Keji-nyaaaaaaaaa . . . . . Argh . Everything either no stock or sold out . Zzzzzzz
For UAG orders , I got a collection letter from Pos Malaysia . Will go over Monday to collect . I'm quite sure it's UAG cuz who on earth send parcel thru Post Malaysia anymore .
my paperweight was in the window display...
why are you getting so many of those similar casings? those are 2 piece casings that snap into each other? does UAG have the plastic front screen for complete protection aka brick?
please post some pictures too and compare case with naked phone too
why are you getting so many of those similar casings? those are 2 piece casings that snap into each other? does UAG have the plastic front screen for complete protection aka brick?
please post some pictures too and compare case with naked phone too
and, changing tireS? LOL snap pics too
Dude , I'm not a camwhore k . LoL . Tires I want no stock , going for another brand le .
1 piece , similar to Casemate Popcase . And it's UAG , not Otterbox Defender .
Keji-nyaaaaaaaaa . . . . . Argh . Everything either no stock or sold out . Zzzzzzz
For UAG orders , I got a collection letter from Pos Malaysia . Will go over Monday to collect . I'm quite sure it's UAG cuz who on earth send parcel thru Post Malaysia anymore .
Keji-nyaaaaaaaaa . . . . . Argh . Everything either no stock or sold out . Zzzzzzz
For UAG orders , I got a collection letter from Pos Malaysia . Will go over Monday to collect . I'm quite sure it's UAG cuz who on earth send parcel thru Post Malaysia anymore .
Keji-nyaaaaaaaaa . . . . . Argh . Everything either no stock or sold out . Zzzzzzz
For UAG orders , I got a collection letter from Pos Malaysia . Will go over Monday to collect . I'm quite sure it's UAG cuz who on earth send parcel thru Post Malaysia anymore .
Keji-nyaaaaaaaaa . . . . . Argh . Everything either no stock or sold out . Zzzzzzz
For UAG orders , I got a collection letter from Pos Malaysia . Will go over Monday to collect . I'm quite sure it's UAG cuz who on earth send parcel thru Post Malaysia anymore .
Actually nothing much involved. Tried it yesterday backup in less than a min including typing those long lines.
The EFS compressed zip should be around 8mb ?? I saw the ext.win file from the TWRP backup was only 64kb. What's the correct size, as the old EFS Backup Tool on page 1 creates a 20mb file.
The EFS compressed zip should be around 8mb ?? I saw the ext.win file from the TWRP backup was only 64kb. What's the correct size, as the old EFS Backup Tool on page 1 creates a 20mb file.
The doctor method gave me 20mb. TWRP is 5+mb but different compression method i think. Just do as many backup as you can.
I need a custom Roms + kernel recommendations. Which fair will give a good battery life?
me using wanamlite and adam kernel that came with it, and the battery life is by far better than the others i tried, though only by a little. and i am thinking of going perseus soon.
did a fresh install for bobcatrom, initial impression was i hate the themeing and all, makes my eyes blur, but i do like the speed tweak especially on the network side of things, maybe placebo effect but i felt that the loading of webpage on 3g is faster. tonnes of mods in this rom, and suddenly updateme app from the cook start fc-ing on me. So dont think this rom is a keeper, hunting for my next rom to flash. And so far wanamlite gave me the best battery life, but the best of both worlds has got to be our own msia cooked Monx rom.
joytest why do people say "at long last"? Is there a "at short first"?
OT but a lot of this stuff is from the early development of the language. I suppose if you got something instantly, you have nothing to complain and therefore there will be no idiom to describe the non-existent problem.
I believe the phrase "at long last" has a very near equivalent in German IIRC, since English is from the Germanic branch of the Indo-European family. Note that English is related to Hindi ok.
Now we have "OMG finally" or some other internet abbreviation I guess.
Go get a Seidio active red , I swap with u anytime . My friend swapped my Seidio with his UAG n frankly , I don't like it . Don't worry , I got 2 new 1 in my orders with 2 color choices . New for new ok ?
just checked, it's not on uag's official site, so it's fake.
QUOTE(Noobi3 @ May 10 2013, 04:49 PM)
Go get a Seidio active red , I swap with u anytime . My friend swapped my Seidio with his UAG n frankly , I don't like it . Don't worry , I got 2 new 1 in my orders with 2 color choices . New for new ok ?
oh, allow me to go research what this seidio is first. UPDATE: research done, and i prefer seidio.
This post has been edited by hooh888: May 10 2013, 04:52 PM
me using wanamlite and adam kernel that came with it, and the battery life is by far better than the others i tried, though only by a little. and i am thinking of going perseus soon.
Go get a Seidio active red , I swap with u anytime . My friend swapped my Seidio with his UAG n frankly , I don't like it . Don't worry , I got 2 new 1 in my orders with 2 color choices . New for new ok ?
is the first bulk reaching? then everyone can have 2.
did a fresh install for bobcatrom, initial impression was i hate the themeing and all, makes my eyes blur, but i do like the speed tweak especially on the network side of things, maybe placebo effect but i felt that the loading of webpage on 3g is faster. tonnes of mods in this rom, and suddenly updateme app from the cook start fc-ing on me. So dont think this rom is a keeper, hunting for my next rom to flash. And so far wanamlite gave me the best battery life, but the best of both worlds has got to be our own msia cooked Monx rom.
Good, do add an entry in the survey, since I find it strange that a lot of the BobCatROM users tend to rate it above 40 points.
i think the high rating in the rom review is kinda fake, maybe they do magic like someone ahem~! u noe who...
So you see, in v1 of the survey, it simply counted number of entries. In v2, the inclusion of specific feature ranking can actually indicate whether submitters are honest or not
I will have to think about how to weight some rankings. I do have such training but rusty......
Joined: Apr 2011
From: A small town called Malacca
QUOTE(hooh888 @ May 10 2013, 04:50 PM)
just checked, it's not on uag's official site, so it's fake. oh, allow me to go research what this seidio is first. UPDATE: research done, and i prefer seidio.
at first think want to change to galaxy s4..but give out still prefer Note 2 size..
According to reports of a few users, there is no significant difference. Is it worthwhile will depend on where you spend most of your time, since LTE locations are still limited.
at first think want to change to galaxy s4..but give out still prefer Note 2 size..
Get If you live and work within those LTE area If you are download freak If you stream video alot If you have unlimited data plan And if you dont mind to pay a few more hundreds just for LTE.
Battery life is almost same and LTE doesnt drain the battery faster than 3G. The reason I upgrade from 7100 to 7105 is LTE and battery life. None device in the market has comparable battery to note 2. Can play with this device until the launch of Note 3
Keji-nyaaaaaaaaa . . . . . Argh . Everything either no stock or sold out . Zzzzzzz
For UAG orders , I got a collection letter from Pos Malaysia . Will go over Monday to collect . I'm quite sure it's UAG cuz who on earth send parcel thru Post Malaysia anymore .
Keji-nyaaaaaaaaa . . . . . Argh . Everything either no stock or sold out . Zzzzzzz
For UAG orders , I got a collection letter from Pos Malaysia . Will go over Monday to collect . I'm quite sure it's UAG cuz who on earth send parcel thru Post Malaysia anymore .
now new phone minimum should atlest equip with 32gb 16gb is just too small now. / do you hug i pad? its dangerous with the "apple "
For the capacity, it's probably an issue of $$$profit. 16Gb was in vogue from 2010 already. Yes, 3 years later we should have Moore's law kick in TWICE already (ie 64Gb !!!!) !!!!
After using alot of samsung phones and flash so many time.. I still dont get what is Deodexed NonDeodexed ,Secure and Insecure..lol ,suprisingly I survive all that without knowing..haha
This post has been edited by lemond: May 10 2013, 08:44 PM
After using alot of samsung phones and flash so many time.. I still dont get what is Deodexed NonDeodexed ,Secure and Insecure..lol ,suprisingly I survive all that without knowing..haha
Joined: Apr 2011
From: A small town called Malacca
QUOTE(lemond @ May 10 2013, 08:41 PM)
After using alot of samsung phones and flash so many time.. I still dont get what is Deodexed NonDeodexed ,Secure and Insecure..lol ,suprisingly I survive all that without knowing..haha
Haha same...until one day I said enough was enough. Then took a few hours reading...lolz
... For me, the Galaxy Note 2 scratches a special itch. When I leave my computer, I feel guilty. I think, “Oh, I won’t be able to get any work done.” But then I let my fingers grace over my left pocket and I feel that good old familiar strong, rectangular shape, and I am comforted that I have a device that works as hard as I do, and one that can take a licking, too. It remains as the only device that I’ve been able to drop, both in the video below, and in my actual life that has been able to sustain the savage abuse I subject my devices to. Sorry folks, I can’t help it. .....
============== Of course the moral is NEVER drop your device, but then again you get all sorts of people....
... For me, the Galaxy Note 2 scratches a special itch. When I leave my computer, I feel guilty. I think, “Oh, I won’t be able to get any work done.” But then I let my fingers grace over my left pocket and I feel that good old familiar strong, rectangular shape, and I am comforted that I have a device that works as hard as I do, and one that can take a licking, too. It remains as the only device that I’ve been able to drop, both in the video below, and in my actual life that has been able to sustain the savage abuse I subject my devices to. Sorry folks, I can’t help it. .....
============== Of course the moral is NEVER drop your device, but then again you get all sorts of people....
Thanks for sharing. I don't do much with my Note 2 but just serious surfing. Don't do work with Note thought. Not until that level ba...
True also, unlike iOS6 when it was first launched. Total disaster. But 4.2.2 is already out on S4 and Nexus mah, should be stable already *crossfingers* June it is! Hopefully not mid or end of June
It's called Regression Testing. You won't believe how boring and repetitive and painful this can get. If it doesn't pass all the test cases, the proper decision is "Don't release it". Well, whether people make proper decisions or not
Guys, I'm on Monx since yesterday, doesn't seems anything special with it apart from a few tweaks option and the default brightness even at low seems brighter than stock. Speed wise is better than stock IMO although sometimes when playing game like candy crush the screen a bit unresponsive.
In your opinion, which is a good stock looking ROM? wanam? monx?
I just got myself screen cracked, maybe i should change to LTE also..!!! But i'm sure pok kai How much u bought?
1700+/-
QUOTE(nyunyu @ May 11 2013, 09:10 AM)
Guys, I'm on Monx since yesterday, doesn't seems anything special with it apart from a few tweaks option and the default brightness even at low seems brighter than stock. Speed wise is better than stock IMO although sometimes when playing game like candy crush the screen a bit unresponsive.
In your opinion, which is a good stock looking ROM? wanam? monx?
Guys, I'm on Monx since yesterday, doesn't seems anything special with it apart from a few tweaks option and the default brightness even at low seems brighter than stock. Speed wise is better than stock IMO although sometimes when playing game like candy crush the screen a bit unresponsive.
In your opinion, which is a good stock looking ROM? wanam? monx?
Good stocking looking roms are theme-less . Roms like ARHD , Wanam comes stock looking
Guys, I'm on Monx since yesterday, doesn't seems anything special with it apart from a few tweaks option and the default brightness even at low seems brighter than stock. Speed wise is better than stock IMO although sometimes when playing game like candy crush the screen a bit unresponsive.
In your opinion, which is a good stock looking ROM? wanam? monx?
Monx rom is pretty basic actually. Just some themes to make it nicer. Wanam is a stock looking rom, a few users says it helps to conserve battery.. should probably give it a try?
hey guys.. wanna ask, is there any current custom rom has the most feature of s4? nt the theme bt I'm amazed with the camera and the gesture features...
Btw you didn't answer whether your phone was naked or not. Stocking? What have you been doing with your keyboard dictionary?
Sorry, i was bz during working, tats why lesser and lesser coming here. Last flash was on Jan i think, i didn't update any after that.
Mine using Nilkin hard cover, so the top and bottom are open , i dropped 3 times from car, first time hit on side edge cover, lucky no issue. Second time bottom right cracked, and last night one more time, top right edge cracked. My phone is done....
RM 700 is for LCD n digitizer, how about the side aluminium?
Sorry, i was bz during working, tats why lesser and lesser coming here. Last flash was on Jan i think, i didn't update any after that.
Mine using Nilkin hard cover, so the top and bottom are open , i dropped 3 times from car, first time hit on side edge cover, lucky no issue. Second time bottom right cracked, and last night one more time, top right edge cracked. My phone is done....
RM 700 is for LCD n digitizer, how about the side aluminium?
Sorry, i was bz during working, tats why lesser and lesser coming here. Last flash was on Jan i think, i didn't update any after that.
Mine using Nilkin hard cover, so the top and bottom are open , i dropped 3 times from car, first time hit on side edge cover, lucky no issue. Second time bottom right cracked, and last night one more time, top right edge cracked. My phone is done....
RM 700 is for LCD n digitizer, how about the side aluminium?
I just got myself screen cracked, maybe i should change to LTE also..!!! But i'm sure pok kai How much u bought?
RM1699 from 1Gadget , good service, 2nd day i bought, my S-Pen is supersensitive(malfunction) hovering also can write,so I went back to 1Gadget to change,without even look at my receipt and not much talking asking,they change for me a new set of S-Pen
Way why tempt me everyday Somehow you sound like its a good thing..
Anyway, typing this on iPad is very tiring. Should make swype standard on iOS too
But still, I cant even test the LTE yet because CELCOM dint offer for Smartphone device yet,lol..but my friend working at Celcom said,there willl be 2000 first LTE who become rat lab for their smartphone lte,maybe I'll let myself to become the lab rat .. another one month before my celcom contract end
Go get a Seidio active red , I swap with u anytime . My friend swapped my Seidio with his UAG n frankly , I don't like it . Don't worry , I got 2 new 1 in my orders with 2 color choices . New for new ok ?
Damn poison..2 months waiting for UAG..n now u prefer Seidio..arghhhhhh!!
WOW!even my nexus 7 can't do that!I guess tegra chip battery isn't good
tegra 3 is a 40nm quad core, just can't be good in terms of batt life new nexus 7 battery life sure awesome since its gonna use S4/S600 kan best if Malaysia got Play Store
Uncle waveweaver is a pengamal budaya membaca. As an ebook reader you can get 10hrs it seems. for waveweaver.
Not 100% on reading tho..there're some browsin..updating and downloading involved. I think if i disable the data and use it purely for reading..it might get around 12hrs SOT..bwahaha
This post has been edited by waveweaver: May 11 2013, 02:18 PM
Not 100% on reading tho..there're some browsin..updating and downloading involved. I think if i disable the data and use it purely for reading..it might get around 12hrs SOT..bwahaha
pfft. Then you'll be the king of SOT for the time being
Good stocking looking roms are theme-less . Roms like ARHD , Wanam comes stock looking
QUOTE(andrewtho @ May 11 2013, 11:04 AM)
Monx rom is pretty basic actually. Just some themes to make it nicer. Wanam is a stock looking rom, a few users says it helps to conserve battery.. should probably give it a try?
anyone interested with SUN Global original battery 3650mAh ? just used it for 2,3 times before changing my Note 2 to LTE version..Warranty 6 month from Sun Global
How do u flash another kernel? Just transfer to phone and flasg only or nid wipe cache and dalvik cache first or after. Anyone tried Thor kernel before?
How do u flash another kernel? Just transfer to phone and flasg only or nid wipe cache and dalvik cache first or after. Anyone tried Thor kernel before?
Kernel just flash like that,doest need to wipe cache and dalvik, just click Install(in the recovery)and flash it
How do u flash another kernel? Just transfer to phone and flasg only or nid wipe cache and dalvik cache first or after. Anyone tried Thor kernel before?
Use GPS for 1 hour today Papago (cos waze fail me for the first time sending me to some unknown factory place. ) and then 1 hour of using camera with today's stupid hot weather means my screen is on full brightness.
And at the end of the day still can get 4.5 hours of SOT. Damn cun our batt. Oh and also wifi tethering in between somemore.
Use GPS for 1 hour today Papago (cos waze fail me for the first time sending me to some unknown factory place. ) and then 1 hour of using camera with today's stupid hot weather means my screen is on full brightness.
And at the end of the day still can get 4.5 hours of SOT. Damn cun our batt. Oh and also wifi tethering in between somemore.
a really dependable and reliable phone when shit happens
has never disappointed me till the last drop of batt so far
with a 1080p screen in tow, I wonder if the note 3 needs to have at least a 4000mah batt to have almost the same, if not better SOT?
a really dependable and reliable phone when shit happens
has never disappointed me till the last drop of batt so far
with a 1080p screen in tow, I wonder if the note 3 needs to have at least a 4000mah batt to have almost the same, if not better SOT?
I would simply speculate that due to the larger device size, they should be able to cram in a 3500mAh battery at least. Probably the top end would be 3800mAh. That should give us enough for the same levels of SOT.
So now perhaps the S series is the beta testbed for the Note series ? Note is the REAL flagship ?
I would simply speculate that due to the larger device size, they should be able to cram in a 3500mAh battery at least. Probably the top end would be 3800mAh. That should give us enough for the same levels of SOT.
So now perhaps the S series is the beta testbed for the Note series ? Note is the REAL flagship ?
is there any rom that can be download using torrent? my connection quite bad keep dc few time while downloading wanam. . except omega cause just download it using torrent
Does your significant other not complain of your flashoholism? And now you are downloading "badwolf" pulak ...more buaya ka?
QUOTE(magnumkaiser @ May 11 2013, 09:27 PM)
is there any rom that can be download using torrent? my connection quite bad keep dc few time while downloading wanam. . except omega cause just download it using torrent
Not many unless you search the individual XDA posts where some forumers provide a torrent seed.
a really dependable and reliable phone when shit happens
has never disappointed me till the last drop of batt so far
with a 1080p screen in tow, I wonder if the note 3 needs to have at least a 4000mah batt to have almost the same, if not better SOT?
More to getting the right "mix" between hardware and firmware I belif . Got a sgs3 with extended battery by Samsung of 3000mah . SOT can't even be near to Note2 . 100mah difference , forgivable right since sgs3 is only 4.8" . Still , no where close to Note2 . Wait when I'm free , I go take a sc for u guys 2 compare as it's my bini's phone .
More to getting the right "mix" between hardware and firmware I belif . Got a sgs3 with extended battery by Samsung of 3000mah . SOT can't even be near to Note2 . 100mah difference , forgivable right since sgs3 is only 4.8" . Still , no where close to Note2 . Wait when I'm free , I go take a sc for u guys 2 compare as it's my bini's phone .
Ask your bini to karate chop and whatsapp u the pic la.
Posted on Google+ What's going on with Google bloatware recently? On my devices I have several Google Apps in quarantine (disabled) that I don't really use, e.g. Google Earth or Google Play Movies. Magically those apps got updated automatically and are active again. To explain this further....
There's a feature in App Quarantine that notifies the user when an app is no longer in disabled (usually after an update). This was a feature needed during the 2.x days when apps were updated even when they were disabled. So I could automatically (or interactively) put them back in quarantine. But since 3.x/4.0 Android finally respects disabled apps, e.g. doesn't update them when they were disabled, so this feature is no longer needed.
Now few days ago on my Nexus 7 I was really surprised when the App Quarantine notification suddenly showed up and notified me that Google Play Movies is no longer disabled, and today the same happened with Google Earth.
I know the Google Play Store updates itself automatically in the background, and probably also the Google Play Services framework, but I did never see any Google apps updating themselves.
Anyone else seen such behavior? What's happening here? I had plans to remove said feature in a future version of my app, but now I guess I have to think twice before doing so! This is still a behavior that should be controlled by my app... oh I mean by its users
Posted on Google+ What's going on with Google bloatware recently? On my devices I have several Google Apps in quarantine (disabled) that I don't really use, e.g. Google Earth or Google Play Movies. Magically those apps got updated automatically and are active again. To explain this further....
There's a feature in App Quarantine that notifies the user when an app is no longer in disabled (usually after an update). This was a feature needed during the 2.x days when apps were updated even when they were disabled. So I could automatically (or interactively) put them back in quarantine. But since 3.x/4.0 Android finally respects disabled apps, e.g. doesn't update them when they were disabled, so this feature is no longer needed.
Now few days ago on my Nexus 7 I was really surprised when the App Quarantine notification suddenly showed up and notified me that Google Play Movies is no longer disabled, and today the same happened with Google Earth.
I know the Google Play Store updates itself automatically in the background, and probably also the Google Play Services framework, but I did never see any Google apps updating themselves.
Anyone else seen such behavior? What's happening here? I had plans to remove said feature in a future version of my app, but now I guess I have to think twice before doing so! This is still a behavior that should be controlled by my app... oh I mean by its users
Nice tool, gonna use this. Also side question, any suggestion for a nice stable lock screen replacement app?
Try Press Power + VOL Down + Home buttons simultaneously while the phone is off.
or
Press Power + VOL Up + Home buttons simultaneously while the phone is off.
Release when you reach the flashing slanted spiral logo.
See whether both options work. If not you have SDS. When did you buy your phone?
yea try before not working at all even tried with usb jig from s2 also nothing happen device is unrooted gonna try for warranty how long does it take normally for the warranty process?
yea try before not working at all even tried with usb jig from s2 also nothing happen device is unrooted gonna try for warranty how long does it take normally for the warranty process?
So it sounds like SDS. How long have you had the phone?
Anyway if you're lucky probably 2-3days. If not maybe 1 week. miloy2k, in Kuching, was lucky he got his back the same evening. Probably depends on SC and your politeness.
yea try before not working at all even tried with usb jig from s2 also nothing happen device is unrooted gonna try for warranty how long does it take normally for the warranty process?
Do you remember which rom Version you were on when it happen?
So it sounds like SDS. How long have you had the phone?
Anyway if you're lucky probably 2-3days. If not maybe 1 week. miloy2k, in Kuching, was lucky he got his back the same evening. Probably depends on SC and your politeness.
about 5 months old
QUOTE(antt00 @ May 11 2013, 11:32 PM)
Do you remember which rom Version you were on when it happen?
could not remember as it is my fahter phone
anyway hope that can get back the device asap don't know if they actually change the board and different imei senq 5 years warranty still valid or not
Which ROM version would have a higher propensity to trigger SDS?
Old ones especially 4.1.1 and early 4.1.2.
QUOTE(snigapoe @ May 11 2013, 11:39 PM)
about 5 months old could not remember as it is my fahter phone anyway hope that can get back the device asap don't know if they actually change the board and different imei senq 5 years warranty still valid or not
They will change the board but imei will remain the same so your warranty is not affected.
Ask your bini to karate chop and whatsapp u the pic la.
Can't , she balik but didn't use the phone since that's her working line . Barely 20 mins SOT daily so no point comparing . Working days when she uses both phones together would be a fair comparison .
QUOTE(Reventon @ May 12 2013, 12:28 AM)
Does samsung malaysia accept AP set repair with charges ? Likes EFS corrupt or SDS ?
They do
alexng2208 This is the design I told u that day and it comes with different colors
More to getting the right "mix" between hardware and firmware I belif . Got a sgs3 with extended battery by Samsung of 3000mah . SOT can't even be near to Note2 . 100mah difference , forgivable right since sgs3 is only 4.8" . Still , no where close to Note2 . Wait when I'm free , I go take a sc for u guys 2 compare as it's my bini's phone .
yeah, theres some "magic" samsung has done with the note 2 which is giving us such great SOT. My SOT now 4.5 hours with 45% batt life left. Only wifi though and up time is 9 hours plus only. Cant really say its because of the sensorhub
whatever it is, hope it remains the same or gets better with the note 3 (the screen on the s4 actually uses 20% less power than the s3)
Smartphones driving violent crime across US An IDG News Service investigation finds guns and knives are used in a quarter of all robberies of cellphones in San Francisco
On Feb. 27th in the middle of the afternoon, a 16-year-old girl was walking through San Francisco's Mission district when she was ordered at gun point to hand over her cellphone. The robbery was one of 10 serious crimes in the city that day, and they all involved cellphones. Three were stolen at gun point, three at knife point and four through brute force. .........
I wonder how did you guys manage to get such good SOT. My own record can never surpass 6H SOT but with 1D2H battery life. To me, that considered very good.
I wonder how did you guys manage to get such good SOT. My own record can never surpass 6H SOT but with 1D2H battery life. To me, that considered very good.
Hello there. You've been busy I guess.
Spare a few mins to participate in the Grand ROM Survey
Link in my sig. Fully updated, 58 ROMs and selectable versions. BTW ROMOW v12 is out too !!
Spare a few mins to participate in the Grand ROM Survey
Link in my sig. Fully updated, 58 ROMs and selectable versions. BTW ROMOW v12 is out too !!
Yeah, been very very busy and was also because of GE13. I spent more time in that section as a silent reader. I actually come to this thread every day but no urge to post, unlike last time.
OK, will look into your survey. I'm lazy to backup my stuff again... So no more flashing until 4.2.2 is released.
want to try romow and assassin resurrection, but which one first? hmm... or maybe try latest monxdified, but wanamlite just updated too. oh nozzz what a dilemma.
This post has been edited by hooh888: May 12 2013, 02:50 AM
thats fast. in contrast Monx's rom seems to be a neverending wait. really given up on it and going for Romow seems like a better idea.
Poor monx is trying to upload his ROM, and although it is ready he can't upload till Monday 13/5. I think he is in Setapak/Wangsa Maju area. Maybe someone buddy with him can copy on a flash drive and upload somewhere else hehe.
Drunk driving has been replaced and texting while driving is now the leading cause of teen death in the U.S. A study conducted by the Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York shows that more than 3,000 teens die each year as a result of sending SMS messages while operating a vehicle. That figures compares to the 2,700 teens that are killed each year as a result of drunk driving, a figure reported Thursday by CBS News. ...... 'The reality is kids aren’t drinking seven days per week — they are carrying their phones and texting seven days per week, so you intuitively know this a more common occurrence."-Dr Andrew Adesman, Chief Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Cohen Children’s Medical Center
"With both texting and hand-held use of mobile phones at the wheel causing more impairment than being at the drink-drive limit or under the influence of cannabis, the police need to target the large number of motorists continuing to flout the law."-Professor Stephen Glaister, director,RAC Foundation ......
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Drunk driving has been replaced and texting while driving is now the leading cause of teen death in the U.S. A study conducted by the Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York shows that more than 3,000 teens die each year as a result of sending SMS messages while operating a vehicle. That figures compares to the 2,700 teens that are killed each year as a result of drunk driving, a figure reported Thursday by CBS News. ...... 'The reality is kids aren’t drinking seven days per week — they are carrying their phones and texting seven days per week, so you intuitively know this a more common occurrence."-Dr Andrew Adesman, Chief Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Cohen Children’s Medical Center
"With both texting and hand-held use of mobile phones at the wheel causing more impairment than being at the drink-drive limit or under the influence of cannabis, the police need to target the large number of motorists continuing to flout the law."-Professor Stephen Glaister, director,RAC Foundation ......
That's why use blue tooth for calls and avoid msg when driving. Only do that when you are traffic light. I still remember BB time. Can text without seeing the phone cos got keypad
That's why use blue tooth for calls and avoid msg when driving. Only do that when you are traffic light. I still remember BB time. Can text without seeing the phone cos got keypad
It's worse with GNote 2. Screen too big for single hand operation
Klang, there's this forumer called Alieamin who is recommended by a number of users here in LYN. You may want to check his posts/threads.
I saw your post in the S4 thread. So are you looking for an S4 or Note 2?
Oh thanks. Hm, well, I am actually looking for both devices' price then make a compare between them. Note 2 is my top priority but S4 might be a better choice since it's a newer release.
Oh thanks. Hm, well, I am actually looking for both devices' price then make a compare between them. Note 2 is my top priority but S4 might be a better choice since it's a newer release.
You should be able to get an SME Note 2 at approx 1700. Can't argue with S4 being newer but read the last few pages of S4 thread and you will see some software bugs.
And once you are on the Note 2, you cannot go back to a smaller screen device.
just submit the survey my adam is 2.4 while the survey only until 2.2?
Ok bro the Kernel survey has not been updated enough. Focus was on the ROM survey which is more complex. I;m integrating the kernel survey to the ROM survey next but it's going to be pretty major.
boo hoo hoo what's wrong with my Note 2? Suddenly today the screen would just go black. its one for 1 sec or less then black, i hv to hit home key on again. same thing. restarted, pulled battery out try pulling s-pen in and out. yikes what's wrong??
boo hoo hoo what's wrong with my Note 2? Suddenly today the screen would just go black. its one for 1 sec or less then black, i hv to hit home key on again. same thing. restarted, pulled battery out try pulling s-pen in and out. yikes what's wrong??
Any ideas?
Did you install anything before this happened? Were you trying to root or anything?
Ok bro the Kernel survey has not been updated enough. Focus was on the ROM survey which is more complex. I;m integrating the kernel survey to the ROM survey next but it's going to be pretty major.
Submit the ROM survey first thanks.
okok i submit for the rom already is it good enough?
Did you install anything before this happened? Were you trying to root or anything?
did rooting after firmware upgrade last week. working fine no probs for the whole week. till this morning. didnt' install anything but did hv some apps auto update. now its fine. i'm just worried the problem come back.
btw, ARHD is the first ROM to get evaluated for 3 versions in the survey
QUOTE(magnumkaiser @ May 12 2013, 01:27 PM)
okok i submit for the rom already is it good enough?
Thanks bro. There is no "good" or "bad" in a submission. It's just what you think and rate a ROM. Then the scores get aggregated across all submissions and you will be able to see on average what people really think.
I mean if a ROM consistently gets a low score then something's probably not right somewhere. I'm trying to figure out a way to weight or limit some scores since some tend to just max out the scores.
This post has been edited by joytest: May 12 2013, 01:31 PM
did rooting after firmware upgrade last week. working fine no probs for the whole week. till this morning. didnt' install anything but did hv some apps auto update. now its fine. i'm just worried the problem come back.
I always disable auto update. I update one by one manually and usually after a few weeks of the update arriving.
So I think you should reset your phone and slowly restore your stuff and turn off auto update in the play store. It's likely caused by an app update that is not compatible with your ROM.
What ROM are you on anyway?
You are also not in the LYN Owners' List. Do please add yourself via the form in post 4. If you wish, do also submit an entry for the Grand ROM Survey via the link in my sig.
Almost dropped my phone for first time ever in 5 months. Caught in time before reach floor but impacted screen first on knee. How much impact can the gorilla glass 2 withstand?
btw, ARHD is the first ROM to get evaluated for 3 versions in the survey
Thanks bro. There is no "good" or "bad" in a submission. It's just what you think and rate a ROM. Then the scores get aggregated across all submissions and you will be able to see on average what people really think.
I mean if a ROM consistently gets a low score then something's probably not right somewhere. I'm trying to figure out a way to weight or limit some scores since some tend to just max out the scores.
ah yes i know what i mean is the submit is it good enough or is there still other survey or thing like that.
I always disable auto update. I update one by one manually and usually after a few weeks of the update arriving.
So I think you should reset your phone and slowly restore your stuff and turn off auto update in the play store. It's likely caused by an app update that is not compatible with your ROM.
What ROM are you on anyway?
You are also not in the LYN Owners' List. Do please add yourself via the form in post 4. If you wish, do also submit an entry for the Grand ROM Survey via the link in my sig.
sigh... slowly being the key word Thanks so much for the advise.
Stock ROM. dont plan to flash any custom ROMs. went through that phase with old phone now lazy d.
I'm only thinking that since the UI is optimized for fixed-pixel count display, I don't think they will be able to do resizable widgets, and I wonder how will they handle redraw of live widgets like floating clouds etc since this will invoke the GPU, therefore battery life will be even worse.
Almost dropped my phone for first time ever in 5 months. Caught in time before reach floor but impacted screen first on knee. How much impact can the gorilla glass 2 withstand?
Pretty decent actually. I dropped my phone from jeans pocket height on a wooden floor without casing, no dents on the phone nor cracks on the screen.
This is my 1st time to root my note 2. However, I have problem in very 1st step. My ID:COM didn't turn to blue after connecting my device to PC usb. Already install Samsung USB driver. On normal mode, the same PC can detect phone as I can access the phone storage from MyComputer.
Emulator? Any kind of emulation is going to suck somewhat. It is running JIT code, so the parser has to be very efficient. If not, then...
If it says it can work on the following:
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PPSSPP works on all modern Android devices. It's been confirmed to run on the following:
Nexus One Nexus S Galaxy Nexus Nexus 4 Nexus 7 Nexus 10 Samsung Galaxy S Samsung Galaxy S2 Samsung Galaxy S3 Sony Xperia Play (buttons work, touch joystick not yet supported) Asus Transformer Ainol Novo7 Advanced II Galaxy Note 2 Xperia V
I'm quite sure the others are going to lag even worse. Only the Nexus 10 in this list, and maybe Nexus 4, has a more powerful GPU.
This is my 1st time to root my note 2. However, I have problem in very 1st step. My ID:COM didn't turn to blue after connecting my device to PC usb. Already install Samsung USB driver. On normal mode, the same PC can detect phone as I can access the phone storage from MyComputer.
You should be using the TAR file right, and not the TAR.MD5 file?
This is my 1st time to root my note 2. However, I have problem in very 1st step. My ID:COM didn't turn to blue after connecting my device to PC usb. Already install Samsung USB driver. On normal mode, the same PC can detect phone as I can access the phone storage from MyComputer.
Have you entered into Download Mode before you connect it to Odin?
I'm only thinking that since the UI is optimized for fixed-pixel count display, I don't think they will be able to do resizable widgets, and I wonder how will they handle redraw of live widgets like floating clouds etc since this will invoke the GPU, therefore battery life will be even worse.
Emulator? Any kind of emulation is going to suck somewhat. It is running JIT code, so the parser has to be very efficient. If not, then...
If it says it can work on the following: I'm quite sure the others are going to lag even worse. Only the Nexus 10 in this list, and maybe Nexus 4, has a more powerful GPU.
hooh888 any views on this?
IIRC, the Adreno 225 is faster than our Mali400MP GPU
IIRC, the Adreno 225 is faster than our Mali400MP GPU
That is probably true but still, you can't expect an emulator to run at native speeds. And IINM, Mali documentation was not sufficient to build a full performance driver so emulation WILL suck.
Sorry. This is my 1st time root android. I just flash TWRP recovery in Mobile Odin. Now I know TWRP is an apps to for recovery purpose.
The reason I mention that I want to back up my device because I'm following step 2 which is backup my EFS folder. I didn't know I can do this in TWRP.
So after backup my device with TWRP, can I say my rooting is complete?
In a way yes. But make sure you keep at least 2 copies of your EFS backup, one on the phone and one on the PC. And you should keep one in some cloud service. Your other backup (system, data) can be stored anywhere else you wish.
Good backup practice should be weekly for most things, which can be automated via Titanium.
Sorry. This is my 1st time root android. I just flash TWRP recovery in Mobile Odin. Now I know TWRP is an apps to for recovery purpose.
The reason I mention that I want to back up my device because I'm following step 2 which is backup my EFS folder. I didn't know I can do this in TWRP.
So after backup my device with TWRP, can I say my rooting is complete?
Rooting is done when you flash chainfire root file. Recovery only for slightly advanced users who want to do backup/restore rom n flash custom rom, kernel or modem
In a way yes. But make sure you keep at least 2 copies of your EFS backup, one on the phone and one on the PC. And you should keep one in some cloud service. Your other backup (system, data) can be stored anywhere else you wish.
Good backup practice should be weekly for most things, which can be automated via Titanium.
You can also go down the path of flashoholism
QUOTE(benny888 @ May 12 2013, 04:51 PM)
Rooting is done when you flash chainfire root file. Recovery only for slightly advanced users who want to do backup/restore rom n flash custom rom, kernel or modem
Thanks for your assistance in rooting my device.
Now My PC didn't detect my phone. May I know which folder is store the backup file? I already rename the backup file but when I try to search using Astro file manager, I can't find the file.
Now My PC didn't detect my phone. May I know which folder is store the backup file? I already rename the backup file but when I try to search using Astro file manager, I can't find the file.
Emulator? Any kind of emulation is going to suck somewhat. It is running JIT code, so the parser has to be very efficient. If not, then...
If it says it can work on the following: I'm quite sure the others are going to lag even worse. Only the Nexus 10 in this list, and maybe Nexus 4, has a more powerful GPU.
hooh888 any views on this?
Yes i did test it on my s3 before but it not only lags, but force closes as well. Instant uninstall without even trying to find out the reason of failure.
Thanks joytest. Such a huge file. Around 3.5GB in my phone (ticked all option in TWRP backup). So for better backup, I should get Titanium & Nandroid is it? Since they provide online/cloud backup.
Thanks joytest. Such a huge file. Around 3.5GB in my phone (ticked all option in TWRP backup). So for better backup, I should get Titanium & Nandroid is it? Since they provide online/cloud backup.
Not necesarily. Nandroid is done via the recovery. So what you have is a "nandroid" in TWRP format. A nandroid is everything on your phone, and is an insurance policy in case you screw up flashing a new ROM.
Titanium backs up your app+data and lets you make selective restore or full restore after a new ROM.
Not necesarily. Nandroid is done via the recovery. So what you have is a "nandroid" in TWRP format. A nandroid is everything on your phone, and is an insurance policy in case you screw up flashing a new ROM.
Titanium backs up your app+data and lets you make selective restore or full restore after a new ROM.
Ok. Will try out custom ROM once I have confident and installed Titanium in my phone.
Thanks joytest. Such a huge file. Around 3.5GB in my phone (ticked all option in TWRP backup). So for better backup, I should get Titanium & Nandroid is it? Since they provide online/cloud backup.
Nandroid is a Must incase your phone fail to boot up. Than you boot to recovery n restore Titanium Only works in a working phone. It only restore 90+% of your apps n Some stuffs eg sms, call logs etc you need another app to back up it
This post has been edited by benny888: May 12 2013, 05:40 PM
Nandroid is a Must incase your phone fail to boot up. Than you boot to recovery n restore Titanium Only works in a working phone. It only restore 90+% of your apps n Some stuffs eg sms, call logs etc you need another app to back up it
Tb also backups sms and call logs. I would say its 100% backup of the phone. Tb have an advantage in u can schedule it to run daily so the backup is up to date. Your nandroid may be weeks or months old if u dun do it often hence tb is top choice for me. I went for months without a nandroid n never felt insecure at all.
This post has been edited by antt00: May 12 2013, 06:16 PM
Is it twrp unable to backup the efs for n7105 ah? Read around xda only one way to backup. The efs file is exceptionally small not over 100kb . I remember it should be around 10mb
Is it twrp unable to backup the efs for n7105 ah? Read around xda only one way to backup. The efs file is exceptionally small not over 100kb . I remember it should be around 10mb
Perhaps the data is highly compressible? I also recall the backup with the EFS tool was about 8mb.
Can I ask any Celcom user who have a problem with Cannot Registered to the Network, and the solution is to restart phone..Celcom coverage problem or my sim?
Last time I check on the thread, it was way back in v10-ish. Gotta say I love you guys for keeping this ongoing discussions alive with all sorts of tips/tricks/notes/guides/tutorial and so much more. The raw data in the first page is soo overwhelming, so thank you to everyone
Last time I check on the thread, it was way back in v10-ish. Gotta say I love you guys for keeping this ongoing discussions alive with all sorts of tips/tricks/notes/guides/tutorial and so much more. The raw data in the first page is soo overwhelming, so thank you to everyone
joytest Jr!! lol, just had to say that due to your avatar pic
yup, very lively thread, especially when alex starts something lol
Checked the first page but couldn't find a statement saying if the new bootloader is possible to be rooted directly via PC Odin. I know in the past, the bootloader needed to be downgraded . Not too sure after so long if there is already a possibility to root directly with the latest bootloader.
Checked the first page but couldn't find a statement saying if the new bootloader is possible to be rooted directly via PC Odin. I know in the past, the bootloader needed to be downgraded . Not too sure after so long if there is already a possibility to root directly with the latest bootloader.
Thanks.
Can, use CF Root method ( use Odin in PC ) but no Recovery. After root use Mobile odin to flash TWRP
This post has been edited by benny888: May 12 2013, 09:20 PM
Last time I check on the thread, it was way back in v10-ish. Gotta say I love you guys for keeping this ongoing discussions alive with all sorts of tips/tricks/notes/guides/tutorial and so much more. The raw data in the first page is soo overwhelming, so thank you to everyone
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My mum and my step father use note 2 and said my nexus 4 screen was 'small' and small words even though its on pie control mode LOL
Anything smaller than the Note2 screen is now puny.
QUOTE(Superman7 @ May 12 2013, 09:29 PM)
Ohh.. that means now new bootloader can liau. no need to downgrade anymore. That's great news.
Saw some comments saying that TWRP is much better than CWM. After 5 months, suddenly I feel like coming back to the old habit of ROM flashing again
Everyone has been flashing left, right and center. No reports of issues with the new bootloader so far.
Unlike what I was just reading about the Verizon Note2 bootloader which is a cat and mouse game between the xda devs and the OTA updates that re-lock it.
Do look forward to seeing your entries in the survey:)
Anything smaller than the Note2 screen is now puny. Everyone has been flashing left, right and center. No reports of issues with the new bootloader so far.
Unlike what I was just reading about the Verizon Note2 bootloader which is a cat and mouse game between the xda devs and the OTA updates that re-lock it.
Do look forward to seeing your entries in the survey:)
I'm out of this forum for far too long. I remember when I first got the Note2, if you had accidentally updated the ROM (official), the new bootloader would be loaded. It is needed to downgrade before it is possible to root or something like that. Remember seeing some pictures showing the old and new bootloader on the boot-up screen.
Too much hassle therefore decided not to root. The other reason was the official ROM itself was already very good
Anything smaller than the Note2 screen is now puny. Everyone has been flashing left, right and center. No reports of issues with the new bootloader so far.
Unlike what I was just reading about the Verizon Note2 bootloader which is a cat and mouse game between the xda devs and the OTA updates that re-lock it.
Do look forward to seeing your entries in the survey:)
Note 2 is really too big for me,girls I understand,cause they got handbag
Note 2 is really too big for me,girls I understand,cause they got handbag
its not that big actually. Before this i think exactly like you when i see my friend using his note 1. then when i bought my phone and use it for a while, its not that big actually. able to fit my jeans perfectly and ive completely dumped my xoom tablet after i bought this.
Note 2 is really too big for me,girls I understand,cause they got handbag
How long has u been using the note 2? for me the first week is like,oh damn big..after that when i look at ip5..so puny that i feel like i wanted to smash it
I'm out of this forum for far too long. I remember when I first got the Note2, if you had accidentally updated the ROM (official), the new bootloader would be loaded. It is needed to downgrade before it is possible to root or something like that. Remember seeing some pictures showing the old and new bootloader on the boot-up screen.
Too much hassle therefore decided not to root. The other reason was the official ROM itself was already very good
Use framaroot one click root bro. Just download one apk then install it. Easy....without need of PC lemond use the apk and root his phone without problem.
This post has been edited by waveweaver: May 12 2013, 10:31 PM
Use framaroot one click root bro. Just download one apk then install it. Easy....without need of PC lemond use the apk and root his phone without problem.
ohh, that is something new.. anybody else tried it successfully?
How long has u been using the note 2? for me the first week is like,oh damn big..after that when i look at ip5..so puny that i feel like i wanted to smash it
I second that.
People who complain/whine about the Note 2 being 'huge' are just finding excuses for themselves
its not that big actually. Before this i think exactly like you when i see my friend using his note 1. then when i bought my phone and use it for a while, its not that big actually. able to fit my jeans perfectly and ive completely dumped my xoom tablet after i bought this.
QUOTE(lemond @ May 12 2013, 10:25 PM)
How long has u been using the note 2? for me the first week is like,oh damn big..after that when i look at ip5..so puny that i feel like i wanted to smash it
I don't really own note 2,just my parents own,I like the battery life,but for size I think for myself nexus 4 size can fit 1 hand operation and type with one hand,I can't do that with note 2,if you said iPhone 5,I would say its too small for me
ohh, that is something new.. anybody else tried it successfully?
Err..here in Note2..I think only him rooting this way. But a few have done it on S3. The apk can root up to 4.1.2 firmware(at this moment) for various Samsung phones and tablets.
Note 2 is really too big for me,girls I understand,cause they got handbag
QUOTE(kira_88 @ May 12 2013, 10:23 PM)
its not that big actually. Before this i think exactly like you when i see my friend using his note 1. then when i bought my phone and use it for a while, its not that big actually. able to fit my jeans perfectly and ive completely dumped my xoom tablet after i bought this.
QUOTE(lemond @ May 12 2013, 10:25 PM)
How long has u been using the note 2? for me the first week is like,oh damn big..after that when i look at ip5..so puny that i feel like i wanted to smash it
Yeah man when I got the Note1 it felt a little awkward the first few days. No regrets after that. Best thing for browsing.
Can't , she balik but didn't use the phone since that's her working line . Barely 20 mins SOT daily so no point comparing . Working days when she uses both phones together would be a fair comparison . They do alexng2208 This is the design I told u that day and it comes with different colors
rooted using framaroot. Installed Titanium Backup and now bz backing up my apps quickest rooting method on the latest 4.1.2 Thanks to joytest and waveweaver
Next is MOP and TWRP
This post has been edited by Superman7: May 12 2013, 11:12 PM
rooted using framaroot. Installed Titanium Backup and now bz backing up my apps quickest rooting method on the latest 4.1.2 Thanks to joytest and waveweaver
Next is MOP and TWRP
Framaroot is super fast root and unroot, within a second
A bit larger screen I don't mind if Samsung can maintain the phone overall size. Sort like S4..larger screen but smaller overall size than S3
Probably increase in height, hopefully not width. If increase in width, one handed operation is almost impossible, at least now still can operate with one hand
btw, I flash my rom to WANAMLite for Note 2 N7015, my score drop to 15k at antutu,from 17k using CleanRom,lol
QUOTE(waveweaver @ May 12 2013, 11:47 PM)
Never lose my efs before this...lolz.
noobi3 recommended TWRP EFS backup, coz the one in that link by as i9000 had some problems with some earlier versions of the script.
Anyway,
***HELP PLEASE***
wesamothman from Assassin ROM reported a problem with the Survey Form. No responses were accepted. Can some of you just pop in a few TEST entries and report if it populates? I will logout and probably reboot my PC to check.
stupid question, how do I boot to TWRP? Vol Up + Home + ON brings me to 3e Recovery
2 possibilities . Firstly , it means u didnt manage to flash in TWRP .... If u did , it wouldnt be 3d recovery . 2ndly , try not 2 let your hp bootup after u flash TWRP , boot it back to TWRP or stock recovery will normally replace it again after u reboot without entering TWRP first . What i normally do is I pull out the battery once I c the Samsung n7100 logo , wait 5 sec , put the battery back in and use the 3 button combo like u mentioned to boot into recovery . This only happen once , right after u flash . After that , it will be TWRP every time u reboot into recovery .
2 possibilities . Firstly , it means u didnt manage to flash in TWRP .... If u did , it wouldnt be 3d recovery . 2ndly , try not 2 let your hp bootup after u flash TWRP , boot it back to TWRP or stock recovery will normally replace it again after u reboot without entering TWRP first . What i normally do is I pull out the battery once I c the Samsung n7100 logo , wait 5 sec , put the battery back in and use the 3 button combo like u mentioned to boot into recovery . This only happen once , right after u flash . After that , it will be TWRP every time u reboot into recovery .
Got it.. Didn't remove the battery though. Just force it reboot to recovery again after finishing the TWRP installation.
Performing TWRP backup now. 3GB+
This post has been edited by Superman7: May 13 2013, 12:06 AM
btw, is it possible for the TWRP to recognize external SD card? I did the backup and it is stored in the internal memory. Would like to move the entire TWRP folder to the SD card
btw, is it possible for the TWRP to recognize external SD card? I did the backup and it is stored in the internal memory. Would like to move the entire TWRP folder to the SD card
not sure what happened then. I downloaded the 2.5.0.1 zip file and flash via MOP directly using the "Open File"..
p/s: not flashing CWM, am flashing TWRP
I know you were flashing TWRP. I meant that MOP does (did??) not recognize the flashable zips (usually referred to as CWM zip) but it will still flash them anyway, probably with unpredictable results.
It could be that current versions can actually flash CWM zips properly?
I know you were flashing TWRP. I meant that MOP does (did??) not recognize the flashable zips (usually referred to as CWM zip) but it will still flash them anyway, probably with unpredictable results.
It could be that current versions can actually flash CWM zips properly?
Not sure. I managed to flash. Not too sure what happens. Will try to reboot to TWRP recovery again to see if it works.
Update: Rebooting to TWRP recovery works. No issue
This post has been edited by Superman7: May 13 2013, 12:43 AM
BobcatROM so highly rated. Would be my first Custom ROM then..
Thanks bro. But note that as of about 8pm last night, the survey form for some strange reason stopped passing entries to the response sheet. Won't affect your flashing activities anyway.
I've got to spend a bit of time trying to fix or re-do the survey form.
People who complain/whine about the Note 2 being 'huge' are just finding excuses for themselves
I firstly beg to differ on @joytest's statement about anything smaller than Note 2 is puny but then again it is just one's opinion. Your statement therefore I shall take with a pinch of salt as again, it is merely your opinion. No excuse is needed as by and large the consumer public does find it a wee bit big. However, it is a very good phone nonetheless.
I firstly beg to differ on @joytest's statement about anything smaller than Note 2 is puny but then again it is just one's opinion. Your statement therefore I shall take with a pinch of salt as again, it is merely your opinion. No excuse is needed as by and large the consumer public does find it a wee bit big. However, it is a very good phone nonetheless.
5 inch phones are considered as 'standard' already, an additional of 0.5 inch doesnt hurt. In fact, if one is used to a big phone, it is quite natural to see them having tough time to go back to smaller screens. So if a person is used to having a 4 inch screen, definitely they will have different view as well.
Then again, by calling the phone big and more suitable for the females, that is utter nonsense dont you think? One man's meat is another man's poison. So basically if someone is using that as a reason to the phone's size, that is an excuse.
5 inch phones are considered as 'standard' already, an additional of 0.5 inch doesnt hurt. In fact, if one is used to a big phone, it is quite natural to see them having tough time to go back to smaller screens. So if a person is used to having a 4 inch screen, definitely they will have different view as well.
Then again, by calling the phone big and more suitable for the females, that is utter nonsense dont you think? One man's meat is another man's poison. So basically if someone is using that as a reason to the phone's size, that is an excuse.
Lets see Apple maintain the 4" this year. This should drag the iphone to its grave a step closer.
btw, is it possible for the TWRP to recognize external SD card? I did the backup and it is stored in the internal memory. Would like to move the entire TWRP folder to the SD card
You didn't see the option in the menu backup to external Sdcard?
The MOP zip is not your CWM zip !!!! MOP zip is only the special type called "Update.zip". Otherwise you need the TAR or TAR.MD5 I think.
I could be wrong but I screwed myself before by flashing a zip ROM via MOP
MOP zip and CWM zip are the SAME. In MOP you must select flash update (or something like that dunno the exact words ) But never tried flashing something big like a rom la especially if got aroma, better use recovery. If small files like kernel, recovery, mod should be fine.
QUOTE(Superman7 @ May 13 2013, 12:27 AM)
btw, is it possible for the TWRP to recognize external SD card? I did the backup and it is stored in the internal memory. Would like to move the entire TWRP folder to the SD card
Why dun u just backup to your external sd. Click on the storage device in te backup menu and you can select the location where you wanna backup.
This post has been edited by antt00: May 13 2013, 07:53 AM
You probably carry in your hand all day or your pocket is very big
Enough lar..if Note2 feels too big for you then don't use it. No need to poke or make fun on others just because they doesn't feel the same way as you..
The jeans wearing generation will probably find note2.too big as they cannot fit it comfortably in the pockets of their jeans And such people rarely wear shirts with pockets too Those who always wear slacks or shirts with pockets will have no problem with it
This post has been edited by benny888: May 13 2013, 08:43 AM
Enough lar..if Note2 feels too big for you then don't use it. No need to poke or make fun on others just because they doesn't feel the same way as you..
Ignore him. He is just a young teen I remember him saying is only 17
yesterday i went to buy a samsung led tv, the sales person told that i can set my note2 as a remote control to control the tv.which is call all-share if not mistaken, but weird thing is when i turn on the all-share button in the setting,it fails to connect,while they use their own note2 demo,it connected.
then i told them that my note2 has rooted,then they assume is coz of rooted so unable to connect.
yesterday i went to buy a samsung led tv, the sales person told that i can set my note2 as a remote control to control the tv.which is call all-share if not mistaken, but weird thing is when i turn on the all-share button in the setting,it fails to connect,while they use their own note2 demo,it connected.
then i told them that my note2 has rooted,then they assume is coz of rooted so unable to connect.
is that true?
Rooted is fine. But if your device status is modified then no it cannot use all-share. joytest correct me if i am wrong.
You didn't see the option in the menu backup to external Sdcard?
QUOTE(antt00 @ May 13 2013, 07:51 AM)
MOP zip and CWM zip are the SAME. In MOP you must select flash update (or something like that dunno the exact words ) But never tried flashing something big like a rom la especially if got aroma, better use recovery. If small files like kernel, recovery, mod should be fine. Why dun u just backup to your external sd. Click on the storage device in te backup menu and you can select the location where you wanna backup.
Yeah.. didn't notice the option to change to external storage for the backup.
Note: Flashed BobCatROM and restore it back with TWRP after 10mins Couldn't take the graphics. Too much for me
The jeans wearing generation will probably find note2.too big as they cannot fit it comfortably in the pockets of their jeans And such people rarely wear shirts with pockets too Those who always wear slacks or shirts with pockets will have no problem with it
just yesterday I wore a Topman's slim fit slacks..and having a thick lower body part..that being said..its more less tight in those area..I must confess it doesn't feel weird sliding my note2 inside my front right pocket..even when sitting down..just as long as the casing doesn't add to it's bulk..I do not see any problems..although it would be a hassle for those whose wearing super skinny jeans..then again..those days has passed..outta fashion already..lolz
just yesterday I wore a Topman's slim fit slacks..and having a thick lower body part..that being said..its more less tight in those area..I must confess it doesn't feel weird sliding my note2 inside my front right pocket..even when sitting down..just as long as the casing doesn't add to it's bulk..I do not see any problems..although it would be a hassle for those whose wearing super skinny jeans..then again..those days has passed..outta fashion already..lolz
suddenly we are talking about fashion with GNote 2
alexng2208 strikes again with the textured durex monster in his pants. He needs to embiggen it with the ZeroLemon 9300mAh.
that battery pack is blasphemy lar.. ugly + ugly doesn't make it better though it has awesome battery life. i'd rather carry around Lepow's awesome looking 11,000 or was it 12,000 battery back called U Stone or something... that's what i call awesome design
QUOTE(hooh888 @ May 13 2013, 09:39 AM)
but... but... but... that'll lead to nothing but utter chaos and disaster. anyways wanamlite 3.7 is out!! downloading and flashing it from arhd soon.
why does anything in my pants make it a disaster? LOL
already downloaded and loading into my SD card i faster than u 1 step LOL
done and thanks! of course possible remember to enable his mDNIe settings via Stweaks (auto installed when u flash the Kernel)
great.. alot of "alienated" abbreviations that I do not understand now mDNIe, Stweaks I guess it's all tweaks Think should try Perseus35 instead since 36.3 has experimental ABB feature.
great.. alot of "alienated" abbreviations that I do not understand now mDNIe, Stweaks I guess it's all tweaks Think should try Perseus35 instead since 36.3 has experimental ABB feature.
LOL-ed
its the same
anyways mDNIe is the graphics calibration of the screen by perseus, best tweak in the world. enable that under "screen". i find ticking Register Hook + Master Sequence is the best without any further ticks.
anyways mDNIe is the graphics calibration of the screen by perseus, best tweak in the world. enable that under "screen". i find ticking Register Hook + Master Sequence is the best without any further ticks.
Can't find the Perseus35 version. I guess I'll just flash with 36.3 saja la
oh guys, i noticed normally once i'm done flashing something, there will be a 'successful' message on twrp, but earlier when i flashed wanamlite 3.7 it said 'failed', but nothing seems wrong in the activity log above the message, and nothing seems wrong after reboot either, it still flashed to wanamlite 3.7. should i be scared?
oh guys, i noticed normally once i'm done flashing something, there will be a 'successful' message on twrp, but earlier when i flashed wanamlite 3.7 it said 'failed', but nothing seems wrong in the activity log above the message, and nothing seems wrong after reboot either, it still flashed to wanamlite 3.7. should i be scared?
It will be the end of the world. Nuclear Zombie Apocalypse counting down in ....... *aaaaarrrrrrggggghhhhhhhhh
5 inch phones are considered as 'standard' already, an additional of 0.5 inch doesnt hurt. In fact, if one is used to a big phone, it is quite natural to see them having tough time to go back to smaller screens. So if a person is used to having a 4 inch screen, definitely they will have different view as well.
Then again, by calling the phone big and more suitable for the females, that is utter nonsense dont you think? One man's meat is another man's poison. So basically if someone is using that as a reason to the phone's size, that is an excuse.
Well, had you been specific and referred to what you just alluded to, I would have replied you in a different manner. However, you were, not to be pedantic, but subject directed, replying to someone stating an opinion by saying that excuses were given, in general terms. In any event, I reiterate, to each his own, which I am glad you agree with as well.
Guys, can anyone mind to share what custom ROM is good for beginners? I'm not saying what is the best custom ROM but I'm new and there are just to many to choose from. If anyone would mind to share a few that is common would be great.
Guys, can anyone mind to share what custom ROM is good for beginners? I'm not saying what is the best custom ROM but I'm new and there are just to many to choose from. If anyone would mind to share a few that is common would be great.
Many Thanks!
as a fellow beginner..I would suggest lord joytest survey for your reference..start from the most popular towards the not so popular..just my RM0.02
Just rooted my phone yesterday and did backup with TWRP recovery. Does it backup everything on my phone? apps, data, sms, phone log, EFS folder? Do I need to do backup with Titanium Backup?
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