An official software update, Jelly Bean Android 4.1.2 with build number XXDMD2, has rolled out for the international version of the second generation Galaxy Note with model number GT-N7100. The XXDMD2 build is an unbranded version of firmware for users and is originally from Indonesia. Users can find the update through the Samsung KIES server. Also, users from supported regions can install the update manually on Their device using Odin flashing tool.
XXDMD2 Jelly Bean Android 4.1.2 official update is available for Galaxy Note N7100 2.
Firmware details
PDA: N7100XXDMD2
CSC: N7100OLBDMD2
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Version: Android 4.1.2
Built date: April, 2013
Galaxy Note 2 users who fail to upgrade device via official Their method may follow our step-by-step guide.
IBTimes UK que reminds its readers it will not be held Responsible for any damage to the device. Additionally, users are advised to VERIFY que Following Their phones meet requirement.
Pre-requites
1) Install USB Driver for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to transfer files between the Android device and computer.
2) Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone to connect the Android device with the computer and use the Android SDK with it. [Press Menu >> Settings >> Applications. From there navigate and click on option and Development Ensure the USB Debugging Mode is turned on.]
3) As the tutorial might wipe out all data of the phone, create a backup. If the device is having any custom recoveries such as CWM / TWRP already installed then back up data using the recovery.
4) The Galaxy Note Should have above 80% battery charge.
5) The phone Should be factory unlocked and not locked to a particular carrier.
6) The device will lose custom build with the installation of official firmware. Also it will lose custom recovery Which will be Replaced by stock recovery.
7) The Note 2 will no longer belong to a rooted version of the device once official update is installed.
8) The Jelly Bean Android 4.1.2 XXDMD2 works only on Samsung Galaxy Note N7100 2. The applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device, VERIFY the model number of the Galaxy device by Selecting Settings >> >> About Phone Model number .
Steps to install Android 4.1.2 XXDMD2 Jelly Bean on Samsung Galaxy Note N7100 2
Steps-1: Download XXDMD2 Jelly Bean Android 4.1.2 official update for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to the computer
Steps-2: Extract the downloaded firmware zip to get . tar.md5 file along with few other files
Steps-3: Download Odin 3:07 . Extract the zip file to get Odin3 v3.07.exe and some other files
Steps-4: Turn off the Galaxy Note 2 and wait for five to six seconds for vibration to confirm complete power off
Steps-5: Boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down and Home buttons together and then press the Power button until the device turn on. Now press the Volume up button to proceed to enter Download Mode
Steps-6: Run Odin on the computer to an Administrator
Steps-7: Connect the Galaxy Note to the computer using USB cable while it is in Download Mode. Wait for some team until Odin detects the device. When the device is successfully connected, the ID: COM box will turn yellow with the COM port number. Additionally, the connection will be successful Indicated by a massage saying Added under Odin.
AddedIf the message does not Appear, then try the USB port located at the back of the computer. If that too does not work, then re-install USB driver
Steps-8: Select these files extracted from N7100XXDMD2 folder to install on the phone
a) Click the PDA checkbox and select the file with . tar.md5 extension
b) Click the Phone checkbox and select file with Modem in its name
c) Click the CSC checkbox and select file with CSC in its name
d) Click the PIT checkbox and select the . pit file
Note: Ignore the last three steps (step-b, c and d) if such files are not found.
Steps-9: In Odin, Ensure the Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time checkboxes are selected. But the uncheck Re-Partition option. Select the option Only When the. Pit file is being used
Steps-10: Double check everything and finally click the Start button in Odin. Should the installation process begin now and would take few minutes to complete
Steps-11: When the installation process is completed, the phone will restart automatically. Soon PASS message with green background will Appear in the left-most box at the top of Odin Indicating successful installation. Once the home screen Appears on the phone’s screen, unplug the USB cable from the device to disconnect it from the computer
XXDMD2 Jelly Bean Android 4.1.2 official update Should now be installed and running on Samsung Galaxy Note N7100 2. Verify the new software version on the device by heading over to Menu >> Settings >> About Phone .
Troubleshoot:
If the Galaxy Note 2 gets stuck at booting animation (after Step11) then go to the recovery mode by pressing and holding Volume Up , Home and Power buttons together. In recovery mode, perform data wiping task by Selecting Wipe data / factory reset . Now select wipe cache partition and once the action is completed, reboot the phone by Selecting reboot system now . In recovery mode, use volume keys to scroll between options and the Power button to select the desired option. Performing wiping task will erase the internal memory of the phone date.
Those who have already upgraded Their Galaxy Note 2 with the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and XXDMD2 are Currently looking for a root method, may follow our step-by-step guide. The tutorial uses Auto-CF-Root file regonised released by XDA developer, Chainfire.
Steps to Root Samsung Galaxy Note N7100 2 on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean XXDMD2
Steps-1: Download root package for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to the computer
File name: CF-Root-t03g Self-t03gxx-gtn7100-zip
Steps-2: Extract the downloaded zip to get a root file with . tar.md5 extension
Steps-3: Download Odin 3:07 . Extract the zip file to get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files
Steps-4: Switch off the Galaxy Note 2 and wait for five to six seconds for vibration to confirm complete power off
Steps-5: Boot the Note 2 into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down and Home buttons together and then press the Power button until the device turn on. Now press the Volume up button to proceed to enter Download Mode
Steps-6: Run Odin on the computer to an Administrator
Steps-7: Connect the Galaxy Note to the computer using USB cable while it is in Download Mode. Wait for some team until Odin detects the device. When the device is successfully connected, the ID: COM box will turn yellow with the COM port number. Additionally, the connection will be successful Indicated by a massage saying Added under Odin. If Odin fails to detect the device then re-install USB driver
Steps-8: In Odin, click the PDA button and select the CF-Root-t03g Self-t03gxx-gtn7100.tar.md5 file
Steps-9: Configure the settings in Odin. Ensure the Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time checkboxes are selected in Odin. But the not click the Re-Partition option
Steps-10: H it the Start button in Odin to begin the installation process
Steps-11: Once the installation process is completed, the phone will automatically restart and soon PASS message with green background will Appear in the left-most box at very top of the Odin. Users may now safely disconnect the phone from the computer
2 Samsung Galaxy Note running on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean XXDMD2 Should now be rooted successfully. To Ensure the above root method is installed and working properly, VERIFY with the Root Checker app from Google Play Store.
[Source: Honai of Android]
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