Samsung’s second generation Galaxy Note with model number GT-N7100, Currently running on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, can be upgraded to Android 4.2.2 using the new custom release by the team SlimROMs called the SlimBean Build 6.
The SlimBean Build 6, the the team notes, Integrates several optimization and bug fixes the issues found in the previous build. Additionally, the team has Implemented several new and intuitive Which features are not found in the official software version.
SlimBean Build 6 has been released for Galaxy Note 2.
SlimBean Build 6 features and changes
Add to DC-HSPA + framework
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GlowPad Fixed layout on larger devices
Massive improvements to T9 dialer
TDRS 2.0 [Updated packages GAPPS +]
Added
Power Dis / Connect Notification sound options
Added
TrueView [Camera] [Shows the full preview sensor, will Appear as a smaller rectangle]
Massive updates to DashClock [Beta2]
Fixed Torch FC
Multi-Part/Split Added SMS option [MMS]
Added Transparent Incoming call [Phone]
Added Auto-Brightness sensitivity
Changed keyboard hints to full holo blue light [LatinIME]
Fixed BT MAP requests
More optimisations and fixes for memleaks Slim for changes
Some more optimisations to Dalvik
NFC
Fixed bugs
Fixed TRDS on car dock
Added official support for
; Canadian Galaxy S4, S4 Galaxy AT & T, T-Mobile Galaxy S4, S4 Verizon Galaxy, HTC One, Sprint HTC One, T-Mobile HTC One, T-Mobile Galaxy S2
Device specific features and changes
jflte:
Added
NFC support
Turn off
Xtra gain, Causing audio issues
Fix audio in Hangouts
Fixed BT headset audio
jfteatt:
Fixed camcorder audio recording
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Camera: 2.4MP Add, 6MP, 7MP/Remove VGA resolution
Fix audio in Hangouts
D2 Kernel
03/04/45
Bluetooth fixes
I9100:
Switch to opensource RIL
I9100G:
Updated Kernel to 3.0.80
Added several new schedulers governers +
Fixed issues
Recovery
FastChange Added support
New OpenSource RIL
N7100/I9300:
I9300 gets new kernel
Updated to 3.0.80
TouchWake support
Updated Wi-Fi drivers
I9300: some audio fixes
Crespo & Crespo4g
Updated kernel to marmite 8.6
Added
fast charge path
Added device settings with vibration strength control
Maguro / Toro / toroplus
LeanKernel 6.7
Skyrocket & Hercules
Change to Marla kernel
Head over to the development page to learn more about known issues as well as device specific issues.
Galaxy Note 2 users looking to update devices with Their SlimBean Build 6 based on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, may follow our step-by-step guide. The device may encounter minor bug issues with the installation of Build 6 since it is still under development stage.
IBTimes UK que reminds its readers it will not be held Liable for any damage to the device. Also, users are advised to VERIFY que Following Their handsets meet requirements.
Pre-requisites
1) Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to transfer files between the Android device and computer.
2) Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone to connect it with the computer and use it with Android SDK. [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 ClockworkMod / TWRP already installed, then backup data using the recovery.
4) Verify the Note 2 Should have above 80 per cent of battery charge.
5) The phone Should be rooted and have ClockworkMod recovery installed. Click here for step-by-step guide to root and install CWM recovery on Samsung Galaxy Note 2 .
6) The SlimBean 6 Build works only on Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7100 2. The applying this to any incorrect variant is Likely to brick the device, VERIFY the model number of Galaxy device by navigating to Settings >> >> About Phone Model number .
7) After flashing the ROM if the device gets stuck on booting animation or experiences boot loop then perform wipe cache partition and wipe dalvik cache five more times before rebooting the device.
8) Users are advised to about five to 10 minutes to the ROM after the device boots up first time to settle everything for the better using experience.
Steps to install SlimBean Build 6 Jelly Bean Android 4.2.2 on Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7100 2
Step-1: SlimBean Build 6 Download Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to the computer [Alternative link]
Step-2: Download Google Apps package [ SlimBean GAPPS ]
Step-3: Connect the Galaxy Note 2 to the computer using USB cable. Both then copy the downloaded zip files to the SD card of the phone. Do not extract any file
Step-4: Disconnect the phone from the computer and switch it off
Step-5: 2 Note the Boot into CWM recovery mode . To do so press and hold Volume Up , Power and Home buttons together until the Samsung logo Appears on the phone’s screen. Then release all three buttons for a second and hold Them again. The CWM recovery screen will arrive soon
Note: In recovery mode, use volume keys to navigate between the options and Power button to select the desired options.
Step-6: It is important to perform a Nandroid backup of the existing ROM que can be restored later if the new ROM does not work or in case users wish to go back to the previous ROM. To perform a Nandroid backup, select Backup and Restore then on the next screen select Backup again. Go back to the main recovery menu once the backup process is done
Step-7: In recovery mode, perform data wiping task to Eliminate clash between the new and the previous ROM ROM. Select wipe data / factory reset then select Yes on the next screen to confirm the action. Wait for some team until the wiping process is done and return to the CWM recovery menu. Select wipe cache partition and after wiping cache partition process is completed, select Wipe Dalvik Cache under advance option to perform Dalvik cache wiping. When the action is completed, return to the main recovery menu
Step-8: Select install zip from sdcard then select choose zip from sdcard . Now navigate to the zip SlimBean Build 6 Which was earlier copied to the SD card of the phone. Select it by pressing the Power button and confirm installation on the next screen. Should begin the installation now
Step-9: When the ROM installation is done, follow the same procedure (step-8) but SlimBean GAPPS now choose to install the Google Apps package
Step-10: Once the flashing process is completed, go back to the main recovery menu and reboot the Note by Selecting reboot system now . The device will now reboot and boot up into the customized SlimBean build. The first boot will take about five minutes
Note: To go back to the previous ROM, boot the phone into recovery mode, select Backup and Restore then restore the ROM by Selecting it from the list.
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Should now be updated with SlimBean Build 6 based on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. Navigate to Settings >> About Phone to VERIFY the new software version running on the device.
[Source: Droid Firmware]
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