Sunday, September 15, 2013

Update Galaxy Note LTE 2 XXDMF2 to Official Android 4.1.2 ... - IBTimes.co.uk

The new official firmware with build version XXDMF2 has been released and is available for download for the LTE version of the Galaxy Note 2 with model number GT-N7105. The update is based on Android 4.1.2 and Jelly Bean rolling for the Note users in the Nordic Countries.

Firmware details

PDA: N7105XXDMF2

CSC: N7105NEEDMH1

Version: Android 4.1.2

Built date: August, 2013

County: Nordic Countries

Galaxy Note 2

XXDMF2 Android 4.1.2 update is released for Galaxy Note LTE 2.

Users can install the latest official build OTA and through Samsung Kies. Those who failed to install the update using official methods for Both being region-specific may follow our step-by-step guide to manually update the Note 2. The N7105XXDMF2 is an unbranded version of firmware and can be installed on any unlocked N7105 unit, regardless of country and region.

IBTimes UK que reminds its readers it will not be held Liable for any damage to the device. Before installing the official firmware, users are advised to VERIFY que Following Their devices meet requirements.

Pre-requisites

1) Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to connect the Android device with computer.

2) Enable USB Debugging Mode on phone to connect it with the computer and use it with Android SDK. [Press Menu >> Settings >> Applications . From there navigate and click on Development option then check USB Debugging Mode .]

3) Likely the tutorial is to wipe out all data of the phone, create a backup. If the device is having any custom recoveries such as CWM / TWRP installed then backup data using the recovery.

4) The battery of Galaxy Note Should Have charge above 80%.

5) The device Should be factory unlocked and not locked to a particular carrier.

6) The phone will lose custom ROM with the installation of official firmware. Also, the custom recovery will be Replaced by the stock recovery.

7) The device will no longer belong to a rooted version once official firmware is installed.

8) XXDMF2 Android 4.1.2 official firmware works only with Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7105 2. The flashing this on any other variant might brick the device, the model number of VERIFY Note 2 by navigating to Settings >> About phone >> Model number .

XXDMF2 Steps to install Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean on Galaxy Note LTE N7105 2

Step-1: Download XXDMF2 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean for Galaxy Note 2 to computer

Step-2: Extract the downloaded firmware zip using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool to get the . tar.md5 file with few other files

Step-3: Download Odin v3.07 . Extract the zip to get Odin Odin3 v3.07.exe and some other files

Step-4: Turn off the Note 2 and wait for five to six seconds for vibration to confirm complete power off

Step-5: Place the phone in Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down , Home and Power buttons together. A warning screen will Appear after Which press the Volume Up button to proceed to enter Download Mode

Step-6: Run Odin3 v3.07.exe as Administrator

Step-7: Connect the Note 2 to computer using USB cable while it is in Download mode. Wait for some team until Odin detects the device. When the phone is successfully connected an Added message will Appear under Odin. Also, ID: COM box in Odin will turn blue with COM port number, Indicating successful connection

Note: If the Added message does not Appear, then try another USB port, try the one located at the back side of the computer. If Odin still fails to Recognise the device then re-install USB driver.

Step-8: Select these files extracted from N7105XXDMF2 folder to install on the phone

a) Click the PDA button and select the . tar.md5 file

b) Click the Phone button and select file with MODEM in its name

c) Click the CSC button and select file with CSC in its name

d) Click the PIT button and select the . pit file

Note: Ignore the last three steps (step-b, c and d) if such files to not exist.

Step-9: Verify Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time checkboxes are selected in Odin window. But uncheck Re-Partition option, select Only When it to. Pit file is used

Step-10: Click the Start button in Odin. Should the installation process would begin now and take a few minutes to complete

Step-11: Once the installation process is completed, the phone will restart automatically. The successful installation will be Indicated by the PASS message with green background in the extreme left box at the very top of Odin. Unplug the USB cable from the phone to disconnect it from the computer

XXDMF2 Android 4.1.2 official firmware Should now be installed and running on Galaxy Note LTE 2. Head over to Settings >> About phone to VERIFY the new software version of the device.

How to fix bootloop issue

If the Galaxy Note 2 gets stuck at booting animation (after step-11) or experiences bootloop, then place the device in recovery mode by pressing and holding the Home , Power and Volume Up 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 Power button to select the desired option. It Should be Noted que performing wiping task will erase the internal memory data of the device.

[Source: Android Jinn]

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