The new official build with base XXDMF3 firmware is now available to download for the international version of Samsung Galaxy Note 2 bearing model number GT-N7100. The update is based on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. It is a regular maintenance update with the usual bug fixes for the device.
XXDMF3 Android 41.2 update is available for Galaxy Note 2 .
Firmware details
PDA: N7100XXDMF3
CSC: N7100OJVDMH1
Version: 4.1.2 Android Jelly Bean
Build date: June 21, 2013
supported
Region: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain and United Kingdom
The new official build is for the Note 2 users in Turkey, Which can be installed using Samsung Kies. As the XXDMF3 is an unbranded version of firmware, it can be installed on any version of N7100 unlocked unit (except Those Which are from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan).
Those who wish to upgrade Their handset with the latest official firmware, may follow our step-by-step guide.
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) XXDMF3 Android 4.1.2 official firmware works only with Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7100 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 .
Steps to install XXDMF3 Jelly Bean Android 4.1.2 on Samsung Galaxy Note N7100 2
Step-1: Download XXDMF3 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 until the Samsung logo or red and yellow text Appears on the screen. The 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 come 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 N7100XXDMF3 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: In Odin check Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time checkboxes are selected. 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
Galaxy Note 2 Should now be updated with XXDMF3 Jelly Bean Android 4.1.2 official firmware. 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 experience bootloop then place the device into recovery mode by pressing and holding 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 Team]
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