Samsung Rolling out Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy Note in India

Samsung India is busy launching new updates. Recently we had a New about the Update of Galaxy Grand in India which brought new Group Play Feature in it. And now Galaxy Note is getting a New Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Update. This is a Major Update for this Device.

Update Samsung Galaxy Note with Official DXLP9 ICS Firmware

ICS firmware is now available to update Samsung Galaxy note. You can install Android ICS 4.0.3 on your Samsung Galaxy note. This is an official Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 update for your Galaxy note to update.

Pre-Requisites to Update ICS Firmware on Samsung Galaxy Note

• Your mobile must have at least 60% charge. This will help you to don’t switch off the phone, while updating the firmware.
• We recommend you to make a backup. After installing the Firmware all the data will be deleted.

• Backup SMS on Android.
• Backup call log on Android.
• Contacts – Sync with Gmail App
• Videos, Images, Songs and Other Files – Copy to internal / External SD card or System
• APN Settings – Take Manual Note from “Settings > Wireless & Networks > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names“

• Disable Antivirus program in your PC or Laptop.
• Enable USB Debugging via – “Settings > Applications > Development > USB Debugging“
• Make sure you have Samsung KIES installed which will provide the drivers for your phone.

Disclaimer

We are not responsible for any damage that your device may face during this process. The developer is also not responsible for the same. There are little chances that your device may face any issue. However, try this at your own risk.

How to Install Official DXLP9 ICS Firmware on Samsung Galaxy Note -

• Download the DXLP9 Firmware – Here
• Then extract the files from downloaded file.
• Then Download the Odin – Here
• Boot your phone in Download mode. Volume Down + Center Button + Power Button together. Then you will move on to Download mode.
• Then open Odin tool.
• After that, connect your phone via USB cable. In few seconds, Odin will detect your phone model and turn ID:com area into yellow color.
• In Odin Click on PDA button and select the file “N7000DXLP9_N7000OLBLP6_N7000DXLP5_HOME.tar.md5” that you downloaded earlier.
• Then Click Start button and the DXLP9 Firmware will be flashed on your phone.

The official ICS update is currently not available in all countries. You can use this guide to install the firmware without country restrictions. In few minutes your phone gets updated with ICS 4.0 DXLP9 official firmware.

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Root Samsung Galaxy Note on XXLQ2 Official ICS Firmware

Not long back did we publish an article which helps you install XXLQ2 ICS Firmware on your Samsung Galaxy Note. I’m pretty sure that you would have updated your Galaxy Note. But as we mentioned earlier the application of the official firmware would revoke root access. That means that all those apps which require root access that you had installed on your device would not be able to perform its operations because they don’t have the root access. To get it back, you will need to root XXLQ2 Firmware, something this tutorial is all about.

Please note that this procedure will work on for those devices which are on the XXLQ2 firmware. You can check it y going to Setting > About phone and scroll down to see the version.

While following this tutorial you will not lose any data on your phone, we highly recommend that you backup all data on your phone. The following points will help you with the same.

Pre-Requisites

The few points listed below will help you backup your data on Samsung Galaxy Note N7000.

1. Back up all apps using ASTRO File Manager. You can get the APK files using ASTRO and later restore it. Rooted users can use Titanium Backup which also backs up data along with the apps.
2. Back up all contacts to SD card.
3. Backup SMS on Android.
4. Backup call log on Android.
5. Have minimum 60% charge on your phone else you might get stuck while the update process is running on your device.
6. Make sure you have Samsung KIES installed which will provide the drivers for your phone.

Disclaimer

We not responsible for any damage that your device may face during this process. The developer is also not responsible for the same. There are little chances that your device may face any issue. However, try this at your own risk.

Procedure to Root Galaxy Note on XXLQ2 ICS Firmare -

1. Download XXLQ2 Rooting zip file to your computer and extract the contents of the zip file to a separate folder in your PC.
2. Download Odin.
3. Turn off your Galaxy Note.
4. Boot your device into download mode. To do this, press Volume Down button + Center Button + Power button. Now you will see a warning message after which pressing the Volume Up button will boot your device into download mode.
5. Open Odin and connect your device to the Computer via USB Cable and make sure that the ID:Com section in Odin turns yellow
6. If it doesn't please do not proceed to the next step.
7. Click on PDA and select the file “CF-Root-SGN_XX_XEU_LQ2-v5.6-CWM5.tar”. Also make sure you check Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time in Odin.
8. Click on Start and your device will be rooted in a few seconds.

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Update Samsung Galaxy Note with Official XXLQ2 ICS Firmware

XXLQ2 is yet another Ice Cream Sandwich Firmware for Samsung Galaxy Note N7000 which has been released by Samsung for United Kingdom & Ireland users of Galaxy Note. Since this update is for the N7000 variant, you can apply this firmware on your Note also provided it is not locked to any network (region does not matter). In this tutorial we will tell you how to install XXLQ2 Ice Cream Sandwich Firmware on your Samsung Galaxy Note. The procedure is quite simple and this can be done via Odin.

Since this is an official firmware, you do not need to wipe data if you are on a stock ROM but if you are using a custom ROM, you will need to wipe data to prevent force close issues. Also, stock ROM's are not rooted and hence if your phone is already rooted, application of this firmware will revoke root access and you will have to root your Galaxy Note again.

Before you flash any firmware, it is always a good idea to take a backup of all your important data on your device.

Pre-Requisites

The few points listed below will help you backup your data on Samsung Galaxy Note N7000.

1. Back up all apps using ASTRO File Manager. You can get the APK files using ASTRO and later restore it. Rooted users can use Titanium Backup which also backs up data along with the apps.
2. Back up all contacts to SD card.
3. Backup SMS on Android.
4. Backup call log on Android.
5. Have minimum 60% charge on your phone else you might get stuck while the update process is running on your device.
6. Make sure you have Samsung KIES installed which will provide the drivers for your phone.

Disclaimer

We not responsible for any damage that your device may face during this process. The developer is also not responsible for the same. There are little chances that your device may face any issue. However, try this at your own risk.

Procedure to Install XXLQ2 ICS 4.0.3 Firmware on Galaxy Note -

1. Download XXLQ2 ICS 4.0.3 Firmware for Galaxy Note N7000 which is a zip file and also download Odin.
2. Unzip the contents of the downloaded firmware zip file to a separate folder in your PC.
3. Turn off your Galaxy Note.
4. Boot your device into download mode. To do this, press Volume Down button + Center Button + Power button. Now you will see a warning message after which pressing the Volume Up button will boot your device into download mode.
5. Open Odin.
6. Connect your device to the Computer via USB Cable.
7. The ID:Com section in Odin should turn yellow. If it doesn't please do not proceed to the next step.
8. After it turns yellow, Click on PDA and select the file named “N7000XXLQ2_N7000XXLPT_N7000XEULP4_HOME.tar.md5″ which you would get from the extracted contents of the zip file.
9. Also make sure you have checked Auto-Reboot and F.Reset Time in Odin.
10. Click on Start and the XXLQ2 Firmware will be flashed on your phone.

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Root Samsung Galaxy Note on XXLPY Official ICS Firmware

Few minutes back we published a tutorial to Install XXLPY Official ICS on Galaxy Note where we also mentioned that after applying the official ICS firmware, the root access will be revoked and if you were on a custom ROM, you would have perhaps backed up your apps and data using Titanium backup or made a nandroid backup. So to restore all those apps and data, you will either need Titanium Backup running on your device or you will need to have ClockworkMod Recovery installed. Titanium Backup also requires root access.

In this tutorial, we will tell you how to Root Samsung Galaxy Note on XXLPY ICS Firmware and you can also install ClockworkMod Recovery using this tutorial, thanks to Chainfire who has always been releasing rooting packages for Samsung devices.

Before you root your device, you should know that your warranty will be void after this. [ Warranty does not get void on flashing XXLPY firmware ].

Pre-Requisites

It is very unlikely that you will lose any data on your device but if you are stuck at some position you may need to perform a factory reset. Having a backup is good in such situations!

1. Back up all apps using ASTRO File Manager. You can get the APK files using ASTRO and later restore it. Rooted users can use Titanium Backup which also backs up data along with the apps.
2. Back up all contacts to SD card.
3. Backup SMS on Android.
4. Backup call log on Android.
5. Have minimum 60% charge on your phone else you might get stuck while the update process is running on your device.
6. Make sure you have Samsung KIES installed which will provide the drivers for your phone.

Disclaimer

we not responsible for any damage that your device may face during this process. The developer is also not responsible for the same. There are little chances that your device may face any issue. However, try this at your own risk.

Steps to Root Samsung Galaxy Note on XXLPY Official ICS Firmware -

1. Download the rooting package for XXLPY ICS Firmware.
2. Extract the contents of the downloaded zip file to a separate folder in your PC and you should get the file named CF-Root-SGN_XX_OXA_LPY-v5.3-CWM5.zip
3. Download Odin if you don’t have it downloaded already.
4. Turn off your phone and boot it into download mode. To do this, press the Volume Down + Center button + Power button.
5. Open Odin Tool.
6. Connect your phone to the PC via USB Cable.
7. The ID:Com section in Odin must turn yellow. If it doesn't please do not proceed to the next step.
8. Click on PDA and select the file CF-Root-SGN_XX_OXA_LPY-v5.3-CWM5.zip which you had downloaded previously.
9. Also check Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time in Odin.
10. Click on Start and your device running XXLPY firmware will be rooted and will have ClockworkMod Recovery installed.

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Update Samsung Galaxy Note with Official XXLPY ICS Firmware

Samsung is now rolling out Ice Cream Sandwich update to Samsung Galaxy Note as most of the Galaxy S2 devices have received ICS update by now. As expected, Samsung has begun from Europe where Galaxy Note is currently receiving ICS update OTA (Over The Air). If you are not in Europe, not to worry, we have a tutorial for you to update your Samsung Galaxy Note with Ice Cream Sandwich. The official OTA update will hit other countries very soon but this tutorial is only for those who can not wait.

Before we proceed, let us have a look at the official video by Samsung which shows how ICS would look on the Samsung Galaxy Note.

Since this is an official ICS update, you will not have root access after applying this firmware if you have already rooted your phone.  You an root your device after applying this firmware.

Also note that if you are using a custom ROM for your Galaxy Note, you may have to wipe data to prevent force close issues but if you are on the stock firmware, you do not need to wipe data.

The official ICS firmware for Samsung Galaxy Note is known as the XXLPY Firmware. let us now begin with the tutorial to install XXLPY on Samsung Galaxy Note N7000.

Pre-Requisites

It is very unlikely that you will lose any data on your device but if you are stuck at some position you may need to perform a factory reset. Having a backup is good in such situations!

1. Back up all apps using ASTRO File Manager. You can get the APK files using ASTRO and later restore it. Rooted users can use Titanium Backup which also backs up data along with the apps.
2. Back up all contacts to SD card.
3. Backup SMS on Android.
4. Backup call log on Android.
5. Have minimum 60% charge on your phone else you might get stuck while the update process is running on your device.
6. Make sure you have Samsung KIES installed which will provide the drivers for your phone.
7. If you had backed up your data using Titanium Backup or made a nandroid backup, you need to Root XXLPY Firmware.

Disclaimer

We are not responsible for any damage that your device may face during this process. The developer is also not responsible for the same. There are little chances that your device may face any issue. However, try this at your own risk.

Steps to Install XXLPY ICS Firmware on Samsung Galaxy Note -

1. Download XXLPY Firmware for Samsung Galaxy Note.
2. Extract the contents of the zip file to a separate folder in your PC and you will get the file N7000XXLPY_N7000XALPY_N7000XXLPT_HOME.tar.md5. You can ignore the other file.
3. Download Odin if you don’t have it downloaded already.
4. Turn off your phone and boot it into download mode. To do this, press the Volume Down + Center button + Power button.
5. Now Open the Odin Tool.
6. Connect your phone to the PC via USB Cable.
7. The ID:Com section in Odin must turn yellow. If it doesn't please do not proceed to the next step.
8. Click on PDA and then select the file N7000XXLPY_N7000XALPY_N7000XXLPT_HOME.tar.md5
9. Also check Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time in Odin.
10. Click on Start and the XXLPY Firmware will be flashed on your phone.

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Samsung Galaxy Note

Samsung Galaxy Note - Price: Rs.27500 [ Indian Market Price ]

Key Features

1. Wi-Fi Direct
2. Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
3. 8 MP Primary Camera
4. 2 MP Secondary Camera
5. 5.29-inch HD Super AMOLED Touchscreen
6. 1.4 GHz Dual Core ARM Cortex-A9 Processor
7. Full HD Recording
8. S Pen and S Memo

The Samsung Galaxy Note is an exciting smartphone that arrives in to the market by carving out a new size category for itself. This smartphone is packed with features and applications that ensure you do not feel the need for a laptop or tablet. The Samsung Note runs on an Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system and also possesses a 1.4 GHz Dual Core ARM Cortex-A9 Processor.

This Samsung Galaxy phone has a large 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED Touchscreen that helps you view pictures, videos, files and more with crystal clear clarity. The TouchWiz UI on the Galaxy note gives you an immersive experience. The S Pen stylus on the phone is the first of its kind and lets you sketch or make notes with ease. The S Pen works like an analog functionality which is deeply integrated into the Galaxy Note's native applications to provide a richer business experience.

The Samsung Galaxy Note is loaded with a powerful 8 megapixel camera with an LED flash to help you take pictures of high quality. This camera supports action shot, beauty, panorama, smile shot, touch focus, and image stabilization features that facilitate an effective and fun photography experience. A secondary 2 megapixel camera on the front of this phone is perfect for self-portraits. An image editor allows you to edit your images to meet your varied needs. You can record Full HD videos on the Samsung Galaxy Note at 1920 x 1080 dot pixel resolution (30 fps).

Design

The Samsung Galaxy Note rolls out with a design and size that mobile markets have seen for the first time. There is an earphone grill at the top, just above the Samsung logo, followed by ambient light and proximity sensors to the right. The front-facing camera is located near the edge of the handset. A single rectangular button at the bottom peeks out from beneath the display, flanked by touch-sensitive backlit return and menu controls.

An accelerometer and digital compass on the Galaxy Note are in place to make handling efficient and convenient. A Barometer Sensor on this phone lets you prepare yourself and keeps you posted with the latest weather updates. On the top right of the sleek silver bezel is the the power button, with a 3.5 mm headphone jack up there too and volume rocker on the left. The micro USB connector is centered at the bottom of this Samsung phone.

Battery and Storage

A smartphone with large screen like the Galaxy note requires a powerful battery to meet your needs efficiently. This phone is powered by a Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery is capable of giving you a long talk time. The Samsung Galaxy Note has an impressive internal memory of 16 GB and is expandable up to 32 GB using microSD, microSDHC cards.

Connectivity and Features

This Samsung smartphone is suited to meet your connectivity needs. GPRS, EDGE, 3G and Wi-Fi platforms supported on this mobile phone can be used to connect to the Internet. The Wi-Fi Direct feature lets you connect and share files to other Wi-Fi devices without a router. You can access your mails instantly on the Galaxy Note.Pushmail along with Document Viewer, Document Editor, Adobe Flash 10.1 and Mobile Printing features keep your office close to you at all times.

The Social Hub feature supports Facebook and Twitter along with a long list of other applications like Google Search, Gmail, YouTube, Google Talk and Instant messenger that will entertain you and keep you close to friends on demand. The S Memo feature is another feature that lets you make a note of handwritten notes, typed text, drawings, videos, music and more, so your ideas never escape you.

AGPS enabled on the Samsung Galaxy Note will guide your path and take you to every place you want to go. This feature gives you the liberty to explore and get away to any place without having to worry about getting lost. The Android Market preloaded on the phone can be accessed to download all the applications you want to make your everyday life easier.

Specifications of Samsung Galaxy Note -

GENERAL FEATURES
In Sales Package	Handset, Battery, Charger, Headset, Data Cable, S Pen, User Manual, Warranty Card
Form	Bar
SIM	Single SIM, GSM
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive
Keypad	No
Business Features	Document Viewer, Document Editor, Mobile Printing, Pushmail (Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync)
Call Features	Conference Call, Speed Dialing, Loudspeaker, Call Timer, Call Divert
Handset Colors	Blue & White

PLATFORM
Operating Freq	GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100
OS	Android v2.3 (Gingerbread), Upgradable to v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
User Interface	TouchWiz
Java	Yes
Processor	1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A9, Dual Core
Graphics	Mali-400 MP

DISPLAY
Type	HD Super AMOLED
Size	5.29 Inches
Resolution	WXGA, 800 x 1280 Pixels
Color	16 M

CAMERA
Primary Camera	Yes, 8 Megapixel
Secondary Camera	Yes, 2 Megapixel
Flash	LED
Video Recording	Yes, 1920 x 1080, 30 fps
HD Recording	HD, Full HD
Zoom	Digital Zoom - 4x
Other Camera Features	Single Shot, Smile Shot, Beauty, Panorama Shot, Share Shot, Action Shot, Geo-tagging, Auto Focus, Touch Focus, Image Stabilization, White Balance, Smile Detection, Blink Detection, Image Editor

DIMENSIONS
Size	82.95x146.85x9.65 mm
Weight	178 g

BATTERY
Type	Li-Ion, 2500 mAh
Talk Time	26 hrs (2G), 13 hrs (3G)
Standby Time	960 hrs (2G), 820 hrs (3G)

MEMORY & STORAGE
Internal	16 GB
Expandable Memory	microSD, upto 32 GB

INTERNET & CONNECTIVITY
Internet Features	Email, Adobe Flash 10.1
Pre-installed Browser	Android
GPRS	Yes, Class 12, 48 kbps
EDGE	Yes, Class 12
3G	Yes, 21 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
Wifi	Yes, 802.11 a/g/b/n
USB Connectivity	Yes, micro USB, v2
Tethering	Wi-fi Hotspot
GPS Support	Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps
Bluetooth	Yes, v3, Supported Profiles (HS, GAP, SSP, SDAP, HSP, HFP1.5, A2DP, SPP, SAP, OPP, PBAP, MAP, AVRCP 1.3, HID)
Audio Jack	3.5 mm
DLNA	Yes

MULTIMEDIA
Music Player	Yes, Supports MP3, WAV, eAAC, FLAC, AC3
Video Player	Yes, Supports MPEG-4, H.263, H.264, DivX, Xvid, WMV, VC-1, 3GP, HD Video Playback
FM	Yes, with Recording
Sound Enhancement	3D Sound Technology - Earphone Only
Ringtone	MP3, WAV, 32 Polyphonic

OTHER FEATURES
SAR Value	0.209 W/Kg
Call Memory	Practically Unlimited
SMS Memory	Yes
Phone Book Memory	Practically Unlimited
Sensors	Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Digital Compass, Light Sensor, Gyroscope
Additional Features	S Planner, Kies PC Syn Application, Social Hub, Readers Hub, Music Hub, Flight Mode, Caller ID, Video Recognition, Mobile Tracker, Countdown Timer, Stop Watch, Calculator, Alarm, World Time, MMS, Predictive Text Input, vCard, vCalendar, DNSe Music Library, Video Editor, Video Messaging, Video Streaming, Memo Book, MHL, Voice Input, TV Out Port
Important Apps	Google Search, Google Mail, Google Talk, YouTube, Android Market

WARRANTY
	1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone & 6 months warranty for in the box accessories