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[Galaxy Note II General] note2graphics:
Hi guys, so I was able to change my firmware using odin and the XTE firmware. And according to some guys here the XTE firmware is the one used for sun. I'm using a globe prepaid sim , are there any advantages of using the globe firmware or the no carrier firmware ?

I don't have highspeed net available in our area ( only smart bro 999 ) so downloading a 1gb firmware takes the whole day lol. I really thought flashing a new firmware deletes your settings and stuff, I'm glad it didn't. So let's say I root my phone so I can disable some bloatware , the whole updating to a new firmware via odin won't be a problem as long as i get titanium backup right , or is it a big hassle to back things up and update. Compared to OTA or upgrading via odin and not rooting your phone.

And I also want to design my own icons for the dock and some applications that I use. I have tried golauncher before ( I can't remember if I rooted it on my s2 ) or is there an alternative/s ?
[Galaxy Note II General] tipsy13:
there is no big difference with the carrier specific and generic firmwares here in the Philippines unlike in the U.S so it's ok if you flashed the xte. I flashed my note once with a france firmware and it was all good, as long as the firmware that you're going to use is for the intended model i.e GT-N7100 plus you can uninstall any unwanted carrier specific app after rooting anyway!

For your other concern, titanium backup needs root access so if you're going to use that for backup then you have to root. Try using batch backup, search the forums for that. It does not need root and it is PC based. Dont worry, backing up and rooting is just easy. I suggest doing a full data wipe first before and after updating via odin or twrp, cwm as old data can sometimes cripple your system as ive experienced before, along with other users. Only backup your user app and user app data to avoid deletion of your game saves and user infos. This is just my suggestion so feel free to follow it or not but you can read articles here that will BACKUP my advice. :) Pun aside, do not be afraid to root or flash via odin, just make sure that there wont be any power outages in your area. Haha!

Goodluck with your download, sam mobile uploads the firmwares on hotfile..all I can say is they're crap..slow as hell! Not to mention the fact that ISP's here is just as crappy..try downloading in the early mornings because that's the time when iSPs remove their bandwidth caps.

Goodluck and update us! If everything goes well dont be afraid to say...Tagumpay! Haha

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[Galaxy Note II General] gtizon:
Please post. :) Thanks!
[Galaxy Note II General] gabamoner:
I think they have it nationwide.. cause I checked it on their website before I bought it.. i got it from sm baguio branch

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[Galaxy Note II General] gimology:
N7105

Guys, anyone of you using the N7105 (LTE)? I'm on Smart Postpaid Unli Data and I cant seem to get it work. Even if I tried to register to the LTE promo by sending an SMS to 2200.

Called Smart hotline and they said their LTE is not sim-dependent, meaning I dont have to upgrade my sim to an LTE sim.They also said my Note 2 LTE should work fine. They logged a tech investigation as always but til now, no LTE signal even if I'm in an LTE covered area.

Any tips on how you activated your LTE?
[Galaxy Note II General] francis820:
LTE requisites:

1. LTE handset

2. LTE-covered area

3. LTE SIM (this is even posted in their LTE FAQs)

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy Note II General] BratPAQ:
http://www1.smart.com.ph/bro/lte/faqs
[Galaxy Note II General] gimology:
I did check the faqs on smart lte before posting here. And confirmed with Smart tech support that there is no such ting as an lte sim. Im guessing tech support guy is not that informed about their own services.

I would appreciate some inputs from users with the same model. N7105.

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Just got off the phone from the Smart tech support and they confirmed that there is no LTE sim for other devices besides Iphone 5. Im guessing the faq on their site on LTE sim refers to a nano-sim. For other LTE devices, their exisiting (micro)/sims will do.

From what I read, N7105 LTE band is on 900, 1800 and 2600. According to some blogs, Globe LTE works on 1800. Smart is on 850, 1800, and 2100. So my SGN2 LTE should be compatible with our local networks.

Im guessing Smart has a capability to block non-Smart-provided phones from their LTE network?

Any guys there using the same LTE model? Would appreciate some inputs.
[Galaxy Note II General] gimology:
Did some forum-hopping. N7105 users are not able to use LTE in the Philippines. Hoping Sammy will do something about this.
[Galaxy Note II General] iw3bmastEr:
Hi! Sorry for the noob question. Is there a hardware difference between the n7100 and n7105 models? I know that I have the 7100 model but I'm thinking to install the LTE firmware to my device so that I can 4G. Is this possible?
[Galaxy Note II General] gabamoner:
Dont do it!!! You will just destroy your device .... n7100 is the non lte version.. n7105 is lte compatible..

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[Galaxy Note II General] hazzik:
can i just flash xtc firmware from pc odin? im not rooted btw. will i be able to do ota's in the future?

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[Galaxy Note II General] gabamoner:
Sure you can flash it via odin pc.. and yes you will get ota ... read this thread it will help you

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1896696

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[Galaxy Note II General] iw3bmastEr:
Did my research and found that n7105 has a different antenna so its useless even if I flash the LTE firmware.

Its just frustrating; I should have waited for the LTE version instead.
[Galaxy Note II General] gabamoner:
Its ok mate .. in some areas hsdpa+ gives enough speed..

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[Galaxy Note II General] jef_512:
hi guys, help? anyone encountered this issue before? tia
[Galaxy Note II General] hazzik:
do i need to root? how about my flash counter? sorry if i have too many questions this is my first time flashing samsung device.

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[Galaxy Note II General] agent_so:
Hi guys, I just want to ask,

Currently im rooted via CWM, with Wanamlite ROM and Perseus Kernel.

I just want to ask if there is an optimize CSC for our NOTE II LTE here in philippines?

Wanamlite is based on the latest ROM from Singapore which is N7105XXDMA6

While my Baseband is still: DXDLL1 and CSC is OLBDMA1.

Thanks!
[Galaxy Note II General] sesepark:
Just to ask a follow-up question... what does csc really mean? Isn't that life a sales code? Or something to do with the country that the phone is supposed to be used in? Sorry for the noobness. Btw I'm running android revolution hd 9.2 on my n1700. Currently happy with it but was wondering if anyone here knew how to add apps to the multi window feature. Thanks!
[Galaxy Note II General] agent_so:
CSC is basically a carrier specific code.. if im not mistaken, this uses the BAND used in a specific country.. what they call modem.. that is used for 3g/4g etc..

by default, there are few apps that can utilize the multi window feature.. but there is a hack on the rom itself.. you can try wanamlite as it included the multi window hack... i am able to add any apps that i like on the multi-window but of course it is not optimize.. but really usable!
[Galaxy Note II General] sesepark:
Thanks for the reply! I'll read about wanam lite some more before I try it out :) I like arhd because I get tons of battery life and increased performance. Kulang nalang Talaga multi window :) thanks bro!
[Galaxy Note II General] agent_so:
well, not to brag or anything,, my battery life using wanamlite reached 49hours! no kiddin!

of course made few tweaks to conserve energy.. and i always turn off wifi if im not using..

yeah bettery try wanamlite. very smooth and fast!:laugh:

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[Galaxy Note II General] pongster:
Nice. How many hours screen-on time did you get?
[Galaxy Note II General] gabamoner:
No need as long as you get the right firmware.. binary count will remain 0.. just read the thread that I gave you it has the needed informations and instructions

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You can also try framework xposed.. if you want multi view without changing rom..you can even install this in stock rom

Here's the thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2012770

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[Galaxy Note II General] gtizon:
Hi everyone how can I change csc and do I need to change it? Also please post modem of most updated version for our country thanks super!
[Galaxy Note II General] razrzxcvbnm:
Slow charging problem solved. The USB cable that came with the package is the culprit. The max current it can supply is 460mAh only so the output current is around 440mAh only. Tried the OEM Nokia charger, its output current is 1664mAh, and it can supply up to 1800mAh.

Kaya pala inabot ng 6hrs+ mag charge phone ko nung isang araw. Thanks for the help guys! :]
[Galaxy Note II General] prinzhernan:
To change csc go to play store and download "Samsung csc" latest version is xxdma6.

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Maybe they changed or opened your package before you bought it. The one that came with mine from a sealed box charges at 1800 constant.
[Galaxy Note II General] francis820:
Just a side note, a friend of mine borrowed my S2 charger and noticed the faster charging time compared to the stock Note 2 equivalent. Later on she bought one just like mine and was happy since.
[Galaxy Note II General] tipsy13:
I agree with you sir, been using the xposed framework Since day 1, its a better alternative than flashing a whole new rom if you're just after the multi window mod..

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[Galaxy Note II General] sesepark:
Thanks for the info guys! Is stock really better than custom? I've been reading through the whole Xposed framework thread and it got me excited, depressed and confused at the same time. haha. Excited because my secret desire is to become a developer... depressed because I realized that the chance of becoming a true developer is close to none.... and confused because now I don't know what I really want to do with my phone. What it boils down to is... I want a phone that's stable, not too far from stock samsung (that's why im using arhd), with increased efficiency and great battery life.. (of course i want to be able to tweak it as well) now after reading through the whole xposed thread... i don't know if i should revert back to the stock samsung rom from my arhd... or try the wanamlite suggested previously... also will using the xposed framework on my current rom be okay? I want the ability to add apps to the multi window function and the adjusting the dpi on a per app basis to work on my phone but im not sure if there are odex/ deodex issues since im on a custom rom already. One last thing.. and apologies for the noobness... im currently on JB 4.1.2 is there a 4.2 already? hahaha haven't had time to go thread jumping and was hoping someone could answer that for me. again thanks for all the help guys!
[Galaxy Note II General] NadMaj:
if you ask me., of course stock is more stable.... but better?... definitely custom IMO...

and if you prefer close to stock with some tweaks., arhd is good..... no need to change roms or try anything yet until you get familiar with the basics... fot you and your phone's sake..

don't try jump reading yet especially on the development section... read all sticky threads first so when you can fully understand what's what in the development threads..

and mate., it's not impossible to be a developer.. ;)
[Galaxy Note II General] razrzxcvbnm:
I don't think so, because when I got my unit from Globe it was charging normally 10-15% - 100% in 2hrs more or less. Are you also using the GCC app?

How much is the S2 charger? Does it have the same rating from stock Note 2 charger? My only problem now is the usb cable because its pretty short, I think its just 5 inches. :D
[Galaxy Note II General] sesepark:
Thanks for the encouragement man! When I get the time I'll try to go through as many stickies as I can hahahaha it's just intimidating sometimes. I love the support of the people in this forums though.. people are really nice :) thanks again!

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you can buy a usb cable extender :) im not sure if that's what they're called but its basically a cable that has a "he" connector on one end and a "she" connector on the other. you connect your basic usb cable from samsung to the "she" and use the extended cable's "he" end to plug it into the charger head. I charge all the way across my room with no troubles hehe.
[Galaxy Note II General] NadMaj:
just backread a page and you'll see pongster.. a fellow filipino with a recognized status.....

if you're willing and have the time it's not impossible... i myself was also just a pure user a month ago..... but development in the galaxy note 10.1 section is slow so decided to try make my own rom.... i put my will into it and researched all how-to's and finally i made it..... and this is the fruit of all the hardwork i did.... so it's definitely possible if you put your heart into it....

but now learn the ropes of being a user first before stepping it up a level..
[Galaxy Note II General] sesepark:
will do bro! and to think... I was an iphone user a few months ago. Loving the switch to android so much now. hahahah
[Galaxy Note II General] agent_so:
i honestly cant remember.. im not sure if its more or less 6hours.. not really sure bro.. but im so glad that i have huge improvement with my battery life.. currently running on more than 25hours already with 27% charge remaining.. though i have to reboot this and since i ran into issue with installing a transparent status bar yesterday..
[Galaxy Note II General] tipsy13:
If he's having charging problems right now then i wouldn't suggest a cable extender as it can add to the current/voltage decrease.. That's one of the rules of current, the longer it travels the higher the current/power loss.. I suggest using the lengthy cables at night where prolonged charging periods are negligible.. I too use extensions as the stock cable isn't long enough but like i said, i only use it at night before i go to sleep..

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Hats off to Filipino modders, cooks and tweakers! I too would love to chip in and do some mods or cook roms, i just dont have the time i guess..but for complete beginners Try the rom customizer in the android dev section.. Very easy to use and its a good starting point if you want to eventually be a modder or a cook..

GT-N7100

Stock XXDMA6

PERSEUS 31.2

@ 1800 MHz

If it aint broke, tweak it!

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[Galaxy Note II General] sesepark:
Thanks tipsy! I didn't know that the longer the cable the larger decrease in current. No wonder it took me so long to charge the other day haha
[Galaxy Note II General] pongster:
That is okay. 6 hours and above is my personal average for screen-on time. I torture test the screen on weekends though. On weekends I set my device to "reader" mode by turning off everything I don't use. I just read ebooks almost the whole day and manage to get about 11hours screen-on time over 26 hours total battery time.
[Galaxy Note II General] gamer_808:
Hi guys,

Good to know that there's a separate thread for pinoy note 2 users. Trying to back read but failed to get info on how to transfer apps from internal storage to sd card. Is this possible? Thanks
[Galaxy Note II General] hazzik:
do i need to change the csc to xtc? or it will automatically change after i flash the rom?

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[Galaxy Note II General] gabamoner:
It will change automatically after flashing the firmware..

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[Galaxy Note II General] examiner:
Guys..can you help me., i recently bought n7100..can u recommend me what is the best custom rom for this device..with lots of tweaks,customization, battery friendly..smooth and stable with few or less bugs or maybe no bugs at all..lol..and latest cwm forthis..im new in this thread for n7100..thanks kabayan..
[Galaxy Note II General] gabamoner:
Try using arhd heres the link

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1925402

Use TWRP Instead of cwm theres alot of malfunctioning reported using cwm

Heres the link

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1938733

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[Galaxy Note II General] examiner:
Bro..can you give me some written instructions how to install twrp using odin.,,im only familiar using cwm,,,
[Galaxy Note II General] gabamoner:
Flashing twrp is the same as cwm.. .

Go to this website

http://teamw.in/project/twrp2

On the right upper corner click GET TWRP FOR YOUR DEVICE

Type your note2 model eg. N7100/n7105

And click the search result

Then download using odin method.. and flash it via odin mobile or odin pc

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[Galaxy Note II General] examiner:
Bro last one..can ugive me the link where i can download odin for our device..
[Galaxy Note II General] gabamoner:
This is for n7100 model

http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/n7100/openrecovery-twrp-2.4.1.0-n7100.img.tar

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[Galaxy Note II General] agent_so:
ummmm bro, can you tell me what are the bugs with cwm? i mean i havent experienced any. and if any, what are the advantages and disadvantages of TWRP over CWM.

Thanks!
[Galaxy Note II General] gabamoner:
Custom rom uses aroma installer.. and many reported that aroma freezes in cwm.. I also experienced it 3 times.. twrp full touch screen control , no freezing in aroma, efs backup, able to rename backupfile, compress backup file it means smaller size.. and so much more

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[Galaxy Note II General] agent_so:
oh cool... thanks! last question if you dont mind... what is aroma, i know ive been reading it somewhere on ROM's section. but, what does it really do? do you have a link where i can go so i can understand this better?

thank you so much! I apologize for the nooobies question.. hehehhe
[Galaxy Note II General] gabamoner:
Try searching in google I cant find it.. lol.. when you flash a custom rom aroma installer is going to give options about the apps that you want to include and remove.. try reading in the thread of custom roms they have the list of applications that are included in aroma

Its good to ask questions and learn , rather than taking the risk of destroying your expensive phone..:thumbup:

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[Galaxy Note II General] NadMaj:
have you tried installing softwares on your computer?..... when you open the installer you press "next" and choose directory and stuff wether you want to install this and that and if you want to make a shortcut and do you want install this extra blah blah?...

aroma is the android version of that... more info here..

quote from dev:

"When you install Linux, Windows, Mac or applications on the PC

You can always customize your installation as you want.

WHY CAN'T WE DO THE SAME INSTALLING AN ANDROID ROM?

BECAUSE NOW

AROMA Installer

GIVES YOU THIS POSSIBILITY!"
[Galaxy Note II General] agent_so:
cool thanks! so basically its just an interface like an installer.. so thats why i was prompted on what to install before installing wanamlite..

cool!

thanks guys!
[Galaxy Note II General] hazzik:
if i flash the xtc unbranded is it recommended to remove the external sd card? i have my back ups on the sd cards. and do i need to backup efs? TIA
[Galaxy Note II General] tipsy13:
No, you dont need to remove your sd card. It wont be erased. And yes, as much as possible backup your efs whenever you flash.

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Cpu @ 1800 MHz

GPU @ 800 MHz

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[Galaxy Note II General] sesepark:
Hey all just wanted to ask about the baseband versions. What are the differences with XXDLK7 XXDLL4 XXDLJ2? Mine says DXDLK5 and before I start messing with my phone again I want to be sure of what I'm doing lol. Thanks!
[Galaxy Note II General] gabamoner:
Its for the signal of your smartphone.. dlk5 is the best modem for the philippines... so dont worry about it..

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[Galaxy Note II General] agent_so:
ummmm.. this got me confused..

when i updated my phone to wanamlite v1.0 for N7105 note II LTE, this ROM basically is based from the latest Singapore ROM release which is PDA: N7105XXDMA6 and CSC: N7105OLBDMA1

after flashing my Baseband is still the old one which is N7105DXDLL1

i thought that the baseband will coincide with the flashing of the NEW ROM?

anyways, how do you change this? as you recommended that the best for philippines is dlk5?

thanks!
[Galaxy Note II General] gabamoner:
Try searching in the forum for the modem and you can flash it using recovery.. :)

If you have a philippine firmware you can use that in mobile odin just flash the kernel ONLY!! And make sure its for n7105!!:)

If your signal is doing great.. you dont have to change it ...

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[Galaxy Note II General] examiner:
how to flash one package using odin...i downloaded a firmware in sammobile and its 4.1.2 in turkey feb release...i extract it i only see one package....im just trying this firmware before using any custom rom.

Edit..or i only need to put that tar.md5 in PDA ..and just hit start..and what about the pit file where can i found that.thanks..do i need to leave it blank?
[Galaxy Note II General] jerverg:
Click PDA, choose that one package you exracted, click Start then wait for it to finish. That's basically it. ;)
[Galaxy Note II General] note2graphics:
Anyone here experiencing problems with the default messaging app ? For example I have some messages in my inbox, and suddenly looks like my inbox is empty ( I haven't deleted anything ). Exit the app using the home button then all the messages appear ?

This issue was present in my old firmware ( AUT switzerland 4.1.1 ) , and it's still here when I flashed to the PH firmware. Anyone ?

And also when I exit viber, it opens again or I can the icon in the notification bar. In my s2 when I exit viber , the icon disappears.
[Galaxy Note II General] examiner:
Thanks..what about the pit file do i still need that?

Edit:: dont need pit file.
[Galaxy Note II General] gabamoner:
Just leave it blank.. everything is in the pda..

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