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[Galaxy Note II General] rakesh_ic:
my only issue and very much an annoying one (both my note 2 and my wife's S3) is that the play store 3.10.10 does not allow me to update the existing apps. I dont have problem installing new ones. but the update fails every time with error code 495. tried many things as suggested in various forums but no luck.

Is there anyone who can suggest me a fix and help on this?
[Galaxy Note II General] puppet:
yes,it has become normal. In your post # 1 you have suggested to factory reset which I would like to do but without loosing my apps data.I also would like to re-root.
[Galaxy Note II General] dr.ketan:
First backup ypur application with Titanium backup or same others.

Remember factory reset will erase data on SD card too, so make copy (simple copy/paste) to PC

Why you want to re-root?
[Galaxy Note II General] rakesh_ic:
I wish i get some workable solutions from this forum atleast. I hope Ketan can sratch his brains for me :(
[Galaxy Note II General] puppet:
You can download from here

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bw8qqNOnjpPPd05Rc0ZKS3ZHMnM/edit?pli=1
[Galaxy Note II General] puppet:
here is an attachment for tubemate. Its a great application.
[Galaxy Note II General] puppet:
this is name of the file which I used to root ll4 "CF-Auto-Root-t03g-t03gxx-gtn7100"

can I use it again to re-root after flashing the ll7 firmware
[Galaxy Note II General] dr.ketan:
You mean you want to root LL7 ?

yes you can.
[Galaxy Note II General] puppet:
flashed the firmware to ll7 and subsequently lost my root.

should I root my phone again with CF-Auto-Root-t03g-t03gxx-gtn7100 , install Titanium backup and back up everything before factory reset.
[Galaxy Note II General] dr.ketan:
yes root first

Backup with titanium

factory reset

Restore (select 'restore missing application' with excluding system application from titanium)
[Galaxy Note II General] puppet:
inorder to root this time odin doesnot give the option auto reboot (which is checked) and reset time (which is not checked).

The phone is downloading mode....

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well i have succeeded to root the phone over LL7. Thanks a lot....
[Galaxy Note II General] manish21nov:
I found evwn ULTIMATE BACK UP is very handy .....sweet and simple ui ..
[Galaxy Note II General] jitin02:
No. It didn't fixed with factory reset. Fc still there after factory reset
[Galaxy Note II General] dr.ketan:
Does this post regarding issue "com.android.process.gapps has stopped." ?

Then just re flash ROM.
[Galaxy Note II General] chiiirag:
Deep sleep battery saver

Dear friends

I tried DS battery saver and believe me it is great, I found at least 20% improved battery life

It will be helpful

Thanks for reading
[Galaxy Note II General] ABHIII:
Has anyone here tried CM10 on their note? Any battery improvement over the stock Rom?
[Galaxy Note II General] chaitanya87:
Right now cm10 is not stable. Stock is way better than cm10. This is due to closed Samsung exynos documents.
[Galaxy Note II General] puppet:
After flashing the LL 7 I dont see any kind of battery drainage. 7hrs of very light uses only drained 6% of battery life.Heavy use ,I haven't tested yet
[Galaxy Note II General] ABHIII:
Just received my Note 2. it's a gem... Well can anyone guide me or share link to root my Note2.. it's running android 4.1.2.. and the Build number is XXDLL7
[Galaxy Note II General] chaitanya87:
Here you go. Flash the .tar via odin.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1933542

Also check dr ketans signature on how to keep your warranty intact.

This if for cwm recovery.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2000138
[Galaxy Note II General] deohrishikesh7:
Hi after rooting YouTube app crashes on startup.. Rooted using cf auto root..

Any fixes?

Accidently Sent from my Galaxy Note 2 using Tapatalk
[Galaxy Note II General] chaitanya87:
Did you try to re install that?
[Galaxy Note II General] deohrishikesh7:
It's a factory installed app. How I can do that

Accidently Sent from my Galaxy Note 2 using Tapatalk
[Galaxy Note II General] chaitanya87:
Try to un install it by titanium back up as you are rooted right.
[Galaxy Note II General] dr.ketan:
try using clear data from setting - app manager - all - youtube
[Galaxy Note II General] deohrishikesh7:
App crashes upon launching and on startup

Clearing the data doesn't resolve the problem

If I un install it will there be any problems

Accidently Sent from my Galaxy Note 2 using Tapatalk
[Galaxy Note II General] chaitanya87:
No. You can install it again from play store.
[Galaxy Note II General] puppet:
Welcome to the family
[Galaxy Note II General] hapticc:
Can anyone suggest me some good cases for note 2 with pics
[Galaxy Note II General] arjunr24724:
I'd really recommend using a full body guard. Using a case on this phone completely defeats the purpose of making it thinner than Note1.

try gadgetshieldz.in

a bit difficult to apply, and takes a good hour to get thru the process. but great protection and the quality is pretty good.
[Galaxy Note II General] shethsa:
Hi all. Just got my note 2 last night replacing my SDS affected s3. Funnily its still on 4.1.1 despite mfr date being dec12. And neither is it showing any ota update available. Since I don't want to root right now any idea if 4.1.2 is already out in India?
[Galaxy Note II General] VinX90:
mate, you really gotta try out anything other than Stock roms.. i'm using JellyBeer 3.52 and it rocks.. the whole phone experience is lifted 100x but still miss some of the samsung stuff like S-Note, S-Planner etc..
[Galaxy Note II General] deohrishikesh7:
Yes 4.1.2 is available in india

For root instructions check thread in Dr. Ketans signature

Accidently Sent from my Galaxy Note 2 using Tapatalk
[Galaxy Note II General] jujuburi:
Yes, 4.1.2 is out for India over a week now. Go to sammobile.com, download the latest rom, LL7 ie, flash it. You don't need root for that.

'Continously inputted' from my GT-N7100
[Galaxy Note II General] chaitanya87:
Here are the links for the recent two firmwares released in India.

Uploaded them on google drive.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=36780186&postcount=947
[Galaxy Note II General] puppet:
Sometimes ota isnt possible.Try to connect via kies you will definitely be notified about the update ...
[Galaxy Note II General] amitsayshii:
Device Status Modified Even after Triangle Away

Guys,

Need some help here. I have DLL7 build on my Note 2 running 4.1.2. I rooted using CF-Auto Root and tried resetting the counter to 0 using triangle away. However the device status still shows Modified and the counter in download mode is 1 (Modified). Will doing the following steps help ?

1. Reset the counter using triangle away again.

2. Reboot (vol up + home + power)

3. Wipe Cache + Wipe Data + Wipe Cache

4. Reboot.

Thanks in advance.

Amit
[Galaxy Note II General] dr.ketan:
Yes follow it

And before checking counter let device boots normally once.
[Galaxy Note II General] chaitanya87:
Is it true that note 2 devices also got SDS?
[Galaxy Note II General] jujuburi:
Yes, of course.
[Galaxy Note II General] chaitanya87:
F**k Samsung. Then we are having a time bomb in our hands except we don't know when it is going to explode.
[Galaxy Note II General] deohrishikesh7:
I exactly have same setup as you but mine shows official

Are you using proper version of triangle away

Accidently Sent from my Galaxy Note 2 using Tapatalk
[Galaxy Note II General] jujuburi:
AFAIK the last LL7 update fixed that issue.
[Galaxy Note II General] manish21nov:
Doc again a list of noob question.s ....

1. How to check which bootloader am on?

2. Am using omega 11 ..is my bootloader updated ?

3. Is there any disadvantage .. if i dont change my csc ?

4. What can cause SDS in note 2 ?

Really sorry if answered ...searched but couldnt understand ..need simple answers
[Galaxy Note II General] dr.ketan:
1.thread by 'as i9100' in development section - downgrade bootloader, that also have utility to check bootloader.

2.I dont think custom ROM having bootloader

3.No

4.Nothing identified, it is spontaneous and no triggering factor known yet.
[Galaxy Note II General] manish21nov:
Thanks a ton...doc

Now that means i have to update my bootloader now .....
[Galaxy Note II General] dr.ketan:
Just to make clear

Bootloader is patched for Exploit, not SDS

SDS is belive to be patched with recovery and kernel.
[Galaxy Note II General] ABHIII:
I agree. Ordered gadgetshieldz last evening. Can you post pictures of your note2 for everyone to see. I'll do a whole review once I get it. But gadgetshield wouldn't protect your phone for drops or any impact. It only protects it from getting any scratches.
[Galaxy Note II General] amitsayshii:
Not sure why it happened in my case. I used Triangle Away Version 2.60. It got fixed once I followed the steps mentioned before.
[Galaxy Note II General] deohrishikesh7:
I have triangle away 2.40

Is it because of triangle away

Accidently Sent from my Galaxy Note 2 using Tapatalk
[Galaxy Note II General] amitsayshii:
The issue is fixed now . Thank you Doctor Saab..:)
[Galaxy Note II General] pranut:
Me too ordered it.

Anyone post a proper guide on how to install it ?
[Galaxy Note II General] ABHIII:
Search on YouTube. Many guides there.
[Galaxy Note II General] dexter10478:
this post mentions about SDS occuring when fiddling with Kies. I have a friend whose S3 died while he was checking for update over Kies.

So I myself would be and suggest others to be careful with Kies. there are other ways (sammobile+odin, custom ROMs) to get updates.
[Galaxy Note II General] shethsa:
SDS is mainly due to emmc chip fault and not to do with kies. I've lived through sudden death and ditched my s3 for a note 2 - and what a difference!
[Galaxy Note II General] chaitanya87:
But note 2 has the same SDS issue right.
[Galaxy Note II General] chaitanya87:
Happy Republic Day guys.
[Galaxy Note II General] sweet_ashu2001:
Happy Republic Day
[Galaxy Note II General] dr.ketan:
Thank you and happy republic day to all
[Galaxy Note II General] drjamit:
Which ROM Fixes SDS for Note 2

Happy Republic Day to u Doc and All my fellow Indians.

Currently i m Downloading DLL7.

Would u recommend this to Fix SDS. I m Absolutely happy with LJ3 (4.1.1) but this SDS scares me a lot.
[Galaxy Note II General] dr.ketan:
of course you must update to LL7

i have not read single SDS on LL7
[Galaxy Note II General] KyleDevlin12:
Happy rebuplic day people :) . I have a couple of questions please hwlp me out

1. I had updated to 4.1.2 using mobile odin. But due to battery issues I flashed the firmware again with pc odin. Is my bootloader updated?

2. I have apparently have an affected chip and I am rooted with cwm installed. Will this cause any problems ? (Have read that sudden death is fixed with kenel and recovery) .

Please help me out as I am damn scared of this sds happening to me.
[Galaxy Note II General] dr.ketan:
1.Your bootloader still will be new. it can't downgrade with flashing older ROM

2.Thats why you should not downgrade, battery issue usually solved by wiping cache and data. You have downgraded so you are no more protected from SDS.

If still you want to remain on older ROM, at least i recommend to flash newer recovery and kernel (you can get from first line of my signature post #6)
[Galaxy Note II General] KyleDevlin12:
No doc im still on 4.1.2 I haven't downgraded or anything I just flashed the same firmware again with pc odin.
[Galaxy Note II General] jujuburi:
Happy Republic Day to all the fellow Indians.

'Swyped' from my GT-N7100
[Galaxy Note II General] amg009:
So the bootloader you have will be the newer one which fixes the exploit with which we are regaining warranty, so it would be advisable to flash the old bootloader from this thread..
[Galaxy Note II General] dr.ketan:
Why you should downgrade bootloader? Who said with new bootloader you can't claim warranty.
[Galaxy Note II General] KyleDevlin12:
XD im even more confused now
[Galaxy Note II General] dr.ketan:
You need not to do anything, you are on 4.1.2 latest then keep as it is if you concern over SDS.

To improve battery life you can wipe cache and data, most of case it turns to be normal.

If you downgrade to 4.1.1, your device will not be longer safe from SDS

If you downgrade bootloader, your device will be exploitable

on latest 4.1.2 you are safe from both as well you can surely calim for warranty (provided your flash counter is not raised, and device is unrooted while claiming warranty)
[Galaxy Note II General] KyleDevlin12:
But doc ive read when half sd happens even if your full stock the flash counter is changed and custom is displayed so what can be done about that ?
[Galaxy Note II General] dr.ketan:
What is half SD ?

Once your flash counter reset to 0, it won't raise untill you flash some custom stuff with PC odin

System status ' custom' can be changed to 'official' in most of case with factory reset/Flashing stock ROM (when there is still access of download mode there)

when there is no download mode(Hard brick), samsung ppl also never know what is your flash counter/system status.
[Galaxy Note II General] drjamit:
Mobile ODIN and DDL7

Hi Doc ! Just Few more queries

1. If i install this DDL7 thru Mobile Odin whay will happen to Status --- Official or Modified.

2. Do i have to Re Configure (data wipe) or just install as it is.

3.What will happen to Root Status ( ever root option).

4. Othere than SDS what is Special in this Firmware.
[Galaxy Note II General] amg009:
Wow I thought that was what you meant when you replied me about an exploit fixed in the bootloader, a few pages back...

Also I remember reading somewhere that few flags are set in the latest update which would help Sammy detect if the device was rooted. If I am wrong enlighten me...:)
[Galaxy Note II General] dr.ketan:
There is no extra benefits with mobile Odin except you can keep root intact while flashing rom. But again you won't get new bootloader which fixed for exploit.

Mobile Odin have no role in status modification.

Wipe is upto you, i prefer it for better performance.

There is no visual changes between ll4 and ll7 except fixed for exploit and sds

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I don't remember you referring to which reply otherwise i can explain you.

Anyway regarding reset counter and system status, almost daily 1-2 times i have explained in threads

Whatever flagship applied here is way one can reclaim warrant

-keep counter 0, b'coz you can't do it if your device can't boot normally

-after reset wipe usually reset system status official

-certain cases you need to re flash stock rom, but still that can be done if device can boot to download mode

-if you unable to enter download mode (complete dead) Samsung also unable to read status.

So important thing is to keep counter 0, and not to much bother about system status.
[Galaxy Note II General] amg009:
Can you explain which exploit was fixed in the bootloader. ..?

Sorry for my ignorance....
[Galaxy Note II General] dr.ketan:
You can say bootloader is fixed for exploit.

After flashing new bootloader your device can't remain exploitable and that's why you can't use exploit abuse apk to root.
[Galaxy Note II General] manish21nov:
Omg ....thngs r heating up ..everything is going almost a km over....but am on android hd 9...and everythng wrkng goodd........so far

Everyone should agree with this

PHONE NEVER WILL GO TO SDS OR BRICK OR ANYTHNG WONT GO WRONG TILL ITS IN WARRANTY ....BUTTT THE DAY WHEN WARRANTY GETS OVER ..OH MY GOSHHHH EVERYTHNG FEELS LIKE GOING AGAINST US....LOLZ:D

Doc is a saviour .......
[Galaxy Note II General] shethsa:
Don't be under a false impression that svc centres will honour warranty in India. There have been many cases where they claim water logging for sudden death and dishonour the warranty. I'm talking about the s3.

After much pain I got a refund of my invoice value and bot a note 2 instead which appears faster, smoother, doesn't heat up as much and better battery life.
[Galaxy Note II General] amg009:
+1 I did the same and it was pain in the a** to make them refund....

Sent from GT-N7100 Note II
[Galaxy Note II General] dr.ketan:
Yes, claiming warranty is never be smooth in india or anywhere, though maybe be little more troublesome in India.

That's why I recommend to keep counter 0 if possible ,and at least don't give them reason to refuse. We know sds/brick bug has nothing to do with rooting but that's due to only bug from Sammy but still they can refuse warranty claim.
[Galaxy Note II General] KyleDevlin12:
Hmmm was something I read somewhere must have been baloney. I will reset my flash counter to zero. Thanxx for the help doc :D
[Galaxy Note II General] amg009:
I encountered this problem after installing the latest version 1.85...

After I activate Lmt from accessibility settings, its shows a screen like below

If I select disable airview is disabled and I could re enable it from spen menu but talkback remain activated although the settings says not..

Also the continous input option in the default keyboard grayed out..

Now I am not able to use continous input and also talkback is enabled, I cant toggle it off...

All this happened after activating Lmt from accessibility...

Any ideas, similar experiences. ..?

I am on stock note 2 with perseus kernel..

And now I have freezed the tallback apk via titanium backup but still each time when im opening a folder it says "folder opened"...

Its irritating me...

Edit: switching Lmt launcher in accessibility did the magic...
[Galaxy Note II General] puppet:
Found 4.1.2 XXDMA5 Official Jelly Bean.Anyone tried this new firmware.Plz update your comments regarding the new official rom.
[Galaxy Note II General] semantsen:
+1

what is the change log please?
[Galaxy Note II General] KyleDevlin12:
Is it out for india ?
[Galaxy Note II General] puppet:
I think its a thai firmware though its official and newer than LL7.can be downloaded from here http://www.hotfile.com/dl/190274477/019cdb3/N7100XXDMA5_N7100OLBDMA2_THL.zip.html
[Galaxy Note II General] jujuburi:
It will be out for India too I believe, soon. It's better to flash a ROM meant for India. Samsung is not the same as before, they do provide updates for India sooner nowadays.
[Galaxy Note II General] dr.ketan:
India already got update which fixed exploit and sds, and only few countries got it till now. I don't expect that much. First Samsung will roll out update to fix exploit and sds to remaining countries then may india get another update. May be 4.2?
[Galaxy Note II General] semantsen:
Yes, but what could be new in XXDMA5?:confused:
[Galaxy Note II General] dr.ketan:
i have not read any visual changes in MA5 compare to LL7, this is regional update may be some extra tunning.
[Galaxy Note II General] sids911:
what is sds?
[Galaxy Note II General] KyleDevlin12:
Read the thread :p
[Galaxy Note II General] dr.ketan:
Sudden Death Syndrome

S3 and Note2 having bad chip and that can cause sudden death of device without reason.

Latest ROM believe to have fix this issue with recovery and kernel.

For more detail search 'sudden death' on XDA
[Galaxy Note II General] kannanX10:
got another note 2........came with LJ3(INU) fw .....kies and OTA stating LJ3 is the latest fw.........is LL7 rolled back?
[Galaxy Note II General] shethsa:
Quick question : for those who updated from 4.1.1 to 4.1.2 (stock) is the battery life noticeably worse?
[Galaxy Note II General] dr.ketan:
Likely server issue from samsung

suppose LL7 rolled back even then LL4 was previous not LJ3.

You can Odin, LL7 have fixed some serious issue.

Nope.

I can say just 5% worse.
[Galaxy Note II General] Rahul.raj:
Heart set on a Note II

I have been using an i9000 for two years (thanks to the devs on xda who kept it alive long after Samsung had given up), and due the 10% off offer on tradus, I had decided to get a n7100. However, a few posts on XDA suggested that the front glass has a tendency to shatter even when dropped from as little as 2 feet.

How has been the experience of others on the forum? (Don't drop it please, but in case you have been unfortunate enough to do so, what was the outcome - with or without case?)

Also, the tradus offer is unfortunately expired, so how much should I expect to shell out for the Titanium Grey version (in Mumbai)?

Thanks a ton!
[Galaxy Note II General] semantsen:
Watch the test and decide yourself:good:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA0r7tc6V5s
[Galaxy Note II General] Rahul.raj:
That (Android Authority) was the video that had actually convinced me that Gorilla Glass 2 is all that it is advertised to be - that was until I read the posts on XDA regarding some people having completely different experience (At the same 2 feet height :( http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=33093422&postcount=129). So wanted to check if it was the norm or the exception. :confused:

I am pretty sure Samsung would not have a different build quality for India :fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy Note II General] ABHIII:
What about battery drain reported by many in various forum? I'm still not sure as mine came with 4.1.2 built.. i get around 6 to 7 hrs screentime on average usage.. max i have achieved was close to 9 hrs screen time..
[Galaxy Note II General] dr.ketan:
As i have stated earlier, I don't find markedly draining, just 5% more with latest ll7.

But it gives protection from exploit as well sds.
[Galaxy Note II General] dexter10478:
I in fact felt 4.1.2 improved battery life. I was on stock for about 3-4 days and felt it was better if not worse than 4.1.1. I am now on Omega v10 and getting approx 2%/hr drain. That's the best I ever got on any phone with average normal use.
[Galaxy Note II General] jujuburi:
Well tbh, I haven't seen another device's forum with this much shattering issues. A 3 ft fall shatters it, a tea cup falls on it from a small height and breaks it, well these reports are not good.

Frankly I don't like Note 2's build quality. I'm scared like hell as if I drop it what will happen, and I won't use a case to make it even bigger. Damn!

I'd say 10%. I used to get 8 hours 15 mins as average on 4.1.1, now on 4.1.2 I get 7 hours 30 mins as average.

'Swyped' from my GT-N7100
[Galaxy Note II General] semantsen:
Actually it depends a lot on how you handle the phone (true for all the phones) As it is note 2 is bigger in size and bit difficult to handle:)

(edit)

just now I was about to let it slip from my hand.........
[Galaxy Note II General] chaitanya87:
To all those who were worried about the screen quality, I have dropped my phone from 2 ft and hit the ground with the rear camera facing upwards. That's right it directly hit the ground on the front side. My heart stopped for 5 seconds. I checked immediately the screen and there was no crack at all. So you people don't believe what other forums are saying. BTW I am using nilkin back cover and no screen guard.
[Galaxy Note II General] puppet:
A week with LL7 no such battery drain.Go ahead with the update...All the best

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Lucky dude...its god which saved the phone unless you think it (Note 2) to be the god itself.
[Galaxy Note II General] fulcrum1971:
Dont worry about all this. Just go for it. Its not too easy to drop this phone.

S1 CM 10.1

Note 1 CM 10.1

S3 Stock

Note 2 Stock with Perseus.

All in hand.
[Galaxy Note II General] Dpk1:
I've dropped my phone a couple of times from about 2-3 feets (although with a silicone back cover on each time). No cracks or scratches so far :D.

@Rahul.raj.. I believe there is no smartphone yet that is shatterproof. So, go with whatever phone you like. Also, i feel that my Note 2 is sturdier than my Xperia S.
[Galaxy Note II General] Adi Shakthi:
Just refer here and its victory. ...

Will be releasing in 2 or 3 days....http://sungsonichd.weebly.com/contact.html

Same & some extra features for note 2....

Most battery stable rom ever in touch wiz....in history not even samsung lol....