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[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] therockk:
Absolutely fantastic phone! I have used so many different phones over the years. And this has to be the best!

Sent from my Galaxy Note 2 - N7100
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Leonora T:
I've always wanted something that has phone and tablet function. I wanted galaxy tab 10 but i kept debating myself for buying or not, and waited...waited...waited... till finally my dream came through, Note 2 came out :victory: I really like the size, not too big not too small! it's just perfect to me :good:

My iPhone4 now looks soooooo small lol
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] damitch300:
Yeah i think i got a bad one.

Since after my post it also has shut down itself twice, and when it is back up it is at the same position as when it shut down.

Like if there is something wrong internal and it wants to protect itself.

I hate this, now i probally get a new phone and have to redo everything.

Plus all the games from Original note i coulnd get on this one. And i just did all the games again to half.

Got to redo it again then.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] E_Goldstein:
Its amazing everything about it..sold my nexus 7 due to never using it.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] therockk:
Im in a similar situation as you. Ever since i got my Note 2, i have barely used my iPad! So true when they call it a Phablet! All the tasks i used to do on my iPad, i now do on my Note 2 :).
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jujuburi:
But you sent the above message from your iPad, lol.

Sent from my GT-N7100
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boodies:
I really love it, what can i say. One thing tho, every other phone I look at looks like it's miniaturized. I don't know how I ever used my GS1's 4 inch screen. I can barely see an iphone lol.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prashanthan.g:
Thats so true about the other phones looking tiny! I have some friends that use iPhone 4's and after using my phone for even a few minutes and go back to the iPhone, they start complaining about the tiny screen. It's so strange how the note changes your perspective. All hail the one and only phablet. :P
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
This is by far the best mobile device i ever had. It is so versitile, fast and dependable that i wouldn`t trade it for any other device, besides the upcoming Note 3. Once you had this size of screen there is no going back to a smaller one.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BratPAQ:
My wife had her note2 before I got mine at our carrier. Note2 was out of stock and I can get s3 or iphone4s instead, but I opt to wait 1 week for note 2. After trying my wifes note 2 I just dont think I'll be satisfied with small iphone4s.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wisewood:
The Note II is the best phone I've ever had by a long way. Every upgrade should feel that way, but this one is something else entirely.

I've had it about 5 weeks now, and I'm still being amazed by the quality of the screen, finding new things it can do, and taking great pleasure when people see it for the first time and go "god, that thing is massive" ... to which i always reply ... "that, my friend, is the biggest damn phone money can buy, and its incredible".

I've got myself an MHL cable, and a bluetooth mouse & keyboard on the way, so i can dock it and use it like a pc. I've rooted it (the first time I've bothered doing this with any of my Android phones) so i can install ubuntu or debian on there for a proper desktop experience when docked.

The S-Pen has proven to be genuinely useful on a number of occasions, rather than just being a pointless replacement for a finger. Screen-capture of a specified area and then easy sharing to an email or messaging app. Full screen capture and quick easy annotation and sharing. Brilliant.

The ONLY reason I can think of that someone wouldn't buy this phone is the size of it. And even then, I see that as an advantage not a disadvantage.

Oh, and battery life is superb. I was in hospital for a day this time last week, and the battery lasted 9 hours of solid messaging, movie watching and gaming. Constant use. Never put it down. No wifi around so had to use the very sketchy 3G that was constantly strugging to keep a connection.

It's just about as good as a phone can be at this point in time...
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MohJee:
In short? Note 2 is the best smart phone money can buy so far. Screen, battery, software, hardware, speed, stability, s-pen, features, all top notch.

I won't bother to write long version because there are plenty of reviews you can read for that.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] naimmkassim:
I smell fishy here..seems like u have already over or miss use ur phone :D:D to the ultimate..lol
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Its been more than two weeks of using galaxy note 2 and I am loving it absolutely. Battery life is amazing.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eitama:
After a few weeks with the beast I have a lot of things to say.

For starters, auto brightness is, for the first time, bright enough. I don't need to manage the brightness ever.

With that in mind I get a full day of work with all the phone's features turned on and 6 hours of screen time.

When I say all I really mean all.

I got wifi and 3g, bt always connected sometimes to multiple devices, smart stay and smart rotation, nfc, sound, 2 Gmail accounts sync, Skype, viber, whatsapp. All synced/pushed.

I use Waze navigation without a charger around 40 minutes per day.

Listen to music around 5 hours per day with ATP3 speakers connected to the phone.

Smart alert is awesome. Multiview is genius.

Last but not least, I am still on LJ1. I don't chase updates and roms anymore.

I rooted just to add apps to the multi view feature. Still on odexed stock rom.

Design wise the device does not feel big. It feels perfect. Note 1 did feel a bit hard to handle. Solved with note 2.

I use the stock keyboard with swype enabled.

This phone is my 5th Android phone.

But it is the first properly working Android phone. And I did have an s2 and s3.

This phone rendered betterbatterystats useless :)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lindvall:
First post for me, as I feel a must to provide my thoughts about this exellent device :)

I have owned the note 2 for about a month and it have aced my every expectation.

Screen, size, performance and customizability is all perfect. Instead of getting a smaller phone and a tablet I got this one, as it can be used as both which I great for me.

I've been going with a Samsung custom rom for a while, but missed the AOSP feeling from my Desire HD, so now I'm on paranoidandroid rom by Utacka and the latest release in really smooth.

Customizing the size of every part of the UI is very favorable for the note 2, with the paranoid settings. Now I can finally fully utilize the screen size :)

If in doubt, get the note 2! You won't be disappointed.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] interfreak:
A week on with my GN2:

*I've flashed a couple of different kernels, but I keep going back to stock. I'm finding that (at the moment at least) that stock still gives the best compromise between performance and battery life.

*I'm using the S-Pen more than I though I would – I enjoy writing out text messages and lists.

*Battery life continues to be impressive, and continues to get better.

*The size is not an issue any more. At all.

*3G reception is very, VERY good. I have no doubt that when the N7105T reaches Teltra, it'll get the infamous 'Blue Tick'.

*Out of all the ICS/JB style launchers, I find Nova is the best for the GN2 in terms of smoothness and speed. The stock TW launcher is extremely impressive for a stock launcher though.

*I've had no crashes or re-boots

*I've tweaked some of the internal settings using the 'Pimp My ROM' addon. I've been pretty cautious with this and only stuck to battery saving/signal boosting/GPS enhancing/UI smoothness mods, but it's a very VERY good addon and has increased the great pleasure it is to use this phone. :) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1908269

*Zero hardware issues

:D
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rydo111:
I love my N7105T

I'd like to reiterate the feelings on the GN2. I received my N7105T from Telstra on the 24th Dec, only about 5 days after I put in my pre-order. The forums were full of Telstra rage over their delay; I can't say that I saw any red mist, but it was disappointing it took a while.

I have to say that any negative feelings have vanished! I love this device. I came from an aging HTC Desire, which I had rooted/flashed/unlocked/S-Off'd so may times that I'm sure it felt quite violated! The last load I had on it was 4.2.1. Moving the Note2 has been fantastic; the screen is amazing, the S-Pen is a great feature and its super-fast. Touchwiz is ok, but I'd prefer AOSP.

I am yet to root and try anything custom...I'd be interested to hear from anyone who has tweaked their N7105T from Telstra; I'm particularly keen to hear about any specific issues with the 'T' annotation or the Telstra-specific modem. I'm in no hurry to customise it; the phone is pretty amazing as is.

If you're thinking of the Note2, you won't be sorry! Anyone customing their Telstra-brand GN2?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ScottXe:
I fully agree with Frank's comments. I believe it is the largest size for men who would like to put it into the pocket of jacket or trousers. Due to its large size, it is easier to drop it on the floor accidentally - I did it twice but never on my previous S2 in last 18 months usage. I have learnt that the next version would be 6.x" and may not look good for this direction. You must get the LTE version that gives you completely new look at internet browsing wherever you go. It is really good to make you demanding smartphone to a new height in addition to a cell phone. I am looking forward to seeing what additional features the next smartphone can deliver.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vulcanescu35:
Love at first sight.....i just can't leave it from my hands.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kylec:
Love it. Best phone I've ever used. Only complaint is the wake up lag. But other than that, it's pure gold
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Simone:
What I LIKE about this phone?! WHAT I LIKE?!!!

I freakin' love eeet :fingers-crossed:

Quad-Core 2 gig RAM mowfawckerzzz!!!
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] myaslioglu:
Fast, sleek, fun..
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xmob101:
Just to add to what others have said, this phone is simply amazing!

I had a HTC desire z (hardware qwerty) and had a few qwerty handsets before that so was a bit hesitant moving to touch screen only. And i was afraid it was simply toooo big as a day to day device.

To cut the long story short, within a day i was used to the size and now i just can not see my self with anything smaller. Its blistering fast (stock rom, no root) and does everything I want without a sweat :)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrazzz:
just loooove how fast this phone is!! cant wait for some some fully supported costum roms to see what really this piggy can really do! :fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WVFAN1:
The battery life is great and I love how smooth it runs. I honestly didnt think I would like the phone until I used it for a few days and its the best phone I have had in a while

Sent from my GT-N7100
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rydo111:
I was thinking the same; I've been on CM10 for my Desire and my TF201 for ages. But I'm really enjoying the amazing stock features; right now, I can't think of a good reason to go back to 'beta' ROMs when the stock one is working so well.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] desirer:
I feel really happy with the 13-15hours of battery life(wanamlite +redpill kernel)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mugget:
I do like the Note 2 alot, I came from an iPhone 4 and the big screen is awesome! :D

There are some things that annoy me about the stock OS (a few navigation type things that I prefer in iOS), so I had intended to root it so I can start to work my way through some tweaking...

Well I just set about rooting my GT-N7105T this afternoon... and I ended up in a bit of a pickle. I tried the CF-Auto-Root method, maybe something else will work - but for the moment I'm thinking that any rooting newbs should just hang back a bit and wait until there's a tested method for the Aussie Note 2's.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rydo111:
Ouch, that doesn't sound good. What did you end up doing? Disconnect and restart? Did you need to run a restore? After two years on my rooted Desire, I can follow instructions, but I really have no idea what I'm doing if things go astray. I will cry if I break my awesome new Note2!

Hope things go ok for you!
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mugget:
No I haven't done anything yet... I just left it sitting on the same screen until about 10 minutes ago. Was too scared to do anything... doing a bit more research about Odin, the stage I got up to was only connecting with the device - it hadn't even started to flash it yet! So I just pulled the plug and held the power button, got it out of download mode and rebooted... glad to get out of that okay.

But still I am feeling a bit cautious now, I haven't seen any info about people with the Telstra (or Optus) Note 2's having rooted yet (all Aussie discussion seems to be about grey imports from what I can see)... maybe I'll get brave again or maybe I'll sit back and let someone else test this out a bit more... I've only had the Note 2 for two days, and used a iPhones for 5 years before that! :laugh: :silly:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rydo111:
I've been flashing my Desire and TF201 for quite some time, but I generally stay loads that others have reported success on at least a couple of times for my models. I've seen quite a few people brick their devices, so be careful. The Note2 is too sweet to break!! I've mainly been using Cyanogen ROMs,..I know they are working on the Note2 LTE and are making progress, but I'm a little worries about this Telstra variant and its differences.

Mine will stay stock until I see some success on rooting/flashing the Telstra model.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] illdill:
Absolutely amazing device. I have rediscovered my artistic talents with the s-pen. Nothing to complain about. Just need root and nandroid backups.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soldier16:
I'm thinking of getting this and replacing it in place of my HTC sensation. Do you guys think it's a good idea? I'm a uni student.

Personally, I dont mind the size, but I am afraid the screen is so big that it will break the first time i drop the phone.

Also, are there any key features that I'd lose by rooting it and flashing a custom rom?

Thanks
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unregistered825:
Great phone! I agree with a lot of other members that it's one of not the best device they've ever owned. I also have no buyers remorse even after paying for mine off contact.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wooddale:
I gotta agree my first smart phone was a DroidX I really licked it because it was the first I guess lol. I have had several phones since and this iz the best since the Droid X.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stondec:
Definitely enjoying my Note II more so than any other phone I've ever used and wouldn't trade if for any currently existing phone, none even comes close,however it's not perfect.

Here are the improvements I'll like to see in the Note III

1. 1080P screen with stellar sunlight legibilityA

2. Much better battery life that lasts at least 24hours with the screen on at full brightness the entire time and with all the radios on and active all through.

3. More premium,Lighter and thinner form factor

4. More internal storage, at least 64gb and 128gb options

5. 13MP camera with much better sensor

6. Quadcore exynos 5 clocked at 2GHz and with 2MB of ROM

7. Much improved call quality and loudness

8. Improvement in polish and functionality of the sofware and elimination of all cartoonish icons.

Please do this Samsung. and I'll definitely be getting the Note III.

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Yes it's definitely a good idea to get this phone, really over any other phone out there. Bought mine for full price and I think it's worth every single dime.

I wouldn't install a custom rom on this device, unless you don't mind having all kinds of random bugs. The phone functions without any bugs I've noticed right out of the box. I do not know of any really stable custom roms.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VirginPC:
I love the multiwindows alot..... since it give advantage to a big screen to multitasking......

Never have anythings to complain after using it around two months.....
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evertondennis:
Note 2

Got mine in november and I can safely say without any doubt, fhis is the best phone since slice bread.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Raintech:
You have made a good choice. Never worry about that.

After some hardcore use of all functionalities, I can say it's like anything I see ever. A beast of performance and beautiful white like a dove. Brilliant screen and perfect at all... It's pure plastic? Yeah, thank God it's not a metallurgy product, can't imagine how it will weigh then. So be it.

I'm very pleasant, size is a great advantage rather than "a matter" like everyone said.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mugget:
As far as being worried about breaking the screen - my answer to this is simply don't drop your phone! It amazes me that so many people complain and seem to want an "unbreakable" screen. Simple fact is that it's not designed to be dropped, if by chance it's dropped and doesn't break, that's just a bonus. OR you could buy a super-heavy-duty case and gain massive protection with the trade off of losing the slim form factor and great ergonomics. Everything is a compromise.

Having said that, I have seen some drop test and even the knife test videos and even though I generally abhor those types of vids I've got to say it's impressive how tough the Note 2 actually is. Personally I think it's just better to recognize the fact you're using an expensive device, and treat it accordingly.

As far as losing key features by using a custom ROM, it seems like the main thing people don't want to lose is the S Pen functionality. (I can't offer a qualified opinion though, because I've not used any custom ROMs.) I'm not sure what stage ROM development is at now, but there's a lot of big developers working on ROMs for the Note 2, so the future looks good! :D

Once full S Pen functionality is there, it will be a question of what features and performance you want to gain, rather than lose.

Ever since I used good cameras with larger 1.3x crop sensors, I've been wishing for larger sensors everywhere. Probably very unlikely to happen given technical constraints in a mobile device - but if given the option I would take bigger sensor over more megapixels any day of the week! If they can squeeze in the 4MP sensor from the original Canon 1D, I'll do backflips. :victory:

(Not going to happen, but a guy can dream...)

I don't think there will be any massive increases as far as MP go. Manufacturers realise that there's basically no point in putting more pixels into such a small sensor. If they do it, it will only be for marketing purposes & bragging rights.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] artorelis:
Amazing phone, bought a couple of weeks ago. Browsing the Web, reading books, playing games, or watching Euroleague through this nice and big screen is just FANTASTIC! :)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] taramandil:
I disagree - Note2 with Omega rom is one hell of a "bugless" device ;) I would buy it again and again without any second thought ;)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bt430:
Touchwiz has come a long way. On other phones I couldn't deal with it and was a loyal nova user. On the Note II they have done a good job of reworking it and creating a nice user experience centered around the spen. I find myself using the spen all the time for just about everything. Once you get into it I think you'll find touchwiz is the way to go. Having disliked Touchwiz for so long I can't believe I just wrote that!!
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adytum:
I've also always abhorred touchwiz. But now with simplistic framework installed, im starting to enjoy it, never thought I would.

Another thing I love about this phone is how I can reliably go out for the night, not worrying that my battery is at 10 percent. The standby time when not on 3g or wifi is simply unparalleled - battery life in general is, really.

Lastly, how small pockets do you guys have?:D I can't imagine pants where the phone won't fit in the pocket.

And I must add that I do not own any electronic device with a better wireless range than this phone.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 3kgt:
Love it
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kEvinErd:
Hey Ive the same phone and tablet combi as you! Haha. I love my Note2! Its absolutely without a doubt the best phone I've ever owned. Came from a S2 to S3 and then to a Note 2. The performance, the multitude of features, the enormous battery life and the huge screen.... There's nothing else I can ask for.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] E_Goldstein:
Im gonna trade mine for the N-gage...

What a stupid thread
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chrisxs89:
It works great.

What could be more stupid than a person posting on a stupid thread? :D:p:thumbup:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xianlong89:
what i like this Note II:

+ BIG battery (long lasting for whole day use on9)

+ LARGE screen (satisfy gaming & on9)

+ 2GB ram (more multitasking)

:D
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rydo111:
I 100% agree; I came from a Desire on CM10, so I've never experienced any Samsung ROMs before, but I've read the bile many users spewed over it. I have to say the S-Pen enabled interface is amazing; I am beginning to use it on a regular basis and the contextual menus available once the S-Pen is removed are a fantastic feature. I have been using the scratchpad to text feature; I'm very impressed with the accuracy and the speed...way faster than the keyboard due to accuracy for me.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rydo111:
The big one is the S-Pen features; make sure your ROM supports it if you like the S-Pen....I personally love it:good:

Also, before you go rooting and flashing away, and if you have a N7105, visit this page http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1946915&highlight=n7105 to backup your IMEI and NV data before you do anything. This will save your bacon if the root/flash screws your phone (ie you lose your IMEI...which is REALLY bad news :crying:).

I just successfully tried the procedure from this site on my N7105T, which is a Telstra branded Note2 and it worked like a charm. I told myself that I wouldn't root and flash my awesome new phone...but I doubt I can help myself! :o

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Hey mugget, have you had anther go at rooting your Note2? I'm getting an itchy flash finger :o and I'm keen to hear of any other N7105T Telstra users who have had success and what ROMs they have tried.