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[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manuarh:
Pricing conundurum

I wonder if Samsung is not releasing this dual sim phone everywhere because the price of the normal Note2 would have to be vastly reduced, in order to keep the price of this dual sim phone high enough but cheap enough for it to appeal to the wider public and make a profit?

More simply put, if they keep the price $900, then only a handful of people may buy it - then Samsung lose money, because more people would still buy the single sim at $200 or $250 cheaper.

If they made it cheaper, then more people would buy it and not buy the single sim.

If the single sim became cheaper, then less people would buy the S3 and probably opt for the Note2 single sim.

Somewhere along the way, Samsung would take a hit on its profit, although increase its market share.

Whatever the case, I want one :laugh:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joehsieh99:
Please follow these steps to re-root your N7102.

1. Download N7108-root.rar to root your N7102. This won't have any problem.No repeatly rebooting issue. Unzip it , then use Odin to flash it. You will have it rooted and CWM installed.

2. Download Google Apps and Service . Use CWM to flash this to your N7102. All your google service will come back.

When you reboot, you will see that android system keeps telling you updagrding.

Please use RootExplorer file manager to /system/framework/ folder. Delete or rename two files:

com.google.widevine.software.drm.jar

com.google.widevine.software.drm.oden

That's all. :)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sebaztian:
Hi Joe,

Thanks for the tip. I managed to solve the issue with your instructions above. was trying various methods but to no avail. One thing to note though, I can't seems to find a way to go into CWM using the hardware buttons. But managed to use Titanium Backup to gain access though.

All in all, the phone is fully functional now. Thanks alot for your help.

Rgds
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joehsieh99:
If you use normal N7100 cf-root to root N7102. You will have rebooting issue. And once you enter CWM recovery mode. You will see this happen again.

Press the "Vol Up + Power + Home key", when you see the Samsung logo, release the Power button first. then wait a few seconds. You should get into CWM recovery mode successfully.

Good luck.:)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unplaced:
I did everything as you wrote. Appeared Google account and other applications, has launched Play Market, but Gmail and does not start. Do you know why?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joehsieh99:
There is no google map or gmail included. But you could install them from Google Play anyway.:p
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IT_Fan:
Why doesn't SamSung make dual SIM note 2 available on the international market but only limited in China ?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jasem200:
Hi

Can you tell us what is the latest version you updated via kais?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frav:
Yep can do that.

I have the templates from a 7100 international.

Installed them on mine. Now I have the templates in English on the N7102 !

I'll upload these tomorrow.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pptt:
guys is there any apps that can display what frequency 850/900/2100 the phone is using at a point in time?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Honnoshin:
Where to buy

Can someone tell me where in China I can buy N7102? I need stores on street, not online store.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frav:
S Note english templates (N7100 international templates)

Here it is !

Download archive file from the link: http://dl.free.fr/njjzcG9eo (feel free to mirror, it will stay on this server only 30 days).

Uncompress (on PC).

Upload it to N7102 in /data/media/S Note (multiple folders there : Business, ... So extract should overwrite the existing folders and files).

Make sure all you locale settings are set to english (or related to).

Restart S Notes ... You should have now templates in english.

---------- Post added at 08:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:57 PM ----------

You don't need an app for that. It is embedded in the phone: use the Samsung Service menus.

This one should do the trick:

Dial * # 0011# on the keypad, navigate through the menus => It displays status information for the GSM, including WCDMA/HSPA info.

Use "back" key to exit when done.

Hope it helps.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kiwiandy:
I just tried my 7102 on 850Mhz WCDMA network in NZ.

the "H+" and "H" and "3G" symbols all show in my notification bar, but I do not seem to be able to make any data connection.

It works for voice, although my network (Telecom NZ XT) does not use GSM for voice only WCDMA.. so I think maybe i need to cjheck my APN settings, but it is certainly attempting to do something.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frav:
Can you test your data connection using speedtest.net app?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.zwanoo.android.speedtest

You will know if your data connection works and what speed you can expect.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SayangSayang:
Do not replace Networklocation_Baidu.apk. Keep it.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kiwiandy:
I have been using SGN N7100 until now, but purchased a N7102 in shenzhen last weekend (4800RMB from a shop in Huaqiang Rd)

I have rooted it and installed google apps as per Josieh99s post.

I have read through pretty carefully this whole thread, and thought I have most things checked off.

When I try and restore my Titanium backup's it seems to keep freezing. I have tried various different retsore options ( Missing apps with data, All apps with data), and the only one that works is system data.

I can restore some indvidually selected apps and data, but some always seem to make it freeze.

Calls and SMS's do not display caller name.. i need to re-read this thread to check the fix.

the other issue I am having is that after booting I get an error message " Unfortunately Google Calendar Sync has stopped"... and suggestions?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dp386:
Thats what i would like to do. can you point me to a howto or thread on what i need to do to do that?

Thanks
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dwokfur:
How to update the ROM using kies after rooting?

I rooted the phone using Chenglu's CWM root. Installed google apps and the rest. Kies would not let me update the ROM, because it says I have a modified system. Unfortunately Triangle Away puts my machine into an endless boot circle, which can only be interrupted with reflashing. So please let me know how you could make kies think your phone is not modified? Does Triangle Away work for you?

Thanks: Dw.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] two5boy:
A thread in a Chinese forum (52Samsung) offers a certain file for flashing with Odin. Claims to enable you use Triangle Away for resetting the counter to zero. The demerit is that the flashing would disable the “return” and “menu” buttons, and requires you to flash the stock rom to recover their functions.

I’ve tried that but with no success. I have to flash a stock rom and re-do the rooting of my phone all over again. The stock rom I now have is built for China Unicom, full of useless apps that I don’t want.

Will look for other alternatives.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dwokfur:
code useful, still some symbols after installing English templates

Thanks for the templates. I replace the built-in ones. My locale is set to English both at the top OS level and in the application. Nevertheless there are still some annoying Chinese symbols upon opening a simple Note at the top left corner of the screen. Not that I cannot live with it...

For the dial code: this is the second useful code in this thread. I'll look for a list of such useful codes.

---------- Post added at 04:14 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:45 AM ----------

I have problems upgrading the firmware. Triangle Away didn't work for me. Kies denies to upgrade the ROM saying I modified the device.

I've found two guides for upgrading the ROM on the phone:

http://androidjinn.com/install-android-4-1-2-jelly-bean-zcall2-firmware-n7102-galaxy-note-2.html

http://www.teamandroid.com/2013/01/...-note-2-n7102-jelly-bean-official-firmware/2/

Both have these instructions:

I have these files in the firmware I've downloaded from Sammobiles: boot.img, cache.img, esc_modem.bin, hidden.img, modem.bin, recovery.img, sboot.bin, system.img, tz.img. So I see no files with code or csc in their names and I have two files with modem in their names. I believe I have the correct file downloaded. Please let me know how to correctly interpret the instructions if you know.

Also let me know how you've successfully upgraded your ROM either via Kies or using Odin.

Regards:

Dw.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kiwiandy:
Made all the changes you listed. The most important one is getting the incoming Caller and incoming SMS sender information.. but still not working.

I also set the number length to -1 as shown in another p[ost.

I dont really want to install another 3rd party dialler (touchpal) unless I have to, will it also solve the sms sender info?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johncheung82:
The 2nd SIM is not working.

I am located in Canada, I got the same problem. I received this unit begining of the week.

SIM 1 only gets "EDGE".

SIM 2 no service.

I have tried Fido and Rogers SIM, and Hong kong's SIM, same result.

Can anyone help? :(
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dwokfur:
If I like to update the ROM usig Odin, I guess I don't have to unpack the tar.md5 file after extracting it from the zip, but select it in the PDA option. The file name has no code in it - in contrast to Android Jinn's and Team Android's recently published instructions. Am I right? Please confirm - especially those who already upgraded. I'm still thinking of how I can unmodify my device for kies upgrade to preserv data. How to use Chenglu's boot reset flash counter... Thx: Dw.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tornado:
Thanks Dwokfur

I test it, my N7102 show in the line "WCDMA 900 Band 8" , it should mean it support on 3G 900Mhz / ( and also 2100?).

That is the reason I can use only SIM AIS that is 900Mhz band , but cannot use with True-H (850Mhz).

Pls check , Has anyone show different band than me?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pptt:
mine is stuck ok wcdma 2100 band 1....i have a feeling it cant work on 850mhz

or could this be rom/kernel driven?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GeorgeMike:
I''m using N7102 in Vietnam and having a problem with my sms. When I sent and received an sms from a recipient, it created 2 diff threads.

Does any body know how to fix it?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frav:
Solution maybe somewhere here ...

Make sure you make a nandroid backup (CWM) + backup original build.prop. Not responsible if you brick your device !

Once edited, make sure permissions are set as they were before editing.

I'm not sure (didn't test it), but you could test/add/adapt these lines in your build.prop.

I don't know if these parameters are supported.

ro.ril.imc.band and ro.ril.imc.uband are the parameters which could do the trick.

Here is the example from a HTC .... Don't copy/paste it like it is (2100MHz is not there - it should be, to reflect N7102 frequency range). Need to think a little bit before ...

ro.ril.imc.band=900,1800,1900,850
ro.ril.imc.uband="UMTS_BAND_I","UMTS_BAND_II","UMTS_BAND_V","UMTS_BAND_VIII"

There is no indication that it will work with the N7102 (these parameters are coming from a HTC build.prop not a Samsung one).

If this works, credit goes to sbryan12144 (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=29149577 , post #102)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tornado:
Thanks frav for recommend. I try exactly this parameter for test 900,850 ( I no need 2100).

but it don't any effect. it still can work 3G only 900 & 2100.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frav:
So this means these parameters are not supported by N7102 kernel.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JulienFromBeirut:
Alarm briefing content

Hi

I don't think anyone posted about this before.

The briefing contents for the alarm are all in Chinese.

Any idea on how to set it to some english reader?

Thanks!

Ju
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frav:
It is all in english on mine.

Did you install "morelocale2" and "set locale and language" ? (and chose english on both of these apps).

Then, your environement should be set to english, and your clock/alarm settings should be in english.

I checked clock, alarm settings, stopwatch and timer are all in English.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kiwiandy:
Hmm seems I was mistaken, I understood the XT Network here is 850Mhz WCDMA only.

I jut did the *#0011# thing, and where i am getting a signal it reads:

WCDMA 2100 Band1

this will be why It is working for me only sometimes. I guess there are some back fill cellsites running 2100MHZ.

So it appears that contrary to advertised specs that this phone doesnt work with 3G Data/WCDMA on 850MHZ.

I assume that Samsung wouldn't spec the product incorrectly, so I'm guessing that they just turn off the 3G 850MHZ radios in China.. maybe to save power?

Now "we" just need to find the switch to turn it back on.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JulienFromBeirut:
I just checked with the 2 apps your recommend and it is already set to english.

The problem is not the alarm settings, they are in english. Problem is if you choose to use briefing content (news reader) instead of the ringer. Those contents are in chinese from Sina.

Please try.

Thanks
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mandreuc:
Hi, I get this mobile in shenzhen yesterday, the shop guy root it before give me, I install the gapps in the taxi coming back to hotel :) , and restore all app from titanium backup, only personal app+data, everything is working fine, titanium backup get frozen only at beginning becuase I install it before the goggle apps, after insert the google account, i remove titanium and reinstall from playstore

everything is ok and work fine
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _SVA_:
Request Info

Please,

Anybody can run the command in a terminal emulator:

1. su

2. "ls -la /dev/block/platform/dw_mmc/by-name" - without quotas

And send me result.

Need for custom ROM Note II N7102 making.

Thanks!
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Emblema:
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2013-01-15 07:26 BOOT -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p8

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2013-01-15 07:26 BOTA0 -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p1

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2013-01-15 07:26 BOTA1 -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p2

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2013-01-15 07:26 CACHE -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p12

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2013-01-15 07:26 EFS -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p3

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2013-01-15 07:26 EFS2 -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p17

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2013-01-15 07:26 HIDDEN -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p14

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2013-01-15 07:26 OTA -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p15

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2013-01-15 07:26 PARAM -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p7

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2013-01-15 07:26 RADIO -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p10

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2013-01-15 07:26 RADIO2 -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p18

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2013-01-15 07:26 RECOVERY -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p9

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2013-01-15 07:26 SYSTEM -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p13

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2013-01-15 07:26 TOMBSTONES -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p11

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2013-01-15 07:26 USERDATA -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p16

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2013-01-15 07:26 m9kefs1 -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p4

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2013-01-15 07:26 m9kefs2 -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p5

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2013-01-15 07:26 m9kefs3 -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p6

Inviato dal mio GT-N7102 con Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frav:
Ok. Got the same issue.

It's because Alarm clock brief calls "Sinay news" app.... We'll need to remove this link and call the proper news app (the one used in international N7100).
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _SVA_:
Thanks!

I wrote to TWRP team:

Hi!

Can I use the TWPR from "Galaxy Note II n7100" for "Galaxy Note II n7102" ?

Thanks!

Best regards.

Answer:

Hi, I can compile a version for you but I need the following:

Copy of /system/build.prop

Output of ls -la /dev/block/platform/dw_mmc/by-name

Output of cat /proc/partitions

Please, send me:

1. Copy of /system/build.prop

2. And copy of /proc/partitions

And they make for N7102 TWRP recovery.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frav:
Great, if we can get "our" cooked ROM !

Be careful, you cannot use exactly the same platform as a N7100 without bringing in some changes, because the N7102 has 2 SIMs: 2 radios partition, 2 EFS, a dedicated Phone app, SMS app, ...

The idea would be to use the international platform to get all the languages back, but also to inject back the dedicated apps ...

Otherwise, we'll end up with a N7100 (one SIM usable) but without MHL, Radio, ....

TWRP is great begining for the N7102 !
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Emblema:
http://db.tt/gAUZWJmr

Inviato dal mio GT-N7102 con Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _SVA_:
Why without MHL and Radio? Did you do it?

---------- Post added at 02:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:28 PM ----------

Thank you, sir!
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frav:
MHL cables from S3 or N7100 International don't work with N7102 ... Right now we are stuck at "MHL doesn't work with N7102.

FM Radio: N7102 Kernel doesn't contain any FMRadio drivers.

N7100 stock FMRadio app doesn't work with N7102.

The idea would be to add N7100 FMRadio drivers to see how it reacts (see if FM Radio HW is there).
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _SVA_:
I have no still N7102. But i buy it soon.

I compare partition from N7100 and N7102 - they same. Only radio2 and efs2.

Therefore, any custom from N7100 will be work on N7102 as one radio.

You can test FMRadio on N7102 for customs for N7100.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frav:
Correct. My guess is Recovery/Backup tools (CWM, TWRP, ..) have to deal with that ... (more partitions).

I agree. Will need to "inject" in N7100 ROMs the Phone app, SMS app, SIM Manager app which are dedicated to N7102.

I already imported FMRAdio N7100 app on the N7102 => doesn't start.

I still need to check if the usual FM Radio HW is enabled (or exists) on N7102. => N7105 (LTE) doesn't have FMRadio HW embedded. It could be the same for the N7102.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _SVA_:
You need make backup in recovery. Then install custom for N7100 on N7102 and test FMRadio.

Then restore backup for N7102. And restore Modem1 for N7102.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Emblema:
I'm searching only file modem, anybody having Ideas ?

Inviato dal mio GT-N7102 con Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _SVA_:
ftp://37.144.183.123/modem.bin

Modem LL2
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frav:
If you read carefully the N7102 specs (at least the ones I found, not the commercial ones, even on Samsung Web site), it says:

So, SIM 1 does support 850MHz for GSM (2G), but supports only 900 and 2100MHz frequencies for 3G !

SIM2 is limited to 900 and 1800 2G networks.

This explains why you cannot get 850MHz band for 3G !

Don't know if the HW embedded in the phone supports other frequencies (850MHz for 3G Data, ...).

Will need to get our hands on a N7100 ROM (or custom ROM) which supports that, falsh it, and test it ...
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] liglioto:
Hallo. I bought this "Galaxy Note II" dual-SIM phone - S7180 (sorry, I'm not allowed to post outside links yet, so just google it)

I don't know if it's the same with N7102 or not. I'm extremly satisfied with this phone so far, however I wonder could it be root-ed and if it could - how? Anyone can answer me ? Thanks
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frav:
Star S7180 is not a Galaxy Note 2, it is a clone.

It doesn't share the same HW platform, therefore not the same drivers/Kernel/dedicated apps ....

So, no info about your device in this thread ...

One advice though : next time, use the "search" feature of the forum before ...

You would have found more info about this device, and answers to your questions: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2068305
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] liglioto:
ah, thank you very much :)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Emblema:
I'm try to install whit odin but after flashing is terminated modem is LL1 my old modeM.

Inviato dal mio GT-N7102 con Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dwokfur:
TWRP: excellent news

Thanks for your help to catalize the compilation of TWRP for N7102!

I suspect radio HW is omitted for the sake of the second SIM. Just like LTE version could not be combined with the radio hardware. This phone has two IMEIs, real dual active.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dwokfur:
N7102ZCALL2 still has Exynos bug according to ExynosAbuse

To my disappointment I've just upgraded to the N7102ZCALL2 ROM from Sammobiles. Still Android 4.1.1. I haven't noted down the previous kernel version, but it's the same - as I remember. This ROM seems to be still vulnerable for the Exynos bug. This is in contrast to the reported upgrades for SGIII and N2. I was first happy, that Samsung was so fast to roll out an update because of the bug. I cannot understand what was the reason for this new ROM after all. It seems to be the same... Did they forgot to include the fix? That's bothering.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johncheung82:
Hi Frav,

Can you tell me where did you get the above info? I believe you are 100% correct, but I can't find the above spec anywhere, even on Samsung website.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 99_528i:
I'm located in San Francisco and just spent ~1 hour on the phone with AT&T and tried to see if it's at all possible to use 3G on my N-7102 (rooted and has fully functional Google Play) but in vain. Only EDGE network shown. Anybody has any experience?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tornado:
I Agree too. I try many way to use 3G 850Mhz on SIM1 , but it not succes.

On the box, It should only support WCDMA + GSM , but not show the freq band.

---------- Post added at 06:45 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:41 AM ----------

Read Frav above, some info shown SIM1 support 3G only 900/2100Mhz, your area may be 850Mhz

you can try to menu wireless/Mobile network/ and select Network operator to search manual, it will show operator name and suffix (2G) or (3G)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kiwiandy:
seems the specs vary.

Where I found the specs (PDAdb.net) it shows:

Cellular+Networks:	GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS850 (B5), UMTS900 (B8), UMTS1900 (B2), UMTS2100 (B1)

Also on the Samsung China site it lists quadband

850MHz/900MHz/1900MHz/2100MHz

850MHz/900MHz/1,800MHz/1900MHz
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pptt:
guess mine must be one-off those 900/2100mhz model then.can't for getbthe n7102 to jump on 850mhz...damn
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frav:
If I'm not mistaken, the N7102 was launched bySamsung to be used on China Unicom network.

And China Unicom 3G network is using UMTS 2100MHz frequency.

Does any one have the Radio chipset reference so we can find out once and for all if it is 3G Quad band (as advertised by Samsung) ?

...And if it is HW related or just a SW issue we can fix by bringing in drivers from N7100 ROMs....

Thanks
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _SVA_:
Why you don't try install any n7100 custom rom for test radio?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frav:
I would, but ...

I don't have the issue. Here in France, I'm using 2100MHz UMTS network ... Phone works great.

And no French operator uses 850MHz (only 900/2100).

So, I don't want to flash it to test something I can't test (no 850MHz UMTS operator ...)