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[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pressa:
This phone has the best management of dual SIM among all the ones I've tried so far (and there are many ...):

you can assign a name to each SIM (maximum 10 characters);

you can assign a different color / icon for each SIM;

you can set a SIM card as the primary;

in the dialpad there is a button for each SIM, as well as a button for a possible VOIP call (Video call possible via menu);

in the call log screen there is a button for each SIM, as well as the buttons for possible VOIP and Video calls;

searching for a contact and tapping it, appear a pop-up window through which to choose from which SIM to make the call;

for SMS, just next to the text input screen there are two buttons to decide from which SIM to send the SMS;

in the log screens of call and SMS, can be clearly seen (via color / icon) which SIM has made ​​/ received the call or sent / received SMS.

Honestly, I do not see what can be wanting more!

Pietro from Italy
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joehsieh99:
It's version 4.1.1
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frav:
It actually does have different colors for both SIMs.

On your main screen, notification bar shows the selected SIM : a purple icon for the SIM in Slot 1, an orange/yellow icon for SIPM in Slot 2.

SIM Manager shows only green during SIM init (PIN input).

You can select the SIM you want by dragging down the notification bar, at the top (below the contrast bar), you will see 2 boxes with both icons (purple one and orange one) and then press the icon you want, it'll select the default SIM (the one used by default when calling).

I agree with Pietro, it is probably one of the best Dual SIM management system I've seen (for now).

Hope it helps.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] th_twt:
Can anyone identify this application 手机通宝 which I can not make anysense from the name (3rd app which can be seen on attachment)

Note: running on Sim1 China Unicom and Sim2 China Mobile RF ShenzhenTong
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frav:
Given the icon, it looks like a "SIM more services" app.

This app is automatically installed by the phone with some SIM cards (when inserted).

It gives you shortcuts to operator features.

I've got the same on my 7102. It appears also in the APP list (same icon).
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] realista87:
where did u buy the dual sim version? from etotalk? or another seller?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joehsieh99:
Did you enter the "Download mode"(press Vol Down + Home + Power buttons) of your phone?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dim4x4:
Anyone tried to install LL2 via Odin on a rooted LK8 phone? Please let me know. Thx!
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frav:
What error message is displayed in Odin ? (can you post a screenshot)

If connection with the device is ok, you should get a COM port assigned in Odin. Do you get at least the COM port ?

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If you are running Windows - Did you install the Samsung drivers ?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 80000037:
Hi guys, you probably don't know it yet... but SGS3 owners has experienced sudden death syndrome with their device.

The bug is in the emmc firmware. Anyway, I'm interested with this phone, but I need some info on the emmc used in this phone.

Could you please download and install this apk:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.vinagre.android.emmc_check&hl=en

and post info of the type and revision of emmc chip in your Note 2 N7102... thanks :)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frav:
It says:

eMMC chip:
Type: VTU00M
Date: 11/2012
CID: xxxxxxx
FwRev: 0xf7

Brick Bug ?
NO. Sane chip.

So good news !
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schiz0:
Sim Card Manager Issue

Hi Guys,

Thanks for all the important and useful informations. I was able to download google apps now.

However, i have run into some issue with the SIM card Manager.

1. If i have only 1 sim card running - meaning no sim card is put in on the slot no.2 - the phone will automatically ask me to unlock 1st slot sim card by putting the password. And once I put in the password, everything starts working - ONLY for that one particular Sim Card - micro Sim

2. if i have both sim cards on the slot, the phone will only detect sim card on slot no. 2. On the Sim Card Manager, it will say that Sim Card slot 1 is Locked, and i can't press the SIM card Icon to unlocked it.

This is my dad's phone and he's trying to do 1st slot for phone/sms only and 2nd slot for phone/sms/data.

Pardon my bad grammar

Thanks for your help in advance,

E
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frav:
Solt 1 is for GSM and 3G/3G+ Data

... Slot 2 is for GSM and 2G data only (Edge).

Swap your SIM cards. Otherwise, don't expect high speed internet access ...

Do you still have the same issue when SIM cards are swapped ?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaypels:
suggestion for compiling all working fix?

guys, is it possible to make a compilation of all the working fixes at the moment? I mean, it could be changed anytime when a better solution comes up but that single post will be dedicated all working fixes at that point in time. It would help the readers focus on a single post rather than going to page x for this fix and to page y for another fix. call me lazy but i think it is for the best. :laugh:

and also, my girlfriend MIGHT be buying me one (intended as a surprise but a friend spilled it out) so I am hurrying to find a working fix so I can use it right away since she will be taking my n7000 in exchange :victory:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] two5boy:
Thanks, Joe and frav. You've been a big help to me.

The "Download" mode was what I've missed. Haven't used Odin for quite some time and I've forgotten this very important step.

I've now rooted my N7102 and installed all those Google services that I need.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jjw8386:
Hi guys, I'm Korean user of China Unicom GT N7102 living in china.

I heard that there is an update for N7102 and firmware is N7102ZNALL1.

I already searched about this firmware on the Chinese Web, but everyone is saying the different things.

Some says it is 4.1.2 and some says it is still 4.1.1, just fixed that Exynos problem.

Do anybody in here know what this firmware is?

And can I know what differences will there be if I update to 4.1.2?

Thnx guys:);)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jasem200:
I just updated to this and is still 4.1.1 no big different.

And have some issue maybe you guys can help me with this. First mine is rooted.

First. IPCall. What the hell is that. Where and how can I configure my sip provider like other phones.

2nd. I can't find a set data usage limit option anywhere. And I mean it nowhere.

3d. GPS problem still pointing to Chine as I'm in Germany.

4d. Web Browsers has no Google default search and use Chinese search engine.

5. There is no Driving Mode. How can I have it.

Please advice
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zaqq1:
I think your sim1 is locked because of the pin password.

Try removing the password. i think it will solve ur problem
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SayangSayang:
Rooted with Google Service packages

I got the N7102 (N7102ZCALK8) 16 GB version from China. After 2 days test of root and re-root, finally get it work in Singapore. Here are a few steps to share with:

Use ExynosAbuse (v1.4) to root N7102 (this software can unroot the device completely?)

Use rootexplorer to copy the following apk files (apk file can be downloaded from internet) to N7102 folder: system/app:

- com.android.vending.apk

- GoogleServicesFramework.apk

- GooglePartnerSetup.apk

- GoogleLoginService.apk

- GoogleContactsSyncAsapter.apk

- ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk

- GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk

Restart N7102, you will get back all the Google account, contact, calendar, play store. Download the Google Map from play store, it works with wifi, mobile data, course GPS. (donot replace the Networklocation_Baidu.apk with Networklocation.apk. If replaced, you need to turn on GPS to get Google map work indoor).

So far N7102 works well in SG, except a few applications which are more related to SG location service like Shownearby, Mytraffic, etc. These SG location related applications are not comptaible with N7102 or Baidu location. Navigator (MapFactor) is also not working with mobile data, but working with wifi and GPS.

One function has not been installed back yet, it is the S Voice. Any one can share with experience. Thanks!

Cheers.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kutaragi:
How to change the lock screen bottom news feed settings

Hi there,

Any knows where i can redirect the bottom lock screen to point to other sources of news like CNN or google or BBC RSS feeds. Its now stuck on SINA news
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bolatfkz:
I used GPS Test 1.2.9 to calibrate GPS sensor on my N7102 (Root+Gapps).

I live in Kazakhstan, google map find my location very well after calibration!!!
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Honnoshin:
S Voice

I still didn't get about S Voice.

Does N7102 have S Voice function or doesn't?

If it does, is there any possibilities of English language support?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jo548:
GPS issue

Hopefully one of us will be able to fix the network location issue. It would be useful to have it and not depend on GPS all the time which cannot work indoors. Especially for location sensitive apps.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andrefc101:
sim slots

I've ordered my N7102 at Etotalk, and have a question: witch sim slot is for HSPA(+), and for witch sim slot do I need a microsim?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kms108:
sim slot 1
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pptt:
is there anyone in australia using n7102?

I have telstra 3G sim (runs on 850mhz) in slot 1, but a lot of the time it phone fails to find the network and ends up falling back onto 2G/EDGE

which is a major pain because I got this phone so that I can enjoy the 3G speeds

apart from this annoyance + the contacts not displaying properly with incoming calls, this phone is great (after rooting and reinstalling Google Apps)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kutaragi:
My 3 SIM in a single Note2

2 Active SIMS + 1 SIM on switching, luckily theres extra space within the battery to close the back completely. I bot the SIM switcher @ HK for HK$180.

Red Singtel SIM, Blue/Green TW Mobile SIM, China Unicom SIM prepaid data when I go China. + 32GB microSD
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kms108:
i've seen those adapter in china for RMB 65, but didn't get one, they won't allow me to try them.

may be buying one locally in hong kong is not a bad idea, since you can try them out, and sure it will work before you purchase them.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pat.:
The 3G ones are normally not that cheap, i used adaptors for years & they have got more & more unreliable & switching time has increased also restarts are more common & on some G Notes they crash the phone if you edit a sim entry.

The ribbon type also break easy.

I have stopped using them altogether.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kms108:
they are 3g version just like the magicsim, if thats what you're talking about.

I now use apple peel 3 network 3 sim standby, but only available in 2.75G.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 白い熊:
Link? Where exactly did you download these?

--

白い熊
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pat.:
Yes i use a similar device the GMate.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frav:
Some news about the FM radio:

Found out that there are no FM radio drivers in Chinese N 7102 stock kernel.

This explains why FM radio app doesn't work.

Two options:

1) kernel doesn't have drivers because it is restricted due to Chinese version. Way out: Maybe Korean or Vietnamese N7102 Stock Rom have these drivers. Just need to extract these and put them back in Chinese 7102.

Does anyone know where to find these kernels? (Korean or Vietnamese )

2) Chinese 7102 is like the 7105 (LTE ): it lacks the FM radio hardware. In this case, no FM radio app. "case closed". Will have to stick to internet radio.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joehsieh99:
Yes, I‘'ve tried the LL2 firmware. It's still 4.1.1 but very power saving. Used for 15 hours, remain 85% battery. (using often, not only standby mode)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jamesluo:
don't try it anymore, base on the forum in china, the MHL is not supported by N7102, also fm radio and wireless charging not supported.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sebaztian:
I replaced the Networklocation_Baidu.apk and now my Google Location Service is completely broken. Keeps getting the enable My Location Source in System Setting. Dont know how to fix that.

But I am still able to use GPS though.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tornado:
Cannot use 3G

Hi ,

I just buy N7102 two days ago from china, while i am in china , I test it with my thailand sim, it can work with 3G connection,

Now, I am in Thailand. but it cannot work with 3G data network. ( 3G in Thailand still use 850/900Mhz). First it cannot access data on SIM1. then I must config APN to "internet" to access data. It is ok now only for EDGE.

Have anyone know about 3G band in N7102? I think it support only 3G 2100Mhz. How can I check or can I reconfig radio to support 850/900?

Thanks.

PS. Thanks .joehsieh99 , I already install google successful.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frav:
From Samsung Chinese web site : http://www.samsung.com/cn/consumer/mobile-phones/galaxy-note/galaxy-note/GT-N7102RWDCHN

It says that it supports : 3G 850MHz/900MHz/1900MHz/2100MHz

From Pdadb (reliability ?) it looks like N7102 supports UMTS B5 (band 5) 850MHz (and also B1, B2 and B8).

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UMTS_frequency_bands

It says that Thailand Band 5 is covered by : TrueMove, TrueMove H, DTAC, CAT.

Are you using one of these ?

If not, this may explain why ...
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tornado:
band

I just test my N7102 again. ( yes, I have for 3G on SIM1 )

3G 850 hz is not support for sure. ( True-H not work)

My N7102 had support 3G 900 MHz or 2100 Mhz. ( I test with my AIS sim work ok ).

so I think it support 900/2100 Mhz. ( on the box it show only "WCDMA / GSM " not show band number)

Have any one test with 850Mhz? N7102 may have variant model ?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sonadt:
N7102 is the model exclusively for China Unicom, check with http://www.samsung.com/cn/consumer/mobile-phones/galaxy-note/galaxy-note/GT-N7102RWDCHN, I found that the freq band will be 3G 850MHz/900MHz/1900MHz/2100MHz.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frav:
2) It is located in Settings>Data Usage, right below "WLAN" and "Bluetooth" options. you can set limits.

If you are not happy with this solution, you can still use LBE Security tool which provides this feature as well.

3) GPS works great here in France. GPS fix is quite fast.

Some issues with Wifi & GSM Network location. Tried to replace NetworkLocation.apk with N7100 international one (renamed before Stock ROM NetworkLocation and NetworkLocation_Baidu.apk, reboot, wipe Dalvik, clear cache, reboot): ends up with GPS only no NetworkLocation available (options selected in settings), original ones were faster to get a fix even inside a building.

So back to original apks for now.

4) install/use Chrome. No issues at all. Location services in www.google.com home page works great.

You may also want to take a look at the feature.xml file Web section:

<!-- WEB -->
<CscFeature_Web_DisableGoogleInBrowserSearchEngine>true</CscFeature_Web_DisableGoogleInBrowserSearchEngine>

Default value is true, change it to false, reboot. It will will bring back the feature you were looking for.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JulienFromBeirut:
"Android is upgrading.." + video issue

Hi,

Thanks to this thread and Josh, I managed to have about everything running fine on this AMAZING N7102.

Still I have 2 problems I searched for in the forums but could not find a definite solution:

- I get "Android is upgrading" on start up each time I start the phone. "upgradings apps...". This process takes a very long time.

How can I disable it? Should I?

I tried to uninstall/reinstall Titanium Backup as it has been suggested but it did not do anything.

- Probably not specific to the N7102 but maybe you guys have the same problem with video.

I tried several video converters for Mac (hanbreak, any video, pavtube) and cannot read any video on the phone. I tried with the settings I found on the forum but did not help. I now use Xilisoft converter with G Note 2 preset and it works just fine but the size of output video is 4 times the original file. Takes like 5 hours to convert an avi movie. And if I lower the bit rate (from 4000 to 1000), size is ok, but movie wont play on phone. Any suggestion?

Thanks!
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rexxcastle:
There are lots of counterfeit note 2 in China, be careful

Sent from my AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II on Straight Talk
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frav:
With Titanium backup, remove "update" app. (be careful, there are 2 update apps, the one you are looking for has the same icon in notification bar).

Or read post #36 in this thread !
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frav:
S Voice on N7102

It does work (in English) !

Download the attachment: http://dl.free.fr/jicnVI3sA

Put it in system/app (with Root explorer)

Set the permissions (rw-r--r--)

Click on it, install it.

Go to Apps, look for "S Voice" icon, launch it, set it up.

And voila !
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dwokfur:
Which CWM root and which gapps to use with new the firmware?

Interesting!

Let me have three question on this:

1. Can I use the same CWM root for the new firmware as well?

2. Should I use the same gapps install after upgrade?

3. Does the new firmware correct the Exynos bug?

Thanks: Dw.

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Nice!

Could you help me out with some English S Note templates - if you happen to have those as well? I would rather scream into my pillow upon seeing Chinese letters on the built-in templates.

Thanks: Dw.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GadgetGuruKen:
Can anyone confirm this works in USA with AT&T + AT&T SIM?

Hello,

Can anyone please confirm that this phone works in the United States when using AT&T SIMs in both SIM slots, with WCDMA support in SIM Slot 1, please let me know.

Additionally, if you have a phone that is confirmed to work with AT&T + AT&T in USA, I would be very interested in purchasing it.

Thanks,

-Ken
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SayangSayang:
I have got s voice worked. You can download s voice apk from intetnet ang install it.only english.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kutaragi:
where is the feature.xml located?

HI but where is this feature.xml located?

NVM found it in \system\CSC\
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dwokfur:
feature.xml must be in /system/csc

It must be there. Mine is definitely there. I suggest to make a copy of the original before editing.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hvillemoes:
Update to latest Samsung firmware

Today I updated my rooted N7102 to the latest kernel via kies and then rerooted and reinstalled g-apps and everything else was preserved.

Great phone and great info here.

Thanks
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joehsieh99:
There is an infinite rebooting issue if you use the N7100 cf-root. You could solve this issue by taking the battery out for 10-15 seconds then reboot.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jan.w:
Does it support two GSM sim cards? :confused:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] troppodel:
yes

ok guys I will let you know as soon I can!
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dim4x4:
A question to people who bought the phone.

1. Is there a language selection at first boot? If you select English, the ROM is fully English? I don't speak Chinese unfortunately )+

2. Say, if I want to upgrade to Android 4.2, for example, I will probably need to wait until Samsung releases this ROM for this specific Note II? How likely someone here will develop 4.2 ROM for this device? If I install custom ROM for original Note II will the phone recognize only 1 SIM card or both?

Thank you!

Here's the video I found. In vietnamese ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEpmq_rIouc
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amk:
yes, n7102 is now available in vietnam ~$875.00

you can only use sim1 (micro) to connect 3g. sim2 (normal size) is only for calls/sms.

i'd love to have one :)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sebaztian:
Beware though when you decided the get this phone. Google services has been totally removed, which means that your downloaded google app has been blocked to connect to the Google server.

I guessed the only way to go around this is to Root the phone and use custome ROM. Which I am trying to search for a solution high and low.

FYG, my Note 2 is the dual sim model from China, I have given it root access but the problem still persist.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] balabing:
phone is available in Hong Kong

I am from Hong Kong and i've bought the phone from mainland china. Is frustrating that i am allowed Google apps here but the phone doesnt come with it out of the box. looking for a custom rom that will help me install google apps and whatsapp. hope development sees this phone significant enough for custom roms.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nmusatov:
Language support

So, more and more, what about language support ?

Is there chinese only ? Or full android localization support ? Especially, Russian and English ?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unplaced:
I just bought a 7102 in Shanghai. I confirm that there is no Google account, there is no application associated with the Google account. If you try to download and install Google Mail for example - that just will not start.

If there is a solution - I will be glad if someone can help

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Only supports three languages, Chinese, Korean and English.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sebaztian:
You can follow this thread as well. I am having the same issue as you. I have root the phone but no positive outcome so far. I cant even install Go Launcher Ex.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] troppodel:
this news is so sad! I don't know if i will buy it now!

is there any alternative with these features?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] altezza6363:
I just bought N7102 in Chongqing China because i love the dual sim feature.

But i found that there is non Goggle apps and block.i cannot even even install whatsapp etc...

And only three language korean english chinese and the samsung keyboard is differrent totally.

Need help on root this beast..anyone have root sucessfully and restore using titanium backup?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sebaztian:
Bro, any chance you can point us to the step by step on resolving this issue ? I have root my phone but somehow I am unable to do what you have managed to do.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joehsieh99:
1. Yes. It will be fully English.

2. If you've rooted N7102, then you need to flash your device by odin or CWM.