yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Scaevola:
Thank you for the answers. Then I'll go with a custom rom, I'm too much used to 4.2. As far as I see, there are a few features such as exfat support that is missing in custom roms, but that's no big deal.

However, selecting a custom rom is a nightmare, there are so many alternatives. I have a Kindle Fire and I'm used to wipe the device once a week to reload and try another rom, but I am planning to use Note II heavily and I wouldn't have a similar opportunity to install and try a different rom all the time.

Do you have a recommendation for a custom rom? My primary need is to have all main stock features working on a 4.2. Halo and Pie controls would be nice to have.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dead soul:
N7100 Baseband onto N7105

Hi there !! Im not that much of a Noob however i have a Noob question :)

I own both Galaxy Note n7100 and N7105 I see some ROMs or mods work on both of these devices. Also after some research the N7105 is the LTE version of N7100. So the question are below:

1. Does this mean the N7100 is virtually Identical to N7105 apart from the extra LTE support ?

2. Does this mean all N7100 ROMs can be flashed on N7105 ?

3. From my experience with flashing ROMs I have noticed some ROMs especially STOCK replace the Modems/Baseband version so If i flash the N7100 ROMs especially STOCK based would this cause a problem ? as if the N7100 doesnt support LTE then the non LTE baseband with Overwright my current LTE baseband isnt it ? or ?

waiting for a response.. from anyone who knows what they are talking about....

tahnks
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tweeny80:
We need to be careful championing one ROM over another; in general it's frowned on here. Having said that, check this thread out. It compiles all ROMs both 4.1.2 Samsung based and 4.2.2 AOSP/CM based. If you follow the link, don't forget to thank the OP for his work making our interest easier to indulge in.

I don't need to add that 4.2 ROMs take some functionality away from our stylus, right...?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1926506

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1. LTE is main difference, along with anychipset differences of which I am not familiar with

2. No, stop right there. They are not compatible as-is. There is some guide(s) on the forum that explains how to port a 7100 ROM to a 7105. Good luck.

3. As mentioned, don't mix 7100/7105. Only other caveat is beware of IMEI issues, back yours up prior to flashing anything.

Cheers
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dead soul:
Thanks... LTE is the future but seems the n7105 has less support ! too bad.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cyclistefou:
Help requested, unbrick my Note II without losing pictures (device ully encrypted)

Hello,

I posted a support request at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2387824

So far no answer, if anybody can help I would be immensely grateful and I am even willing to pay a reasonable amount of money for that.

Summary: Galaxy Note II International version, XXDMB2 orig ROM, full device encryption, I attempted to root with CF auto root, no error reported but phone no longer accepts the ull device encryption passphrase after CF auto root. Phone seems to boot normally until the passphrase prompt and can enter download mode, so not completely bricked.

-> support request is to help me restore phone in a usable state WITHOUT erasing everything because I want to keep the wonderful pictures and vids of my little son, precious memories worth more than the Note II itself to me.

I still know the passphrase! It's only that somehow the CF auto root operation corrupt something, is there a way to recover data? Maybe need to rebuild a partition header, restore a flag etc?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mike2090:
yes i know this procedure but do i need to make full wipe out like i did when flashing LS rom before restoring what about the kernel liquidsmooth rom have custom kernel too right ??? i am concerned about bricking my phone although now my backup is on my computer so i need to put it back on my sdard

thanks
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prabukannappan:
There is no need for full wipe i believe. (Or atleast i have never done it while restoring)

The restore will change the phone to the the status when you took the backup.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rickav:
Just as tweeny80 mentioned, discussing the "best rom" is not encouraged, however, given your particular criteria set I would recommend the latest Alliance rom. This one maintains all stock features such as quick glance, s pen, multiwindows as well as removing some useless bloatware. Customisation is a big deal in this rom hence you can in fact simply download and install the 4.2 versions of: clock, camera, gallery and even pie controls to name a few. It's so stable, horses want to live in it. Heck, you can even choose your favourite kernel and boot animation.

You also mentioned you that you used to try a fresh new rom every week on your Kindle, and I can assure you that sheer number of personal touches you can add using Alliance will keep glued to your Note 2 for a solid few days.

Here's a link
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] THE UNITED KINGDOM:
How can I upgrade to 4.2?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mode7456:
Note 2 N7105 battery and back cover

Does any one know is the back covers of N7100 and N7105 are same or not, i mean will it fit on each other?

Also, one major thing i noticed was that the Original battery that comes with both these phones states as 3.8v, but on ebay the higher capacity batteries (like 6500mAh) has 3.7v written on them. :confused: But they still say it's compatible with both these phones. And some buyers even left positive feed backs about how good the battery is. If the Voltages are not the same shouldn't it cause problems?

I was planning on buying one of those higher capacity batteries for the N7105 until i noticed that voltage difference.

Oh and one more thing, does the battery on both these phones work on each other?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Scaevola:
Thank you for the detailed answer.

As I go deeper in Note II roms, I am tempted to try roms with different dpi options, especially 240-250 dpi.

But I couldn't find concise information on how much difference it makes. Are there any comparsion screenshots/videos of various dpi settings? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each dpi level, ranging from 160-360?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tweeny80:
That's a loaded question ... are you currently rooted with a custom recovery? If yes, all you need to do is flash a 4.2 based ROM. If you have a phone that is totally stock then you need to start reading some guides how to root.

Here's a few threads to read through, good luck (make sure you find out how to backup your EFS partition - best way is keep reading threads!)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1923956

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1930418

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Excuse me, I'll jump in with my two cents ... I have a thing for ROMS at lower-than-stock DPI. I think 320 stock is too large. Maybe when my eyesight deteriorates I'll appreciate it but not yet...

My opinion is 250-280 is good. Any smaller/bigger is too extreme either way. Two ways to enjoy this; change a stock-DPI ROM or flash one already lowered. Personally I use X-note because straight from install it's 260 DPI, perfect for me. Other ROMs like Bobcat is set lower I think, like 250 or 240. Or flash any one at all and if ur brave, change the build prop to suit your taste, but you may have to fiddle a bit more to make it all work properly. Lastly, I overlooked ur question- lower DPI benefit is having text & everything on screen appear smaller, in effect more screen real estate
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rerenznz:
hanging and restarting

My note II keeps hanging and restarting..

Can somebody help me?

My Android version is 4.1.2

Baseband version is N710DXDLK5

Kernel version is:

3.0.31-1071214

se.infra@SEP-117#1

SMP PREEMPT Wed Mar 27 10:33:53 KST 2013

Build number JZO54K.N7100XXDMC3

My phone is not yet rooted, do you suggest anything? Or do you suggest rooting it and using custom ROM? btw, I don't like CM based ROM, I like stock based custom ROM..

Thanks for the answers.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mike2090:
Note 2 GT-N7100

hey guys i need some help i made cwm backup for my stock note 2 rom and then i flashed liquidsmooth custom rom now i need to restore my stock one so i saw the cwm back that i made for my stock in a file 0 so i moved it to internalmemory so i can see it on recovery mode so i can restore but it didnt appear although it exists and i can see it in file manager sooooo what can i do ???
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Primokorn:
What did u do the previous 5 minutes before having this issue? Did u install a new app for example?

A simple dalvik cache may solve your problem otherwise a factory reset. Flashing a custom rom isn't necessary but it can be a choice.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ObenDevin:
Flashing new ROM or rooting has nothing with frozing and restarting issues.. You should backup your files and etc. then have a factory settings reset. If that doesn't help you can wipe storage and dalvik cache. If your problem not solved yet you should flash the stock ROM with wipe.. If that all doesn't help tell at here again..

GT-N7100 cihazımdan Tapatalk 2 ile gönderildi

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If you have CWM it doesn't matter where is your backup you should can see it.. But if you can't see it try to re-locate backup file to original position.. Keep us notified.. ;)

GT-N7100 cihazımdan Tapatalk 2 ile gönderildi
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rerenznz:
thanks for the answers above, but I think I'll return my phone to samsung since it still has a warranty.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alex260587:
Problem: Stuck on logo screen

Hello,

I have a serious issue, as I installed new Omega Rom (v18), installation went well (pretty long), then reboot and stuck on logo screen ("Samsung Galaxy Note II).

I decided to reboot on recovery mode and the wipe everything (manually and also with Zoot Wipe scrip) and install once again.... Always stuck at the same boot logo screen.

I then tried to go back on Omega v17 and still stuck at the same screen.

I finally tried another rom that I already installed in the past : EmotionMiui 2.3, and stuck again on the boot logo screen...

Im quite scared now.... please help?

I always changed Roms successfully in the past using CWM and also TWRP (using at the moment)...

What's wrong now????

(sorry if I havent found an identical post...)

Thanks a lot by advance for your advices...
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xcly:
Did you try flashimg stock rom using odin?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alex260587:
Mmmm... Not yet... I'm going to try doing this... but such a long time I havent use Odin.. (Just did once at the beginning) I am going to read a bit about it, will do and keep you posted :)

Thanks a lot for this idea! (Im such a noob...)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahmadkamalrmc:
I flashed CyanogenMod 10.1 all worked fine and IMEI is also OK but Serial No has changed. Is it normal?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mike2090:
Note 2 GT N7100
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ObenDevin:
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Your kernel is not compatible with Omega ROM

go to Omega ROM's main thread and look up which kernels are compatible with it. Download the compatible kernel and flash it. It's not a big problem and happened to me lots of time so don't panic.. :cool:

I've never heard of something like this happened.. :confused: Try getting help from CyanogenMod Dev's.. :rolleyes:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlueBlazer23:
Hello, is it possible to make a stock gallery view device only? Everytime I enter the gallery, it shows pix from device, pix from Facebook, pix from Picasa and so on. When I uncheck them, it's OK, but only till the next gallery entering...

Wysłane z mojego GT-N7100 za pomocą Tapatalk 4
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ObenDevin:
You have to uncheck their sync for photos. Then erase them from gallery..

GT-N7100 cihazımdan Tapatalk 2 ile gönderildi
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlueBlazer23:
Sync for FB is unchecked (settings, accounts, fb) and I can't delete those pix from gallery...

Wysłane z mojego GT-N7100 za pomocą Tapatalk 4
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tweeny80:
Hunt down gallery excluder, or maybe it's called media excluder, from play store. It has nice interface to choose folders and hide from the gallery.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlueBlazer23:
Well, it helped but the point is, the gallery runs not so smooth when "all pictures" selected is.

Therefore I'd rather have something what would make "only device pix" default setting.

I have like 300 pix plus 60 vids (internal plus SD) but it's not an issue I guess.

Wysłane z mojego GT-N7100 za pomocą Tapatalk 4
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rickav:
There's a great app called Quickpic that I use instead of the default gallery. It is far more functional (supports excluding of some folders to maintain a clean look) and rarely lags despite high volumes of pictures.

Here's a link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...m_medium=organic&utm_term=quickpic+play+store
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlueBlazer23:
Yea, I know quickpic. Pretty good app, but it's pretty upsetting that if you watch the photos on full screen it always needs like a half second to make the photo clear...

Wysłane z mojego GT-N7100 za pomocą Tapatalk 4
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xcly:
Did you try wiping data of the gallery app in application settings? Picasa images work like that so it's worth a try.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ankitstevie:
phone heats up!

I own a Samsung galaxy note 2 GT N7100.2 weeks ago I got an update, just it was a minor upgrade.after some time my phone tends to heat up the front panel n back panel gets heats up even if im calling someone. Also it takes almost 4-5 hours to charge n after that battery drains very fast.

Please help me.

Should I consult to a Samsung service center?:rolleyes:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] erljayp:
Is there a way to connect a note 2(with group cast) to a samsung device with group play(s4 or mega)? ...to share music

Or...

Is there a way to update group cast of note 2 to group play?

Thank you. :)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dead soul:
If I was you I would just backup my ROM if possible and my files and just flash any good stock ROM around..... but if you have no idea or clue about flashing or rooting or flashing ROMs then I would suggest go to a Samsung store or learn about what I just told you..and keep in mind of any potential risks involved
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ringmaster_j:
Black border around screen after "System UI has stopped" error

Hey,

So I'm running the t0lte build of CM10.1 on my N7105 (for EE in the UK).

I was switching between Chrome and my PDF reader today, when the app switcher closed with the message "Unfortunately, System UI has stopped". I didn't think anything of it, tried switching apps again, and the switcher closed again with the same message.

At which point I noticed that Android was no longer taking up the full screen. There is a thin black border on all sides of the display - about 1mm, but thicker on the right and thinner on the top - whereas before the OS used every pixel.

I tried flashing to the latest t0tle nightly, which didn't fix anything. I also noticed that Clockwork Recovery is showing the same black border as the OS.

No idea what's caused this, or whether this is a firmware, an OS or a hardware issue. I know the best plan is probably just to wipe and re-flash, but I'm hoping there's a less drastic option...

Cheers!

(PS, I would've posted this in the t0tle thread, but I've only just registered and I'm thus not allowed to!)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rickav:
Are you absolutely sure of this? I ask only because when taking a really close look, I too have a thin black border all my screen which is noticeably larger in width on the sides than the top and bottom. However, I can assure I have not had my System UI crash and as far as I'm aware, that tiny black border always existed with me noticing or without.

Would you mind taking a screenshot of your phone and observing the edges carefully. If the image lacks a black border and looks exactly the same as your screen, I'd say perhaps you've mistaken your phone and everything's fine. If your image does have a black border or it shows the edges which your screen doesn't then you may have a problem.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ArcelasTheNoob:
Stock ROM for VZN n7105 USA

So it turns out I may have installed an international version of the stock ROM on my phone. My Download mode is in Chinese. Does anyone know where to find a Verizon Wireless, USA, stock ROM? I am having no luck at all.

Thanks!
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlueBlazer23:
I have a problem with stock camera : for over few days, there's no shutter sound and I can't switch to camera voice command (FC) . Rom stock. Could anyone help me?

PS, sounds are of course on and the speaker is ok.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 3xxii:
Emotion Note 2 Rom Problems

Hello Guys im quiete new here and tried searching for the problem but somehow found nothing :rolleyes:

I installed Emotion Note II V4.5 GT-N7100,i actually really like this besides one big problem..im not getting any Network ..its telling me im connected but i'm not able to make any calls or getting mobile internet ,

anyone have a idea what i could do?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2079291 <--- Link of Rom

Thanks :):cowboy:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sam5154:
Check if you have an IMEI? By dialing *#06#
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Oldduffer:
Can you please help

I am a total newbie to android and would like to unlock my Galaxy Note II GT-N7105. Unfortunately the installed OS is 4.1.2 which does not allow the unlocking procedure. Question is how do I do a backward install of 4.1.1?

Any help greatly appreciated ( as few knowledgeable abbreviations as possible please, I am rather old and slow):confused:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dead soul:
If you really are very new to android I would suggest don't flash any ROM on the phone before you unlock it first as a new ROM has the potential of overwriting some files on the network section of your phone thus some consistency/originality may be tempered especially if they are Samsung based ROMs and unlocking May be complicated

you can try the below one should work for you

1. unlock from your carrier depends on your carriers policy..call them up and ask them

2. take it to a repair shop for unlocking

3. go to Google play and search for GALAXY SIM UNLOCK or UNLOCK YOUR SIM SAFE AND FAST these are paid services but very simple and hassle free for some small amount

4. or look at this forum for work around...but as a newbie I would not recommend as some of the instructions here at XDA could take you into deep waters

5. answering your question regarding going back to android version 4.1.1 from 4.1.2 I'm not sure Samsung released that version for this phone. I think the note II N7105 was pre shipped with 4.1.2 even if it's possible to go back to an older version .... not recommended...and remember to back up your EFS after unlock...incase you ever have issue...if you don't know what EFS is Google it and see us importance to open your eyes even wider..back it up even to your email :) incase you're pc dies...if you EFS is spoilt and don't have a backup your phone will lose all calling capability FOREVER
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Oldduffer:
Thanks for the prompt reply

Yeah I am VERY new to android but hate the bloat that's added to a phone by service providers, I have no interest in myface or yourbook or twiddle. I recently looked at a friend's tweets MY GOD if prizes were awarded for dribbling inanity the man is a prize winner.

Anyway enough of grumpy old git, just to say thank you very much for your patience and quick reply, I'll go and look at this EFS backup, if I can do it n my PC I'm home and dry as I build my own systems and have done for more than 25 yrs but I am NOT a programmer I need other people to do this for me.

:fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rickav:
That moment when I was a newbie and I had no idea what efs or odexed or imei meant and I never bothered to back anything up because I was stupid that way.

I moved on to flash many a roms, of great varieties and depths. I wiped cache, dalvik cache, factory reset and even wiped internal storage (sdcard0) completely frequently.

To this day, I do not know how my Note still functions properly. Also to do this day, I still haven't made any backups.

I like to live life... Dangerously.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dead soul:
you are lucky cause when I had an S II some ROMs did corrupt the internal memory section and once had a corrupted EFS.... by the way....incase you are using the note II N7100 it has an SDS brick bug...go read it out...hehehe
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hendog4385:
Flashing T-Mobile Modem

I have an International Note II but currently live in the U.S using T-Mobile USA, would it be possible to flash a T-Mobile USA modem/ radio on the international Note II?

Thanks
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bkjugg:
How to return phone to full stock? 0 counter, official status, FOTA, etc.

What does NAND Erase All in Odin 3.07 means? Will it completely delete any partitions?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anderson.rg:
Need some help. think I lost my device! My note 2 has a Brazilian operator rom, and I Use odin and put some "clean rom" from another country! everything is working fine but the sim card not! it say´s: Not registered! Lost my device?

att.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xcly:
Triangle away then flash stock rom and factory reset

dont do it. You should be able to use the phone without doing so
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dead soul:
it depends but more likely than not. when you need help is best to be detailed as possible. like

1. what kind of note II are you using? the model number?

2.which Brazilian operator were you using

3. which other country are you in at the moment and the operator name

because some phones will not work everywhere and some may work in a country but with specific operators
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anderson.rg:
Ok,

The Model Number is GT- N7100

Baseband N7100UBDMA1

I´m in Brazil! the time I do de flash I Already in Brazil! the problem is I lIke to Flash A Pure rom (and i put a rom from germany!) and when do this I Have the problem!

Now I back to a brazilian rom called ZTO DM3 but it seems that my IMEI is diferent from the box of my cel!

thanks
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dead soul:
oooh this could be a serious problem then. that's why in my previous posts I keep telling people to backup their EFS thus is where the IMEI is stored and some other sensitive settings for your phone. if EFS is damaged you may have different IMEI or no IMEI...do this

1. read about how to backup your current EFS there like two three programs here on XDA. back it up safely just incase

2. check around XDA there is a way to recover EFS but that depends how badly yours is damaged.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anderson.rg:
Can you help me where to start? you know if efs pro Works with note 2?