[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rickav:
@ brendant1960

Well, that sounds like a right mess. I think you may have done more than simply “unrooted” your phone. You may have wiped/altered other vital parts in the process of doing so. Contacts & gallery are both default system apps while gapps stands for Google apps (eg. Play Store, Google Music etc) some of which are also crucial for normal running of the phone as well.

I don’t know which guide you followed, but did it mention “factory resetting” the phone after the unroot. As far as I’m aware, unrooting (successfully while resetting the binary as well) is a significant pain in the nether regions requiring an arduous process as well as the “Triangle Away” app by some guides.

Long story short, go to Settings > Select your Google Account and sync any important details (like Contacts, Calender). Then, if you have an external memory card, backup all the pictures from your gallery there using any decent file manager app (I’d recommend ES File Explorer because it’s free, it gets the job done, and it’s free). You can probably just plug your phone in to your computer (as MTP Media device) to copy & backup any info you want. Back up your apps’ data: if you’re a gamer (like myself), it’s shocking to come back to Temple Run 2 after a factory reset and finding all your gold, diamonds and the black dude is gone to be replaced by the pasty white dude. For it is a universally known fact black dudes are the best at running. Especially after having stolen a precious artefact. I’ll stop here before people start thinking I’m racist to my own people.

For a factory reset, Settings > Back up and reset > Factory data reset then continue to follow the instructions. Once you’re back up and, hopefully, running normally, sync your Google to get all your Contacts back again and restore your backups. Just to mention, another fantastic app for back-ups is “Air Droid”. It allows you to even back up your messages amongst many other things. Best o’luck to you.

Day three: They think I’m smart. Only because they cannot comprehend the level of my stupidity…

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@ sagadx

Right then… In that case, you may have to flash the Stock Samsung firmware on your phone to get back those kinds of features. If you go here and type in n7100 in the search box, you will get a list of Samsung’s latest firmwares for your phone for numerous countries/carriers. You can download your selected firmware which is appropriate to you by clicking on its “Kies” link which is the (broken) image on the far right. Once downloaded, you can follow many YouTube guides as well guides all over the internet as to how to root your phone via Odin and then flash the firmware your just downloaded, such as this video.

Really, it’s mainly up to you now to look up exactly how to install your chosen firmware (shouldn’t be as difficult as the big words make it sound) and this could involve using the Samsung Kies programme to connect to your phone and simply installing the firmware through it directly which would bypass the need for rooting. Hope you can figure it all out.

Wanna know how I got these scars? Chronic mastication…

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@ Userade

The first thing that catches my eye is that you have the N7105 model of the phone; as opposed to the International N7100. This is a bigger problem than you may initially think. Mainly because the International version is, lo and behold, international. Whereas the N7105 (LTE) is not yet available or working properly in all corners of the world. Hence, more custom ROM makers tend to make ROMs for the international version as there is a greater demand for it. Whereas, only particularly good ROM makers ventures into making ROMs for both versions and the few ROM makers who use a N7105 themselves also makes ROMs for your model.

Thus, when installing ROMs, especially for your phone, verify clearly that it is compatible with your version either by reading through their page, reading users’ reviews or even just contact the developers themselves. Once you’re sure the ROM will work on your phone, then it’s obviously up to you to actually flash the ROM correctly (remember: wipe data, wipe cache, wipe dalvik). Since you already have a ROM that works for you, chances you’re probably doing it right. Just check first of the ROM is for you.

Think and wonder. Wonder and think. Where the heck is all the other members who usually ensure this thread is maintained?

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@ pudinkk

Just to get this off my chest, there are not many legitimate situations where you have to divulge your IMSI number. If it’s concerning your carrier, there are many other workarounds before IMSI even comes into question. Hence, I’m assuming this may be to do with insurance or something similar. Nevertheless, if you really need, try downloading this app. Seems to hit the nail on the head and gives you the little info you need with minimum effort. Tell us if it works for you.

Does anyone even question anyone else ‘round here? What if I’m just lying my arse off for the s**ts & giggles…

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@ Ketan Gulve

Having just heard of Nenamark for the first time, I looked up on it and it would seem you’re right.; the standard is about 57-59 (depending on overclocking). The only reasons I can think of yours being lower is: other background apps were multitasking, yours is not overclocked, you may be on a slower ROM. More importantly though, if your phone functions absolutely fine, be it with apps or anything else, then there is no problem. The Note II is a fantastic phone. 2GB RAM & 1.6GHz is mind-numbingly rapid and has huge potential for multi-tasking for any phone. Some minor benchmarks tests not being up to scratch does not constitute a “problem”.

If there’s one thing I’m getting better at, it’s reading near-Alien hieroglyphics. Or Captcha, as they call it…