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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fsc137:
You guys may be disappointed in me, but I've just been using my phone. It does everything I need it to do in my work and life.

However, I was just looking at the setup information on my Verizon Note II, and noticed that I haven't done any software updates since February of 2013.

I'm rooted with TWRP 2.5.0.0

Android version 4.1.2

baseband version l605VRAMC3

Kernel version 3.0.31-414933

build number JZO54K.l605VRAMC3

hardware version l605.06

Is there any advantage to doing an update? If so, to what? The whole thing seems to be working great and totally stable. Maybe just don't mess with it?

I'll probably upgrade to a Note 4 early next year.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] hami497:
I dont think so you should update because your bootloader will be locked permanently and rooting 4.4 is difficult. You can try some 4.4 rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] warriorpluto:
I currently use my note as my weekend cruiser when out town paired with ZeroLemon battery. I can never get rid of my work horse. 4.1.2 firmware with unlimited data;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] pcsperson:
I just bought a new battery. I think the two I have now are working they way I remember. Not sure if 4.4.2 decreasing by battery like, which is why I am starting with a new a battery. I was waiting to upgrade but I think I might stick with this phone another year.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] pcsperson:
I am starting to think I might keep my note 2 I have Wallet back now. I Nova prime to help me get back features of my old launcher Pro. Bought a new battery last week that helped my SOT get to 7 hours and 2 xposeded modules. With on time of 24.5 hours.

I might just have to wait until next year to see what Qualcomm chip are headed to the next generation of Samsung phones.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jaydizz:
I am still on my note 2 and have no real plans of upgrading any time soon. I constantly use my s-pen and love having the ability of swapping batteries instead of hunting for an outlet. The only logical upgrade for me would be the note 4, but I can't give up the choice of having custom roms.

Sent from my SCH-I605 using Xparent Cyan Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kimdoocheol:
Nexus 6

Bootloader for n4 definitely will not be unlocked. Never got achieved for n3 so best is root

If you don't upgrade and want to keep the note, you should upgrade and sell the phone on Craigslist for profit!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dayocksta:
I just lost my Note 4 and reverted back to the Note 2. The screen now looks lackluster and the camera is sub par, but let me tell you, it's great to be able to go back to custom ROMS!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] comnsens:
It's been fun. I can upgrade this April but will wait until September when the note 5 gets released. I'm hoping it's not locked down, if so then I might jump to at&t. Really do not want to go back to stock. Love having an unlocked device.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] urphonesux:
Coming from a self-aware crackflasher that is currently locked down thanks to an Ebay phone I purchased as an upgrade to my old GNEX that had horrible battery life, BUT gave me complete freedom.

I LOVE this phone. Not just because I can make it through an entire work/school day and still have 60% battery life. Not just because the camera is so much better. Not just because the phone is so much faster. Simply because of the fact that so far, in it's locked state, it does EVERYTHING that I need it to do.

Who'd of thunk it huh?

I can honestly say that, "Xposed is a helluva drug!"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Epic76:
Love it. I had the chance to upgrade to a note 4 but didnt. I still get some of the features. Just don't see the need to dish out the money if I can rom it for free. I'll use it till I brick it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] OwenW71:
I've been running mine since November 2012 and it still flies. I've got a super stable 5.0.2 ROM and see no reason to drop cash on a phone that is locked down and only a marginal upgrade in performance.

With Samsung getting so locked down, I'm not sure what my next device will be, but I'd go nuts without root and bootloader access. This has been the best phone \ brain accessory I've ever had, and it will take a damn impressive device to take it's place.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ozo012:
LG G3 is looking to be my next device, I can tolerate not having a full bootloader unlock because of the flexibility Bump! offers.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nicko42004200:
For shizzle. Rockn mine for over 3 years now. It's been the best phone I've ever had. Will not upgrade unless the 4 or 5 get cracked. Peace
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] virginwidow:
After my LG Vs980, this phone has been a real challenge. Didn't know anything about Samsungs. Still not so sure i like it still aint got root on it yet -- how the hell to get rid of all the ads without root? ha ha. The way it handles SMS is way different. I think this is God's way of making me learn to code.....

It does WIERD ****! Like, it demands I turn on "Data" to send a picture MMS, or recieve a group message , or God Forbid somebody on iphone (which I think sends mms by default) send me MMS.

I mean, it demands mobile data when me Wifi is "ON and STRONG".... The vs980 NEVER required "wireless data" unless I specificly turned it on. This thing demands it for SMS/MMS....

Can't send a picture message without manually turning on the "wireless data" the vs980 just sent the picture over the slow band (the cheap way)

Is this a Samsung thing, a verizon thing, a ROM thing, and will rooting it and dropping a Non-BROKEN-ROM into it help?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mi7chy:
Was running stock 4.4.2 and finally made the jump to 5.0.2 with TWRP 2.8.6.0, latest CM12 nightly and Chrome Beta. Very impressed it runs so well and stable.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] rolltide78:
Here's where I am.... Verizon Note 2 4.4..2 (bootloader locked) and it's sluggish. Running a safestrap Alliance Rom right now but still unhappy with performance. I could get it fixed with mobile tech but that'll run about $100 which is half the price of a new device on contract. What are your thoughts? I'm constantly doing greenify and killing apps to try to get this thing consistently snappy but it's pretty hard. I have this Nexus 5 sitting here that I love but I'm on Verizon so have to use this Wifi only. :(

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] warriorpluto:
I miss my bootloader unlocked note 2. I gave it to a friend cause he still had a razr maxx and I wanted to bring him out of the stoneage lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Easy E:
Still digging my Note 2. Having Lollipop available keeps it fresh!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] emtee_skull:
Aah my wonderful note 2. I enjoyed our time together. Alas you fell out of my car in a drive thru and was runover buy numerous cars. You were a wonderful phone even 3 years after we met. I will miss the times of flashing your rom. Backing up your nand.

Although a lot of current phones had some more bells and whistles your were still relevent. With your unlocked bootloader you could do everything I asked of you.

Now that I've moved on to your younger sister please take joy that you are still a great phone! And I will miss you!

Note 4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] cdmoore74:
I love mine and it's still the best phone on Verizon. 2 months ago the DNA was a contender but I would have been upset after the HTC One announcement. Then I realized how much more I appreciated the Note 2.

My next possible upgrade is not till 7/27/2013 and it's going to be the Note 3 or a discounted S4. Or lets see what Motorola/Google does. At least by then 1080p will be better supported by app developers.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] badtoy1986:
I love it. There is no better phone as far as features, performance or battery life.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] shill1986:
Will love it, until the third iteration. I only buy into love when it's cheap, though.

Sent via VZW Galaxy Note ll running Beans Build 9
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] cayars:
The Note 2 is the best phone on the market right now, period.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nkhex19:
This.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] KnightCrusader:
I have always been a hard-core QWERTY user. ALL of my PDA/smartphone devices from the beginning (except for 1) has had some kind of physical keyboard: Jornada 620, Jornada 720, Mobile Pro 900C, iPaq 4355, Samsung i760, Touch Pro 2, Droid 2, Stratosphere, and Droid 4. I tried the Thunderbolt to see if I could go keyboard-less and that was a major letdown, as my fingers were still too big to type worth a darn on that screen. When the Note II came out, I finally felt that I could let go of the physical keyboard, so I did... and I love what this thing has to offer me, especially with the stylus.

I still have my D4 so I can switch between them as I feel the need, but the screen on it is SOOOO tiny! lol

HOWEVER! After experimenting with the OTG capabilities of this amazing gadget, I am trying to think of a way I can hack together some kind of sliding keyboard case attachment that the phone can just slide into, sort of like the dock for the Asus Transformer.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Frausbite77:
Left the iphone for this about a month ago...Havent looked back since...especially with roms like Beans:good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] gerg004:
Coming from the Gnex, I'll echo others. The battery life improvement alone is worth it. Everything else is a bonus. And there are maaaaaaany bonus's. Happier than a pig in $****!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] spy9000:
Best phone in the world o.o

My last phone lagged like no tomorrow. This phone trumps anything I've owned in the past. Let's see, overclocked to 2Ghz, 4 cores. That's 8Ghz of complete power out of a phone. This thing is faster than the Playstation Vita.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] 1ManWolfePack:
Welcome to the best battery you ever had, son. It's amazing. Drink it up!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] geoff5093:
Overall I like it, but the size is still a slight issue for me. I love using my phones one handed, and it's difficult to reach the top of the screen without having to shift the phone in my hand. I think my next phone will be around 5" instead of 5.5.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Ohh_Trenton:
I love it. Fantastic device and by far the best phone i've owned.

I had aosp on it for a little, but it just makes this great "super phone" features into just a phone again & tbh, some of the aosp forums are brutal & mean. Just not too friendly.

I think i'm permanently sticking with TW based roms on this phone for good! Just way too awesome.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Marine6680:
I am of similar mind.

I think 4.5 inches is about the perfect compromise of one handed use and media consumption... This is all dependent on overall design though, as just a couple years ago 4 inch screens were the sweet spot, but new design and manufacture techniques make larger screens fit into a smaller, thinner chassis.

I actually got a Note 2 in early Dec... but the size bugged me when I was trying to use the thing as a communication device... usually one handed. Other times like browsing the internet it worked great. It fits in my pocket well enough though, so that was never an issue. Other than the size in hand, I thought it was a great phone, the best Android available and ever. I am very glad that they didn't use Pentile for the screen... I won't buy a Pentile screen... I can see the fuzziness and odd artifacts and pixelation even on the 720p Pentile screens. A 1080p screen in Pentile might be fine though, but one of the things that bug me most is the inaccurate colors Pentile can make.

So, because of the size... I committed the ultimate sin of the android faithful... I got an iPhone 5... a big deal for someone who started with the G1 and has been rooting and flashing ever since. But I got it with the plan of selling it off in a few months, as I planned on picking up an S4 or other Android I felt was a good size and with good specs.

The iPhone was a competent device but boring. It ended up just blending into the background, it was only thought of when it was needed for some use or another. Its size was great though, it could have even been a little larger overall and still worked well.

My fiance hated the iPhone so much (she decided to switch as well) that she was longing for the note 2 again within a few weeks.

So now I'm back to the Note 2. I was going to wait and check out the S4... but the rumors of its size combined with the fact I could get the Note 2s for $100 each steered me to the Note 2 again. Been using a bluetooth for calls and even a little voice command work... that combined with a renewed appreciation for a great Android phone, makes me like the Note 2 even more than before.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] LBJM:
I love my note 2. I just wonder how long the home button will work because I don't plan on replacing this phone any time soon.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] :
Great phone, what does everyone's auto suggest say when you just keep tapping the firdt work suggested? Mine changes randomly :confused: looks like a little easter egg from samsung

Another easter egg: keep tapping android version in settings, after the jellybean face comes up tap all 4 corners of the screen at the same time :P
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dominick_7:
Absolutely love it! Exceeded my expectations for a smartphone. The only thing I wished was it had a 1080p 400 ppi screen, but even saying that the screen on this is gorgeous as it is. The Note 2 blows every other smartphone out of the water, and I expect the Note 3 will do the same thing.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] commiecat:
Love mine. We have corporate phones and I'm glad that this was an available option. Went from a Droid 2 Global and the differences in speed, size, battery life, and ROM options are like night and day.

Rooting and unlocking was pretty straight forward with the great guides here on XDA. I'm currently running Beans ROM with PBJ kernel with no problems. Corporate extensions and email all are all compliant and functioning.

I thought the comments about the battery life were overstated and that I'd still need to charge it nightly, but boy was I wrong. I have all the battery saver features on except dimming the screen when surfing and I can go a solid 24 to 30 hours of good use. With casual use I'll go about 36 - 48 hours before needing to charge.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] IamPro:
Liked it on stock but felt locked down a little, finally rooted then unlocked and Jesus Unchained its amazing. Nothing comes close imo except maybe a Note 2 with a touch homebutton :laugh:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Thornton13:
I brought my galaxy note 2 on Saturday, after watching the galaxy S4 release! Having owned all the galaxy S devices bar the first and all the iPhones this phone really hit the sweet spot! Android really has come on leaps and bounds even in the past year since I owned my galaxy S3 (I was running ICS) . Some people find the size an issue but I hardly even notice it in my pocket, it can be awkward to us one handed sometimes (and I have large hands) but this is one of the best phones I have owned, the screen is just amazing! All I can say is.. bring on the note 3!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] IamPro:
I found its actually perfect without a case, its the case that makes it awkward at least for me :crying:

I still use a case bc I am not a baller lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Thornton13:
See I know I should use a case but it just looks so good without one! Maybe I will learn my lesson when the inevitable happens and I drop it... Probably not though!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] gerg004:
This thing is so sleek no bulk at all. Color is great too. I highly recommend this case.

http://www.dbacases.com/index.php/six-abundant-for-the-note-ii.html
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] idelgado782:
I came from a GS3 two weeks ago and I love it! I bought the note 10.1 this summer and feel in love with it and the capabilities of the s pen. When the note 2 cane out I knew I had to have it. I ended up adding a line to my family plan just to buy it at a discount. I used it a meeting to take notes and it worked like a champ.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Reilly1812:
Bought the wife one - it is fantastic. Waiting for my work upgrade in a couple weeks and will get one for me!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DroidBabe:
This is how I feel... I have the note 2 and the galaxy tab 2 7.0 and I feel like I have two tablets :( I love my note 2 but suddenly I dont feel completely satisfied :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bastardtrees:
get a note 8
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] funkyboy1281:
Terminated my Sprint contract when my phone came today and I gotta say it's awesome. I was never into touchwiz but this phone is amazing. Already got it rooted and ready to flash roms.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] _g6_:
I've been using this phone for about a month now, switched from an iPhone 4, and man...this thing is inCREDIBLE. My last Android experience was the Samsung Epic 4g on Sprint, and god...I hated that thing. But this is probably the best device I've ever used. Glad I came back to Android...it's most certainly in it's prime :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] athack:
Best phone on the market today, either stock or rooted unlocked.. .
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] tonestert:
Love mine so much I'm not one bit interested in the S4. and I would love to use ASOP but can't do without the popup note.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] :
My favorite phone I have owned by far. Samsung has done a tremendous job on TW which IMO has given many roms a run for their money, including CM in terms of funtionality. I have no need to root as this phone was made with much though into it, GPS works perfect, MMS group messaging works, BT works, no SOD, ******ZERO****** BUGS...on stock. ;) for those who get what im trying to say.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] JeramyEggs:
The only downside to this phone is when I go outside, I used to fire up my htc rezound. It would get really hot just loading a game. I wouldn't even need to play the game. It kept my hands warm. I was outside today, and no matter what I did, the note 2 wouldn't get warm. It was causing my hands to get colder. I kinda miss my pocket warmer....:p

Really though, best phone I have ever used.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] azturbomini:
I am going on 4 weeks with this phone. During the first two I often thought it was too big but I knew there wasn't another phone made right now that could touch it performance wise so after week three I can't begin to tell you how happy I am with it. Yeah it's big but my hands have adjusted to it so it's comfortable to hold now. Performance? My One x and Rezound combined couldn't touch this thing. TouchWiz isn't bad at all even though I am using Nova. All in all its a work horse with an incredible battery. I'm a very happy camper! :thumbup:

I forgot to mention I have the Yoobao case on the phone. On day two I had the phone knocked out of my hand at chin level (5 feet) on to the pavement. It hit on the top right corner first then the top left finally landing on its back. Didn't do a damn thing to the phone, nothing! :thumbup::thumbup:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nrfitchett4:
agreed, but still like the stock based ROMs that add features (as long as they don't break anything)

That's why I don't ever use CM. On all the devices I own, even if a port is done, something core to me is always broken.

Also, have to have ROOT for backup restores for games.

Still have my rezound, and yeah, it gets pretty warm. Its now our backup device, along with a tbolt laying around here somewhere.

ok, I'll bite, how's the kickstand.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] CJeep:
Best phone I've ever owned. Only mad VZ removed wireless charging. With that it would be flawless for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] UrbanDroid:
Thing is, its still there. Just gotta hardware enable it. Evil genius style.

Sent from my large and in charge GN2 using Forum Runner
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] azturbomini:
The kickstand works remarkably well in portrait and landscape.

---------- Post added at 04:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:32 PM ----------

Agreed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] :
Purchased my Note 2 on Wednesday. Gave my son my GNex. This phone is freaking amazing. I have never used touchwiz before and I really am liking it. No way I could ever go back to a smaller screen. Note 3 I am all yours!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] speedfreak228:
I know atleast 6 ppl that I recommended the note 2 to then abd they love them. I love mine too! Favorite phone I have owened and I have owned ALOT
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] endo689:
Out of all the android phones I have owned I love my Note 2. Seriously Samsung knocked this one out of the park.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bxrider117:
When I got the S3, I thought that was the best phone and I still do. However the note 2 is in a league by itself. It is almost unfair to compare it to other phones because nothing is touching it. When I look at my serve screen looks so small and inferior. I'm sure I will keep the note 2 for already the test of the year.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Nashdroid:
I'll admit, I was a little worried before coming from the S3 to the Note 2. I didn't think I could probably still text with one hand. However, I still can. This phone is a great size. I wouldn't even mind a bigger screen if I can still text one-handed. The Note 3 is supposed to be bigger, and I'm sure I'll want it. I just hope it's not TOO big to use one-handed. I love everything about this phone. Not one complaint, and the GPS is the fastest locking GPS I've ever used. Never have problems with Google Maps like I've had with pretty much every other android phone I've used.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] duwerk:
I can't even look at my other phones anymore, they all seem inferior.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Geoffbro:
It is an awesome phone. I loved it before it was rooted but love it even more now that it is. It is by far the best phone that I have, and I have had quite a few.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nhizzat:
Absolutely the best phone I've ever used. It replaced both my S3 and Nexus 7. Unfortunately, that means I'm gonna be spending $400 on a Nexus 10 :p

Stock, all it needs is a launcher and the elegant theme.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] qazibasit:
From note 1 owners , we blindly recommend note 2 right now. U can get a note 3 later.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Nashdroid:
I can honestly agree. Best phone I've ever used. Wipes the floor with that Galaxy Nexus I used to have. haha
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jeremiahEJ54:
Coming from HTC DInc2 to the Note 2 is like switching from Windows to Linux....a whole new world with endless possibilities.:p Only wish I could find a AOSP rom with HDMI/MHL working but for now JellyBeans will cure my itch.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] tgyberg:
Yep, kills it in every way, shape and form! And I loved that Nexus!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mikespe:
This right here! I have a Nexus 7 with a data plan and a Gnex...I loved he Gnex except for the horrid battery life. No matter what rom/kernel combo I ran I could barely get a full day out of it. I got the Note 2 on Saturday and I just can't put it down...and I've hardly used the S Pen much yet!!! I'm running Jedi rom with Perseus kernel and it is just so fluid! I'll be honest I almost kept the phone stock it was that good!!! I ended up rooting it so I could run apps like TiBu and a few other root apps and intended on staying stock everything else. But coming from the Gnex I just couldn't resist flashing at least one rom! LOL
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] deputydog95:
I love my N2. I handle a lot of other phones and nothing else comes close. I'm addicted to the screen size. iphone seems plain dumb in comparison.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Cheshire Delusion:
This is the best phone I've ever used. I love the size. I love the usability. I love the battery life. Hate the bloatware, but easily fixed (once I get root access)