The second generation Note 2 comes preloaded with Android 4.1 while the Note 1 is still stuck at ICS Android 4.0.4. Samsung has promised that it will be given Jelly bean Android 4.1 treatment soon. But if you want a ROM with stock Jelly Bean experience, you will have to hit XDA and download SuperNexus firmware that is near flawless.
Here are the features of the firmware: Continue reading “Galaxy Note: Stock Jelly Bean ROM (unofficial)”
Galaxy S3 does not come with USB Mass storage mode (mobilityupdate.com). Reviewers have noticed that Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and Note 10.1 are also plagued with the omission of USB Flash drive mode. Like GS3, you can mount the external SD card as USB mass storage device by rooting it and installing the UMS app.
When I took the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 out of the box, I was blown away by the precision and craftsmanship of Samsung. No, I did not find it enormous as I was a first generation Galaxy Note user. It is great for those who want:
* Big display
* Big battery
* Stylus
* Fast processor
* 2GB RAM
* Latest Android OS
It is also great for those who want a bigger Galaxy S3. I used to own one and in fact, I was using it as my daily driver. I sold my GS3 and got a Note for about $800, unlocked. Expensive but worth every money.
Most people do not know but Samsung is selling two versions of the Galaxy Note 2. One is N7100 and second is N7105. The N7100 is the international version with no LTE connectivity built in. This one will not work with the ATT bands.
Core i3-2328M specs
Series Intel Core i3
Codename Sandy Bridge
Clock Rate 2200 MHz
Level 1 Cache 128 KB
Level 2 Cache 512 KB
Level 3 Cache 3072 KB
Number of Cores / Threads 2 / 4
Max. Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power) 35 Watt
Transistor Count 624 Million
Manufacturing Technology 32 nm
Die Size 149 mm2
Features HD Graphics 3000 (650-1100MHz), DDR3-1066/1333 Memory Controller (max 8GB), HyperThreading, AVX, Quick Sync, Virtualization
64 Bit 64 Bit support
Hardware Virtualization VT-x
Announcement Date 10/02/2012
Samsung has finally released its thinner and much improved Galaxy Note 2 in Qatar. Around 150 people were invited to attend its training session that was done by Intertec Group, which is also the authorized distributor for the Samsung phones in Qatar.
Stock firmwares are important when you want to roll back to the factory state. One scenario is when you have to use the phone’s warranty, which gets voided when you root your Note II, install custom CWM or a custom ROM like this on your phone. Follow the below given steps to download and install the stock ROM on your Samsung Galaxy Note 2.
The LG Optimus 2x runs Android 2.2.1, and offers up a four inch LCD display showing at 800 x 480 resolution. You’ll also get an eight megapixel rear-facing camera that records video in full 1080p, as well as a burst shooting mode, a 1.3 megapixel front facing camera for video conferencing, eight gigs of onboard memory (though you can up that to thirty two with a micro SD card, since it has a slot for that), a mini HDMI port, 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, a digital compass, Google Maps with GPS, MP3 player, support for Flash 10.1, a variety of games and other applications geared toward getting the most out of the Tegra 2 processor running this phone, and a battery that yields nearly eight hours of talk time.
Just as everyone of us is unique, so are our usage patterns. Before I continue, let me establish my usage pattern so that you can make a judgment concerning your future experience with the Xperia arc should you decide to pick one up. Since I am on an unlimited data plan, I leave my 3G connection on round the clock, having the phone synchronized to both my Face book accounts. Entertainment-wise, I listen to around 20 minutes of songs each day on average, deal with around 10 text messages and double that amount for emails in terms of reading and replying. Photo taking is minimal, limited to around 5 or so shots each day – mainly during meals. Apart from that, I do make conversation for around 20 minutes each day. This review will be based on my usage pattern, so depending on how you push your phone, mileage may vary.
Samsung has started selling the Note 2 in UAE for about Dh2,699. Right now, we have been told that is only being sold by folks at Axiom Telecom. Faisal Al Bannai, CEO of Axiom Telecom has confirmed that they already have both Galaxy note 2 colors in stock and ready to ship. 
Specs of the Galaxy note 2 look like this – 5.5 inch screen, 1280 x 720 pixel resolution, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 2GB RAM, 1.6GHz quad core Exynos processor, 3100mAh battery, 1.9MP front camera, 8MP rear camera with LED flash and S-pen.
