Galaxy Note 2 N7100 Official firmware. If you need root access on the original firmware

Before the firmware, it will be better to familiarize yourself with the profile branch of 4pda, because there is one big nuance in the firmware: the downloader version.

If very short, then newer firmware require a new version of the loader, old - respectively, more old. If this condition is not followed - the Special Section (EFS) is maintained in the smartphone, in which the IMEI phone is recorded, thanks to which the smartphone cannot use the cellular network and turns into a tablet. As a solution, EFS is reconstructed (if, of course, you took care of a backup in advance), or flash a special modem that does not require IMEI (the dream of anonymous, not otherwise), or in the service center for rather big money change the fee.

In my case, I have already installed the latest available official firmware 4.4, respectively, the downloader version was also "fresh". That is, the old versions of the firmware should not be installed, but I was not going.

So, proceed.

If briefly, the whole process can be divided into the following steps

1) We flash recovery

2) Making a full backup

3) flash the desired firmware

But it is worth spending some time to prepare.

0. Preparatory work

In the process of flashing, we will need a few things about which it is better to take care in advance.

Odin. - Special program for the firmware of smartphones, it will have to install it on the computer.

Drivers For a smartphone - advise to use the latest available version.

And ODIN, and the driver is easy to find in the header.

Castomnoe recovery. If I understood correctly, then the favorites here are only two: TWRP and Philz-Touch. I'll use . Since recovery I'm going to sew through ODIN, you will need .Tar file recovery.

Castomnaya firmware. The choice is just a huge. I decided for myself that it is necessary to reflash either on Miui because of a beautiful and well-thought-out interface, or on CyanogenMod 12 (because today it is the only available Lollipop firmware for Note 2, whereas in stock android only Material Design attracts me in stock android) or On Ditto Note, where most of the updated chips of the new Touchwiz and new generations of Galaxy Note have ported. But this is understandable, the case of taste.

And, of course, a computer with Windows and a Micro-USB cable.

1. Recovery

Recovery is a special service program that allows you to install the firmware on the smartphone, and also performs a number of other important actions as creating backups and cleaning unnecessary data. By and large, in the smartphone, there are always recovery in the smartphone, but its capabilities are very strongly limited by the manufacturer. Therefore, we will need a modified recovery. As I said, I chose TWRP. I hope you have already downloaded the necessary .Tar file.

So, turn off the phone, and then turn it on by climbing the volume key simultaneously, the center key and, in fact, the power button. A warning inscription will appear about the danger of modified firmware, but we have already decided everything, and therefore we click the volume of the top - and the smartphone goes into the firmware mode.

Now run on behalf of the ODIN administrator and connect your smartphone to the computer. It is believed that starting with Windows 7 does not necessarily install the drivers separately - allegedly they are automatically. From my point of view, it will not be superfluous to install them separately - this will not take much time.

Odin is happily reported that the phone is found in the upper left corner the port number to which the smartphone is connected. The ODIN port number will report that at the moment it happens with a smartphone and which result of a particular operation. In the right-hand part, select the AP button (this is if you use ODIN 3.09, in version 3.07, the same button is called PDA) and select the recovery file. Once again I remind you that we need exactly .Tar file.

And click Start.

When the process is completed, the phone will automatically restart. However, this option is the corresponding daw in the ODIN settings can be disabled.

An important point is that with the first reboot, the regular recovery rubs all othertherefore it is extremely important when rebooting will be clamped the combination of the volume keys up, The center key, the on button (this is a regular key combination for TWRP, for other recovery may differ). We release the keys when the model name appears on the screen. After that, TWRP should be booting, which will independently make the necessary changes so that the staff recovery does not shine anything else. If it did not work immediately after the first reboot, it will be loaded into TWRP - you have to flash through ODIN one more time.

In principle, TWRP can be installed and using the capabilities of only a smartphone, but the terminal and root will be required. Instructions on - the last section "DD Install Method".

1.1. If you need root access on the original firmware.

To be honest, I never really understood why root in real life. Here are the guy - they are yes, for them root on the phone the first thing, they do not work Titanium Backup without it. I can not think of anything for myself why it is in real life. Well, for example, if you decide to install custom recovery not through ODIN.

If you believe the same 4pda, then the easiest way to get root on the last official firmware is.

If you briefly, you need to download from http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ Special file for a specific model, and then flash it through ODIN.

But I did not try this method, so I can't tell anything more.

2. Making backup

The most important thing is to be done after installing custom recovery - backup, especially the EFS section. This is the same section where IMEI phone is stored. Its backup is done once, and the result is stored in a safe place. But if you often experiment with firmware, then nothing prevents the EFS section in the backup each time.

Be sure to choose before the start of the backup so that the result is not saved in the internal memory, but on the memory card. Most firmware requires pre-delete all data from internal memory when installed, which will be fatal for backups. Before starting the backup, you can also choose what to turn on it. I allocated all available options as the first backup. But if I understand correctly, only EFS is not restored by the new firmware.

After completing the backup, I connected the smartphone to the computer and copied the received backup to the reliable place, and the firmware file copied on the SD card.

3. Custom firmware

You can flash the firmware from both the computer through ODIN and directly from the smartphone through the recovery. Just pay attention that for firmware via ODIN will need .tar file, whereas you need to sew through the recovery .zip..

As a firmware for installation, I chose, which actively develops the formulant. The main feature of the firmware is the updated TouchWiz interface and portable branded chips from Note 3 and Note 4. I stitched through the recovery.

To do this, turn off the smartphone, and then turn it on by pressing the volume keys up, the center key and the power button. As soon as the model name appears on the screen - you can go. After that, the smartphone will boot into the TWRP recovery. Before starting the installation, it will not be superfluous to make Wipe in the section of the same name. Wipe in most cases is the key to the stability of the custom firmware operation, so in some firmware there is an option to make Wipe before installing - the so-called "clean installation" - Clean Install.

After that, select Install and choose the desired firmware file, swipe confirm the installation of the new firmware and follow further instructions.

Similarly, you can install CyanogenMod :.

4. Instead of imprisonment

The whole firmware process took, from strength, half an hour. As a result, my Galaxy Note 2 was transformed by receiving an updated TouchWiz interface with all the basic programs and if not all, most of the new branded tools that make work with the pen significantly more convenient.

Arbitrary application departures, as I had on the stock firmware, I do not observe. The phone stopped rebooted by itself. Otherwise - no special changes. I hoped that it would be better with batteries, but in this question unchanged. True, there is a root on this firmware by default, which means you can use special programs to find out which applications are to blame for increased consumption (here and the root will come in handy, yes).

There was a need to update Galaxy Note 2 N7100 to the latest version of android, and the official developer of available options can not yet offer? Custom firmware will come to your rescue. Next, you can find a full description and step-by-step instructions on how you can update the operation of your gadget to Android 4.4.2 Kitkat version using custom ROM "A PHOENIX.
Judging by the reviews, this update option is the most stable and reliable, in contrast to its analogues. Compared with the standard firmware of official developers, Phoenix firmware has its advantages. This may seem amazing, but this version is more quickly, while energy consumption is somewhat reduced. That is, thanks to the installation of such an update, you get high system performance and maximum "survival" of your device.

To prepare the apparatus to the update, you should do several mandatory procedures described below.
Starting with the opening of full access to your gadget or, as they say. This has its drawbacks, since the procedure is essentially unacceptable. As a result, the Note 2 warranty is automatically canceled. It is necessary to restore it by returning to factory restrictions, as well as by installing the latest official version of the firmware android. After that, it is required to unlock Loader (bootloader) and put custom recovery (or).

If the information saved on the phone is very important for you, then you need to do this data. Installing this firmware involves complete deletion of information, so you need to think about the need to maintain important contacts, favorite programs and other useful information.
In addition, you need to create something like the recovery point of the system (called the Nandroid Bacup). If during the installation process there was an irreparable error, or Phoenix simply did not justify your expectations, thanks to this function, you can return to the previous software version.
Before installing, prepare a USB cable and turn on the computer.
Unable to disconnect all antivirus programs on your computer and device.
The installation process is long enough, so you need to charge the phone before the firmware before starting the firmware.
. To do this, you need to enter the "Menu", select the "Settings" item, and click on the "Developer Options" string.
This firmware instruction is suitable only for the Galaxy Note 2 smartphone (model N7100).

Installing the latest Android update on the Galaxy Note 2 N7100 using the Phoenix ROM firmware.
1. Download yourself, put on the desktop PC archive. Leave it in the package!
2. Use the cable to connect the phone to the computer.
3. Send the archive to the smartphone memory card.
4. Disconnect the cable from the computer.
5. Turn off Galaxy Note 2.
6. After that, you need to run the device in recovery mode.
7. Next, we ereate absolutely all the data on the phone and clean the cache memory ( wipe Data Factory RESET and WIPE CACHE PARTITION). To erase Dalvic Cash, choose the option advance., and then wipe Dalvick Cache..
8. The next step is directly installing the firmware itself. In the main menu, you need to select installation from the archive (item " install Zip From SD Card"), and then " choose Zip From SD Card" Open the installation file update and load it.
9. At the end of the initialization, we return to the Main Menu of the Device and carry out it to reboot ( reboot System Now.).

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Advanced → Wipe Dalvik Cache

WIPE DATA / FACTORY RESET

Wipe Cache Partion.

MOUNTS & STORAGE → FORMAT / SYSTEM

• It is desirable to flash from a laptop (or with a PC working through UPS) to avoid disconnection of the electric energy during the firmware.

If you want to get the root right, after you have shut down a new firmware, here is a video lesson with detailed step-by-step instructions.

A warning: Use these instructions on your own risk. We will not be responsible for everything that happens to you or your device arising from the use of information in this manual.

What you need to have for firmware samsung galaxy note 2 gt-n7100

1. Create a folder with numbers or English letters on the disk for the necessary files (example: C: 7100)

2. Swing all the links you need to download below (it is recommended to download the latest options):

Step-by-step instructions for SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 2 N7100 firmware:

1. If you have antivirus - we turn off

Programs:

Install the Samsung USB Driver for Mobile Phones Driver

Unpack Odin3_v3.09

4. Firmware

• Run Odin3 v3.09, it will lie in the folder ODIN3_V3.09
• Click on the PDA field and find the file with the firmware that you unpacked in the folder C: 7100
• Connect the smartphone with the original cable to the PC, the first field ID: COM lights up blue.
• I recheck all and click "Start".
• Wait for the end of the firmware process of 7-10 minutes, after which the smartphone will reboot itself.
• On the reboot time, disconnect the phone from the computer.

If you have done correctly, after rebooting you will have the download animation and the device itself will boot with the appal firmware android 4.x.

Instructions for installing the official single-fuel firmware on Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100, GT-N7105).

Drivers and programs

Attention!

To set the official stock firmware on the Galaxy S3 and return the phone status ("Settings"\u003e "About Device"\u003e "Properties"\u003e "Device Status") to "Official" after the transition from custom firmware and thereby return the possibility of receiving air updates enough Follow the instructions provided.

Installation Instructions

Unpack the downloaded archive to the folder with ODIN PC for convenience. The file in the ".tar" or ".tar.md5" format must be left, and "SS_DL.DLL" can be deleted.

Run the device data reset.
To do this, go to the settings on the "tab" Accounts"In the section" Archiving and reset", Choose the item" Reset device"And click the" Delete everything" The phone will be rebooted.

Run ODIN PC on behalf of the administrator.

Translate the device to download mode ( Download Mode.).
To do this, you must simultaneously press the volume key, the Home button and the power button. Then wait until the phone restarts and accept the warning by pressing the volume key.

In such a state, connect the smartphone to the computer. In Odin should light up the inscription " Com.».

Press the " Ap."And choose the TAR-archive of firmware.

Points " AUTO Reboot"And" F.Reset Time." must be activated, but " Re-Partition.", If active - need to disable.

Press the " Start." The firmware installation process will begin.

At the end of the operation, if everything went successfully, "All Threads Completed Odin PC Log should appear. (Succeed 1 / Failed 0). " The phone must be restarted manually by holding the power button until the screen turns off. Initial loading of the device may take up to 5 minutes.
ATTENTION!
If the device is not loaded for a long time or a data reset was not made, it must be made from the recovery.
To do this, you must simultaneously hold the volume key, the home button and the power button. After downloading, select the item " WIPE DATA / FACTORY RESET", and then - " Reboot System Now." If after these actions, the device also freezes when loading, it is necessary to re-flash it.