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Monday, September 22, 2014

Update Galaxy Note 2 N7100 with Cyanogen Mod 10 1 Jellybean 4 2 2 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 N7100 can now be updated with the latest Firmware of Jellybean 4.2.2 which is brought to you by Cyanogen mod 10.1 firmware. This is the first firmware we are recommending for Galaxy Note 2 users at AndroidAdvices as it comes with not just stability factor but also make sure that it provides more value than ever. The best part is the customizations it offers along with the flexibility to try out different mods which otherwise is not possible in Normal firmwares.

Quick Pre Requisites:

Create a backup of all the data with the help of below mentioned steps and not with the Samsung KIES as your device may not detect with the KIES after applying this update as till now this update might not have arrived for your Country.

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

Enable the USB Debugging from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” and also you will have to ensure that the minimum battery life should be 30% so as to ensure that the phone doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of update. Disable / uninstall all the security suites installed in your phone.

Disclaimer: Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same.

As this is the custom ROM firmware, you need to make sure that you have rooted your device. To check on whether your Galaxy Note 2 is rooted or not, you will have to download the “Root Checker” app from the PLAY Store.

Assuming that you have rooted your device, let’s check out on what are the instructions with which you can apply this firmware update.

Procedure to Update Galaxy Note 2 N7100 with Jellybean 4.2.2 Firmware:

Download the Jellybean 4.2.2 Firmware Package from here in your computer along with the Google Apps Package.

Once downloaded, connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable and then place the downloaded file in your device. Disconnect the device once the files are copied.

Turn Off your phone so that it can be entered in the download mode. Recovery mode in Galaxy Note 2 N7100 can be entered by pressing Volume Up Key, Centre button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button after which you will get to see a green robot indicating that the device has entered in the recovery mode.

In recovery mode, select “install zip from SD Card” and choose the firmware zip file which you have placed in your device and then select the Google Apps Package.

Once selected, you need to wait for the same to get updated in your device. It may take around 4 -5 minutes for applying the update. Once the device is updated, select the option of “Reboot System Now” for rebooting the device in the normal mode.

To check on whether the device is updated with the firmware or not, you need to check the same from the path “Settings > About Phone > Firmware Version” where you will get to see about the firmware version.

Note: Just in a rare case if the device doesn’t boot up or show the home Lcd then remove the battery and reinsert the same to boot the device again in the normal mode.

Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the process of firmware update as we will try our level best to answer all your queries / issues at the earliest.

Update HTC One with Jellybean 4 2 2 MIUI v5 0 Custom ROM Firmware

HTC One smartphone can now be updated with the latest MIUI version 5 Custom ROM firmware which adopts simplistic UI and also comes with Stock Android Look and Feel. While the Lcd shots of this custom ROM mentioned below will substance that it comes with the Simplistic UI but also comes with state of the art features which are otherwise not available in the Stock Jellybean 4.2.2 Android firmware. Please note that this is the Custom ROM firmware and not the Stock firmware released by HTC. So, before we proceed onto check on what are The instructions with which you can apply this custom ROM firmware, you will have to go through the quick pre requisites mentioned below;

Quick Pre Requisites:

Only with the help of below mentioned steps, it’s preferred to create a backup. Make sure that you are not making use of HTC Sync for taking the backup as it may not help you restore the same.

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

From the path “Settings > More > Development Options > USB debugging” enable the USB Debugging Mode.

Minimum charge left in your phone is 40% or else there is a risk of device getting turned off in the middle of rooting process.

Since this is a custom ROM Firmware, you will need to make sure that you have rooted your device which can be checked with the help of “Root Checker” app.

Disclaimer: Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same.

Once you are done with the above mentioned steps, proceed to the next page where we have mentioned the list of instructions which will help you upgrade to this ROM.

Procedure to Update HTC One with Jellybean 4.2.2 Android OS:

Download the Jellybean 4.2.2 MIUI v5.0 Android Custom ROM Firmware Package from here to your computer. Once downloaded, connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable and place the zip file in your device.

Turn off your HTC One smartphone so that it can be entered in the Recovery Mode via Boot loader mode.

The Boot loader mode in HTC One X can be entered by pressing Volume UP Key + OK button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button. If the phone boots in the normal mode then you need to try again to enter into the boot loader mode.

Up next in the boot loader mode, you need to select “recovery” so as to enter into the recovery mode. In recovery mode, select Wipe data/factory reset and Wipe Cache partition for clearing all the cache data present in the device.

In recovery mode, select “install zip from sd card” > “choose zip from sd card” and then choose the Android revolution HD firmware package which you have placed in the device. Once the file is selected, it will take around 4 -5 minutes for applying the update.

Please note that it may take longer time than expected for booting the device up as it’s the first time the device will be booting after updating the firmware. To check the firmware version, you can check the same from the path “Settings > Firmware Version” where it will be mentioned as Android Revolution HD Jellybean 4.1.2.

Tip: If your HTC One refuses to boot up or say gets into the boot loop mode, then you need to re-apply the whole process from the start so as to make sure that the device is updated with this firmware

So there you go, you have now successfully applied the firmware of Jellybean 4.2.2 of MIUI v5.0 version in your device.. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues.

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Root Galaxy Note 2 N7100 on XXDME1 Jellybean 4 1 2 Firmware – Guide

All those who have updated their Samsung GALAXY Note 2 smartphone with the XXDME1 version of Jellybean 4.1.2 firmware can now be rooted easily with the help of a simple procedure which we will be discussing in the due course of this article.

Once you have rooted the device, you can then install the apps which need root access and also you can install custom ROM firmwares which we will be coming out very soon. So, before we proceed on to the guide to root the device, you will need to follow the list of pre requisites mentioned below.

Note: Rooting your Galaxy Note 2 N7100 smartphone will void the warranty, to restore back the lost warranty, you need to re-apply the firmware of XXDME1 of whose the link is mentioned below.

Quick Pre Requisites:

All the data in your Samsung Galaxy Note II should be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps. It’s recommended to not to use the KIES for taking the backup as it may not help you restore the data.

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,Call Log -Call Log and RestoreImages, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

Enable the USB Debugging from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” and also you will have to ensure that the minimum battery life should be 40% so as to ensure that the phone doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of update.

Disclaimer: We should not be held responsible or liable in any manner for any damage caused due to not following instructions.

Once you are done with following all the above mentioned instructions, you can now proceed to the next step where we have mentioned a detailed tutorial on how to update your Galaxy Note 2 N7100 with the Jellybean 4.1.2 firmware.

Procedure to Update Galaxy Note II with Jellybean 4.1.2 XXDME1 Firmware:

Download XXDME1 Jellybean 4.1.2 Rooting Package and Odin from here to your computer. Once downloaded, open Odin in your computer. Extract the rooting package to get the tar file.

Now, turn Off your Phone so that it can be entered in the Download Mode. The Download Mode can be entered by first turning Off the device and then Hold Volume Down + Menu Button and while holding both Keys to Power ON the device till you see the Green Robot on the Lcd which is nothing but the Download Mode.

In Download Mode, connect your phone to computer with original USB cable to see ID: COM section turn Yellow / Blue which indicated that all the drivers are installed successfully.

Click on “PDA” to select the rooting file which you got after extracting the rooting package in initial step. Now, click on “Start” to start the process of firmware update. Once the process is done, the phone will be rebooted. Please note that the process of rooting will take around 2 – 4 minutes of time.

Once you see the home Lcd in your phone, all you need to do is to just disconnect the device and check whether the firmware is updated successfully or not.

Note: If the device gets into the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck in the welcome Lcd, just long press the Power button and re follow the above instructions so as to again follow the above mentioned instructions.

So there you go, you have successfully rooted your Galaxy Note 2 with Official Jellybean 4.1.2 firmware of XXDME1. Do share with us in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the process of firmware update.