News that many Galaxy Note 2 users will have been waiting to hear has now arrived – upgrades to Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 is now available! It must be mentioned, however, that the update isn't 'official' and must be downloaded by using a ROM – this one being PACMAN ROM.
There are slight issues with downloading through a custom ROM though, with the main one being that your handset won't be under warranty if any serious issues occur. Developers don't take any blame if problems happen, so please ensure that you follow the following step-by-step guide very carefully. If you do, your handset will be sitting on Jelly Bean 4.2.2 afterwards.
Here is our step-by-step guide:
Make sure that you have the right version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, from T-Mobile, AT&T or Verizon. You will also have to check that the device has been rooted.
The battery needs to be 70% at least and this is to make sure that it doesn't run out when flashing the ROM. If it does it could damage the handset.
You should also back up your handset, which will allow you to restore the data.
You may wish to disable security programs and apps on your device and computer.
Go to Settings > Application Development and check to ensure that you have USB Debugging enabled on your device.
You will also need ClockworkMod or a similar recovery app installed.
The ROM you want to flash and follow the instructions for flashing carefully.
By following the instructions below you will have Jelly Bean 4.2 installed on your device.
1. Install the Samsung USB drivers on your computer.
2. Connect your Galaxy Note 2 to the computer then copy the appropriate custom ROM and the Google Apps package on the SD card of your device.
3. Switch off the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and reboot it into Recovery mode. To do this, press and hold the Volume up + Volume down + Power keys after the device turned off.
4. Create a nAndroid backup for your current ROM which you can restore later if something goes wrong. Select "backup and restore > backup." You can select "restore" if you decided to revert back to your current ROM.
5. In the main menu, select "wipe data/factory reset" and "wipe cache partition." After that, go back and select "advanced > wipe Dalvik cache."
6. Go back to the main menu and select "install zip from SD card > choose zip from SD card." Choose the custom ROM zip file you have copied on your Galaxy Note and confirm installation. Do the same with the Google Apps package.
7. Once the installation is complete, go back to the main menu and select "reboot system now."
8. The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 will reboot and may take up to 5 minutes to complete the first run of the latest ROM.
You should now be able to enjoy everything that Jelly Bean 4.2.2 offers and the benefits of customisation from Paranoid Android, CyanogenMod and AOKP.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 or Galaxy Note 8? These Android devices from the Korean tech giant are usually among the choices of current small tablet shoppers. Aside from the big difference in price tags, what other factors should you consider if choosing between the two tabs?
In Australian mobile store Mobicity, the basic Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 costs $ 239.95. This 7-inch tablet first shipped in April last year with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Updates have since been made and users have been able to upgrade to 4.1 Jelly Bean.
The Samsung Tab 2 was immediately favoured over Kindle Fire or the Nook Tablet. It has 1GB of RAM on board powered by the dual-core Cortex A9 processor. It sports a 1024×600 resolution and comes in 8/16/32GB storage variants. Connectivity choices include: WiFi only, WiFi with an IR Blaster, and 3G & WiFi.
The screen responds well to the user’s touch, and browsing/navigation is smooth. Galaxy Tab 2 allows microSD storage expansion of up to 32GB. This is one of the reasons shoppers choose it over the Google Nexus 7, another relatively cheap small Android tablet.
The Galaxy Note 8 32GB WiFi only variant costs $ 389.95 on Mobicity. The device is also available in 3G and 4G LTE variants. One of its prized features is the accompanying Samsung S Pen, which is popularized by the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 phablet. Its storage is expandable to up to 64GB (microSD). It has a 5MP rear camera, and it is powered by a quad-core 1.6GHz processor, Cortex-A9. Its battery power (Li-Ion 4600 mAh) is only slightly better than the Tab 2′s Li-ion 4,000 mAh.
The Galaxy Note 8 has better specs in general, but its screen display is just as good as the Tab 2. There’s no revolutionary experience in this area. For additional $ 150, those who’d choose the Note 8 over Tab 2 will get a better processor, some extra battery juice, bigger allowable storage expansion, and the S-Pen.
If you need a small tablet mostly for browsing and ebook reading, it is indeed more practical go go with the Tab 2. If you like faster processing of multi tasks, you might want to give the Note 8 a chance. Further, those looking forward to Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie are far more likely to run it on a Note 8 than a Tab 2.
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Samsung's Galaxy Note 2 has become the best-selling phablet so far, despite its large price tag. How does it, then, compare against cheaper, real tablets like the Google Nexus 7 and the Amazon Kindle Fire HD?
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 vs Google Nexus 7 & Amazon Kindle Fire HD
The Galaxy Note 2 has oe important ability that tablets lack – it can make phone calls. You can contact people without having to carry a tablet AND a phone. The screen is smaller, though, whereas the Google Nexus 7 and the Kindle Fire HD both have 7" displays. The Note 2 has a 5.5" screen. All devices have HD, with the Galaxy Note 2 having a ppi of 256 and the other two having ppis of 216. The Note 2 also has the amazing S-Pen.
The Galaxy Note 2 has a quad-core chip and 2GB of RAM, so apps run very smoothly indeed. If you don't need lots of processing power – just a handy internet, email and games gadget – then the Kindle Fire HD has a quad-core chip and 1GB of RAM. The Google Nexus 7 will also do the job.
The Galaxy Note 2 supports SD up to 64GB. The Kindle Fire HD and the Nexus 7 can take up to 32GB of internal storage only.
If you're after a good camera, the Galaxy Note 2 has an 8MP camera on the back and a 1.9MP front camera. If you've already got a really good camera on your phone, then you could choose a tablet, as their cameras aren't as good, and the tablets themselves are awkward to hold.
The Google Nexus 7 runs on Android 4.2, the Kindle Fire HD on Android 4.0 and the Galaxy Note 2 on Android 4.1.2. The tablets sell for between $ 199 and $ 299, whereas the Note 2 goes for up to $ 650.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 has more advantages and features than the tablets – good cameras, greater portability, phonecalls…. making it the overall winner in this specs comparison. It is, however, badly let down by its daunting price and the fact that it can't use tablet-optimised apps. If the three main advantages don't mean that much to you, save your cash and opt for the Kindle Fire HD or the Google Nexus 7.
Don't look at your calendars now, but we're halfway through 2013 already. That means we're officially in the year's second half or third quarter. Q3 is notoriously slow for most technology top dogs, but then as the holiday season closes in, everyone gets out its big guns.
You might wonder by now, if you're into Android as much as we are, what could the big kahunas of the industry have up their sleeves going forward to make us forget about the great achievements of H1 2013. The truth is you can't even begin to imagine!
The Android army got more than a few worthy recruits from January to July, including Samsung's Galaxy S4, the HTC One, Sony Xperia Z and LG Optimus G Pro. But that can't compare with the troops set to be deployed in the near future. Several sizzling hot gadgets will duke it out for the rank of general and, because we want you to be prepared for war, we've rounded up some of the usual suspects:
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
With roughly two months to go until the Note 3 will see daylight, there's only one certainty about it – it's going to be big. Literally, but also figuratively. Unlike the Note 2 though, it will have much stronger competition in the "phablet" arena (see below), so Samsung needs to bring its A game to make it the kind of box-office hit its predecessor has been and the GS4 is right now.
Based on existing rumors, that's likely to happen, although there are reasons for concern tied up mostly to the design department. Sammy doesn't even want to consider ditching plastic, which might cost the Koreans dearly.
HTC One Max
If Samsung fails, HTC can pick up the pieces and get back in the spotlight. The company's One has already given the GS4 a run for its money in many ways, but it's the One Max that will show once and for all if the Taiwanese are to stay in the elite.
Also known as the T6, this thing is far from confirmed, but chances are it'll become official at around the same time as the Note 3 and should score big points exactly where we're expecting the Note to fail – design, robustness, build quality.
And with a snazzy Snapdragon 800 processor, plus an ultra-crisp 6-inch Full HD screen, it could be just what most Android aficionados need.
LG G2
Riding Nexus 4's success wave and following up on that hit has proven a little tricky for LG, but, if you ask me, the Optimus G Pro is the most underrated Android gem of 2013's first half. What's next? An Optimus G2, only it won't be called that way and instead be shortened to just G2.
Not really important, what is important is LG is rumored to be experimenting with several design innovations, including the placing of all physical buttons on the device's back. That would allow the front part to be almost entirely screen, which I know will instantly make some of you drool.
The big question is if LG is ready to compete with Samsung or HTC in the marketing area as well.
Sony Xperia Z Ultra and Honami
Unlike the competition, Sony still has two flagship devices to launch in 2013, one that's been formally introduced already and another that should become official in a matter of days. The duo intends to cover both the "phablet" and "regularly sized phone" niches, but Sony's big problem remains its shady reputation in the West.
Well, not so much reputation as ties with the carrier community. The Xperia Z is not available on any of America's biggest networks, so what Sony needs to do first is make sure the Z Ultra and/or Honami will be easy to score for the everyday user.
Second-generation Nexus 7
Android tablets in general don't have a great reputation and are mostly viewed as cheap and clunky alternatives to Apple's iPads. That's save for the Nexus 7, of course, a slate that's cheap but doesn't look it.
And the Nexus 7-2, which rumor has it will also start at an incredibly low price, should look even better. Heck, the specs we're hearing are worthy of a high-end slate, so if Google can pull all that off and still keep the pricing bar low, the sky is the limit for this thing's sales numbers.
Nexus 5 and Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie
A phone and a piece of software may appear to have nothing in common, but the N5 and Android 5 will most likely come together or not at all this year. There are conflicting reports about both in the media, with not even a shred of evidence pointing at N5's existence and very little confirming KLP's, so you shouldn't be too disappointed if they'll be delayed until 2014.
If they are coming in 2013, we only know Android 5.0 will look to limit fragmentation in the ecosystem by working even on outdated devices, while the Nexus 5 is unlikely to be manufactured by LG. Or is it?
Others
The Motorola Moto X is to be introduced next week, along with a bunch of mysterious Ultra devices. Samsung's Galaxy Note 10.1 should get a follow-up sometime in the fall, though the rumor mill is very quiet about that.
Asus probably has a few slate aces up its sleeve, Acer likewise, plus there's HTC's One Mini and a number of Windows/Android hybrids from Samsung. And don't even get me started on the once upon a time "small" Chinese OEMs (Oppo, Huawei, ZTE, etc.) that are looking bolder and bolder by the day.
In a nutshell, expect the unexpected from Android, the mobile OS that keeps on growing and growing in both quality and quantity. After all, they don't say it's an Android world for nothing.
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and the Samsung Galaxy S4 come from the same mould. They share the same looks and buttons, as the Samsung Galaxy S4 doesn't have many changes.
When Samsung revealed the first Samsung Galaxy Note there were some people who said that it was too large and that it wouldn't sell. The good news for Samsung is that it was very popular and people loved it. The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 came along and it was larger and had a bigger display, but it didn't look too much bigger as the bezel was thin. The phablet has a display of 5.5 inches compared to the 4.99 inches of the Samsung Galaxy S4. One fo the biggest difference is that the Samsung Galaxy S4 has a full 1080p HD display and the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 comes with the HD screen of 720p.
If your hands are large you won't have any issues with the phablet. But you may want to get yourself a headset if you are going to be talking for a long time.
The hardware of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 was a big change compared to that of the Samsung Galaxy S4. The device has 2GB of RAM along with the Exynos 1.6GHz processor that is quad core. The Samsung Galaxy S4 comes with 2GB of RAM and it also has two sets of quad cores. One of these is used from the minor tasks, with the other taking over when they are needed.
You get a battery of 3100mAh on the Samsung Galaxy Note 2; the original version has a battery of 2500mAh. You may get around 12 hours talk time with the handset. The Samsung Galaxy S4 has a battery of 2600mAh and this offers the same amount of talk time. Both of the devices have LTE support.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 comes with a camera of 8MP along with one of 1.9 on the front. The Samsung Galaxy S4 has a 13MP camera along with a camera of 1.2 on the front. For taking photos in low light this is great, while the speed of the shutter is fast too.
There is an S Pen with the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, which has seen improvements over the original and offers a feel as though you are writing with pen using paper. As soon as you remove the S Pen out of the dock you have access to Easy Clip and Air View.
What does stand out is the multi-window feature. You can open two apps in different windows and the resize them. The Samsung Galaxy S4 was shown with features that allow you to hover your finger over your display. It comes with dual camera and has eye tracking, but it lacks the S Pen.
The Samsung Galaxy S4 has changed the world of phablets and to date around 5 million copies have been sold. there are some who will remain with a smaller handset, but these people will miss out on the larger display, the S Pen and the larger battery for longer life.
From the time Samsung Galaxy Note hit stores, it has set the standards for smartphones and phablets alike. But the market is always full of surprises and some contenders are rising up to the challenge. With the pending release of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, tech giants like Sony are stepping up. The Sony Xperia Z Ultra can put the Note 2 to shame according to announced specs.
It was just a few years ago that smartphones featuring 4.3 inches were considered huge. These days, those smartphones would be called smaller looking at the range of products on the market. Especially with the release of Note 2 and Xperia Z Ultra, the standard for huge smartphone displays has changed completely.
Display
Xperia Z Ultra is setting a new standard for phablets . Imagine a 6.4-inch Full HD display on a phone. It has a pixel density of 344 ppi. Galaxy Note only has a 5.5-inch display. Resolution offers 267 ppi. This is lower than Xperia’s HD offering.
Dimensions
Sony measurements include 179.4mm x 92.2mm x 6.5 mm. it weighs 212grams. Samsung Galaxy Note, on the other hand, measures 151.1mm x 80.5mm x 9.4 mm. It weighs 183 grams. These measures make Sony taller than Galaxy note by 19%. It is also wider by 14% and slimmer by 31%.
Processor and Power
Galaxy Note 2 runs on quad core Exynos 4412 processor clocked at 1.6GHz. It has 2GB of RAM. The Sony Xperia runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad core unit clocked at 2.2GHz. It also offers 2GB of RAM.
Storage
The Xperia Z Ultra has limited storage. It is also available in 16GB edition with 11GB remaining for the user. There is a microSD slot offering up to 64GB capacity. The Galaxy Note 2 has three versions: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. There is also an expandable memory with the microSD for 64GB.
Camera
Most smartphones today have 13 megapixels. The Xperia Z Ultra only has 8 megapixels plus 2 megapixels for the front camera. Samsung has an 8-megapixel camera as well. The front camera is 1.9 megapixels.
With Samsung Galaxy Note 3 rumors swirling, and firming up, it's time to take a look at how the rumored Galaxy Note 3 is stacking up against the current Galaxy Note model, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2.
Last August, Samsung took to the stage in Berlin, Germany and showcased the its latest in its line of Galaxy Note phablets. The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 replaced the original Galaxy Note, upping the screen size and improving the S Pen stylus, and hitting numerous carriers in the United States including Verizon Wireless.
The device, while aging, remains one of the top choices on the Android platform thanks to its high-end hardware, unique software that takes full advantage of the S Pen and a massive display that is perfect for those that like to stay production whilst on the go. While the Galaxy Note 2 is a fantastic smartphone, the lives of all smartphones come to an end and the end of the Galaxy Note 2?s life appears to be closer than ever as rumors of a third-generation Galaxy Note model mount.
Read: Why You Shouldn't Wait for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3.
Rumors suggest that Samsung is currently developing a new Galaxy Note, dubbed Samsung Galaxy Note 3, that will be hitting shelves sometime later on this year to replace the Galaxy Note 2. Some details remain a mystery, including its exact design, but we already have a very good bead on what to expect from the Galaxy Note 3 when it touches down on shelves.
Of course, while the Galaxy Note 3 will indeed be replacing the Galaxy Note 2 as the company's flagship, it won't be replacing the Galaxy Note 2 completely. Instead, the Galaxy Note 2 will remain on shelves as a very viable option for those looking to snag a new smartphone. In fact, we expect there to be a bit of an internal battle between the Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy Note 2 in just a few months.
So how is the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 stacking up against the Galaxy Note 2? Here, we take a look at everything we know so far about this brewing match up.
Release Date
The Galaxy Note 3 launch date is rumored for September 4th.
Obviously, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 release date has come and gone which means that the device is only biding its time before its flag is lowered and a new flagship Galaxy Note emerges. That Galaxy Note is said to be the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 which has quickly become one of the most heavily rumored smartphones of the year.
Like the Galaxy S4, Samsung has been unable to quell leaks and the Galaxy Note 3 has leaked out numerous times over the past few months. One of the details that has leaked out is the Galaxy Note 3 launch date which is thought to be similar to the launch dates of the previous Galaxy Note models.
In the past, Samsung has used IFA 2013 as a springboard for its Galaxy Note announcements and signs are pointing to a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 arrival at or around IFA 2013. At the moment, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 launch date has been pegged for an Unpacked event on September 4th, just two days ahead of IFA. Samsung typically hosts its own event outside IFA and then uses the show to showcase its device.
Earlier this year, Samsung hosted its Unpacked Episode 1 event for the Samsung Galaxy S4 and that likely means that Episode 2 will be for the Galaxy Note 3. As for its release date, it's said to be possibly be coming in late September, though no date has been given. The release date, or at least a release window, will likely be given at the event.
Design
Early on, rumors suggested that Samsung was toying with several different Samsung Galaxy Note 3 designs including one that was made of metal. More recently, rumors have insisted that the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will not take on a metal design but instead, will utilize a plastic design like its predecessors and the well-known Galaxy S4.
In fact, the device is said to have a design that is similar to the Galaxy S4, which could mean that Samsung will use more durable plastic and a faux-metal band around the side of the device. It could also mean that it will have rounded corners.
The Galaxy Note 3 design is said to borrow from the Galaxy S4?s.
Rumors also suggest that Samsung will be trimming the Galaxy Note 3 down from the dimensions of the Galaxy Note 2. While the Galaxy Note 2 checked in with a 9.4mm frame and a weight of 180 grams, the Galaxy Note 3 is expected to be slimmed down to around 8mm and weight just a tad over 180 grams at 182 grams. The difference is likely due to the rumored increase in display size.
If the display does increase, consumers should expect the Galaxy Note 3 to be taller than the Galaxy Note 2 and possess a bit larger of a footprint. Those that need a visual can simply take a look at what Samsung did with the Galaxy S4 which is taller and slimmer than the Galaxy S3.
Users should also expect a microSD card slot for expanded memory and a removable back for use with wireless charging and an extended battery, hallmarks of Samsung's plastic designs.
Display
Samsung's Galaxy Note series is known for its large displays and from the looks of things, it appears that the company will not only be improving the resolution from the Galaxy Note 2 display to the Galaxy Note 3?s, but it will also be increasing the size.
The Galaxy Note 3 display could be larger than the Galaxy Note 2?s 5.5-inch display.
Rumors suggest that the Galaxy Note 3 display will check in somewhere between 5.7-inches and 6-inches. If true, that means that it will be increased anywhere from .2-inches to a full .5-inches.
While the Galaxy Note 2 display checked in with 720p HD resolution, the Galaxy Note 3 is all but confirmed to be coming with 1080p resolution like the Galaxy S4 before it. That should mean a higher resolution and it should also mean a higher pixel-per-inch count. The increased resolution and higher PPI will translate into better looking content and games.
Camera
Samsung decided to keep the cameras on the Galaxy Note and Galaxy Note relatively the same, outfitting them with 8MP rear cameras that produced solid photos and 1080p video.
The Galaxy Note 3 is thought to have a 13MP camera.
Camera rumors have come into focus for the Galaxy Note 3 and suggest that it will be coming with a 13MP camera sensor, same as the Galaxy S4. If true, it will likely mean that the Galaxy Note 3 will offer better photo and video quality while also allowing for better content shot in low-light.
One of the draw backs of the Galaxy Note cameras has been their low-light quality and Samsung could potentially change that with this new sensor. What's more is that the camera could come with 3X optical zoom, something that would potentially put it in another league not only when it comes to the Galaxy Note series but smartphones in general.
Processor & RAM
The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 arrived with a Exynos 4 quad-core processor from Samsung, which at the time was at the top in terms of quality. However, since then, Samsung and other companies have introduced new chips that offer improved performance and better battery life.
Two of those chips are the Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor from Qualcomm and the Exynos 5 Octa octo-core (but really quad-core) processor from Samsung. Both of these chips were introduced at CES 2013 and replaced CPUs from last year.
Both of these chips are rumored to be inside the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and it could be that Samsung, like it did with the Galaxy S4, splits them up based on region. It's also entirely possible that we could see one dominate throughout though that remains uncertain. What is certain is that whatever chip is inside the Galaxy Note 3 will likely dominate the chip in the Galaxy Note 2, both from a performance and a battery saving standpoint.
The Galaxy Note 3 is also rumored to have 3GB of RAM as opposed to the 2GB RAM found in the Galaxy Note 2. If true, it will help increase performance on the new Galaxy Note.
Software
The Samsung Galaxy Note series is known for its powerful software. The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 arrived with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on board, one of the first devices to possess the software out of the box, and it also delivered powerful features for the device's S Pen stylus including the popular S Note note taking application and the well-known Multi-View Feature.
Samsung's Galaxy Note 2 remains on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean though an Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update, loaded with features from the Galaxy S4?s version of TouchWiz, is supposedly en route sometime this quarter. Galaxy Note 2 owners should also expect to receive a number of the Galaxy Note 3?s features down the road as well.
The Galaxy Note 3 software should feature hints from the Galaxy S4.
Those software features remain unknown though one rumor suggests that the device will usher in a camera feature called Samsung Orb that is similar to the 360 panorama feature, Photo Sphere, which is found in Android 4.2.
It's clear that the Galaxy Note 3 will have some of the software found on the Galaxy S4, the Galaxy Note 2 borrowed from the Galaxy S3 after all, though unique features, particularly when it comes to the S Pen, remain firmly in the shadows.
Carriers
Samsung's new Galaxy Note should arrive on the usual suspects.
One of the biggest upgrades that the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 had was a multiple carrier launch. While the original Galaxy Note was stuck on AT&T and T-Mobile, the Galaxy Note 2 arrived on all five of the largest service providers in the U.S.
And with the Galaxy Note 2 as successful as it is, and with the same carriers picking up the Galaxy S4, we expect AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular and Verizon to all offer the Galaxy Note 3.
The only hint of a carrier thus far was a rumor that claimed that Samsung was meeting with executives to show off a Galaxy Note 3 prototype ahead of its launch. AT&T has been a close partner of Samsung, launching several Galaxy S4 branded smartphones and the past two Galaxy Note models, so at the very least we should see AT&T.
Price
The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 hasn't fluctuated much through carriers though it has seen its price drop by $ 100 at carriers other than Verizon where it remains at a lofty $ 299.99 on-contract. Of course, now that the Galaxy Note 2 is old, retailers like Amazon are hosting huge discounts on the Galaxy Note 2 so buyers would be wise to check those prices before purchasing through a carrier.
Needless to say, regardless of the Galaxy Note 3?s price, the Galaxy Note 2 will be the cheaper option of the two and it will remain that way until carriers put an EOL (End of Life) status on the former flagship.
As for the price of the Galaxy Note 3, nothing has leaked out yet, but consumers can be sure that the pricing will fall in line with previous years. That likely means $ 299.99 on-contract with T-Mobile offering the device somewhere in the vicinity of $ 550 and $ 650.
