In principle, the international rollout of the upgrade to 4.3 Android Jelly Bean for Samsung Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4 y Galaxy Note 2 It was scheduled for this same month of November and December. Either due to the urgency required by the final launch of 4.4 Android KitKat or for the good work of the South Korean company, the result is that only 10 days after starting the eleventh month of the year the new version of the mobile operating system of Google has been ahead of the deadlines advanced by Samsung and it is already available to - a large part - of the owners of the mentioned smartphones. The problem was that there was no news of the update in the second generation of the phablet ... until now.
How many users of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 were already beginning to get impatient with the delay in receiving the promised update on their device compared to the relative haste with which it has reached other models, we receive news that allows us to affirm that the arrival of Android 4.3 for the aforementioned phablet could already be found to be 'on the verge of candy' to start being distributed via OTA.
Samsung Service Centers would already have the update for the Galaxy Note 2
As reported by colleagues from SamMobile thanks to the leak offered by a user from India, the update to 4.3 Android Jelly Bean for Galaxy Note 2 would already be in the power of the official Service Centers of Samsung where, apparently, the lucky young man had requested that his device be updated - the images that illustrate this article are screenshots of the phablet with the new version of Android that you have shared through Twitter -.
The rapid translation of this arrival of the new software to the official technical service of Samsung is that the firm based in Seoul could already be polishing the last details before starting to distribute it via OTA across the various markets. Now we just need to know when it will reach the Galaxy Note 2 Spanish people.
As for the update itself, the new firmware has the version number N7100XXUEMJ9 and is dated to end of the month. As for the new features it will bring, the truth is that we can't predict how far they will go and what those new features will be. It would be logical to think that they would be very similar to those recorded in the updates to Android 4.3 received by Samsung Galaxy S3 y Galaxy S4, to which would be added some new specific functionality for the phablet and its S Pen.
Key new features of Android 4.3 on the Galaxy Note 2
In addition to compatibility with Galaxy Gear, this OTA incorporates a wide set of improvements that improve performance and update the experience to the line of Galaxy S4 and the Notes 3. Notable changes include:
- Performance and fluidity: implementation of TRIM, better RAM management y updated GPU drivers which provide a notable leap in synthetic tests and daily use.
- Security and services: integration of S y SamsungWallet standard for corporate environments and payments/coupon management.
- Revamped interface: TouchWiz adopts the aesthetics of the S4 with Optimized Core UI, New tabbed Settings menu y Notification bar with more access.
- Screen and camera: modes AdaptDisplay y Professional Photo for color calibration; new camera mode Sound and Shot.
- Lock and keyboard: lock screen more customizable with effects like ripple and multiple widget; new Samsung Keyboard with better precision.
- Smart features: S Voice updated from S4 and new voice commands; Car/Driving Mode y Daydream.
- Storage: option of move apps to SD card, useful for freeing up internal memory.
- Navigation: browser in fullscreen by default to take advantage of the Note 2 panel.
- Renewed apps: redesign of Calculator, Clock, Contacts, Gallery and Music, with support for full-screen viewing.
Overall, one perceives a greater autonomy, more consistent animations and a more polished integration with the S Pen, thanks to latency and accuracy adjustments inherited from the latest generations of the Note.
Deployment by region and supported models
The release takes place in Phases and may vary by country y operator. The OTA began to be seen in Asia (with early reports from India) and has progressively spread to Europe in free-range units. For the GT-N7100 (3G) The firmware identified is N7100XXUEMJ9, While in the GT-N7105 (LTE) deployment has started in Nordic markets and is expanding to other regions. If your Note 2 is from a carrier, it's normal that take a little longer by customizing the firmware.
As context, The Galaxy S3 OTA was paused temporarily in certain markets for technical adjustments, so Samsung seems to have opted for a phased and cautious approach with the Note 2 to ensure stability.
How to install: OTA, Kies, and advanced alternative with Odin
You have several ways according to your preference and level of experience:
- OTA (Over The Air): check in Settings > About device > Software update. Recommended to be in WiFi, with 80% battery and a Backup previous.
- Samsung Kies: install Choose (or the appropriate version for your model), connect the Note 2 by USB, check if there are firmware available, makes backup and proceed with the download/installation from the PC.
- Odin (advanced): option for experienced users. It involves downloading the official firmware from SamMobile, enter Download mode and flash with Odin unmarked distributionIt is vital to have drivers, battery at maximum, and consider copies as Android and the EFS folderAny flashing is at your own risk. your own risk.
If you choose the official routes (OTA/Kies), the process usually takes between 30 and 45 minutes depending on the connection and preparation of the equipment. After installation, the terminal is will restart and will apply app optimization.
For those who have already received the update in Service Centers, the jump to Android 4.3 offers a device feel more modern, with visible improvements in interface and a technical base that extends the useful life of the Note 2, bringing it closer to the experience of later models.
Source: SamMobile.
