Install Official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Update To Samsung Galaxy Note 2: N7100 Gets XXDMG1 Firmware Via OTA
Galaxy Note 2 receives its official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update through the XXDMG1 firmware.
If you own Galaxy Note 2, you will most definitely be delighted to hear that Samsung has already rolled out official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for the said device. The firmware update brings bug fixes as well as improvements on the performance of the device of over the previous official firmware release.
If you are interested the official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update, specifically for those with Samsung Galaxy Note 2 with model number N7100, you should be able to get notification of the firmware over-the-air or OTA. Furthermore, the official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update is also available through Samsung Kies.
Nevertheless, if you were not able to get the notification for the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update through OTA or Samsung KIES, you can choose to manually install the firmware on your Samsung Galaxy Note 2. For those who are unfamiliar with the process of manual installation, visit this post from International Business Times providing the very detailed instructions on how you can successfully update to v.4.1.2 Jelly Bean.
You can download the files necessary for Samsung Galaxy Note 2's update to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean in the links provided above.
Moreover, there are pre-requisites (listed below) that should be taken care of before you proceed with the manual installation process to update Samsung Galaxy Note 2 N7100 to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update.
- XXDMG1 Jelly Bean firmware is only compatible with Samsung Galaxy Note 2 with model number N7100. Using this firmware to other devices can one hard-brick of damage them.
- Make sure that you have the proper USB driver for your Note 2 installed on your PC.
- USB debugging mode should be enabled.
- Important data and settings on your smartphone can be backed up using custom recovery tool such as ClockWorkMod (CWM) or TWRP recovery.
- Your Samsung Galaxy Note 2 should be factory unlocked.
- Bootloader needs to be unlocked as well.
- Have your phone least charged to 80 percent before you install official firmware for the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update.