The second generation Note 2 comes preloaded with Android 4.1 while the Note 1 is still stuck at ICS Android 4.0.4. Samsung has promised that it will be given Jelly bean Android 4.1 treatment soon. But if you want a ROM with stock Jelly Bean experience, you will have to hit XDA and download SuperNexus firmware that is near flawless.
Here are the features of the firmware: Continue reading Galaxy Note: Stock Jelly Bean ROM (unofficial)
Galaxy S3 does not come with USB Mass storage mode (mobilityupdate.com). Reviewers have noticed that Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and Note 10.1 are also plagued with the omission of USB Flash drive mode. Like GS3, you can mount the external SD card as USB mass storage device by rooting it and installing the UMS app.
When I took the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 out of the box, I was blown away by the precision and craftsmanship of Samsung. No, I did not find it enormous as I was a first generation Galaxy Note user. It is great for those who want:
* Big display
* Big battery
* Stylus
* Fast processor
* 2GB RAM
* Latest Android OS
It is also great for those who want a bigger Galaxy S3. I used to own one and in fact, I was using it as my daily driver. I sold my GS3 and got a Note for about $800, unlocked. Expensive but worth every money.
Most people do not know but Samsung is selling two versions of the Galaxy Note 2. One is N7100 and second is N7105. The N7100 is the international version with no LTE connectivity built in. This one will not work with the ATT bands.
Core i3-2328M specs
Series Intel Core i3
Codename Sandy Bridge
Clock Rate 2200 MHz
Level 1 Cache 128 KB
Level 2 Cache 512 KB
Level 3 Cache 3072 KB
Number of Cores / Threads 2 / 4
Max. Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power) 35 Watt
Transistor Count 624 Million
Manufacturing Technology 32 nm
Die Size 149 mm2
Features HD Graphics 3000 (650-1100MHz), DDR3-1066/1333 Memory Controller (max 8GB), HyperThreading, AVX, Quick Sync, Virtualization
64 Bit 64 Bit support
Hardware Virtualization VT-x
Announcement Date 10/02/2012
Samsung has finally released its thinner and much improved Galaxy Note 2 in Qatar. Around 150 people were invited to attend its training session that was done by Intertec Group, which is also the authorized distributor for the Samsung phones in Qatar.
