Deal of the Day: LLOYD Flex Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 - Android Central

The Oct. 30 Deal of the Day is the LLOYD Flex Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Made from shock absorbent and scratch resistant TPU, the Flex Case provides great protection for the Note 2 from day to day use and drops. This completely flexible case is slim, lightweight and comes in black, clear, smoke and green.

The LLOYD Flex Case is available for just $ 5.75, over 70% off today only . Grab yours while supplies last!

Want more options? Check out our entire selection of Samsung Galaxy Note 2 cases at ShopAndroid.com

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Test Android 4.3 for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 - Mobiltelefon.Ru

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Galaxy Note 2 N7100 Gets XXUEMJ5 Android 4.3 Leaked Test Firmware - IBTimes.co.uk

Another Android 4.3 Jelly Bean test firmware with build version XXUEMJ5 has been leaked for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 bearing model number GT-N7100.

With the Android 4.3, Samsung has updated the UI elements, which is more like the interface of Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy S4 including the tabbed button settings.

Besides, Samsung Wallet and Samsung Knox are also added in the test firmware. However, the Android 4.3 is still going through development phases and Samsung is likely to add more features before releasing the final version.

Screenshot of Android 4.3 running on Galaxy Note 2.

Firmware details

Model: GT-N7100

Country: Open Asia

Version: Android 4.3 Jelly Bean

Changelist: 1903221

Build date: 16 October, 2013

Product code: OLB

PDA: N7100XXUEMJ5

CSC: N7100OLBMJ4

MODEM: N7100XXUEMJ5

Until Samsung releases official update users can experience the leaked N7100XXUEMJ5 Android 4.3 test build on their Galaxy Note 2 following our step-by-step guide. It should be noted that the N7100XXUEMJ5 is an unbranded version of firmware and can be installed on any unlocked N7100 unit.

IBTimes UK reminds its readers that it will not be held liable for any damage to the device. Users are also advised to verify their handsets meet following set of requirements.

Pre-requisites

1) Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to connect the Android device with computer.

2) Enable USB Debugging Mode on phone to connect it with the computer and use Android SDK with it. [Press Menu >> Settings >> Applications . From there navigate and click on Development option then check USB Debugging Mode .]

3) As the tutorial is likely to wipe out all data of the phone, create a backup. If the device is having any custom recoveries such as CWM / TWRP installed then backup data using the recovery.

4) The Note 2 should have battery charge above 80%.

5) The device should be factory unlocked and not locked to a particular carrier.

6) The phone will lose custom ROM with the installation of official firmware. Also, the custom recovery will be replaced by the stock recovery.

7) The device will no longer belong to a rooted version once official firmware is installed.

8) XXUEMJ5 Android 4.3 official firmware works only with Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100. As flashing this on any incorrect variant might brick the device, verify the model number of Note 2 by navigating to Settings >> About phone >> Model number .

Steps to install XXUEMJ5 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean on Galaxy Note 2 N7100

Step-1: Download N7100XXUEMJ5 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean official firmware for Galaxy Note 2 to computer. Extract the downloaded firmware file to get

N7100XXUEMJ5_N7100OLBEMJ4_N7100XXUEMJ5_HOME.tar.md5 file

Step-2: Download Odin3.09 . Extract Odin zip to get Odin v3.09.exe in it

Step-3: Double-click to open the Odin3 v3.09.exe file to start Odin

Step-4: Restart the Galaxy Note 2 in to Download Mode . To do so, first power off the phone and wait for five to six seconds after the display is off. Press and hold Volume Down , Power and Home buttons together until a warning screen appears. Then press the Volume Up button to continue to enter into Download Mode

Step-5: Connect the phone to computer using USB cable while it is in Download Mode. The successful connection will be indicated by an Added message in Odin and also the one of the ID: COM box will turn blue with the COM port number.

Note: If the Added message does not appear, try another ISB port located at the back side of the computer. If Odin still fails to recognise the phone then reinstall USB driver.

Step-6: Click the AP button in Odin and select N7100XXUEMJ5_N7100OLBEMJ4_N7100XXUEMJ5_HOME.tar.md5 file extracted earlier

Step-7: Under the Option section in Odin, verify Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time checkboxes are selected. Uncheck Re-Partition option

Step-8: Click the Start button in Odin to begin the installation

Step-9: A PASS message will appear when the flashing is completed and the phone will restart automatically. When the home screen appear, unplug the USB cable form the phone

Galaxy Note 2 should now be updated and running on the leaked test build N7100XXUEMJ5 Android 4.3. Navigate to Settings >> About phone to verify the firmware version of the device.

How to fix bootloop issue

If the device gets encounter with any issue, such as FC or Bootlooop, with the firmware installation, then boot the phone in recovery mode. To do so, press and hold Volume Up , Home and Power buttons together. In recovery mode, perform data wiping task by selecting Wipe data / factory reset . Then reboot the phone by selecting reboot system now . In recovery mode, use Volume keys to scroll between options and Power button to select the desired option. Note that performing wiping task will erase all data including internal SD card of the device.

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Galaxy Gear to Sync with Galaxy S4, S3, and Note 2 Also - BusinessKorea

Samsung Electronics will provide a software upgrade for its smartwatch “Galaxy Gear” to sync with more smartphone devices than just the Galaxy Note 3.

On October 24, Samsung announced that through the Android OS Jelly Bean 4.3 upgrade, Galaxy S4 and S4 LTE-A users can use the Galaxy Gear as well.

Through this upgrade, a total of four devices, including the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Round, can use the Galaxy Gear. The Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 will be upgraded later.

Samsung will continue to increase the number of Galaxy Gear synchronizable devices to the Galaxy S4 Mini, Galaxy S4 Active, Galaxy S4 Zoo, and Galaxy Mega 5.8. Users can upgrade through software updates within the device, or through Samsung’s software management program Kies. Samsung Digital Plazas and Mobile Shops also help users with upgrading.

With the Galaxy Gear becoming available for use with other Galaxy products, Samsung expects Galaxy Gear sales to increase. The Galaxy Gear has been slow on sales because only the Galaxy Note and Galaxy Round 3 2 models are able to sync to the product. With the Galaxy S4 Mini releasing next month in the US, Samsung anticipates some synergy effects for the Galaxy Gear. A Samsung associate said, “Apple has not yet released a smartwatch, so Samsung will use the Gear’s compatibility with various Galaxy products to aggressively push for its sales in the North American market.”

The Galaxy Gear is a wearable device of the Galaxy series. It can be used in many ways once synced with a smartphone. The Galaxy Gear comes with a 1.63 inch OLED display and a 1.9 megapixel digital camera. Using the S Voice feature, users can dial or receive calls by speaking, and continue the call while multitasking. Users can also control the schedule, alarm, settings, and weather displays with their voice.

Leaked 4.3 firmware arrives for Note 2 (N7100) - Android Headlines - Android News

If you own a Samsung note 2 (N7100) and you are the adventurous sort, then you will be interested to know that Sammobile have just announced that they have received the latest Android 4.3 firmware leak for your device from their sources. The news comes after yesterday’s leak of the 4.3 update schedule for the Note 2, S3 and multiple variants of the S4.

The latest release is N7100XXUEMJ5, and is few builds newer than the previously leaked 4.3 software, one of which was only a personal backup of a very mixed custom rom which included paid apps. So, as usual, Sammobile have come up trumps.

A word of caution, the N7100XXUEMJ5 firmware is still a pre-release Open-Asia firmware, and as such it must be expected to still contain a few bugs. Hopefully it will have solved some of the bugs that were present in the previous leaks, a particularly painful bug for me was the removal of my Google accounts every-time the phone rebooted, while others included being unable to access the greyed out APN tab, and a keyboard error. The leaked firmware should also bring compatibility with Samsung’s Gear SmartWatch.

So, if you are going to flash the latest leaked 4.3 firmware, be sure to backup your data and your apps (I use Titanium Backup, but use the app you are comfortable with), store your photos in a safe place ie on the MicroSD card, and use an app such as SMS Backup & Restore to backup your texts. It would probably be prudent to perform a full Nandroid backup if your have a custom recovery installed.

Samsung have updated the leaked firmwares interface to closely represent the Note 3′s UI, and also included some of the same apps that are included with the S4/Note 3, which include the Knox security software and Samsung Wallet. Sammobile have reported that Samsung is producing a new build of 4.3 every two days for the Note 2, with Android 4.3 under heavy development for all relevant devices.

Right, the important stuff. Remember, if you aren’t sure about what you are doing, wait for the official 4.3 firmware which won’t be too much longer, with rumours of it being available at some point in November.

Sammobile have also stated that the N7100XXUEMJ5 will neither increase your binary counter OR void your warranty.

Firmware details:

Model : GT-N7100

Country : Open Asia

Version : Android 4.3

Changelist : 1903221

Build date : Wed, 16 Oct 2013 23:49:26 +0000

Product Code : OLB

PDA : N7100XXUEMJ5

CSC : N7100OLBEMJ4

MODEM : N7100XXUEMJ5

Instructions on how to flash the firmware:

• Extract (unzip) the firmware file

• Download Odin3 v3.09 (From here or here)

• Extract Odin. ZIP file

• Open Odin3 v3.09

• Restart phone in download mode (Press and hold Home + Power + Volume down buttons)

• Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin

• Add N7100XXUEMJ5_N7100OLBEMJ4_N7100XXUEMJ5_HOME.tar.md5 to AP

• Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked

• Click start button, sit back and wait a few minutes.

• If you encounter any issues with the firmware (Any FC, Bootloop etc)

• Boot into recovery mode (Home + power + vol up)

• Choose to wipe / factory reset. (THIS WILL ERASE ALL OF YOUR DATA INCLUDING YOUR INTERNAL SD CARD!)

At this point, you should choose to reboot your phone. Its unknown at present whether flashing the firmware via the Mobile Odin app will work, if the process is successful, it isn’t yet known if it is able to keep root on this latest 4.3 leak. That of course, is only relevant if you rooted in the first place.

Remember, if you do run into any problems with the 4.3 leak, here is the support thread for the firmware on the XDA forums.

Download the N7100XXUEMJ5 firmware from here. Good luck and happy flashing! Remember to post your feedback in the comments or at our Google Plus page.

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Android 4.3 brings Gear support for Galaxy S4, S3 and Note 2 - CNET UK

Samsung’s Galaxy Gear will soon work with a host of other Samsung mobiles, as the South Korean tech giant expands the usefulness of its smart watch.

The wrist-occupier will soon work with the Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4 and Note 2 smart phones, Samsung has confirmed. Compatibility for these high-profile mobiles will arrive via the Android 4.3 update, which is already arriving across Europe, and should be in the UK imminently.

Samsung is also making the Galaxy Gear – which up until now was only compatible with the Galaxy Note 3 – play nice with less high-tech Samsung phones.

The Galaxy S4 Mini, S4 Active, S4 Zoom, Galaxy Mega 5.8 and Mega 6.3 will also benefit from Gear support, although compatibility for these phones will arrive via a ‘separate software update’ that begins at the end of October, Samsung says.

Samsung’s Galaxy Gear has buckets of potential, and looks dead classy, ??but a lack of basic features meant we could only award it two and a half stars in our review.

We also complained about the need to own the expensive Note 3 in order to make the Gear work. Bringing support to a broader range of mobiles is definitely the first step for Samsung when it comes to making its smart watch more tempting.

Samsung says the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update will bring “easier text input, and updated graphics and multimedia”. You also get Samsung’s Knox security app, a Smart Switch app to quickly swap media from other phones to Samsung gadgets, Samsung HomeSync and Group Play 2.5 with shared video support.

Would you buy the £ 300 Galaxy Gear? Let me know in the comments, or on our Facebook wall.

Samsung Apologizes To Chinese Customers For Galaxy S3 And Note 2 Problems - Ubergizmo

By Tyler Lee on 10/24/2013
Filed in Homepage > CellPhones

We’re not sure why, but it seems that China in particular seems to have been affected badly when it comes to malfunctioning smartphones and the services when it comes to dealing with them. For example Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, has in the past apologised to Chinese consumers for the way they dealt with repair and warranty enquiries for their iPhone, and now it looks like Samsung will be issuing their own apology as well. In a statement released on their website, Samsung was quoted as saying, “We welcome the scrutiny by the media. As a result of management problems, we have brought inconveniences to consumers, and we offer our sincere apologies. “

The phones in question are the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the Galaxy Note 2, both of which have apparently been rather problematic for customers in China, with reports that both devices crash up to 30 times a day! Crashing once or twice on a daily basis is already unacceptable so we can only imagine the frustration that these users are having when it crashes 30 times. In any case the South Korea tech giant has announced that they will be offering affected customers repair for either device free of charge, and will refund those who have already paid for repairs, and worst case scenario, will offer a full replacement for devices that are still having issues after multiple repairs.

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Samsung Galaxy Gear Now Compatible With Galaxy S4, S3 And Note 2 - Ubergizmo

By Daniel Perez on 10/23/2013
Filed in Homepage > CellPhones> Gadgets

The Samsung Galaxy Gear has understandably received mixed reviews among the majority of the tech world, but what didn’t help is the device was only limited to be used along with the Galaxy Note 3. This left many who already owned a Samsung device out in the cold, but the company has apparently opened the doors for its Galaxy Gear to be compatible with a number of previously released Samsung devices, such as the Galaxy S4, Galaxy S3 and Note 2.

Samsung Galaxy S4, Galaxy S3 and Note 2 owners can now head on over to their consumer retailer of choice and pick up the Galaxy Gear, that is, if they believe it to be a worthy accessory to their already impressive smartphone. If your Samsung device isn’t listed as being able to support the Galaxy Gear, your worries will soon be over as Samsung says they will extend compatibility with their smartwatch by the end of October. This means those of you with the Galaxy S4 Mini, Galaxy S4 Active, Mega 5.8, Mega 6.3 and Galaxy S4 Zoom will be able to get in on the Galaxy Gear fun soon enough as Samsung plans to roll out a separate software update globally at the end of October.

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iPad Air vs Lumia 2520 vs Surface 2 vs Galaxy Note 10.1 in 2014 - NDTV

Apple unveiled the fifth-generation iPad, the iPad Air at a special event on Tuesday. The new iPad Air is much thinner, lighter and sleeker than the previous generation iPad, and packs in the latest hardware – including the 64-bit Apple A7 processor.

Interestingly, ailing smartphone maker, Nokia also unveiled its first Windows RT tablet, the Lumia 2520. Microsoft had already refreshed its Surface tablet earlier this year, improving the device’s hardware. The 10-inch tablet segment is seeing some action, with Samsung also unveiling the 2014 edition of its Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet. We take a look at what each one of these large tablets brings to the table.

The new iPad Air sports a 9.7-inch Retina display with a resolution of 2048×1536 pixels and a pixel density of 263ppi. The Nokia Lumia 2520 on the other hand, comes with a 10.1-inch full-HD IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels, and a pixel density of 218ppi. The Microsoft Surface 2 tablet comes with a 10.6-inch display with 1920×1080 pixels resolution and 206ppi pixel density. The Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) tablet features a 10.1-inch WQXGA (2560X1600 pixels) Super clear LCD display and 298ppi pixel density.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) display has a higher resolution and packs in more pixels per inch, followed by the iPad Air, Lumia 2520 and the Surface 2.

The iPad Air is powered by a 64-bit A7 chip which also powers the new iPhone 5s, offering up to two times faster CPU and graphics performance than the previous generation iPad. It also features the M7 motion coprocessor that takes care of measuring motion data from the accelerometer, gyroscope, and compass sensors, sending them to apps without waking up the A7 processor, leading to improved battery life. The Nokia Lumia 2520 is powered by a 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, while the Surface 2 sports an NVIDIA Tegra 4 (T40) 1.7 GHz Quad Core chip. The Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition in India is powered by a 1.9GHz Exynos 5 Octa processor, while its other variant is powered by a 2.3 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, along with 3GB of RAM.

It’s hard to compare performance since the four tablets run on different platforms but each one comes with the latest hardware specifications.

The new iPad Air features a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 1.2-megapixel front facing one . It supports 1080p HD video recording. The Nokia Lumia 2520, on the other hand, features a 6.7-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. The Surface 2 sports a 5.0-megapixel rear-facing camera and 3.5-megapixel front-facing camera. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition boasts of a high-end 8-megapixel rear camera with BSI sensor and autofocus accompanied by an LED flash, and a 2-megapixel BSI sensor.

We’re not sure if everyone uses the camera on a tablet, so a high-end rear camera might not make sense for everyone. The Surface 2′s front-camera sensor has the highest resolution. All of the tablets would be good for making video calls.

The iPad Air comes in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB storage variants, while the Nokia Lumia 2520 comes offers 32GB built-in storage memory expandable via microSD card. The Surface 2 comes in 32GB and 64GB variants and also features a microSD card slot for expansion. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition comes in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB built-in storage variants, with a microSD card slot for expansion.

Coming to software, the iPad Air runs iOS 7, the latest version of Apple’s mobile OS. The Nokia Lumia 2520 and Surface 2 run Windows RT, the tablet optimised stripped down version of Windows. The Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 runs Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.

In terms of apps, the iPad Air has an edge over Windows RT and Android based tablets as a large number of iOS apps have been optimised for the iPad . Apple now also offers its iLife and iWork suit of apps free of charge, to new customers, The tablet-specific app scene is pretty dismal on Windows and Android, though the Surface 2 and Nokia Lumia 2520 tablets come with Microsoft Office 2013 RT office apps .

It’s worth pointing out that barring the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition, none of these tablets are available in India, at this point in time. Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition, at a price point of Rs. 49,999. The iPad Air starts at $ 499 and the Lumia 2520 is also priced similarly. The Surface 2 starts at $ 449.

Samsung Extends Galaxy Gear Compatibility to 8 Devices, Including Galaxy S4 ... - Droid Life

Samsung Extends Galaxy Gear Compatibility to Galaxy S III, S4, Note II, and More

October 23, 2013

Samsung provides more users with enhanced flexibility and freedom via extended Galaxy Gear compatibility

Seoul, Korea – Oct 23, 2013 – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. today announced that more Samsung devices will be compatible with Galaxy Gear, a perfect companion device that makes mobile communication easier and more enjoyable.

Galaxy Gear will be available for use with Galaxy S4, S III, and Note II through the Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) update. The update came first to Galaxy S4 devices in Germany in October. Samsung will also extend Galaxy Gear compatibility to other GALAXY devices – including Galaxy S4 mini, S4 Active, Mega 5.8, Mega 6.3, and S4 zoom – through a separate software update beginning at the end of October. Software update schedules for each device will vary by country and carrier.

“Extending Galaxy Gear compatibility to more Galaxy devices reflects our deep commitment to continuing to deliver enriched mobile experiences to our consumers,” said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile division, Samsung Electronics. “Through a significant effort to enhance and enrich the Galaxy experience, Samsung continues to empower our users in their mobile lives and enable smart freedom with Galaxy Gear.”

Samsung Galaxy Gear
Galaxy Gear will enable Galaxy S4, S III, and Note II users to make and answer calls and view incoming messages and notifications with just a glance. For a closer look at more important messages, users can simply pick up their master device and the Smart Relay feature instantly reveals the full content. Users can also find major social apps on Samsung Apps to maintain connections to their social networks via Galaxy Gear.

With a 1.9 Megapixel camera, users can snap a visual memo by simply tapping Galaxy Gear’s screen. Photos are then easily and automatically saved in the master device’s gallery. Users can enjoy a built-in Pedometer app and use Galaxy Gear to control the music played on their master devices. Of course the device also functions like a watch, with the option to change the face with 10 different clock options and even more options available via Samsung Apps.

Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) ** Update schedule and features may differ by country and carrier.
Samsung Galaxy S4, S III, and Note II will get the Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) update. For Galaxy S III and Note II, new capabilities provide easier text input, and updated graphics and multimedia, as well as new updates to Samsung features and applications, including:

• Smsung KNOX *, a secure and comprehensive mobile solution for enterprises and consumers. (* Galaxy S III 3G
version will get Samsung KNOX with a platform security only in select countries.)
• Smart Switch to seamlessly transfer content from other smartphones to Samsung devices
• HomeSync to store , share and enjoy content securely wherever you are
• Group Play 2.5 with shared video support

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of televisions, smartphones, personal computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 270,000 people across 79 countries with annual sales of US $ 187.8 billion. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.

Samsung makes Galaxy Gear compatibile with Galaxy S4, S3 and Note 2 - Telegraph.co.uk

The Galaxy Gear is currently only compatible with the Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition. However, the Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) update will extend compatibility to the Galaxy S4, Galaxy S3, and Galaxy Note 2.

Samsung will also extend Galaxy Gear compatibility to other Galaxy devices – including the Galaxy S4 Mini, S4 Active, Mega 5.8, Mega 6.3, and Galaxy S4 Zoom – through a separate software update beginning globally at the end of October. Software update schedules for each device will vary by country and operator.

“Extending the Galaxy Gear compatibility to more Galaxy devices reflects our deep commitment to continuing to deliver our consumers enriched mobile experiences,” said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile division, Samsung Electronics.

The Galaxy Gear will enable Galaxy S4, Galaxy S3, and Galaxy Note 2 users to make and answer calls and view incoming messages and notifications with just a glance. For a closer look at more important messages, users can simply pick up their master device and the Smart Relay feature instantly reveals the full content.

With a 1.9 Megapixel camera, users can snap photos by tapping the Galaxy Gear’s screen. Photos are automatically saved in the master device’s gallery.The smartwatch also has a built-in Pedometer app and can be used to control the music played on the master device.

Samsung said the Android 4.3 update will also provide easier text input, and updated graphics and multimedia. Some Samsung features and applications will also be updated, including Knox (Samsung’s mobile security solution), Smart Switch (which transfers content from other smartphones to Samsung devices) and HomeSync cloud storage.

Technology analyst firm Canalys predicts the smartwatch market will boom over in 2014 with the release of a “new generation of devices”, with up to five million smartwatches being shipped by the end of the year.

“Smartwatches will be the most important new product category in consumer electronics since the iPad defined the market for tablets,” said Chris Jones, a vice president at the firm.

“Software platforms tied to smartwatches will also be a tremendous opportunity for developers to write apps in categories such as health and wellness or sports and fitness.”

However, Samsung’s decision not to make the Galaxy Gear compatible with smartphones made by other manufacturers has been criticised by some reviewers, and is likely to limit sales of the device.

iPad Air vs Lumia 2520 vs Surface 2 vs Galaxy Note 10.1 in 2014 - NDTV

Apple unveiled the fifth-generation iPad, the iPad Air at a special event on Tuesday. The new iPad Air is much thinner, lighter and sleeker than the previous generation iPad, and packs in the latest hardware – including the 64-bit Apple A7 processor.

Interestingly, ailing smartphone maker, Nokia also unveiled its first Windows RT tablet, the Lumia 2520. Microsoft had already refreshed its Surface tablet earlier this year, improving the device’s hardware. The 10-inch tablet segment is seeing some action, with Samsung also unveiling the 2014 edition of its Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet. We take a look at what each one of these large tablets brings to the table.

The new iPad Air sports a 9.7-inch Retina display with a resolution of 2048×1536 pixels and a pixel density of 263ppi. The Nokia Lumia 2520 on the other hand, comes with a 10.1-inch full-HD IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels, and a pixel density of 218ppi. The Microsoft Surface 2 tablet comes with a 10.6-inch display with 1920×1080 pixels resolution and 206ppi pixel density. The Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) tablet features a 10.1-inch WQXGA (2560X1600 pixels) Super clear LCD display and 298ppi pixel density.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) display has a higher resolution and packs in more pixels per inch, followed by the iPad Air, Lumia 2520 and the Surface 2.

The iPad Air is powered by a 64-bit A7 chip which also powers the new iPhone 5s, offering up to two times faster CPU and graphics performance than the previous generation iPad. It also features the M7 motion coprocessor that takes care of measuring motion data from the accelerometer, gyroscope, and compass sensors, sending them to apps without waking up the A7 processor, leading to improved battery life. The Nokia Lumia 2520 is powered by a 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, while the Surface 2 sports an NVIDIA Tegra 4 (T40) 1.7 GHz Quad Core chip. The Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition in India is powered by a 1.9GHz Exynos 5 Octa processor, while its other variant is powered by a 2.3 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, along with 3GB of RAM.

It’s hard to compare performance since the four tablets run on different platforms but each one comes with the latest hardware specifications.

The new iPad Air features a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 1.2-megapixel front facing one . It supports 1080p HD video recording. The Nokia Lumia 2520, on the other hand, features a 6.7-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. The Surface 2 sports a 5.0-megapixel rear-facing camera and 3.5-megapixel front-facing camera. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition boasts of a high-end 8-megapixel rear camera with BSI sensor and autofocus accompanied by an LED flash, and a 2-megapixel BSI sensor.

We’re not sure if everyone uses the camera on a tablet, so a high-end rear camera might not make sense for everyone. The Surface 2′s front-camera sensor has the highest resolution. All of the tablets would be good for making video calls.

The iPad Air comes in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB storage variants, while the Nokia Lumia 2520 comes offers 32GB built-in storage memory expandable via microSD card. The Surface 2 comes in 32GB and 64GB variants and also features a microSD card slot for expansion. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition comes in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB built-in storage variants, with a microSD card slot for expansion.

Coming to software, the iPad Air runs iOS 7, the latest version of Apple’s mobile OS. The Nokia Lumia 2520 and Surface 2 run Windows RT, the tablet optimised stripped down version of Windows. The Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 runs Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.

In terms of apps, the iPad Air has an edge over Windows RT and Android based tablets as a large number of iOS apps have been optimised for the iPad . Apple now also offers its iLife and iWork suit of apps free of charge, to new customers, The tablet-specific app scene is pretty dismal on Windows and Android, though the Surface 2 and Nokia Lumia 2520 tablets come with Microsoft Office 2013 RT office apps .

It’s worth pointing out that barring the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition, none of these tablets are available in India, at this point in time. Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition, at a price point of Rs. 49,999. The iPad Air starts at $ 499 and the Lumia 2520 is also priced similarly. The Surface 2 starts at $ 449.

Samsung, what are you doing, stop: a review of "smart" clock Samsung Galaxy Gear in conjunction with the Galaxy Note 3 - CNews.ru

Home ? Articles ? Samsung, what are you doing, stop: a review of “smart” clock Samsung Galaxy Gear in conjunction with the Galaxy Note 3

idea of ??”smart” watches Samsung, on the contrary, “peeked” at the competition. Watch Samsung Galaxy Gear began selling with Galaxy Note 3, but not in the same package, as it were vdovesok. And this has given rise to another wave of doubt: why so expensive? And why with the Galaxy Note 3 hours really do not work with other smartphones? About all this – in this review. Outset that the material is devoted to not only watch, but also a smart phone, despite the fact that we already wrote about it on our portal. Hand on heart, for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 can write more than one occasion, the smartphone is really fun and incredibly functional.

Competitor Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Model	Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005)	LG Optimus G Pro (E988)
Operating System	Android 4.3	Android 4.1.2
screen	Super AMOLED (PenTile), 5,7”, 1080×1920	IPS, 5,5”, 1080×1920
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AB, 2265 MHz, 4 cores	Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T, 1700 MHz, 4 cores
GPU	Adreno 330	Adreno 320
Memory	3024 MB	Adreno 320
Internal memory	29,8 GB	14,9 GB
Memory Cards	micro-SD/SDHC/SDXC
Wi-Fi	802.11 a / b / g / n / ac	802.11 a / b / g / n
Bluetooth	4.0
rear camera	12,8 megapixels, flash, autofocus	13 megapixels, flash, autofocus
front facing camera	2,1 MP	2,1 MP
addition	GPS, GLONASS, LTE, NFC, digital compass, FM radio, pen-stylus, 3 microphones	GPS, LTE, NFC, digital compass, FM radio
Dimensions	79,2 h151, 2×8, 3 mm	76,14 x 150, 1h9, 4 mm
Weight	168 g	174 g
Battery	3200 mAh	3140 mAh
Price	35,000 rubles.	20,000 rubles.

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What is happening with the market of mobile phones is increasingly beginning to resemble laptops when the model exists in a dozen configurations, artfully encoded in the title. And go and try to understand – which model do you bring to the test and whether it is globally different from other configurations. It’s important: the journalist tested the fact that he brought and gave some results, including in numbers: so many runs on batteries, so and so performance in parrots, but so is a screen, but is found software. The reader familiar with the review and went to the store, bought, and, as it can be bought at all that. Who is to blame and what to do?

So, be warned once: we tested the model SM-N9005, and all that is written here applies it to her. We have, for example, worked as a module LTE, but the model N900, which sells Megaphone, judging from the performance characteristics on their website, there is no LTE. It is unlikely that this is a mistake on the site, considering how badly wants to sell Megaphone users to LTE.

Note that different versions of the Galaxy Note 3 are not only the presence or absence of the module LTE – there are differences in the processor. The above-mentioned model N900 runs on Exynos 5 Octa – eight cores with a clock speed of 1900 MHz production Samsung, and our test unit – a quad 800 MSM8974AB Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with a clock frequency of 2265 MHz.

similar confusion previously characterized the products LG – there almost every country different models supplied. Now here’s the LG more or less brought the product line up, but Samsung, on the contrary, unbelted. Even relatively conservative Sony were noted in the press quite so strange fact: different countries have the same models are fundamentally different in quality screens.

in the table above, we compare Galaxy Note 3 to the LG Optimus G Pro even though the latter was released a year earlier. Now LG stopped playing lopatomaniyu and their new LG G2 has a screen “only” 5.2 inches, so to compare it to Note 3 is not entirely correct. On the other hand, Optimus G Pro has a similar diagonal 5.5 inches, and only slightly less efficient than the Note 3. The truth here is the pen-stylus with “Optimus” no.

Samsung continues to increase the diagonal of the Note. At first, it was equal to 5.3 inches, and then, in Note 2 was 5.55 inches, and there is 5.7 inches. However, in all three number hand felt about the same.

At the time, as Apple has refused skevomorfizma in the design of its operating system (recall skevomorfizm – when visually simulate any material, such as leather or wood), Samsung has decided to play with skevomorfizmom in the material body. Make a plastic “under the metal”, it is already in Korean, and plastic “under the skin” is something new. But let’s be honest: to touch the rear surface Galaxy Note 3 very personal. True, it’s only because it reminds sensation (just remind) the skin, and feeling genuine leather, cause a person to the association with quality, reliability and high cost. Psychologists probably would have called it “anchor”. But in reality, it is no expensive and high-quality leather is not here! It’s not even imitation leather – it’s just plastic.

However, skevomorfizm in Korean design has always been more the rule. I remember that the author was a guitar made some Korean firm: there was a lot of fake screws – the designer for some reason decided that when the guitar visible screws – it’s cool and pleasant to people. In reality, the cogs on it was three times less. So, “leather” battery cover at the Galaxy Note 3 – the solution of purely Korean and European Heart questionable. Somehow it looks like the faux “gold-plating” imitations of Swiss watches.

Overview flagship tablet Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition: the price of aluminum plastic? - CNews.ru

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Galaxy Note 10.1 was not to the liking of sleek design, so the new version of the Samsung device was replaced by a new material – matt plastic. To add a device similar to some diary, Samsung has made the rear panel under the skin. Back cover material is pleasant to the touch, but, more importantly, provides a secure grip device. At the top of the back of the eye is an 8-megapixel camera and flash.

Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 2014 Edition

If you look at the front panel, you’ll notice that the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition has a lot to do with the Korean company’s smartphones. Good or bad let everyone decide for himself.

top, above the screen manufacturer put a front 2-megapixel camera for communication with Skype and other similar services, as well as a light sensor. The entire front panel, of course, covers the glass.

under the screen in the center there are three buttons – “Menu”, “Home” and “Back”. In this case, the central button “Home» Samsung has made the physical, and the other two – virtual. This is all well and good, but not every user will be able to reach them with your fingers. In my view, even the virtual buttons on the left would have been much easier to use.

Facets

device made of plastic. On their surface coated with silver coating that wears off over time, necessarily. Especially it touches the buttons on the top edge of the frame. However, I have no doubt that the product will look like brand new, with due respect and in a year, and before you know it, Samsung will inform users that the Galaxy Note 10.1 hopelessly out of date in 2014, so you just need to buy a new revolutionary tablet.

However, much more we did not like the layout of the buttons – on the top side of the device. Difficult to access, if you hold the tablet horizontally. No, to reach the power button can not be said about the volume control. In our view, this rocker was to be on the left side. The top is also the IR sensor.

left the tablet is a connector for headphones or headsets, as well as one of the speakers.

Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 to the white version

On the opposite side, that is right, we can detect a second speaker, a silo, as well as slots for memory cards and SIM-card hiding under plastic covers. By the way, insert the micro-SIM from the first time we could not (Samsung regretted the paint on the application of the corresponding indicator?). We are silent, that fixing the card in the slot was even more trivial.

On the lower bound of the manufacturer put the port for the charger and data-cable. Note that here the usual microUSB, and not a proprietary connector. This is a Win.

Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 to the back of the finished plastic in texture reminiscent of artificial skin

As for the assembly, then there is no complaints. Tablet built to last. In this case, it did not creak and did not play. However, it seemed to us that in the pursuit of millimeters and grams Samsung has reduced the thickness of the material of the body. One gets the impression that the Galaxy Note 10.1 is made of paper, so the slightest physical effort and it will break in half.

Rivals Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition

Model	Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition	Sony Xperia Tablet Z 32GB	Apple iPad 4
Operating System	Android 4.3	Android 4.1	Apple iOS 6
CPU	Samsung Exynos Octa 5420, 4 +4 kernel 1.9 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon; 1.5 GHz	Apple A6X; 1.4 GHz
Memory	3072 MB	2048 MB	1024 MB
Flash Memory	32GB	32GB	32GB
screen	10.1 “2560 x 1600 WQXGA 16:10	10.1 “1920 x 1200 WUXGA 16:10	9.7 “2048 x 1536 QXGA 4:3
Wireless	Wi-Fi; Bluetooth v.4; 3G	Wi-Fi; Bluetooth v.4	Wi-Fi; Bluetooth v.4; 3G
Interfaces	micro USB; audio output / headphones – mini phone stereo 3.5 mm	micro USB; audio output / headphones – mini phone stereo 3.5 mm	Lightning; audio output / headphones – mini phone stereo 3.5 mm
cameras	8 megapixel, 2 megapixel	8.1 megapixel, 2.2 megapixel	5 MP, 1.2 MP
battery	8220 mAh	6000 mAh	11650 mAh
size	24.3h17.1h0.8 cm	26.6h17.2h0.69 cm	18.5h24.1h0.94 cm
Weight	535	425 g	662 g
Price	30,000 rubles	29,000 rubles	27,000 rubles

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screen Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 2014 Edition

immediately note that the release of Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition Korean company has tried to keep up with other manufacturers in the arsenal are already quite a while there are models of devices with very high resolution. Perhaps the reason for it was the partnership with Google, in which Samsung Nexus forbidden to produce an analogue of 10 for a period of time. However, we assume that everything is much more prosaic – the Samsung is no more LCD panels for your own device. However, even with the delay, but the South Korean company still released the Note 10.1 with the new screen.

main advantage of the Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 – sverhkachestvenny display with a resolution of 2560 by 1600 pixels

So, the tablet Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Editon features a 10.1-inch screen with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels. The display is based on a matrix made by technology PLS.

In general, for a new device, Samsung has taken the best decision that could offer its division for the development and production of LCD screens. The display has an impressive stock of brightness, as well as the broadest viewing angles. Pleased with the saturation of images, its color reproduction and contrast. We would say that now display in the Android device is no worse than in the Retina iPad, while taking into account the aspect ratio and did much better.

How To Update A Samsung Galaxy Note 2 To Android 4.2.2 JB - Tekrieg

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is loved not only by consumers but by developers too. It will get an update from Jelly Bean 4.1 to 4.2.2, however we just don’t know when this will happen. So if you are fed up of waiting for it, you can install it by way of a custom ROM.

The Jelly Bean 4.2.2 ROM is out for the international version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, which is the handset with AT & T Galaxy Note 2, Verizon Galaxy Note 2, Sprint Galaxy Note 2 and the T-Mobile Galaxy Note 2, bear in mind that you will have to root the device too.

There should be about 70% battery life left as you don’t want the device to run out of battery when updating.

Go to settings – application development and USB debugging and make sure that you have this enabled.

You also need ClockworkMod installed on your device.

Download the ROM and make sure that you have checked all of the above.

Follow the steps which are outlined below to install the ROM.

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.

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