Galaxy Note 2 N7100 XXDMB5 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Official Firmware is released now. The update has some new feature and bug fixes such as camera and overheating. You can get the latest update from Samsung kies or install it manually on your device. To install this update on your Update Galaxy Note 2 N7100 you don’t need a rooted device. You can install it manually with the helps of ODIN. So in this guide you will get the full details how to manually update your Galaxy Note 2 N7100 without losing your data.
If you have the rooted device and want to update it manually, after applying this update the root access will get removed. But before proceeding the guide do take the backup of your device with carbon backup tool, Easy App tool box or try these free android backup applications on your device.
XXDMB5 Android 4.1.2 Firmware Details:
PDA: N7100XXDMB5
CSC: N7100OJVDMB1
Version: 4.1.2
Date: 2013 February
Regions: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom
This is a completely unbranded firmware, and can be installed on any unlocked Galaxy Note 2 (except China, Hong Kong and Taiwan).
DISCLAIMER:- Use these instructions at your own risk. We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.
How to update Galaxy Note 2 N7100 with XXDMB5 Jelly Bean 4.1.2 firmware
Step 1. You need to enable USB debugging mode. See here: How to Enable USB Debugging
Step 2. Download Galaxy Note 2 USB drivers and install on your computer.
Step 3. Now Download Galaxy Note 2 N7100 XXDMB5 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Firmware and extract in your desktop.
Step 4. Download ODIN application and extract the folder on your Desktop, with this application you update you device.
Step 5. Now turn Off the device so that it can be entered in the Download Mode, Press Volume Down Key + Home button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button. Now, a Warning message will be shown when you need to press the Volume Up key to continue entering the Download Mode.
Step 6. After this Connect your device with PC and run the ODIN application on your desktop, If the device is connected successfully, one ID:COM boxes will turn yellow after some time.
Step 7. Now Select the files that you have to flash/install on your Galaxy Note 2 N7100. These files are to be found from the extracted files in Step 3.
Click on ‘PDA’ and select file with ‘CODE’ in its name.
Click on ‘Phone’ and select file with ‘MODEM’ in its name. Ignore this step if there is no such file.
Click on ‘CSC’ and select file with CSC’ in its name. Ignore this step if there is no such file.
Click on ‘PIT’ and select the .pit file. Ignore this step if there is no such file.
Step 8. After this click the Start button to install the firmware on your device. The installtion process will take some time, After finishing the process your device will reboot. After you see the home screen, unplug your phone from the computer.
Now your device is updated with the latest firmware, you can check the firmware details from Settings> About phone > here you can see the current firmware version as Jellybean 4.1.2 XXDMB5 Firmware.