Note. Android

Monday, 15 October 2012

[Download] Hiren's BootCD 15.1

**Use BurnCDCC.exe (inside zip file) to burn ISO file.

[GUIDE] Which Kernels are Safe/Unsafe to Wipe and Flash from

"Hi. I'm on SpeedMod K3-13 and want to flash CM10. Do I flash AbyssNote 4.2, reboot recovery, wipe and then flash...?"

"How do I flash this? I'm on stock ICS with CF-Root...?"
"I am on ICS Stunner 4.25 and want to flash ParanoidAndroid. What do I have to do...?"

These sort of questions crop up tens of times daily in various GNote threads. This little guide is meant to give you an answer to those and similar questions, so you'll know what to do.

Safe Kernels to Wipe and Flash From

You can go directly into CWMR, do a full wipe and flash new TW- or CM-based Roms (it doesn't matter which ones) according to their instructions. No need to go back to GB, no need to flash some new kernel, no need to reboot recovery. Just boot into CWMR, wipe and flash like you would in the good old GB days - there's nothing to fear.

TW ICS Kernels

1. All NoteCore kernel versions

2. All PhilZ-cwm6 kernels

3. All Franco kernels starting from v4 and newer kernels

4. All SpeedMod kernels starting from v4 and newer

CM9/CM10 Kernels

These are all absolutely safe to wipe and flash from directly. You can flash new TW or CM Roms, it doesn't matter which one. Following Roms are running CM9/CM10 kernels ATM: official CM9/CM10 (obvioulsy), ParanoidAndroid, Asylum ICS and JB, LiquidSmooth, all AOKP Roms, Ganbarou.

HydraCore Universal Kernel

Universal kernel for all TW- and CM-based JB and ICS Rom(developed by g.lewarne of NoteCore fame). It has MMC_CAP_ERASE disabled both in the kernel and CWMR. You can flash any type of Rom directly from its CWMR (full wipe and flash).

GB Kernels

All perfectly safe to wipe/flash from directly. Side note: don't listen to guys who tell you that you need to flash an ICS Rom or kernel before going for JB. They are wrong: you can flash JB Roms directly from GB.

How to Root your ICS XXLRT.

1. Download file - Here
2. Copy to your SD card
3. Reboot your phone into recovery mode (Vol up + Home + Power)
4. Install zip from SD card / Apply update from SD card.
5. Select your downloaded file.
6. Done.

Friday, 12 October 2012

Useful Firmware for your Galaxy Note. (GingerBread and ICS) with step by step installation.

A. GingerBread N7000XXLA3 - Download (pass to extract zip file : samfirmware.com)

How to Install :

Makesure your computer/laptop have KIES installed. Download latest KIES here.

1. Run Odin3 v1.83.exe (Locate it inside your zip file)
2. Load PIT file
3. Load PDA
4. Load PHONE
5. Load CSC
6. Make sure Re-partition checked.
7. Boot to Download Mode (Vol Down + Home + Power) *Continue if asked to do so.
8. Connect your phone to your computer.
9. When ID:COM turn to yellow. press START.
10. Wait 'till PASS.

You are now on GingerBread Firmware. Safe to Factory Reset and Format your SD. Clean :)

AND THEN..... (straight to....)

B. ICS N7000ZSLPF - Download

How to Install :

1. Run Odin3v1.87.exe - Download here or here
2. Load PIT
3. Load BOOTLOADER
4. Load PDA
5. Load PHONE
6. Load CSC
7. Make sure Re-partition checked.
8. Boot to Download Mode (Vol Down + Home + Power) *Continue if asked to do so.
9. Connect your phone to your computer.
10. When ID:COM turn to yellow. press START.
11. Wait 'till PASS.

You are now on Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) Firmware.
From here : DO NOT MAKE FACTORY RESET / FULL WIPE while you are on STOCK kernel.

AND THEN..... (straight to....)

C : Latest ICS Firmware that have Custom ROM.
N7000XXLRT - Download

How to Install :

1. Run Odin3v1.87.exe
2. Load PDA only.
3. Make sure Re-partition UNchecked.
4. Boot to Download Mode (Vol Down + Home + Power) *Continue if asked to do so.
5. Connect your phone to your computer.
6. When ID:COM turn to yellow. press START.
7. Wait 'till PASS.

You are now on LATEST and CLEAN Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) Firmware. :)

Tips to Boost Your Android Phone's Battery Life

1. Set display brightness to adjust automatically.

2. Download Titanium Backup PRO - Here or Here or Buy it from Play Store :)

Freeze that battery eater.

3. Dump unnecessary home screen widgets and live wallpaper.

4. Find a GOOD kernel.
For Galaxy Note N7000 User - SpeedMod k3-13 is recommended

5. Full cycle recharge.
-Drain your phone battery to ZERO%
-Charge it to 100% without any interruption.

6. Always connect to Wifi when available.
-3G eat more battery or
-switch to 2G mode when not browsing. (Acceptable for whatsapp/mms or any other messenger)

7. Low screen timeout