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Hey Guys, just picked up my new Gnex (gsm) after using a Skyrocket for the past year... I gotta say this phone is incredible, build quality is just amazing and the way it feels in my hand reminds me of my old Nokia e71 (yea I know)... The only downside I see so far is the data speeds on AT&T are pretty slow compared to the skyrocket but ill live with that for now.
One question I have, I have searched this and have come up with no one really bickering about it but is it nearly impossible to root this if you have JellyBean installed already? I have been trying for the past two hours and just cant seem to make it happen using the toolkit in Android Dev stickies... Is there some kind of workaround im missing or is it just not out yet? Thanks in advance!
-Vodka
vodka7 said:
Hey Guys, just picked up my new Gnex (gsm) after using a Skyrocket for the past year... I gotta say this phone is incredible, build quality is just amazing and the way it feels in my hand reminds me of my old Nokia e71 (yea I know)... The only downside I see so far is the data speeds on AT&T are pretty slow compared to the skyrocket but ill live with that for now.
One question I have, I have searched this and have come up with no one really bickering about it but is it nearly impossible to root this if you have JellyBean installed already? I have been trying for the past two hours and just cant seem to make it happen using the toolkit in Android Dev stickies... Is there some kind of workaround im missing or is it just not out yet? Thanks in advance!
-Vodka
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Just played with some new APN settings, and now my speeds seem to be what they were with my skyrocket although I havent done a comparison I dont notice a difference..
You'r eon a nexus....just boot into the boot loader and flash a custom recovery using fastboot.
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You'r eon a nexus....just boot into the boot loader and flash a custom recovery using fastboot.
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Haha noob nexus ppl ( I kid )
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Everyone has to start some where when moving to the Nexus. Since moving from the GS2 life couldn't have been better
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Yea, ive tried rooting about three different times and ive come to the conclusion it just doesnt work, either the USB drivers ive downloaded have some kind of update that needs to be rolled back, or my device is faulty as it says windows is having a hard time finding a hardware ID.
And I have to say that I'm quite impressed. Coming from a LG G2x, "A major improvement" is a huge understatement.
I rooted it last night, but I'll stick with the stock ROM and give Touch Wiz a try. I've been busy sorting out all the functionality of this beast and probably will be for the next few weeks.
Welcome!! Glad you're enjoying your SGN II as much as we are! :good:
I also got mine yesterday. Im thinking of rooting so I can tether my t.v. and laptop.
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And I have to say that I'm quite impressed. Coming from a LG G2x, "A major improvement" is a huge understatement.
I rooted it last night, but I'll stick with the stock ROM and give Touch Wiz a try. I've been busy sorting out all the functionality of this beast and probably will be for the next few weeks.
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I came from HTC sense too and touchwiz is awesome imho . Welcome and congrats on the coolest device out there !! :highfive:
Welcome to the Note side! I upgraded from a GS3 and I love my note. I haven't rooted it not sure why do you guys think its worth it? The last phone I rooted was a LG G2X
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Welcome to the Note side! I upgraded from a GS3 and I love my note. I haven't rooted it not sure why do you guys think its worth it? The last phone I rooted was a LG G2X
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I use Titanium Backup, and a couple of other apps that require root access. That's the only reason for me. I ran the stock ROM on my G2x, and a stockish ROM on my OG Droid.
I got over my "crack-flasher" stage with the Droid, and once they updated the G2x to Gingerbread, stock worked good enough to be useful...
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Welcome to the Note side! I upgraded from a GS3 and I love my note. I haven't rooted it not sure why do you guys think its worth it? The last phone I rooted was a LG G2X
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Flashing a rom to get rid of bloatware is a huuuge plus in itself. Certain apps that can only be used with root permissions are extremely helpful to get rid of ads and what not. Backing up and making sure u dont lose data is also an upside. So besides customizing having root access is really helpful
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And I have to say that I'm quite impressed. Coming from a LG G2x, "A major improvement" is a huge understatement.
I rooted it last night, but I'll stick with the stock ROM and give Touch Wiz a try. I've been busy sorting out all the functionality of this beast and probably will be for the next few weeks.
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I also came to the Note 2 from a G2x. And yes, it's an upgrade! I notice it the most when I hold my G2x now. The thing feels like a miniature toy.
IMHO, as long as you've rooted, you might as well switch to something like Jedi Master. It's still Touchwiz, but it cuts out some bloat, adds some really nice features, and it's faster.
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I also came to the Note 2 from a G2x. And yes, it's an upgrade! I notice it the most when I hold my G2x now. The thing feels like a miniature toy.
IMHO, as long as you've rooted, you might as well switch to something like Jedi Master. It's still Touchwiz, but it cuts out some bloat, adds some really nice features, and it's faster.
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I've been looking the ROMs over, and Jedi is one of them. I'll probably flash one of the Jedi versions eventually.
I really couldn't stomach the thought of going back to a LG product after all the support issues with the G2x. When I found out the battery couldn't be accessed and I wouldn't be able to add memory the Nexus 4 wasn't even a consideration. Note 2 all the way!
Coming from HTC Amaze.. Im loving my GN2.. My Amaze Belongs to the Dump.. I can now Watch PORN without LAG...
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Coming from HTC Amaze.. Im loving my GN2.. My Amaze Belongs to the Dump.. I can now Watch PORN without LAG...
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Haaaaaaa!!!!
After 5 months on a gs3, i just got the note 2, rooted it, but still on stock, but with xone kernel, overclocked it to 2ghz definitely a beast!
Considering 1900 OC is like adding a whole other 1.2g processor, id be hard pressed to push this thing that hard....
Rather it think more smarter, than harder, anyway
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Root?
Hi I recently got my Galaxy Note 2, upgraded from a Sony Ericsson X10a and don't even ask how much faster the note is. But I wanted to know will rooting ruin my warranty, and I am also paying for the T-Mobile insurance, will rooting void them both?
I've never had an android phone that wasn't rooted. I bricked my first G2x manually installing the 2.3.4 update, and they replaced it with no problem. It didn't even make a good brick...
Technically, yes, it voids the warranty, but I've never had an issue with it.
Storage
i got a 16gb sgn2, i've rooted it and put Frosty v2.1 on it, i've noticed the storage for the internal sd is just totalling to 10.97gb only, and my free space is just 8.33gb. what happened to the other 3-5gb? should i return it? i still have 13days to think about it. any help or ideas?
Got my note 2 today handed my s3 to my girl shes as happy as a pig in shi# ' just waiting for her brother to drop his laptop off so I can root this sucker!!! Pleased with my purchase:thumbup:
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Root, then nandroid, then backup your efs/nv/modem/imei, then flash like youve never flashed before... of course folloe the OPs orders but atleast everything will be there, and your basic knowledge will have increased, for those OH **** moments
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...mhm... I know some of those words
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I've installed the Jedi XX ROM, very impressive for speed, and battery life is awesome!
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/03/18...roid-5-0-for-the-galaxy-s-iii-galaxy-note-ii/
I was browsing the web and I came across a link that the GS2 would get android 4.2.2
Do you think we would get 4.2.2 as well? I love touchwiz and 4.2.2 would make my dream come true
Maybe even working multiwindow
Not being cheap...my S2 still runs beautifully, so why spend money on an upgrade?
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Yeah, my wife shattered her S2 and got the S4 the day it came out. It's awesome and I would trade my phone in for it in a heartbeat. That said, I can't justify it when my S2 works great and now I am running the Jedi Mind Trick ROM which is the best this phone has ever been.
don't you think we could have a port?
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LOL. Says the dude from his S2! Lol
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Lol touché. I can't decide what to upgrade to. Torn between the s4, HTC One and N4. Also a Nexus 5, Moto X phone and Google edition phones.. I may not ever upgrade lol too many good choices.
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I wouldn't take an Iphone 5 in trade for my phone!
I lied...
actually...I would
and then I would sell it...
and buy another T989
I just bought the t989 because i found it really really cheap.... I won't be buying another phone
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I just bought the t989 because i found it really really cheap.... I won't be buying another phone
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Yea I also bought two more t989d because these are so cheaper now. Yet they are still great phones with official JB.
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Yeah I cracked my screen got my insurance claim an it came with the update :thumbup:
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so do you think Tmobile is going to release a 4.2.2 update?
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so do you think Tmobile is going to release a 4.2.2 update?
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Nooo
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I think we were fortunate just to get ICS for the S2. I've been using the Jedi Mind Trick ROM, and I absolutely love it. Also waiting for the next update. 4.2.2 from Sammy would be great, but don't hold your breath. I also don't intend to get rid of my s2 anytime soon.
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Nooo
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Sammy pretty much confirmed it for the international version though
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So then were good ?
linaro cm10.1
uber 1.1
like a rokc :thumbs up:
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So then were good ?
linaro cm10.1
uber 1.1
like a rokc :thumbs up:
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I still doubt we'll see official 4.2.2, even if i9100 gets it. There are WAY more people with those phones, so Samsung may throw them a bone. Doubt we'll be as lucky, or any other s2 model.
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I went to Vegas this weekend and flashed a Stock based ROM on my GS2. I carried 2 phones around, my main Nexus 4 and GS2.
I must say, with all honesty, in low light settings and just in general, the GS2 camera is still awesome. Hands down. Kinda makes me sad. The one annoying part is I had to keep killing tasks and clearing memory when I could. Battery just dies if I don't kill tasks constantly.
As a phone, its still great. I love my Nexus 4, but GS2 was my go to phone when it came to Camera shots. I never would have gotten the Nexus 4, if GS2's resolution was higher given the screen size.
Anyhow still a champ, even 2 plus years this phone still has my uses. I am keeping it stock mainly for Camera performance.
My two cents.
Oh yeah forgot I was running the stock 4.1.2
It'd be nice for 4.2.2 but I'm thinking this device has reached it's limit. At 768 MB of memory, it does drag and slow down on stock. Anything above Jellybean, I'd be surprised to see an official ROM for it. Regardless this device kicks booty in CM10.1
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I still doubt we'll see official 4.2.2, even if i9100 gets it. There are WAY more people with those phones, so Samsung may throw them a bone. Doubt we'll be as lucky, or any other s2 model.
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Honestly I was super shocked with the jb update, but this phone is more popular than you give credit, and I think we may see 4.2. I mean it already runs quite smooth just with CyanogenMod and jb 4.1 and 4.2 aren't too much different. Now I don't think we're gonna see a big touchwiz update, but I think they may update the android version.
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Folks,
I tend to agree, we likely will never see stock 4.2.2. The odds of this happening are low. Samsung has too much hardware in the wild to really consider Hercules for another update. I know getting hardware support hinges on staying on vendor supported releases. The gear is already +/- 2 years of age. Phone companies consider retirement at that point to simplify their supply chains. Especially considering all the new gear coming out, SG4, Note 2, etc adnasium.
There comes a time you fish or cut bait. I cut bait a while back. I am even moving my wife to a used sg2s Hercules from a nexus s. Here nexus s is a dog compared to my herc.
Hercules just got cm 10.1 in the last couple days. 4.2.2. Via clock work mod.
I am running aokp. It is 4.2.2. Latest rc 1.
It is smooth and has all the bells. I am considering a different kernel at this time. What I am running though is very stable. No crash no lock up no pause. Plus keep number of apps to as low a minimum as possible.
There are ways to get better battery performance. Especially when you happen to carry two phones and use Hercules as a camera. Cut it back to 2G and kill all syncing. You will see a massive improvement in battery performance.
Also get an app from play store that is free that came from xda that helps track which apps are using Cpu and engaging the screen. It is called wake lock detector.
You will not get days and days of battery but you will see marked measurable improvement and still be running jb 4.2.2
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Honestly, I don't think this version of the Galaxy SII is gonna receive Jelly Bean 4.2.2 officially. I'm surprised that we even got a Jelly Bean update considering how buggy ICS was. Also, 4.2.2 custom ROMs seem slower than their 4.1.2 cousins on this device, with the exception of those compiled with Linaro.
In short, there's a slight possibility we'll get 4.2.2 TouchWiz but I doubt it.
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Honestly, I don't think this version of the Galaxy SII is gonna receive Jelly Bean 4.2.2 officially. I'm surprised that we even got a Jelly Bean update considering how buggy ICS was. Also, 4.2.2 custom ROMs seem slower than their 4.1.2 cousins on this device, with the exception of those compiled with Linaro.
In short, there's a slight possibility we'll get 4.2.2 TouchWiz but I doubt it.
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Pretty sure the t989 is done with updates. Such is life!! 4.1.2 works pretty well, so meh.
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I am trading a guy tomorrow for a Galaxy note 2, white, mint. He has had it in an otterbox defender, as I have had my iphone 5 in one too. I am stoked. I really cant wait to journey back to android. I had my iPhone on iOS 7, and while I will give it leeway because it was a beta, I did not enjoy it as much as I would have liked. After having my jailbreak lost I figure why not join the ranks of android again! But with a twist, start with this behemoth, I have always wondered what it would be like to have one. I will see it tomorrow. Anything I should know before going into the trade with this phone specifically, any firmware number I should avoid or stress areas I should check? Can't wait! :good:
Best decision you ever could of made, tho you might be able to get some extra cash from him since iphones value are more then android phones.
4.1.2 based roms are more stable then the 4.2.2 since those are unofficial (not carrier based)
Just read the stickies in these forums and youll be rooted and flashing new roms in no time, enjoy this beast phone!
Sent from my note 2 ya bish!
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Best decision you ever could of made, tho you might be able to get some extra cash from him since iphones value are more then android phones.
4.1.2 based roms are more stable then the 4.2.2 since those are unofficial (not carrier based)
Just read the stickies in these forums and youll be rooted and flashing new roms in no time, enjoy this beast phone!
Sent from my note 2 ya bish!
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Dont you worry, I already have my toolkit downloaded and installed, just looking over some of my favorite ROMs, some CM10.1 and I will finally fet to try out PA with some HAlo, then MIUI and some AOSP Stock. I have been around the block and miss flashing ROMS haha
Thanks a lot, I don't mind the price difference, that not important to me really, It's all the same to myself, the guy seems nice enough and I am getting an otterbox defender out of it, which I would buy anyway! Thanks for the advice though!
There is nothing compared to this phone. You wont regret it. There are some sick ass developers and the roms they push are killer!! Welcome to Note 2!!
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Check out slim ROM about the most stable aosp ROM out there
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Cool, thanks, like I said haven't been around haha, so pumped
great trade if you ask me. i've got both the s4 and gn2 and prefer using the gn2... except when i'm on mobile data. the s4 is verizon and gn2 is crappy ole sprint.
been a long time Note user , just upgraded to the Note 2 (will have my phone in a few days) , was wondering the correct route to rooting , I would prefer using twrp as well , but CWM is fine , im just reading everything I can in here ! Would appreciate pointers, I se chainfires root methods and I recognise him but not sure if there any new methods?
Welcome to the GN2 threads. The best things your doing is reading as much as you can! Which your already doing!!:thumbup:
For rooting purposes go HERE:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33854391
For Rom's that completely your choice there. Have fun with your new gadget. Trust me your going to LOVE IT..
Just my 2¢®
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Right on thanks alot
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Return it!!!!!! Note 3 in less than a month!!
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Vintage144 said:
been a long time Note user , just upgraded to the Note 2 (will have my phone in a few days) , was wondering the correct route to rooting , I would prefer using twrp as well , but CWM is fine , im just reading everything I can in here ! Would appreciate pointers, I se chainfires root methods and I recognise him but not sure if there any new methods?
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Because of the ridiculous newbie restrictions I cant post a link to what I used lol...super easy though...just google 'easiest way to root note 2' and it is a link at galaxynote2root.com
Although I will say, the second time I did it with this method, I had to manually flash CWM recovery and SuperSU for some reason...it was like it was rooted but wasnt...either way it works fine...
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Because of the ridiculous newbie restrictions I cant post a link to what I used lol...super easy though...just google 'easiest way to root note 2' and it is a link at galaxynote2root.com
Although I will say, the second time I did it with this method, I had to manually flash CWM recovery and SuperSU for some reason...it was like it was rooted but wasnt...either way it works fine...
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Why recommend zedomax when all you need is right here on xda? When I had an s2 his websites caused endless problems for those rooting their s2. I can't imagine it would be any better with a note 2. No support and he seems to be in it only for the money.
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Why recommend zedomax when all you need is right here on xda? When I had an s2 his websites caused endless problems for those rooting their s2. I can't imagine it would be any better with a note 2. No support and he seems to be in it only for the money.
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+1 to THIS^^^^^^^^^^
100% correct everything he needed is right HERE on XDA. Where he came for answers!
Just my 2¢
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The transition to the Galaxy Note and Galaxy Note 2 was very easy for me. You're going to love the Galaxy Note 2 what I can't figure out is how come you did not wait for the Galaxy Note 3 which is coming out in a month from now.
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the reason I didnt go Note 3 is because I am on Straight talk and I buy my phones outright , I dont like contracts like att or verizon , too much money is spent over the lifetime of the contract the phone isnt near the expence of the contract .! I got my Note 2 new in the box for 330 , hard to beat!
Also as far as finding the right infor Ive been on XDA for quite awhile now , WINMO, WINphone 7 , Android , crApple , also know who to ask and I always donate to the devs if they do me right ,not to mention Ive learned tons over the years!Ive been computers and networking for along time !
I got my Note 2 today , but wont be able to really use until next week when my micro sim shows up , but that ok im really liking it so far!
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Return it!!!!!! Note 3 in less than a month!!
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Not everyone runs right out and jumps on the new gadget bandwagon..
As is the case here...
How about a welcome and a congratulations on the acquisition of a great new device ??
OP....
Welcome to the note 2 section ...
You made an excellent choice ...and you "will" love this great device...g
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thanks greg I know you from one of the other forums , well I went ahead and went here :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2052779&page=2&nocache=1 ran the toolkit (dont even have my micro sim yet, was bored) ,now Im rooted and have TWRP!!!
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thanks greg I know you from one of the other forums , well I went ahead and went here :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2052779&page=2&nocache=1 ran the toolkit (dont even have my micro sim yet, was bored) ,now Im rooted and have TWRP!!!
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Yes great phone I will not be making the jump to the note 3. Going to wait for note 4.
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the reason I didnt go Note 3 is because I am on Straight talk and I buy my phones outright , I dont like contracts like att or verizon , too much money is spent over the lifetime of the contract the phone isnt near the expence of the contract .! I got my Note 2 new in the box for 330 , hard to beat!
Also as far as finding the right infor Ive been on XDA for quite awhile now , WINMO, WINphone 7 , Android , crApple , also know who to ask and I always donate to the devs if they do me right ,not to mention Ive learned tons over the years!Ive been computers and networking for along time !
I got my Note 2 today , but wont be able to really use until next week when my micro sim shows up , but that ok im really liking it so far!
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It's a great phone and a very friendly, helpful community..
Enjoy bro!
Lovin it so far
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@Bajanman great resource page !
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Lovin it so far
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I knew you WOULD
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@Bajanman great resource page !
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Thanx bro:thumbup::thumbup:
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