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Running 4.1.2.. Is my Note 2 up to date?

Hey Guys, there is something I've never been clear about. My Note 2 is an international unlocked version. I'm using it on T-Mobile, will I be able to get the latest OS from T-mobile for my International version? Or, do I need to go to a Samsung website?
I always check the updates and it says I'm up to date, but I really would like 4.2 for mirror display capability. How do people get the latest OS? Like Kit Kat? Do you have to wait for t-mobile? Can you get it else where?
Please advise, thanks!

siratfus said:
Hey Guys, there is something I've never been clear about. My Note 2 is an international unlocked version. I'm using it on T-Mobile, will I be able to get the latest OS from T-mobile for my International version? Or, do I need to go to a Samsung website?
I always check the updates and it says I'm up to date, but I really would like 4.2 for mirror display capability. How do people get the latest OS? Like Kit Kat? Do you have to wait for t-mobile? Can you get it else where?
Please advise, thanks!
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I think the latest update is on 4.3 because Samsung skipped the 4.2 update due to too many bugs report, and rumors about 4.4 is coming out late March. You can use Odin to update your device to 4.3 or you can go to the international Note 2 and get some custom roms that runs 4.4 kit kat

siratfus said:
Hey Guys, there is something I've never been clear about. My Note 2 is an international unlocked version. I'm using it on T-Mobile, will I be able to get the latest OS from T-mobile for my International version? Or, do I need to go to a Samsung website?
I always check the updates and it says I'm up to date, but I really would like 4.2 for mirror display capability. How do people get the latest OS? Like Kit Kat? Do you have to wait for t-mobile? Can you get it else where?
Please advise, thanks!
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Latest version is indeed 4.3, rumors of the Tmobile note 4.4 update has been pushed back to April/May, most likely in between then. You can find many stock roms on this site, check out the android develepment section of the forum, you can even find some 4.4 roms if you'd like. Good luck!

[Q] Stock Android for Note 4?

So we all know that Samsung is not gunna release the Android L update for note 4 anytime soon, and I'm getting sick of touchwiz already. I mean, no release date and no news for this update, its disappointing. And honestly, I like stock android so much better
So
Is there any kind of rom, or anything I and many other could do to really get stock android on the Sprint Note 4? I'm dying for stock android on my note 4.

Samsung released L to the carriers a while ago. Its the carriers that are holding everything up.
If you are on sprint then just root and do whatever you want to it. Sprint is not locked down like Verizon and ATT.
You may want to check out the Sprint Note 4 forums.

But is there a way where I can get Stock Android on the note 4?

imKorbi said:
But is there a way where I can get Stock Android on the note 4?
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Yes, if you have an unlocked boot-loader with sprint or T-mobile for example, you can install CM12 which is lollipop.

dapimpinj said:
Yes, if you have an unlocked boot-loader with sprint or T-mobile for example, you can install CM12 which is lollipop.
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I've seen this, but how does it work? For example, I don't exactly know how it works when it means to install "GApps". Is there a tutorial on Cyanogen 12 that shows how to do all this? And also, how does the nightly system work? Isn't it a lot of work to reflash Cyan 12 every night?
I'm new to the whole Cyanogen mod, so any help will be much appreciated

Note 4 Developer Edition Clarification

I would like some clarification on the note 4 SM-910v Developer Edition. It is rooted, TWRP installed, backups made (aboot, and system).
1. Is it safe to flash CM12, Beanstalk, or other custom roms? I have seen them listed for other models of the Note 4 but never the 910v. I assume that is because 90% of Verizon note 4's have locked bootloaders.
2. Is it possible to safely install a Lollipop touchwiz versionn? I know there is a polish and possibly German version out that is 5.0. Also does that give rise to any concern about locking the bootloader?
Your all's help is much appreciated.

gsmars said:
I would like some clarification on the note 4 SM-910v Developer Edition. It is rooted, TWRP installed, backups made (aboot, and system).
1. Is it safe to flash CM12, Beanstalk, or other custom roms? I have seen them listed for other models of the Note 4 but never the 910v. I assume that is because 90% of Verizon note 4's have locked bootloaders.
2. Is it possible to safely install a Lollipop touchwiz versionn? I know there is a polish and possibly German version out that is 5.0. Also does that give rise to any concern about locking the bootloader?
Your all's help is much appreciated.
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1. Yes, you can flash any of the custom ROMs.
2. There are currently no TW Lollipop ROMs for our device.

airmaxx23 said:
1. Yes, you can flash any of the custom ROMs.
2. There are currently no TW Lollipop ROMs for our device.
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Thanks for answer.
After years of complaining about touchwiz on other devices, I actually like and use a lot of the note 4 touchwiz features.

I wouldn't want to lose multiwindow or S pen, so touchwiz for me.

Be careful flashing "any" ROM...you may need a different kernel for a foreign or other carrier's build...if it will boot at all. There is a working version of CM12 in the development thread and there are a few other 4.4.4 ROMs there and one FireKat 4.4.4 build specific to Verizon in the T-Mobile dev thread.

fyi i ran cm12 (beanstalk) for a day and it was butter. few issues with data dropping that was why i left but i will try again one day it was sweet

how do i know if bootloader on note 4 de is unlocked or locked?

salmanslick said:
how do i know if bootloader on note 4 de is unlocked or locked?
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If it is a VZW Note 4 DE that you bought straight from Samsung...the bootloader is unlocked.
Sent from my SM-N910V / VZW Note 4 DE / Factory Bootloader Unlocked / Rooted / Custom Kernel-ed/ TWRP 2.8.5.0.trltevzw

The best custom rom for galaxy Note 2 i317 but T-Mobile carrier

Hi,
I need some help to choose the best custom rom for rooted Galaxy Note 2 I-317 with Android 4.3 but Carrier is T-Mobile.
Any help will be appreciated
Thanks

I haven't seen any custom ROMs that are designed for a particular perform better with one carrier vs another carrier.

audit13 said:
I haven't seen any custom ROMs that are designed for a particular perform better with one carrier vs another carrier.
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Does it make any sense to upgrade from Android 4.3 to 6.1?
Thanks

galaxy s9 sm-g960u1

hey was wondering if its possible to root the s9 and put android 13 on there ? its has snapdragon on it and what woulod the best way to root it was thinking of putting a custom rom on it but havent got that far in process but really want android 13 if i can thanks for the hel[p in advance

GreenHouseEffect420 said:
hey was wondering if its possible to root the s9 and put android 13 on there ? its has snapdragon on it and what woulod the best way to root it was thinking of putting a custom rom on it but havent got that far in process but really want android 13 if i can thanks for the hel[p in advance
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The first step to rooting a device is unlocking the bootloader to allow modified or custom images. Unfortunately, Samsung Snapdragon devices are generally NOT able to be unlocked.
See this guide. If the OEM Unlocking toggle does not appear, your device cannot be unlocked.