- U.S. carrier T-Mobile kept its promise as it rolled out the Multi-Window update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (Photo: reuters)
U.S. carrier T-Mobile kept its promise as it rolled out the Multi-Window update for Samsung Galaxy Note 2, Wednesday. This updated software allows users to run multiple apps at the same time and is around 73.29MB in size. But the update kept the same OS version, the Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean.
Besides the Multi-Window feature, the new software update also has fixes for a few bugs that caused calendar events not appearing in the Calendar app and an issue where users were unable to swipe through Gmail messages.
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Despite the fact that it's one of the most unique features to be added to Samsung's TouchWiz interface, the new Multi-Window feature will not support all apps. In order to provide plug-and-play usability with the multi-tasking method, developers will still have to add some more codes, Phandroid?reported.
The latest T889UVALK8 Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean firmware for T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is now available for installation via KIES and OTA updates. But if you want to install it manually, follow the steps below.
Below are the details of Android 4.1.1 UVALK8 Jelly Bean firmware:
PDA:?T889UVALK8
CSC:?T889TMBALK8
Version:?4.1.1
Date:?2012-12-04
During the process, the users are likely to lose all the existing installed apps and personal settings. Therefore, users are recommended to have a proper backup.
After installing this official firmware, users will lose the installed custom ROM such as CM10, Paranoid Android or AOKP as custom ROM will be replaced by official stock ROM.
Users will also lose custom recovery such as ClockworkMod Recovery or TWRP Recovery as custom recovery will be replaced by stock recovery. Moreover, once the new firmware is installed, the device will no longer be a rooted one.
Here are some more prerequisites to keep in mind:
- This tutorial is only for T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 2, model number T889. So don't try this on any other Android device.
- Make sure that the device has at least 80 percent battery power.
- USB drive must be installed for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 in your PC. [Download]
-?USB Debugging must be enabled.
Files Required
-?Android 4.1.1 T889UVALK8 for Galaxy Note 2 GT-T889
-?Odin 3.07
Procedure
Step 1:?Extract the firmware zip file. You will get a .tar file along with some other files.
Step 2:?Extract Odin zip file. You will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with some other files.
Step 3:?Power off your phone and wait for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
Step 4:?Put the Galaxy Note 2 T889 phone in Download Mode by pressing and holding down the?Volume Down?and?Home?buttons while pressing the?Power?button. A warning screen will appear; now press?Volume Up?button to enter Download Mode.
Step 5:?Run Odin3 v3.07.exe as an Administrator.
Step 6:?Connect the Galaxy Note 2 GT-T889 with your PC via USB.
You will get a message under Odin's message box saying "Added!!" If you don't get the message, then try another USB port. If it still doesn't work, then you should reinstall the driver.?
If you get the "Added!!" message in Odin, you are ready to try the next step. You will also see COM port with a number in Yellow if your device is successfully added.
Step 7:?Select the following files in Odin at relevant tabs from extracted T889UVALK8 firmware folder:
- Click the?PDA?Button, and select the .tar file here with *code* appearing in its name.
- Click the?Phone?Button and select file with *modem* in its name (leave if there is no such file)
- Click the?CSC?Button and select file with *csc* in its name (leave if there is no such file)
- Click the?PIT?Button and select the .pit file. Use this file only if you get it while extracting in step 1, or else just ignore it.
Step 8:?In Odin window, ensure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are selected. In addition, if you are using a .pit file, ensure that Re-Partition checkbox is selected. Otherwise, it should NOT be ticked.
Step 9:?Re-check everything that you have done so far and click on the START button to begin the flashing process.
Step 10:?After flashing is complete, you will get a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the top of the Odin. The phone will then automatically reboot and you will see the Samsung logo after sometime. After that, you can unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.?
In case the device gets stuck at booting after Step 10, go to recovery mode by pressing and holding down the?Volume Up,?Home?and?Power?buttons together and perform?Wipe data/Factory Reset.?After that select?reboot system now. Use?Volume?keys to navigate between options and?Power?key to select the option.
[Source:?Android Jinn]
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