Samsung does not provide Changelogs (list of changes) with its firmware . Therefore, the questions "What are the changes in the firmware?" - not discussed
About updating to Android 5.0 Lollipop there is no reliable information yet

Program to reset the firmware counter пїЅ В® Triangle Away
Ubuntu Linux Firmware пїЅ HEIMDALL FLASHER
Odin 3.09 - firmware program пїЅ Odin Ver. 3.09 Firmware Installation Tool and errors occurring during its operation
Odin driver пїЅ SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_1.5.23.0.exe (14.65 MB)
MobileOdin - mobile version of Odin пїЅ В® Mobile Odin
KIES - the official program from Samsung to synchronize пїЅ Samsung KIES

● How to backup efs sectionhere or here
● If you have a Samsung GT-N7100 Galaxy Note II purchased in Chinahere
● How to correctly determine the firmware version installed on your phonehere
● Mini FAQ on firmware -here
● Instructions for firmware GalaxyNote2 using the Odin application from uv. alexseyuh -here
● Instructions for firmware via Odin3 flasher from 4exa -here
● Video instructions on flashing GalaxyNote2 using the Odin application -here
● Video instructions on how to flash GalaxyNote2 using the Mobile Odin application -here
● Step-by-step instruction on firmware via Mobile Odin (with pictures) -here
● Drop / boost bootloader -here
● Firmware on Mac OS X -here
● Upgrade firmware -here

Instructions are important!

• ATrecovery EFS / IMEI | Another way
  
• BUTautomatic backup of efs from uv. A.S._id
  
• Ways to restore IMEI after lowering the firmware (starting with DME6) from SW. 4exa
  
• ATRestoration of the device to the factory state, with a clean counter of firmware from the SW. alexseyuh
  
• RSolving the issue of losing the serial number from SW. alexseyuh
  
• ABOUTobligatory condition for updating on OTA from uv. A.S._id
  
• RRussian language blocking from SW. zhakevich
  
• TOHow to flash a phone from Kies using a serial number
  
• Hwhat is Odex (Odex) and DeOdex (DeOdex)
  
• Dfirmware flashing with PC or CWM
  
• HAdisation Wi-Fi (Bad Connection) - Fix
  
• ANDInformation on a new bootloader
  
• PConnecting a smartphone to UBUNTU
  
• TOHow to properly remove system applications (video)
  
• PCWM menu items translated into Russian
  
• PThey are booting / upgrading without PC
  
• PNew bootloader firmware via terminal on smartphone
  
• PBootloader firmware from a phone without a PC from Magus-Alex
  
• PThey are the N7100 on the old BOOTLOADER with the new XXDLL7
  
• How to make wipe?
  
• Hfont amen, there is a fix (krakozyabr) .
  
• ATIdea on how to make Russian handwriting without dancing with mods
  
• TOhow to make jig cable
  
• Triangle Away. How to reset custom firmware count (Video)
  
• ABOUTOTA updates having Root
  
• BEFS EFS (ROOT)
  
• BEFS (TERMINAL + ROOT)
  
• TOHow to save the firmware that is loaded when updating via Kies?
  
• PTransferring games and programs to an external USB flash drive
  
• Ruser manual
  
• Haveinstallation of Adobe Flash Player on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
  
• WITHlist of programs with the status of the ability to delete / not delete on the example of the Galaxy Grand Neo Duos
  
• PLeer instead of Russian tags displays krakozyabry or hieroglyphs, how to fix it?
  
• DropBox for Samsung devices
  
• Pproblems when installing (updating) applications
  
• TOodes of regions

Deodex for stock firmware from SW. zhakevich
CWM Recovery: Custom Recovery with High Capabilities [size = 2]Link to XDA F.A.Q.
TWRP Recovery: custom Touch recovery with great features.
PhilZ Touch 4 Recovery: Custom recovery with great features.
Stock recovery
Modems: here

Q: How can I get a firmware update?
A: There are several options for receiving updates:
1. Wait for the phone to notify you that there are updates for your phone. To do this, in the "Settings" menu ->"About the device" ->"Software Update" checkbox "Auto Update".
2. Install the Samsung Kies program on the Windows computer, connect the phone to the computer and wait for the update notification in the Kies program.
3. With the help of instructions, firmware, tools and explanations presented in the header of this topic. It is very useful to understand the essence of the process.

Q: Is the N7100 a computer?
Oh yeah. Pocket Personal Computer (PDA) on the Android OS.

Q: What is an office suite to use?
A: Standard Polaris Office Viewer (Editor is downloaded for free from Samsung Apps)

Q: Does USB-OTG support?
A: Yes, you can connect flash drives, mice, etc ...

Q: Is it possible to update the device by OTA, having a ROOT
A: Yes, you can.VIEW>>>

Q: The light sensor blinks / glows in the dark.
A: Everything is OK. So it should be!

Q: Is it possible to install a computer OS Linux?
A: Only ARM equivalent throughCompleate Linux Installer

Q: Is it possible to install Windows 8 RT / Windows Phone?
A: The system is closed, so no

Q: What is / efs
A: The most important system section with IMEI, SN, GPSID, MACADDR, WIFIMAC.

Q: How to change the regional binding (Sales code, CSC)?
A: With the help of this program -https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?...2NzZWxlY3RvciJd

Q: How to check the regional binding (Sales code, CSC), why does the code * # 272 * (your IMEI code) # not work, why does the CSCSelect program not work?
A: On firmware 4.1.1 and 4.1.2, the code * # 272 * (your IMEI code) does not work and this information is verified using the Samsung Galaxy S / S2 / S3 CSC program, starting with firmware 4.1.2, which has a new bootloader This program works only with ROOT. In addition, this code can be seen in stock recovery (text in yellow, line - Applied the CSC-code: three letters of the code) and in the Kies program in the firmware version at the end in brackets.

Q: How to view the firmware and / or modem version?
Рћ: Settings>>About the device. The line "Firmware version" is the modem (no matter how strange it was), and the "Build number" is the firmware version

Q: When I try to update by air (FOTA), in response, he writes me: Access to the software service is provided to users one by one in the order of request.
A: According to some data (there are reports of a successful update), you can get a FOTA update without a queue early in the morning, around 5-6 am by MSK. If you do not want to wait for the queue, you can update via Kies / Odin PC / Mobile Odin.

Q: How do I remove the root?
A: In SuperSu, on the Settings tab.

Q: Why is the update on OTA not going?
A: With custom recovery there will be no installation of OTA updates. So for the installation of OTA-updates, the recovery is used and there is still no custom recovery working on the stock algorithm with which and only OTA-updates are installed.

Q: How to add languages ​​to enter into firmware 4.1.2, if they are not?
A: "Menu" - "Language and input" - "Samsung keyboard" - "Gear wheel" - "Input languages" - "Available languages"

Q: Where can I find instructions for N7100?
ABOUT ://savagemessiahzine.com/forum/dl/post/2086583/gt_n7100+rus.pdf

Q: When changing CSC with CSC Select, the message "preconfigui does not support single csc" appears
Рћ: You have a phone with carrier firmware and a single region, so there is nothing to display, besides, it can be locked under an operator

Q: How to boot into Firmware Mode / Download Mode / Download Mode?
Рћ: Loading the device by simultaneously pressing the buttons "Volume down" + "Home" + "Switching on" / "Vol Down" + "Home" + "Power". Exit this menu - long press the "Power" / "Power" button.

Q: How to boot into Recovery Mode / Recovery Mode / Recovery Mode / (CWM Recovery / TWRP Recovery, if installed)?
Рћ: Loading the device by simultaneously pressing the buttons "Volume up" + "Home" + "Switching on" / "Vol Up" + "Home" + "Power"

Q: What applications can I remove painlessly from the firmware?
ABOUT :Here is a list(if it says Yes, then this does not mean that you will not need the application).

Q: I want to get rid of system update notifications, what should I do?
Рћ: The simplest way (Root is required) is to freeze or delete 2 files from / system / app: FotaClient.apk and FWUpdate.apk

Q: What is the difference between 1-file and 4-file?
A: Mostly the differences are in the content, but the result may differ. 1-file firmware - official, 4-file - service, often "first aid"

Q: Giant folder / .thumbnails file! What to do?
A: Do not pay attention. This is a glitch, you still have a lot of memory.

Q: What is the SS_DL.dll file for?
A: He is not needed. It can be removed

Q: On 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 the indicator has become dimmer
Oh yeah. This feature 4.1. He now looks at the light sensor and, depending on his data, sets the brightness of the indicator

Q: What Root is needed for my version of Android
A: For 4.1.1 CF-Root, Auto-Root, ExynosAbuse. For 4.1.2 CF-Root or Auto-Root

Q: How to connect the phone as USB flash
A: No

Q: Can I flash my phone with operator firmware?
A: You can

Q: When sending SMS, the recipient receives one question marks.
A: To send SMS in the SMS settings, set the input mode: Automatic

Q: After firmware 4.1.1 (4.1.2) in Recovery mode, the robot lies with an exclamation point. What does it mean ?
A: The fact that you have firmware 4.1.1 (4.1.2) and this is stock recovery. Nothing else.

Q: Is the stock recovery in single-file firmware and by what means can it be restored?
A: Yes, enters. You need to flash it again with your firmware.

Q: What is the difference between Odex and Deodex firmware?
ABOUT :Here is what.

Q: I put it in one of the Root methods, and no rights are given to applications, and SuperSU (or Supervisor) applications are not in the program menu
A: You need to put SuperSU from the Market.

Q: Does CF-Auto-Root modify the stock kernel or not?
A: CF-Auto-Root establishes stock recovery from 4.1.2 and adds 3 files to the system in order to obtain root-rights and control the receipt of other root-access programs through SuperSU. It is here called rutovanny stock.

Q: Tell me how to determine which bootloader is currently installed on the phone?
A: Use the Android System Info program. System section, subsection BuildInfos.

Q: Does ROOT affect the warranty?
A: Ruth (in any form) affects the warranty. When rutting the warranty is void.

Q: How to flash the European firmware on the N7100 purchased in China (original)
A: Remove the file from the .tar or .tar.md5 archive of the firmwaremodem.bin

Q: An update came to the routine device. What are the consequences of installing it?
Рћ: It can fly off the root.

Q: Is it possible to transfer content to an external USB flash drive?
A: Yes, it is possible.Mr. Mounter 2.0

Q: How to enter safe mode on Note II?
Рћ: Turn off the phone. Turn on. When the logo appears (spinning), we hold the volume button down and press the power button three times.

Voting

Actual firmware for CIS countries
N7100XXSFQA1_N7100OXEFNEND3
4.1.2 N7100XXDMC3 (SEK) (04.29.2013) Changelist 1071214 Mega
4.1.2 N7100XXDMC3 (RTL) (04.29.2013) Changelist 1071214 Mega
4.1.2 N7100XXDMC3 (SKZ) (04.29.2013) Changelist 1071214 Mega
4.1.2 N7100XXDMC3 (SER) (03/27/2013) Changelist 1071214Mega


Latest firmware: samsung-updates.com , Sampro , sammobile.com and XDA

To get started, decide on the points:
1. The guarantee is important, KNOX is working, and root-rights are required - follow the instructions below.
2. If there is no need for a guarantee and KNOX is necessary, you need a root and complete freedom of action over the phone, please - by any caste in the relevant topics.
3. If there is no need for a root and arranges a stock, then just update with the official firmware and use it on health without going into the instructions described below in general.

About the features of the transition to firmware 4.3, ways of obtaining root-rights, as well as the consequences of rutting firmware 4.3

Attention, on this version of the firmware, some users have problems with wireless headsets (extremely short range) - the problem of the revealed regularity does not have a solution yet.