Galaxy Note 2 N7100
 XXALIJ based Official (Vodafone) Jelly Bean update. Photo: XDA Developers XDA Developers

Much to the delight of Galaxy Note 2 N7100 users, Samsung has started rolling out the XXALIJ based Official (Vodafone) Jelly Bean update through Samsung KIES across Europe and other countries. Users who missed the Android 4.1.1 update for their Note 2 devices can now manually download and install the XXALIJ firmware using this guide.

The XXALIJ based Android 4.1.1 firmware can be installed using ODIN. You need not root the device or install ClockworkMod (CWM) recovery on it to support the firmware installation, which is one hitch less to bother about. If you are on a rooted device, you will lose root access to the device after the firmware installation. So, you have to root the device again to regain full system access and be able to install third-party root-based apps (steps provided later in the guide).

Key Points to Note

  • The XXALIJ based Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean firmware supports the following countries: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain and United Kingdom.
  • The XXALIJ ROM and the instructions given in this guide are applicable only to the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 N7100 model and will not work on any other device. Verify your device's model number by navigating to Settings > About phone.
  • Ensure that the correct USB drivers are installed on your Galaxy Note 2 to enable connectivity with the computer. Download Samsung Galaxy Note 2 drivers.
  • Enable USB debugging mode by navigating to Settings > Applications > Development and check the USB debugging option. This feature helps in connecting your Android phone with the computer.
  • Make sure that your phone's battery is at least 85 percent charged to prevent unexpected device shutdown (due to battery drain) while flashing the XXALIJ firmware.
  • IBTimes UK advises users to backup apps, important personal data and settings to avoid data loss while installing the Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update.
  • Ensure that your phone is factory unlocked before proceeding with the XXALIJ firmware installation.
  • The instructions provided in this guide are meant for reference purpose only and do not cover any warranty claims involving device damage or issues arising out of using this firmware update. Users are cautioned to proceed at their own risk.

How to Update Galaxy Note 2 N7100 to Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean with XXALIJ ROM

Step 1 - Download Android 4.1.1 N7100XXALIJ ROM for Galaxy Note 2 on your computer and extract the zip file to the desktop.

Step 2 - Download ODIN v1.85 which is required to install Android 4.0.3 on Samsung Galaxy Note 2 N7100.

Step 3 - Power off your phone and boot into Download Mode. Press and hold the Volume Down and Home buttons together, and then tap the Power button until the Samsung logo or the red and yellow text pops-up on the screen.

Step 4 - Launch ODIN on your computer and connect your phone to it while your phone is still in the Download Mode.

Step 6 - If your phone connects successfully, one of the ID: COM boxes will indicate yellow with the corresponding COM port number. This step is time consuming. So, leave it alone.

Step 7 - Choose the files you need to flash/install on your phone, which are found among the extracted files in Step 1.

  • Click on PDA button and choose the file named 'CODE'.
  • Tap the Phone button and choose the file named 'MODEM'. Ignore this step if such file is missing.
  • Tap on CSC and choose the file named 'CSC'. Ignore this step if such file is absent.
  • Click on PIT and choose the .pit file. Ignore this step if there is no such file.

Step 8 - In ODIN, enable the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options. In case of Re-Partition option, check it ONLY if you chose a PIT file in the previous step.

Step 9 - Click Start button in ODIN and the ROM installation process will begin. It should take a few minutes to complete.

Step 10 - After the ROM is installed, your phone will reboot. When you boot to the home screen, disconnect your phone from the computer.

XXALIJ ROM based Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update is now successfully installed on your Galaxy Note 2 N7100. Go to Settings > About phone to verify the firmware version installed.

[Source: Team Android]

How to Root Galaxy Note 2 N7100 on XXALIJ Based Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean ROM

Step 1 - Download Android 4.1.1 CWM and Rooting Package for Galaxy Note 2 N7100 to your computer.

Step 2 - Download ODIN v1.85 which is needed to root Android 4.1.1 on Samsung Galaxy Note 2 N7100.

Step 3 - Power off your phone and boot into Download Mode. To do so, press and hold the Volume Down and Home buttons together, and then keep tapping the Power button until the Samsung logo or the red and yellow text appears on the screen.

Step 4 - Launch ODIN on your computer and connect your phone to it, while your phone is still in the Download Mode.

Step 5 - If your phone connects successfully, one of the ID: COM boxes will indicate yellow with the corresponding COM port number. This step is time consuming. So, leave it alone.

Step 6 - Now, choose the files you need to flash/install on your phone, which are found among the extracted files in Step 1.

  • Click PDA button and choose the file named 'cwm6-root-note2.tar'.

Step 7 - In ODIN, enable the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options.

Step 8 - Then click Start button in ODIN and the Root installation process will begin. It should take just a few minutes to complete.

Step 9 - Once the root installation is done, your phone will reboot. When you see the home screen, disconnect your phone from the computer.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is now successfully rooted on XXALIJ ROM based Android 4.1.1 firmware. Check for the Superuser app in your apps list to confirm that the rooting is successful.

To double-check that you have rooted the device successfully, download the Root Checker from Google Play Store.

[Source: Team Android]

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