Install Official N7100XXUENC3 Android 4.3 Firmware on Galaxy Note 2

The international variant of Galaxy Note 2 with model umber GT-N7100 has just received a new firmware update based on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with build number N7100XXUENC3. The stock firmware is available as OTA update and through Samsung Kies server for Galaxy Note 2 users from Switzerland.

Firmware details

Model name: Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100

Version: Android 4.3 Jelly Bean

Changelist: 2583905

Build date: 7 March, 2014

Region: Switzerland

Product code: AUT

PDA: N7100XXUENC3

CSC: N7100AUTENC2

Those who missed the OTA notification or are unable to access the update over Samsung Kies, for being region specific may follow our step-by-step guide to install the update manually.

Note that N7100XXUENC3 build is an unbranded version of firmware, hence it can be installed on any unlocked GT-N7100 unit, regardless of country and region.

IBTimes UK reminds its readers that it will not be held responsible for any damage to the device. Before installing the stock firmware, users are advised to verify their devices meet following requirements.

Pre-requisites

1) Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to connect the Android device with the computer.

2) Enable USB Debugging Mode on phone to connect it with the computer and use Android SDK with it. [Navigate to Settings>> About phone. Tap on Build Number several times until a message appears saying 'You are now a Developer.' Now go to Settings>> Developer Options to enable USB Debugging Mode.]

3) As the tutorial is likely to wipe out all data of the phone, create a backup. If the device is having any custom recoveries such as CWM/TWRP then backup data using the same.

4) If the Android phone powers off due to lack of battery while the installation process, it could damage the device. Therefore, the Note 2 should have charge above 80% battery charge.

5) The device should be factory unlocked and not locked to a particular carrier.

6) The phone will lose custom ROM with the installation of official firmware. Also, the custom recovery will be replaced by the stock version.

7) The device will no longer belong to a rooted version with the installation of official firmware.

8) N7100XXUENC3 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean official firmware works only with Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100. As flashing this on any other variant might brick the device, verify the model number of Galaxy S3 by navigating to Settings>> About device>> Model number.

Download files

N7100XXUENC3 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean [Alternative link]

Odin 3.07

How to install N7100XXUENC3 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean on Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100

Step-1: Extract the downloaded firmware zip using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool to get a .tar.md5 file with few other files, which are optional

Step-2: Extract the Odin zip to get Odin3 v.3.07.exe with few other files

Step-3: Switch off Galaxy Note 2

Step-4: Place the phone into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together until a construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on the phone screen. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode

Step-5: Run Odin3 v3.07.exe as Administrator [To do so, right click on Odin.exe file then click on Run as administrator from context menu.]

Step-6: Connect the Note 2 to computer using USB cable while it is in Download mode. Wait for some time until Odin detects the device. When the phone is connected successfully, the ID: COM box in Odin will turn light blue with COM port number. Also, an Added message will appear under Odin

Step-7: Select these files extracted from N7100XXUENC3 firmware folder

a) Click the PDA button and select the .tar.md5 file

b) Click the Phone button and select file with MODEM in its name

c) Click the CSC button and select file with CSC in its name

d) Click the PIT button and select the .pit file

Note: Ignore the last three steps (step-b, c and d) if such files do not exist.

Step-8: In Odin enable Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time checkboxes. Click the Re-Partition checkbox only when a .pit file has been chosen in the previous step

Step-9: Verify everything and click the Start button in Odin. The installation process should begin now and take about few minutes to complete

Step-10: When the installation process is completed, the phone will restart automatically and soon a PASS message with green background will appear in the extreme left box at the very top of Odin. Disconnect the phone from the computer

N7100XXUENC3 Android 4.3 firmware should now be installed on the Galaxy Note 2. Navigate to Settings>> About phone to verify the new firmware version running on the device.

How to fix bootloop issue

If the Galaxy Note 2 gets stuck at booting animation (after step-10), go to recovery mode by pressing and holding Volume Up, Home and Power and buttons together. Now perform Wipe data/Factory reset then Wipe Cache Partition. Once the action is completed, reboot the phone by selecting reboot system now. In recovery mode, use Volume keys to scroll between options and Power button to select the desired option. Note that performing wiping task will erase the phone's internal memory data.

Those who wish to root their devices running on any Android 4.3 firmware, may follow our step-by-step guide to root Galaxy Note 2 N7100 on Android 4.3 bypassing Knox warranty void bit.

[Source: Honai of Android]