samsung has released the source code for galaxy note even before the handset is available in the market.
here is the link to download
https://opensource.samsung.com/rece...?method=reception_search&searchValue=GT-N7000
Also the release is very soon - November 1st in UK
http://www.digitalspy.com/tech/news/a346687/samsung-galaxy-note-release-brought-forward.html
It seems to be quad band for 3G as well so can be used in ATT network
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1244395
Batelco Tweeted:
First in #Bahrain.. again! Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is now available at #Batelco in City Centre! Get it now with attractive mobile packages!
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The Galaxy Note 2 (most likely the N7100 model) is now available in Bahrain , but only from Batelco for now .
To get the Note 2 from Batelco you will need to sign 12-month contract with either Super Smart or Super Smart Max plans
I am hoping it will be available contract-free by next weekend. either from Samsung Bahrain (BinHindi Informatics) or VIVA Bahrain.
http://mobilesyrup.com/2013/01/14/s...de-will-bring-multi-window-support//#comments
I don't know when "soon" implies for rogers probably 3 months.
End of January 2013
Update has been pushed to February
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UPDATE: Samsung Canada sent us this timeline on the Note II upgrade: “The Note II Update will be available through FOTA in the next week. Exact availability will vary by carrier.”
You guys realize there is a dedicated AT&T Note 2 section. i317 is the model of the Canadian Note 2, along with the AT&T version.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1870
There is a big thread in regards to this topic in the general section.
Sent from my Galaxy Note 2.
http://www.samsungmobileuspress.com...firms-KitKat-for-U.S.-Smartphones-and-Tablets
Samsung Galaxy U.S. devices currently scheduled to receive the KitKat update include select carrier variants of the Galaxy Note®*3, Galaxy Note®*II, Galaxy S®*4, Galaxy S®*4 mini™, Galaxy S®*4 Active™, Galaxy S®*4 zoom™, Galaxy S®*III, Galaxy S®*III mini™, Galaxy Mega®, Galaxy Light, Galaxy Note®*8.0, Galaxy Tab®*3, Galaxy Note®*10.1, Galaxy Note®10.1 2014 Edition.
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Availability varies by carrier and product, with updates beginning today and continuing throughout the coming months.*
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yes it is confirmed
http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-kitkat-plans-346976/
We might also be getting the new gui as well. What I am worried about is that our multi-windows on the note 10.1 will be changed to the new multi-windows on the TabPro and Note Pro's as well as yet another method on the note 10.1-2014....I personally think that multi-windows on ours is far superior to the new tabs.
In fact, I have a tabpro 10.1 here that may be going back to best buy
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We might also be getting the new gui as well. What I am worried about is that our multi-windows on the note 10.1 will be changed to the new multi-windows on the TabPro and Note Pro's as well as yet another method on the note 10.1-2014....I personally think that multi-windows on ours is far superior to the new tabs.
In fact, I have a tabpro 10.1 here that may be going back to best buy
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What's your problem with the new way it's implemented?
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NIce, even though mine is running 4.2.2 right now (ported), With the official release it should get more stable.
One thing right off is if you change an windowed app to full screen, there is no way to return it to windowed mode. Was hoping it would get rooted quickly so I could try some of the multi-window apps to see if it can be improved. I also like the way we can simply switch between Dual View and Cascade view. These are personal preferences only, of course.
Cannot wait.
Add Engadget to the list reporting it.
http://www.engadget.com/2014/02/18/samsung-kitkat-us/
There was a report on ZDNet as well, but it didn't differentiate between the Galaxy Note 10.1 and the Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014), so it wasn't definitive...
The official press release reads:
DALLAS, February 18, 2014 – Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announced today that a number of Samsung Galaxy® devices will receive the Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) software update, enriching the Galaxy experience.
The upgrade provides a number of innovative, easy-to-use features that enhance the user experience, including a more intuitive user interface, enhanced messaging capabilities and updated applications:
Location Menu: An integrated location menu enables users to easily activate GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks, while simultaneously checking the battery usage of apps running location service capabilities.
Enhanced Messaging: Enables users to choose between Messages or Hangouts as their preferred default messaging application, and select from a larger assortment of updated Emoji icons.
Upgraded Google Mobile Service™ (GMS) apps: Users can automatically back up photos and video and can open, view, rename and share Google Docs and files.
Samsung Galaxy U.S. devices currently scheduled to receive the KitKat update include select carrier variants of the Galaxy Note® 3, Galaxy Note® II, Galaxy S® 4, Galaxy S® 4 mini™, Galaxy S® 4 Active™, Galaxy S® 4 zoom™, Galaxy S® III, Galaxy S® III mini™, Galaxy Mega®, Galaxy Light, Galaxy Note® 8.0, Galaxy Tab® 3, Galaxy Note® 10.1, Galaxy Note® 10.1 2014 Edition.
Availability varies by carrier and product, with updates beginning today and continuing throughout the coming months.
The only gotcha here is that it sounds more like they're only talking about 3G/LTE models (the reference to carriers and to messages).. but it could be that they're just rolling it all into one big announcement. Was there ever a 3G or LTE version of the Note 10.1 2012 model sold in the US?
Unlikely
Will they jump from 4.1.2 to 4.4.2?
I doubt...
Probably will. It costs them more money to goto 4.3 then to 4.4.2. The 10.1 OG is reaching the end of its update cycle and they would want it to have Galaxy Gear 1/2 support. It will be interesting to see if there will be a UI change or more of a behind the scenes update with bug fixes.
This is super exciting news.
i hope it will happen soon. any idea what timeline we are looking at?
1-2 month ?
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This is super exciting news.
i hope it will happen soon. any idea what timeline we are looking at?
1-2 month ?
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"Availability varies by carrier and product, with updates beginning today and continuing throughout the coming months."
From the linked press release in the first post, and that is as specific as you are going to get.
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Will they jump from 4.1.2 to 4.4.2?
I doubt...
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Why not ??? There is no reason to release anything else at this point.
4.4 if there is no carrier
Since they leave it to the carriers, I wonder what that says about the wifi only units (8013)
which depend on SAMSUNG as there is no carrier.
great news
That is super news imho. All our collective ranting and demanding finally paid off I guess. But I still believe Samsung needs to do more to get back on it's customers good side. They have a lot more to learn in terms of customer support and image management.
The fact that they totally forgot about us and suddenly remembered is quite flabbergasting.
It's still a good news ^^
Is this includes international version ad well?
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Will they jump from 4.1.2 to 4.4.2?
I doubt...
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The PR quote is directly from Samsung and has been widely reported. It's possible it's a hoax, but if it is, you'd expect Samsung to refute it quickly given that it's appeared on major sites like Engadget and ZDNet.
Yeahhhhhhh....
My Co worker has a sprint note 4. He got his 5.0 update this morning. So hopefully ours is just around the corner
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What carrier? Note 4 or Note 4 edge?
Quite a few outlets are reporting that the Note 4 (regular) Lolipop update has begun rolling out on Sprint.
This probably doesn't mean too much for the Edge, but hopefully the minor differences between the Edge and the Note will enable a quick turnaround on the Edge variant of the update.
Only time will tell, unfortunately. No confirmation has come for the Edge, as far as I can tell.
I think lollipop for Note 4 has been around longer
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I have a sprint note edge to answer the 2nd post. My bud has a regular note 4 tmobile
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