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This is the unofficial thread to find the list of developers for the Samsung Galaxy Note II.
If you are a developer and or ROM maker/cooker would like to confirm that you are going to dev on this device please send me a pm, and I will add you to the list. In past experiences these types of threads have shown to be very helpful to build dev support for a device, and also to help people decide on a device.
What, actually is the list for?
Basically its for people and devs to see all the dev support the device will have. This sometimes is the deciding factor for getting a phone. If there's huge dev support more people will come. This makes it easier for people to find information on what devs will be supporting the note 2.
To pm me and get added to the list Click Here.
Let's make this Galaxy Note II community awesome!
Confirmed Developers
1.Utacka
2.thering1975
3.DakiX
4.::indie::
5.m3dd0g
6.Crash 1976
7.g.lewarne
8.toxicthunder
9.awesomehacker
10.KashaMalaga
11.-Viperboy-
12.lennyuk
13.Dexter_nlb
14.DocRambone
15.imilka
16.f3w1n
17.kristofpetho
18.mike1986.
19.Stavr0s91i
20.wanam
21.xator91
22.Beukhof1
23.ptmr3
24.Anas M.I
25.cpu999
26.AndreiLux
27.Chainfire
28.Patrics83
29.Chenglu
30.bigbiff
Hi,
Thanks for starting this thread. I just want to ask "Do you think there be a lot of development for this phone?" Particularly for Note II, in general for future Samsung phones.
I just finished watching this video here or here and I just heard about some developers leaving Samsung altogether? Samsung locking bootloaders? Samsung getting too big for their own ego?
I currently own the Int'l N7000 and I found the development to be good for what I want. I didn't check out the i717 thread but I assume they are fair.
I'm not really experienced in rooting but I found Samsung Note to be fairly straight forward. I recently rooted an HTC Amaze 4G and the numerous steps plus the lack of info made me never to buy an HTC phone (even if I do like the HTC One X, my friend has the North American version and he said development is low there).
This is one reason why I'm holding out on the Note II until Feb 2013, maybe even Sept 2013 (in case Note 3) comes out because I want to see how the development plays out.
I know the phone just came out, but I assumed International Note development should be all hunky dory but I never know. Makes me not want to switch devices. I had an Int'l Galaxy S2 previously and development for that is great!
I hear Sony development is awesome. But then, I think I'll just go get a Nexus for ease of development (but the screen is so small!)
What do you guys think?
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Confirmed Developers
1.Utacka
2.thering1975
3.DakiX
4.::indie::
5........
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thanks leafsacc, I wasn't aware of this until now. I'm still not sure what's going on but I assumed there would be a way around a bootloader, as coders always find a way :highfive:
but reading the below, says it could have been verizon which was the cause of the bootloader, not samsung. so why is xdadevtv directing his video to samsung? is it because no open source was given for the s3? has it still not been released? will it be? anyone care to sum it up for some of us who aren't in the know? :>
Based on Samsung’s track record of always shipping devices with unlocked bootloaders, we can all safely deduce that Verizon is the one to blame here.
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http://www.xda-developers.com/android/verizon-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-unlocked/
For starters cm will not support n7100 if samsung dont change their ways. atleast the current dev team in cm will not support newer samsung exynos devices. i9300/n80xx was the last. Only way to get n7100 supported is if samsung cooperate or a new dev join cm dev team.
Without cm support i cannot do my paranoidandroid from source as I do with n7000. Time will tell if some new dev join cm samsung team or samsung get their act together. Dont look good though.
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Utacka said:
For starters cm will not support n7100 if samsung dont change their ways. atleast the current dev team in cm will not support newer samsung exynos devices. i9300/n80xx was the last. Only way to get n7100 supported is if samsung cooperate or a new dev join cm dev team.
Without cm support i cannot do my paranoidandroid from source as I do with n7000. Time will tell if some new dev join cm samsung team or samsung get their act together. Dont look good though.
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Whoops not good news :crying: i need also sources...
Well I don't get it because it is sharing most of the hardware with S3 so the stuff should be at least ported easily.
Now I understand Samsung being a complete ass with their proprietary drivers
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jbounours said:
Well I don't get it because it is sharing most of the hardware with S3 so the stuff should be at least ported easily.
Now I understand Samsung being a complete ass with their proprietary drivers
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You still need one of the dev maintaining exynos devices to buy n7100 and then maintaining it... we can hope for someone to step up but its their freetime and money. Entropy512 told me he would be buying at&t version which is nearly identical if samsung would change their behavior. All we can do for now is to sit and wait...
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Hi guys, my ROM is finally finished and now uploaded at 89%.
I need a tester! My Note 2 has not arrived yet
Please write via PM.
You forgot chainfire..
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This is a great thread. I hope more chefs will chime in.
I am considering a Note II but it is absolutely vital that CM is developed for it, together with Paranoid Android. Especially since Key Lime Pie (CM11?) is be around the corner.
I also think it is important with AOSP/AOKP development for it.
So I hope the issue will be sorted during this month. If not, I am afraid that I have to consider a different game plan.
Buying a device without proper developer support is a no go for me.
For everyone woundering about my sources here is a statement from Entropy512:
Entropy512 said:
Not likely to happen. If CM comes to the Note 2, it will only be if a new maintainer steps up.
Most of the current Exynos maintainer team (myself, espenfjo, codeworkx) and others have all decided that our current devices will be our last non-Nexus Exynos devices. I'm not sure about xplodwild, but I have a feeling he's highly unlikely to take up another Haxxinos with the rest of us gone and given his prior experiences with it.
If Samsung changes their attitude towards developers, this might change, but their attitude lately (zero documentation, zero platform source code, a trend towards bootloader locking - Only the Verizon S3 has a locked bootloader now, but Samsung has had the infrastructure in place since the S2 and they are constantly adding more checks) has led to the current Exynos maintainer team deciding that enough is enough. I don't think any of us are going to do anything to make Samsung's Exynos devices more attractive to any particular market segment until they provide assistance (in the form of technical documentation and source code) in return. I don't know about the others, but if they offer me a free device I'll say no - I refuse to participate in a PR stunt like the I9100 donations were.
Pretty much the only way I'll go back is if I see reference platform source that is up to the same standards as CAF and omapzoom, or they actually start providing real documentation and source code for the devices I'm currently working with.
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Thanks entwicklun,
I Googled "verizon locked bootloader samsung galaxy note" and from what I understand that it was Verizon's request to lock the bootloader. Not sure what I would do if I was Samsung but my guess is, if it helps sell more phones on Verizon then lock the boot loader. Money talks, right?
But then I'm hearing news about Samsung not giving developers this and that, just like the example below.
jbounours said:
Well I don't get it because it is sharing most of the hardware with S3 so the stuff should be at least ported easily.
Now I understand Samsung being a complete ass with their proprietary drivers
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And I also need a phone that will have Paranoid Android (and the odd CM here and there), but it must also a 5" phablet. I guess there is nothing wrong with my current Note, but again by searching on Google there's a possibility that the "next big thing" might be the HTC Google Nexus X+. If that has an expansion card slot, that's it, I'm not getting the Note 2.
E90 Commie said:
This is a great thread. I hope more chefs will chime in.
I am considering a Note II but it is absolutely vital that CM is developed for it, together with Paranoid Android. Especially since Key Lime Pie (CM11?) is be around the corner.
I also think it is important with AOSP/AOKP development for it.
So I hope the issue will be sorted during this month. If not, I am afraid that I have to consider a different game plan.
Buying a device without proper developer support is a no go for me.
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Thanks for all the work the dev's put in. I'm just saying, my next phone is where the developers are. Samsung doesn't own us. :laugh:
I'll be here when I get my note2 in December
For those that don't know, TW ROM, aokp and multi booting kernel (or at least 2 sesperate kernels )
Myself and utaka could probably come up with a aosp supporting kernel for the device if official CM does not materialise.
Crash Rom will be here to
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cheers, I'm sure those browsing like me will know what's up now.
I've already ordered my note 2, but I would fully support the dev crew. even if that means selling my note 2 at a loss and buying what's being developed, pending though. I do like phablets and if the x+ doesn't have an exspansion slot then I probably wouldn't buy it.
I also hope aokp devs on the note 2. I certainly love their ROMS
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Samsung getting too big for their own ego?
I currently own the Int'l N7000 and I found the development to be good for what I want. But then, I think I'll just go get a Nexus for ease of development (but the screen is so small!)
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I'll be here when I get my note2 in December
For those that don't know, TW ROM, aokp and multi booting kernel (or at least 2 sesperate kernels )
Myself and utaka could probably come up with a aosp supporting kernel for the device if official CM does not materialise.
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Are noobs like me allowed to jump in please?
Utacka sir is so kind to us all in his PA thread
Anyways, I think devving for this device would initially start with kanged TW based ROMs. With CM wary on supporting the device, it does seem a bit dark but hey, I am sure there are others to step up.
But then again, you can never be too sure.
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BTW, next nexus device is perhaps open to all OEMs.
Might be an Optimus from LG but from what I've read other manufactures are welcome to jump in and join the party.
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I am the same, an expansion card slot is a big plus.
development support is also a big factor.
I would flash aokp right now but i'm so scared of emmc bug (which I assume will not be in the Note 2 just like it did not exist in GB ROM Notes. But who knows if "Key Lime Pie/Kandy Kane" might have a similar brick bug) on ICS kangs that I just stay far, far, away.
My ultimate fav is CassiesXtraLite so it's good to see thering1975 on the list.
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I do like phablets and if the x+ doesn't have an exspansion slot then I probably wouldn't buy it.
I also hope aokp devs on the note 2. I certainly love their ROMS
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I might bring VillainRom to the Note2, but only if/when we can get our OTA update/optional mods app up and running to a high enough standard.
Would be nice to know for wich model is going to work each developer.
- f3w1n -
why do I feel we are being left behind in the jelly bean official update luv to get your take on things guys thnks:thumbup:
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Oh, geez. Go awwwwwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay, noobs! Stop making a new thread every time you breathe!
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why do I feel we are being left behind in the jelly bean official update luv to get your take on things guys thnks:thumbup:
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Are you born yesterday ?
it takes time to develop and aspecially for companies like samsung ! they both need to implement ui , and make it more or less bugfree aswell as testing it against networks and other under the hood featchures to make it 100% compatible for the costumers satisfaction! And from what i see no other highend devíce as recived offical JB port
thats just my 5 cents:
and remember that samsung isnt a robot company that makes everything magicly happen ,they have developers that makes this software and these developers faces the same problems building roms and kernel as all other developers do.
and dont forget all the leaked beta releases we've had
Why Samsung? Why!
I'm expecting Android 4.2 Key Lime Pie official update by now. Where is it?
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Very strange why the source 9305 and 9305 first official firmware is out already before the 9300 international customers get it ?makes me beleave that there are underlining issues with the 9300 hardware or samsung are doing it to get more sales for there 9305 lte and screwing over the 9300 customers.
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Very strange why the source 9305 and 9305 first official firmware is out already before the 9300 international customers get it ?makes me beleave that there are underlining issues with the 9300 hardware or samsung are doing it to get more sales for there 9305 lte and screwing over the 9300 customers.
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it's probably because it's there new highend device and they are co-developing it with the 9300 ,that doesnt mean that the 9300 is done maybe the hit some bugs ? wanted to streamline it abit more or even fix it for every 9300 device ? no one knows but why would they release an unfinished kernel
got-petrol said:
Very strange why the source 9305 and 9305 first official firmware is out already before the 9300 international customers get it ?makes me beleave that there are underlining issues with the 9300 hardware or samsung are doing it to get more sales for there 9305 lte and screwing over the 9300 customers.
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They developed the lte version directly with jellybean,that's why it's ready. the international version has had already more than 10 beta's,so it will be released soon enough.
want the latest android always,buy a nexus!
wheres 5.1.1 SausageRoll
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wheres 5.1.1 SausageRoll
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lol! Nooooooooooo! XD
If you're going to be sarcastic/a troll, do it properly. Hahahahaha. Desserts only!!!
There are LEAKS use them and be patient or GTFO!! lol.
thanks for the guys who had constructive feed back:thumbup:... why do some people troll so rude I do know they have Been relieses I'm on jb xxdli8 so rude no civil skills at all ...but thanks to the people who made a good and informative comment much appreciated thanks you for your time and input guys thanks
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I just hate sarcasm when people are trying ask a question or get some information
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Closed, we have a whole general jellybean thread, used it.
Hey there!
As most of the XDA-readers have heard of before, there is a high amount of developers (e.g. from the mighty CM team) ditching samsung devices (S3, Note etc) because of the still missing sources.
As the Nexus 10 is using an 1,7GHz Dual-Core Exynos 5250-Prozessor with ARM Cortex-A15 (and as I´m standing pretty near to the noob community when it comes down to such a topic), I´m wondering if this device will ever get a "respectful" developer support, as it is normally extected with nexus devices.
give samsung sometime to release it
I agree. This has been a problem with all exynos devices. I even saw where some developers won't touch them because of that. I hope this changes
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To be skeptical, I've only seen promises to release Exynos 4, not 5.
They will be releasing by the end 2012 source code for exynos 4, they didnt mention anything about exynos 5. Maybe they will release source code for exynos 5 when they launch exynos 6. Thanks samsung
I thought nexus devices had all the source code released for the hardware and software in the devices. Am I wrong thinking this?
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I thought nexus devices had all the source code released for the hardware and software in the devices. Am I wrong thinking this?
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That's not necessarily true, for example the Nexus 7 doesn't have full documentation for the Tegra 3 chip.
Also, regarding documentation for the 5250, this thread has been opened and it seems there's PDF documentation for it already.
So does this mean there likely will not be any custom ROMs [Cyanogenmod, AOKP, AOSP, etc]? Or what? Or they will just be modified stock versions? :S
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So does this mean there likely will not be any custom ROMs [Cyanogenmod, AOKP, AOSP, etc]? Or what? Or they will just be modified stock versions? :S
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Even if the source code is unavailable, the blobs needed to run AOSP-based versions (CM, AOKP, etc. etc.) are there, so no need to worry.
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They will be releasing by the end 2012 source code for exynos 4, they didnt mention anything about exynos 5. Maybe they will release source code for exynos 5 when they launch exynos 6. Thanks samsung
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can you provide the source of this information
thanks
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Even if the source code is unavailable, the blobs needed to run AOSP-based versions (CM, AOKP, etc. etc.) are there, so no need to worry.
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This...
Despyse said:
This...
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uhm...."this" is the content of your second post on this board? (scnr)
brooon said:
uhm...."this" is the content of your second post on this board? (scnr)
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Does it matter? But no, I had another account, no longer have access to it. (better? -__- ) I'm a themer... not a noob. -__-
Samsung will probably release it, they did notice members from Team Hacksung and Cyanogenmod complaining about the lack of source codes and will release them late this year.
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Does it matter? But no, I had another account, don't use it. I'm a themer... not a noob. -__-
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It's against the TOS to have multiple accounts.
Hi guys,
So Google just announce at I/O that they will be releasing an unlocked, LTE Compatible Galaxy S4 that runs stock android and gets updates alongside the Nexus family. (In the USA anyway)
Do you think us early adopters of the Galaxy S4 will get a legitimate option to go Nexus, or do you think this will be a Play Store exclusive device? Although rooting is always an option, it's certainly not one I want to take. Having the option to turn this 'already amazing' device into a Nexus, would be absolutely amazing!
Never the less, we can expect better applications for our devices as it will no doubt become a popular app developers device.
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No, I'm pretty sure Samsung won't, Google is releasing the updates for the Google S4 and not Samsung. But I guess it can be done via XDA pretty easily.
Its a playstore exclusive i presume but once that google s4 is released we on dda will get there hands on the software probably the same day google pushes the update.
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So we will be able to flash our current devices with the Google-released firmware for the S4 GE?
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So we will be able to flash our current devices with the Google-released firmware for the S4 GE?
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Yes, I don't see why not. It's the same device, only with Samsung pushing the firmware updates instead of Google. At least for the people with the i9505, the i9500 will probably need some more work because of the Exynos chip. The only thing is you need to install it yourself, they won't push it to your device..
I already have the unlocked international version (I9500) so does that mean i can get the updates directly from Google somehow?
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I already have the unlocked international version (I9500) so does that mean i can get the updates directly from Google somehow?
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No, the one Google is going to sell is the i9505 I suppose because of its support for LTE.
So, assuming we manage to get the Stock Android ROM for the GS4, and install it surely we would be able to get the updates directly from Google through OTA? Or am I wrong?
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So will the Google device be AOSP but with the Samsung camera along with the other Samsung features?
Need to keep the camera and ideally the quick settings shortcuts.
Hopefully someone will tweak a ROM version to include all the best bits.
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So will the Google device be AOSP but with the Samsung camera along with the other Samsung features?
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That's a good question. It's being billed as a "Nexus user experience" and not a Nexus device. It's also being called "Galaxy S4" and not being given a distinct name. Here's a screen shot from the Google I/O introduction and a link to the presentation video.
http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-s4-google/4505-6452_7-35761621.html
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That's a good question. It's being billed as a "Nexus user experience" and not a Nexus device. It's also being called "Galaxy S4" and not being given a distinct name. Here's a screen shot from the Google I/O introduction and a link to the presentation video.
http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-s4-google/4505-6452_7-35761621.html
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They are calling it a developer phone, hence the I/O announcement. It won't have the Samsung Camera on it, as that would be pointless to development.
if someone gets the phone in its hands make a full odin dump maybe we can build the i9505 to google galaxy s4 nexus editions
I imagine it will be like the developer HTC One but it has stock android and gets updates straight from google. Its US only I think? But I imagine it will make getting a stock rom on the device easier. & if its a nexus device you wont get any of the camera add ons.
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They are calling it a developer phone, hence the I/O announcement. It won't have the Samsung Camera on it, as that would be pointless to development.
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You're assuming it's pure AOSP. I'm not. I'm thinking it's a standard SGS4 h/w wise without Samsung's s/w mods that is being supported by Google. The "developers device" ship sailed when Google started mass marketing the N4, 7, and 10. If you watch the video introduction it's pretty clear it's not being positioned as a Nexus device in any way.
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You're assuming it's pure AOSP. I'm not. I'm thinking it's a standard SGS4 h/w wise without Samsung's s/w mods that is being supported by Google. The "developers device" ship sailed when Google started mass marketing the N4, 7, and 10. If you watch the video introduction it's pretty clear it's not being positioned as a Nexus device in any way.
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They did mention it providing the Nexus user experience, which in my book equals AOSP.
I wonder if the camera would have photosphere, since that's a nexus feature and the source is closed.
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They did mention it providing the Nexus user experience, which in my book equals AOSP.
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Google-driven devices also don't support expandable storage and the SGS4 GE will. We can all argue our interpretation of what the limited amount of information available means but it's all just as much a wild ass guess at this point. Clearly the SGS4 GE isn't a "standard issue" Nexus device so all previous standards and functions may be different. Yesterday a bunch of people swore the SGS4 GE wasn’t going to happen at all.
After only a day from the official presentation from Google, there are already rumors tnat note 2 will get the Android 5.0, or so called Android L.
This is the first link i came across that it has info about that:
http://www.techdroider.com/2014/06/nominated-devices-that-are-getting.html?m=1
Please comment and share thoughts about the update.
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I think we will get cm, aokp based roms but i really doubt about official samsung update. You should trust samsung with this
For me no doubt, that we will get it cause N2 is so popular even after nearly 2 years and Samsung will produce and sell this device surely one more year :good:
I really doubt of an official samsung update.... but let's hope....
Honestly I'd prefere a kernel update on the kitkat release.... and some open sourcing of the exynos ****.... :crying::crying:
Suppose we could hope? Even for KK 4.4.2 or 4.4.3 ota soon?
No we won't get it. It's not the matter of popularity of the device or anything. It's that each manufacturer must provide at least 18 months of support or 3 major updates. We got ourselves 4.1.2, 4.3 and 4.4.2. So yeah, the support for the device is over. Samsung has stop support for S3, so it's our turn now
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No we won't get it. It's not the matter of popularity of the device or anything. It's that each manufacturer must provide at least 18 months of support or 3 major updates. We got ourselves 4.1.2, 4.3 and 4.4.2. So yeah, the support for the device is over. Samsung has stop support for S3, so it's our turn now
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What he said.
Note 3 users will be lucky to see it anytime soon, this is Samsung after all.....
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That sucks koz from the vids ive seen on youtube, 5.0 looks great.
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4.4.4 seems to be arriving on numerous tablets and phones. Great for some.
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we are lucky enough to get kitkat.
I am pessimistic about Samsung coding and releasing another update for such an old phone. Even though its pretty powerful and popular .
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Yeah I'm sure that we'll get it via Omni, CM, aosp roms, but I'll miss the tw.
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i apologize if i'm off topic
i have htc desire HD and with the help and roms of this site i like my phone again
I found Note II in a special price (the 4G edition) and i wanna ask if it is the right decision to purchase it or to go for the samsung S4
I know the differences between this two phones. I just don't want to buy a phone near its end of life
Thank you
Kostas
My S4 i9506 still didnt get KK and you here asking for android L? You should be grateful that samsung remembered it has a device called note 2
Samsung？ forget it...
CM or aosp worth looking forward to
I wonder when CM AOSP or OMNI release come since 4.4 I am using mostly aosp based roms . and they are taking one more step ahead every day. I didnt miss tw
Well landing of 4.4 has been a major achievement post all the rubble created.
5.0 will definitely not be delivered to Note 2.
How else will you be motivated to buy those expensive plastic devices
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Can anyone tell me when can we expect aosp based Android L for our n7100 device. Eagerly waiting.
mazahir87 said:
Can anyone tell me when can we expect aosp based Android L for our n7100 device. Eagerly waiting.
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Not before it's official release which will be in a few months (hopefully).
Having 4.4.2 kernel sources may allow future 5.x AOSP builds for N710x
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