Android ICS update is slowly spreading to each Android smartphone all around the world. For Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 owners within the U.K. and Ireland area, Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) firmware model XXLQ2 has arrived.
The stated firmware is meant for Galaxy Note owners positioned in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Though, customers in different areas can even really flash this mentioned firmware on their tablets.The XXLQ2 firmware brings not just ICS but additionally several premium apps particularly focused at S Pen users. Other than that, the upgrade additionally features better smartphone effciency, Face Unlock, enhancements in managing data usage, and others.
To install Android 4.0.3 ICS firmware model XXLQ2 in your Galaxy Note, check this information out.
Warning
Crucial word: Similar to firmware variations XXLPY, ZSLPF, and DXLP9, this current firmware (XXLQ2) carries the same huge bug (based on testers’ reports), with the potential to damage your SD card and brick your Galaxy Note in the event you wipe data, do a factory reset, or reformat partitions from recovery. So, to guard your gadget DO NOT wipe data, perform a factory reset, or reformat partitions from recovery after installing the XXLQ2 firmware.
Disclaimer
- Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
- The instructions in this guide are intended for use with the Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000.
- There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
- The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only.
- We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.
- Use these instructions at your own risk.
- Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions.
Requirements
- Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000
- A Windows PC
- Install the USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy Note on your computer. You can download them here: 32 bit (x86) Windows or 64-bit (x64) Windows. Or, you can install the drivers by installing Samsung Kies.
- Enable USB debugging on your Galaxy Note.
- Backup all personal data on your phone to make sure you have a copy of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, and the like) in case the procedure in this guide erases such data.
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- For backup tips, check our guides on how to sync your data to the cloud and how to create local backups of your mobile data.
- Maintain a battery charge of 70% or more to make sure that you have sufficient power for the entire procedure.
- Disable system tools such as anti-virus software, firewall programs, and Samsung KIES to avoid any interruptions throughout the entire procedure.
- Download the XXLQ2 firmware package (N7000XXLQ2_N7000XEULP4_XEU.zip, 655.1 MB).
- Download Odin3 v1.85 (Odin 1.85.zip, 199.58 kB).
Instructions
- Extract the N7000XXLQ2_N7000XEULP4_XEU.zipfile into a folder on your computer. You will see the following files after you’ve extracted the archive:
- N7000XXLQ2_N7000XXLPT_N7000XEULP4_HOME.tar.md5
- SS_DL.dll
- Extract Odin 1.85.zip into a folder on your computer.
- Switch off your Galaxy Note.
- Put your Galaxy Note into Download Mode. To do this, press and hold the Volume Down key, Home button (middle key), and Power button. A warning screen will show up. Press the Volume Up key to enter Download Mode.
- Go to the folder where you extracted Odin3 v1.85 and double-click Odin3 v1.85.exe to launch Odin3 on your computer.
- Click the PDA button in Odin3.
- Select the N7000XXLQ2_N7000XXLPT_N7000XEULP4_HOME.tar.md5 file.
- Don’t make any other changes in Odin3 except that of loading the *.tar.md5 file mentioned above.
- Connect your Samsung Galaxy Note to the computer using a USB cable. The word “Added” will appear in Odin’s message box. If it doesn’t appear, make sure you have properly installed the USB drivers on your computer.
- Click the Start button in Odin3 to flash the firmware. Your Galaxy Note will automatically reboot when the flashing is done. A “Pass” message will also appear in Odin3.
- Disconnect your Samsung Galaxy Note from the PC when the Samsung logo appears on the screen.
Your Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 has been installed official Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich firmware update version XXLQ2.
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