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[fabianfred]

I switched on wifi and it told me there was an upgrade... got it at last... no desire to go the unlocking route.

[QED]

I have a Galaxy Note and have not seen this on mine. What will change if and when I do download it?

[fabianfred]

It is the new version of Android..the Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 operating system which replaces the old 3.0 Gingerbread.
Many new features I believe, and some more controls like being able to disable some apps which came with the phone and use better alternatives or just not use ones which we don't need and use space and resources....etc.

[Sam Drucker]

Anybody ever read any specifics on how these upgrades are rolled out? I understand they try to regulate them so that their servers can handle the load and it's not all happening at once. What I haven't heard though is how the selection is made? How is the order determined of who gets it first, last, or in the middle of the roll-out? And more importantly, how long is the roll-out period? Is there some future date already established by which all users should have been offered the upgrade?

Edited by Sam Drucker, 2012-05-24 11:58:36.

[lomatopo]

Sam Drucker, on 2012-05-24 11:57:51, said:

I understand they try to regulate them so that their servers can handle the load and it's not all happening at once.

I think your understanding is incorrect.

There are ~ 60 different software releases for the N7000 (Note), country and/or carrier specific. Each release needs to be developed ('localized'), QAed and released. Once released any/all are available for download. Samsung does not meter releases based on server loads.

Just looking at the releases I'd guesstimate ~ 20% of the ICS packs for the Note have been released to date.

The release for the Thai version, typically a unit purchased here in Thailand via the Samsung subsidiary (not a grey-market import or one that "fell off the truck"   ) , is available dated May 14, 2012:


Product Code: GT-N7000ZBATHL
Latest firmware: N7000DXLP9/N7000OLBLP6/N7000DXLP5/N7000DXLP9
Modified: 5/14/2012 7:56:56 PM
Filename: GT-N7000_THL_1_20120514195630_51r4gxjn4p.zip.enc2

In most cases a user needs to proactively seek out the update, say via KiES or an FOTA request. In some cases, like a service provider branded unit, they may choose to push it in a controlled, automated, synchronized manner.

End users can also download the update, decrypt and flash it using Odin.

http://forum.xda-dev...d.php?t=1032437

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[dmanpdi]

I have been trying to upgrade to ICS with Kies but keeping getting an error on the second download part which I assume is the firmware itself.  It seems the Samsung server is busy since I only get 0%.  I've tried late at night and during the day.
Is anyone else having this problem?

Thanks

[lomatopo]

I was able to download it this morning.

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[Badboldie]

I got my via Kies 6 weeks ago.

But i have the Galaxy 2s.
Android version 4.0.3

[guzzi850m2]

I took my Note to the Samsung service center this morning, 10 min and ICS 4.0.3 installed free of charge, problem solved

Edited by guzzi850m2, 2012-05-25 10:04:12.

[george]

I got it on my Note via Kies yesterday.

[lomatopo]

george, on 2012-05-25 12:15:51, said:

I got it on my Note via Kies yesterday.

I think you have a HKG (TGY) version?

That update just popped over the past two days, even though the release is dated May 16.


Product Code: GT-N7000ZBATGY
Latest firmware: N7000ZSLPF/N7000OZSLPF/N7000XXLR1/N7000ZSLPF
Modified: 5/16/2012 2:53:43 PM
Filename: GT-N7000_TGY_1_20120516143703_jalrcz9x7w.zip.enc2

[MartinBKK]

I have a Dtac version Note purchased from Samsung shop in Chiang Mai. Been checking with Kies everyday and no update for me yet :-(

[george]

lomatopo, on 2012-05-25 12:46:50, said:

george, on 2012-05-25 12:15:51, said:

I got it on my Note via Kies yesterday.

I think you have a HKG (TGY) version?

That update just popped over the past two days, even though the release is dated May 16.


Product Code: GT-N7000ZBATGY
Latest firmware: N7000ZSLPF/N7000OZSLPF/N7000XXLR1/N7000ZSLPF
Modified: 5/16/2012 2:53:43 PM
Filename: GT-N7000_TGY_1_20120516143703_jalrcz9x7w.zip.enc2

Yes, thats the one I got on the Hong Kong purchased Note.

[Sam Drucker]

I have a Galaxy Note GT-N7000B. Purchased in Thailand from DTAC in late February 2012. I assume everybody else here that's gotten the upgrade has the GT-N7000?

I'm not sure what the difference is with the "B" model, but if I'm understanding FUS Downloader correctly, it is a model specific to Thailand, as that is the only country choice for it. It appears the GT-N7000 is also a legitimate model for the Thai market, and perhaps the more common model? It appears to have distribution in numerous countries.

As I'm seeing it on FUS Downloader, the ICS upgrade is not available yet for the 7000B. The file date shows January 11, 2012.

Any ideas what the difference is in the "B" model?

MartinBKK: Is your DTAC Note also a GT-N7000B?

From the Box:
I recall them telling me that in the model number above GT-N7000ZBBTHL, the B indicates it is a DTAC model. If AIS, it would be an A. "THL" indicates Thailand.



About Phone screen

Edited by Sam Drucker, 2012-05-25 14:00:12.

[lomatopo]

There is an FCC filing for an N7000B for AT&T which indicates the only difference is the additional support for 802.11a (5 Ghz WiFi), but its not 100% clear that this is a N7000B in that sense (even though the model number is listed as N7000B).

Based on the model numbering scheme it seems like an N7000 variant?


GT-N7000RWATHL AIS White
GT-N7000ZBATHL AIS Blue
GT-N7000RWBTHL Dtac/True White
GT-N7000ZBBTHL Dtac/True Blue

Maybe contact DTAC, or Samsung, to see what they might offer in the way of guidance re: an upgrade path to 4.0.x

You could flash the N7000 THL release, or any other for that matter, understanding that any modifications like this carry an inherent, albeit small, risk - like a loss of power during the flash. Worst case you might not have 802.11a support, which is probably not an issue as you are not using it? (Do you have a dual-band router at home?)

[Sam Drucker]

I'll swing by the DTAC shop to see what they have to say. Not sure if this is a DTAC issue or a Samsung issue, but I imagine the upgrade will follow soon. I'd sooner wait for the upgrade, rather than possibly encounter time-consuming irregularities from trying to install a different version (that potentially creates a whole new set of unknowns.)

By the way, for those wondering why they call a black phone "blue": In certain kinds of light, the "black" back on the Galaxy Note shows blue sparkles. I first noticed this on an international night flight. I turned on the reading light and was popping the back off my phone to change SIMs. The reading light showed the blue sparkles. Can also see them sometimes in direct sunlight. Most of the time however, my phone is in a jacket protector.

[Crushdepth]

I got mine last night by checking for an update directly in the phone settings.

[dominique355]

I updated my Note through cable to the PC and Kies. Worked fine, at least the update.

But again, like for my Galaxy S2, some apps got lost and I had to painfully search for them in the PlayStore. This is a bit annoying.

[lomatopo]

dominique355, on Yesterday, 14:56 , said:

I updated my Note through cable to the PC and Kies. Worked fine, at least the update.

But again, like for my Galaxy S2, some apps got lost and I had to painfully search for them in the PlayStore. This is a bit annoying.

I updated an SGS2 recently, using Odin, and did not experience any loss of applications or app. data. This SGS2 had a gazillion apps, games, launchers and all came back up. *

Assuming you are logged into to your gmail account associated with the Play Store, and when you go into the Play Store, press Menu, select My Apps, you should see the apps. which the store has associated with your account, and device(s).

Were a lot of apps missing? A few? Anything in common?


My personal devices are rooted and I use the paid version of Titanium Back-up to routinely back-up and restore apps.

I think there are some apps available which allwo you to back up apps., not sure how good they are? https://play.google....appbackup&hl=en


* Note that a very small set of apps. do not work with ICS so you may need to wait for those developers to release ICS-compatible versions. I've only run in to a few so far; I've been running ICS for ~ 6 months or so.

[MartinBKK]

Sam Drucker, on 2012-05-25 13:57:00, said:

I have a Galaxy Note GT-N7000B. Purchased in Thailand from DTAC in late February 2012. I assume everybody else here that's gotten the upgrade has the GT-N7000?

I'm not sure what the difference is with the "B" model, but if I'm understanding FUS Downloader correctly, it is a model specific to Thailand, as that is the only country choice for it. It appears the GT-N7000 is also a legitimate model for the Thai market, and perhaps the more common model? It appears to have distribution in numerous countries.

As I'm seeing it on FUS Downloader, the ICS upgrade is not available yet for the 7000B. The file date shows January 11, 2012.

Any ideas what the difference is in the "B" model?

MartinBKK: Is your DTAC Note also a GT-N7000B?

From the Box:
I recall them telling me that in the model number above GT-N7000ZBBTHL, the B indicates it is a DTAC model. If AIS, it would be an A. "THL" indicates Thailand.



About Phone screen

Yes mine is the "B" model

[wallyc]

On May 22, just after charging my battery .... Samsung message of new update available.
I use the USB version of Kies.
Started Kies, attached my GT-N7000 Galaxy Note (purchased from a Samsung dealer in Pattaya, unlocked).
1 hour later I had the update completed and my phone is now ICS 4.0.3, working perfectly.
Took about 2 days for the battery to settle down, now have longer battery life than with
Gingerbread 2.3.6
DXLP9,DXLP5,DXLP6 ..... the official Thai update for my Thai phone.


wallyc