How to Install it? 1. Download PC ODIN v3.04. Extract and Run it. 2. Set your phone into Download Mode (Home + Power + Volume Down) 3. Connect your phone to PC USB 4. Make sure there is COM port number 5. Select PDA. 6. Click Start. Sit back and relax. DONE! Note: -DO NOT check ‘Repartition’ -Check these: Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time checkboxes.
At the moment only people from Germany with product code DBT could update their phones via Samsung KIES. Below are movies about the first official Ice Cream Sandwich firmware.
Firmware details:
Galaxy Note GT-N7000 N7000XXLPY 4.0.3 2012 May N7000OXALPY Open Germany
3. Download CF-Root-SGN_XX_OXA_LPY-v5.3-CWM5.zip
4. Extract CF root until you see the "zImage" file
5. Copy "zImage" file to your internal SD card
6. Open Mobile Odin
7. Select 'Open file' and point to ROM file "N7000XXLPY_N7000OXALPY_N7000XXLPT_HOME.tar.md5"
8. Select Kernel tab and point to "zImage" file
9. Select Ever Root option
10. Select Flash Firmware
Check MD5: YES
11. Sit back and relax....
Finally you will get ICS 4.0.3 + Root + CWM
Note: - If you face any error after restart, just restart again into recovery and do factory reset - In case you need to go to recovery mode, DO NOT enter Recovery via CWM apk you will softbricked. - Enter recovery via Volume UP+Home+Power button
Relax....watching the video...this is what you will have :)
Android Market 3.4.4 With Noticeable Speed Improvements
Google has started pushing out a new Market update with version 3.4.4, which upon quick inspection operates faster than before and brings a setting for auto-adding of widgets to your home screen.
Connect a mobile to Kies via Wi-Fi and Sync content.
Kies via Wi-Fi lets you enjoy Kies in a remarkably convenient way. * It is available for the supported models only, and some functions are limited while Wi-Fi connection.
Keep your mobile updated
When connected, Kies automatically notifies you of new firmware version.
Make your mobile improved with the latest firmware.
Sync contacts with Outlook or Google, Yahoo
Add and edit contact of mobile on Kies conveniently. Also, sync contacts with those of Outlook, Google or Yahoo.
Enrich music life with mobile
Make your own favorite music playlist and Sync with mobile. All the music want to listen to entertain you wherever you are.
Keep taken photos and videos from mobile to PC
Safely store valuable photos, videos you’ve taken and feel your happy moments in Kies.
Note: -To run ODIN and execute it successfully, you need to KILL all KIES process inside Task Manager. KIES and ODIN cannot run at the same time. -Latest firmware update base on region. Malaysia sometime a bit late in software update. Be patient. -For technical guy you may continue update base on the leaked ROM.
Remember to restart after KIES installation. This to make sure all the drivers installed and configured properly.
Running on Windows 7 64 bits
All ready... :) ...I'm using Hong Kong version ZSKK1 2.3.6
USB drivers connected ready for file transfer between PC and phone OR become a modem for Tethering.
KIES in task manager
Things you can copy from phone to PC or PC to phone.
Things you can back-up
You can Sync.... KIES improve much from previous version... more integrated with your PC... This is good for PC users.
Just would like to share. Found nice keyboard to replace stock gingerbread keyboard. Its easy to use and have enough space for you to type. Have a few skin/theme to change.