Samsung popularised the phablet form factor a year ago with the blockbuster hit known as Galaxy Note. Riding on its success they’ve now released the successor, Galaxy Note 2 N7100. Samsung has just released the Android 4.1.1 UBALJ2 firmware for Galaxy Note 2. If you’ve not gotten the update automatically, follow the steps below to install this firmware.
UBALJ2 Firmware Details
- PDA: N7100UBALJ2
- CSC: N7100UWAALJ1
- Version: 4.1.1
- Date: 2012-11-07
- Regions: Brazil
Before proceeding make sure all your data is backed up. Also make sure your tablet is fully charged. Do note that as with any firmware flashing, there is always a certain amount of risk involved. So proceed at your own risk.
Step1- Download the UBALJ2 firmware
Step 2- Download ODIN
Step 3- Boot your phone into download mode. Do this by switching it off and then pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home buttons together, and then pressing the Power button. You’ll see a triangle and an Android logo. Press the power button to enter download mode
Step 4- Open ODIN on your PC. Make sure USB drivers for the tablet are installed. Upon successful connection one of the ID:COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number.
Step 5- Select all files you downloaded in step 1.
- Click the PDA button. Select the file which has CODE in its name
- Click the Phone button and select the file which has MODEM in its name
- Click on the CSC button and select the file which has CSC in its name
- Click the PIT button and select the .pit file
Step 6- In ODIN select Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options. Select repartition only if your selected the PIT file
Step 7- Click the start button. Installation process will take a few minutes. After that your phone will reboot with Android 4.1.1 UBALJ2 official firmware
If you want to root this firmware, follow this guide.