Guide – Manually Update Galaxy Note 2 N7100 to XXDMC3 Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware

Samsung officially released the new XXDMC3 Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware update to Galaxy Note 2 N7100 users. So today we will let you how you can manually update your Galaxy Note 2 N7100 with the new XXDMC3 Official Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware. Currently the OTA update is available in some market, if your didn’t received the OTA update till yet, then here is easy guide to update your Galaxy Not 2 N7100. Android 4.1.2 firmware brings several bug fixes and helps your device to run smoothly without any lag or bug. So if you want to enjoy a stable and smooth OS, then you have to try this update on your device.

Read the guide carefully to install the the update properly, Applying this update won’t affect the warranty because it the Official firmware update released by Samsung recently. As we mention above that the Update is available via OTA or you can also update it via Samsung KIES, but if you have the rooted device then you are out of luck to get this update via OTA. So follow the below guide to manually update your Galaxy Note 2 N7100 to XXDMC3 Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware.

This guide will work on rooted and un-rooted devices, so you don’t have to worry about that aspect. But before doing this, don’t forget to backup your device. You can use these free android backup application to take the complete backup of your device.

Galaxy Note 2 N7100
Galaxy Note 2 N7100

Disclaimer: Follow this guide at your own risk. Tothemobile.com won’t be responsible in case your device gets damaged in any other way during the process.

How to Update Galaxy Note 2 N7100 to Official Jelly Bean 4.1.2 XXDMC3 OS

Step 1. First thing you have to is, enable USB debugging mode on your Galaxy 4, here is the guide to enable USB debugging mode.

Step 2. After this you have to install the Galaxy Note 2 drivers on your computer; so, download the drivers and install it on your PC.

Step 3. On now time to download the Firmware. Download XXDMC3 Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware Package and Odin from here to your computer. After that extract both the files on your Computer.

Step 4. Now run the ODIN application from yur desktop and Turn off the Galaxy Note 2 N7100 as you need to enter it into download mode. TO do this press and hold: Power, Volume Down and Menu buttons at the same time.

Step 5. Now you are on the Download mode, so its time to connect your device with the computer via USB cable. Once the device is connected you can see the one ID:COM boxes will turn yellow after some time. If not, then you have to restart Odin application or reinstall the drivers on your computer and repeat the steps from above.

Step 6. Now in ODIN hit the ‘PDA’ button to select the firmware file that you download on step 3 within the package you just unzipped.

Step 7. Now click on “Start” to start the process of firmware update. It will take around 3 -4 minutes for applying the firmware update on your Galaxy Note 2 N7100.

Once the update is complete, you will see the “pass” message displayed on Odin. now at this time you can disconnect you device from the cable and reboot your phone. That’s it now you are on XXDMC3 Official Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware. If you are facing some issues with the update do share your thoughts / issues with us and with other Android users.