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Enabling Multi-Window on the Galaxy Note 2 N7100 via XXALJ1 firmware

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100 is the most awaited phablet in the market today. Although the Galaxy Note 2 is only available in selected regions at the moment, it will be a matter of time before it becomes a household device. With its stellar hardware and ergonomic design, tablet and phone lovers alike would love to get their hands on this pretty machine.

Among the phone's awesome features is Multi-Window, which allows you to run two apps side-by-side.  It's great for multitasking.  This feature, though, is unavailable out of the box, especially with early batches of the phablet.  The good news, however, is that Samsung has already rolled out the updates containing this feature and a few other software improvements.  Starting with software version XXALJ1, Multi-Window began being available on updated Galaxy Note 2 handsets.

This guide shows the steps for enabling Multi-Window on the Galaxy Note 2 N7100 via XXALJ1 firmware.

Warning

  • The instructions in this guide are intended for use with the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, model number GT-N7100. Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
  • The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
  • Use these instructions at your own risk. 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.
  • Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions.

Requirements

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100
  • A Windows PC
  • Handset USB drivers installed on the PC. You may install the drivers by installing Samsung Kies.
  • Download the stock Samsung firmware for your region and/or carrier.  Choose at least the firmware with LJ1 as the last three characters of its PDA version.
    Region PDA CSC Link
    Afghanistan N7100XXALJ3 N7100OJVALJ2 Download
    Argentina N7100UBALJ1 N7100UUBALJ1 Download
    Bangladesh N7100XXALJ1 N7100ODDALJ1 Download
    Bangladesh N7100XXALJ3 N7100ODDALJ2 Download
    Brazil N7100UBALJ1 N7100ZTOALJ1 Download
    Brazil (Claro) N7100UBALI9 N7100ZTAALI5 Download
    Chile N7100UBALJ1 N7100UUBALJ1 Download
    Chile (Entel PCS) N7100UBALI9 N7100CHEALI5 Download
    China N7100ZCALJ4 N7100CHNALJ4 Download
    China N7100ZCALJ6 N7100CHNALJ6 Download
    Colombia (Comcel) N7100UBALI9 N7100UWAALI7 Download
    Costa Rica N7100UBALI9 N7100ICEALI6 Download
    Dominican Republic (Orange) N7100UBALI9 N7100DORALI5 Download
    Egypt N7100XXALJ1 N7100OJVALJ1 Download
    Egypt N7100XXALJ3 N7100OJVALJ2 Download
    France N7100XXALJ1 N7100OXAALJ1 Download
    France (Bouygues) N7100XXALJ1 N7100BOGALJ1 Download
    Germany N7100XXALJ1 N7100DBTALJ1 Download
    Germany N7100XXALJ3 N7100DBTALJ2 Download
    Greece N7100XXALJ1 N7100OXXALJ1 Download
    Hong Kong N7100ZSALJ2 N7100OZSALJ2 Download
    Hong Kong N7100ZSALJ7 N7100OZSALJ7 Download
    Hungary N7100XXALJ1 N7100OXXALJ1 Download
    India N7100XXALJ1 N7100ODDALJ1 Download
    India N7100XXALJ3 N7100ODDALJ2 Download
    Indonesia N7100XXALJ1 N7100OLBALJ1 Download
    Indonesia N7100XXALJ3 N7100OLBALJ3 Download
    Iran N7100XXALJ1 N7100OJVALJ1 Download
    Iraq N7100XXALJ1 N7100OJVALJ1 Download
    Iraq N7100XXALJ3 N7100OJVALJ2 Download
    Ireland (Meteor) N7100XXALJ1 N7100OXXALJ1 Download
    Italy N7100XXALJ1 N7100ITVALJ1 Download
    Kazakhstan N7100XXALJ1 N7100OXEALI8 Download
    Kazakhstan N7100XXALJ3 N7100OXEALJ2 Download
    Kenya N7100XXALJ1 N7100OJVALJ1 Download
    Kenya N7100XXALJ1 N7100OJVALJ1 Download
    Luxembourg N7100XXALJ3 N7100LUXALJ2 Download
    Malaysia N7100XXALJ3 N7100OLBALJ3 Download
    Malaysia N7100XXALJ1 N7100OLBALJ1 Download
    Mauritania N7100XXALJ3 N7100OJVALJ2 Download
    Morocco N7100XXALJ3 N7100OJVALJ2 Download
    Morocco (MAT) N7100XXALJ3 N7100OJVALJ2 Download
    Morocco (MWD) N7100XXALJ1 N7100OJVALJ1 Download
    Morocco (MWD) N7100XXALJ3 N7100OJVALJ2 Download
    Nepal N7100XXALJ1 N7100ODDALJ1 Download
    Nepal N7100XXALJ3 N7100ODDALJ2 Download
    Netherlands N7100XXALJ1 N7100PHNALJ1 Download
    Nigeria N7100XXALJ1 N7100OJVALJ1 Download
    Nigeria N7100XXALJ3 N7100OJVALJ2 Download
    Pakistan (PAK) N7100XXALJ1 N7100OJVALJ1 Download
    Pakistan (PAK) N7100XXALJ3 N7100OJVALJ2 Download
    Panama N7100UBALJ1 N7100UUBALJ1 Download
    Philippines N7100XXALJ3 N7100OLBALJ3 Download
    Philippines N7100XXALJ1 N7100OLBALJ1 Download
    Philippines (Globe) N7100XXALJ1 N7100OLBALJ1 Download
    Philippines (Globe) N7100XXALJ3 N7100OLBALJ3 Download
    Philippines (Smart) N7100XXALJ1 N7100OLBALJ1 Download
    Philippines (Smart) N7100XXALJ3 N7100OLBALJ3 Download
    Philippines (Sun) N7100XXALJ3 N7100OLBALJ3 Download
    Philippines (Sun) N7100XXALJ1 N7100OLBALJ1 Download
    Poland N7100XXALJ1 N7100OXXALJ1 Download
    Puerto Rico N7100UBALI9 N7100UWAALI7 Download
    Russia N7100XXALJ1 N7100OXEALI8 Download
    Saudi Arabia N7100XXALJ1 N7100OJVALJ1 Download
    Saudi Arabia N7100XXALJ3 N7100OJVALJ2 Download
    Saudi Arabia (JED) N7100XXALJ1 N7100OJVALJ1 Download
    Saudi Arabia (JED) N7100XXALJ3 N7100OJVALJ2 Download
    Slovenia (Mobitel) N7100XXALJ1 N7100MOTALJ1 Download
    Slovenia (Mobitel) N7100XXALJ3 N7100MOTALJ2 Download
    South Africa N7100XXALJ1 N7100OJVALJ1 Download
    South Africa N7100XXALJ1 N7100OJVALJ1 Download
    South Africa N7100XXALJ3 N7100OJVALJ2 Download
    South Africa (Vodafone) N7100XXALJ1 N7100OJVALJ1 Download
    Spain N7100XXALJ1 N7100OXXALJ1 Download
    Sri Lanka N7100XXALJ1 N7100ODDALJ1 Download
    Sri Lanka N7100XXALJ3 N7100ODDALJ2 Download
    Switzerland N7100XXALJ1 N7100AUTALJ1 Download
    Taiwan N7100ZSALJ2 N7100OZSALJ2 Download
    Thailand N7100XXALJ1 N7100OLBALJ2 Download
    Thailand N7100XXALJ1 N7100OLBALJ1 Download
    Thailand N7100XXALJ3 N7100OLBALJ3 Download
    Trinidad and Tobago N7100UBALJ1 N7100UUBALJ1 Download
    Turkey N7100XXALIH N7100OJVALIA Download
    Turkey N7100XXALJ1 N7100OJVALJ1 Download
    Ukraine N7100XXALJ3 N7100OXEALJ2 Download
    Ukraine (Kyivstar) N7100XXALJ1 N7100OXEALI8 Download
    Ukraine (Kyivstar) N7100XXALJ3 N7100OXEALJ2 Download
    United Arab Emirates N7100XXALJ1 N7100OJVALJ1 Download
    United Arab Emirates N7100XXALJ3 N7100OJVALJ2 Download
    United Kingdom N7100XXALJ1 N7100OXXALJ1 Download
    Uruguay N7100UBALJ1 N7100UUBALJ1 Download
    Uzbekistan N7100XXALJ1 N7100OXEALI8 Download
    Vietnam N7100XXALJ1 N7100OLBALJ1 Download
    Vietnam N7100XXALJ3 N7100OLBALJ3 Download
  • Download Odin3 v3.04 (Odin3_v3.04.zip, md5sum: 8fe6d1f232430d61ce117cb0e31d7232).
  • Enable USB debugging on your handset.
  • Disable antivirus, firewall, and other security software. Also disable Samsung Kies and other software that accesses your phone. Such software can interfere with the procedure in this guide.
  • Make sure your device's battery still has at least 70% power. You don't want the device to shut down in the middle of the procedure.
  • Backup all personal data on your handset 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.

Instructions

  1. Extract the downloaded firmware ZIP package to your computer to get a *.tar.md5 file. Make sure that you downloaded the appropriate firmware for your region.
  2. Extract Odin3_v3.04.zip on your computer. You will get a folder named Odin3_v3.04.
  3. Turn your phone off and wait until it shuts down completely.
  4. Boot your phone to Download Mode by pressing the Volume Down, Home, and the Power button simultaneously until the Warning page shows on your display. Press the Volume Up key to continue to Download Mode.
  5. On your computer, go back to Odin3_v3.04 folder, look for Odin3 v3.04.exe and double-click on the file to launch Odin.
  6. Connect your phone to your PC. An “Added!!” message will appear in Odin's message box. If you don't get this message, double-check if you have installed the necessary drivers or use a different USB port.
  7. Click on the PDA button and select the *.tar.md5 file extracted from the firmware ZIP package. Do not make any other changes in Odin.
  8. Click the Start button in Odin to begin flashing your phone's firmware. You will receive a “PASS” message found in the top right portion of the tool window. Your phone will automatically reboot.
  9. You can now disconnect your handset from the computer.
  10. If Odin does not respond or shows a “FAIL” message, don't panic. Disconnect your phone from your PC, close Odin, and remove your phone's battery. After waiting for a few seconds, re-insert your phone's battery and boot to Download Mode as in step 4. Follow the rest of the steps starting at step 5.
Congratulations! You have manually updated your Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100 to the latest firmware with the Multi-Window feature included.

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  • Nasser

    i did every step as your comment but only show “FAIL!” in last process . there is any other way to do it ?

  • usman

    thanks man…. greatly explained

  • http://twitter.com/Raphael_Assayag Raphael J. Assayag

    First time I took the courage to do a manual update (after an Galaxy Note 1, Galaxy S3). Very usefull topic and links!! thanks!

  • http://www.facebook.com/victor.b.salles Victor B. Salles

    I did the update and dont works, nothing happening, only claro stuffs appear, I bought my Note 2 in other mobile provider “Tim” , but it’s not important, I really want this function in my cellphone, I’m from brazil and ” Update Brazil (Claro) N7100UBALI9″
    It didn’t work, please help me :)

    • Aroldo

      Olá, eu também sou do Brasil. Sua modificação deu certo? O meu not 2 é da Oi, será que dará certo nele? Corro o risco de perder aplicativos e funções já instaladas ou mesmo danificar o aparelho definitivamente? Aroldo.

  • http://www.facebook.com/victor.b.salles Victor B. Salles

    Is there anyway to go back to the previous OS version? because after this update samsung kies said “you not able to make this update available”, it scared me because I put the update and didn’t show the multi-window

  • http://www.facebook.com/victor.b.salles Victor B. Salles

    If I install N7100BALJ1 in one N7100BALI9 what do happens?

  • fred

    PERFECT!!!

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