Installing Android 4.3 XXUEMK4 On Galaxy Note 2

Android tinkerers rejoice: yet another leaked Android 4.3 Jelly Bean test build (XXUEMK4) has leaked for the Galaxy Note 2. The build has (allegedly) been tested and reported to be stable.

This guide will walk you through the installation process. As always, DroidReport assumes no liability for the firmware installation. Proceed with caution.

Before Getting Started

Before you get started, make sure that your Galaxy Note 2 is the factory unlocked GT-N7100 model.

As always, you want to backup your device since the firmware installation will likely wipe out all your data. Additionally, the installation will remove any custom ROM installed to your device.

Charge your Note 2 to at least 80 percent before proceeding.

Ensure that you have up-to-date USB drivers installed and connect your Galaxy Note 2 to your computer. Finally, enable USB Debugging mode by navigating to Settings -> Developer Options.

Updating Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100) to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Test Build

1) Download and extract the Android 4.3 test build firmware, which can be found here.

2) Download and extract Odin, which is available here.

3) Launch Odin.

4) Boot your Galaxy Note 2 into Download mode by pressing the Volume Down, Power and Home buttons together until a warning prompt appears. Once you see the prompt, press Volume Up to enter download mode.

5) Right click on Odin and launch the application as an administrator.

6) Using Odin, install the following files from the .zip archive downloaded earlier:

    A) Click AP and select the file designated: AP_N7100XXUEMK4_2099172_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5

    B) Click BL and select the file designated: BL_N7100XXUEMK4_2099172_REV04_low_ship.tar.md5

    C) Click CP and select the file designated: CP_N7100DDEMJ9_REV08_CL1423182.tar.md5 

    D) Click CSC and select the file designated: CSC_ODD_N7100ODDEMK1_2099172_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5

7) Navigate to the Option submenu in Odin and check Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time. Uncheck Re-Partition.

8) Click Start and the installation will begin.

9) When the firmware has finished flashing to your Galaxy Note 2, you should see a PASS message.

10) Once the PASS message appears, your phone will restart and you will officially be running the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean test build. Kudos.