These are instructions on how to update Samsung Galaxy Note 2 N7100 to Android 4.4.2 using Odin on Windows Computer.

Requirements: Your Samsung Galaxy Note 2 should have at-least 40 percent or more battery to perform the updating process.

Update Samsung Galaxy Note 2 N7100 to Android 4.4.2

  1. Download and install Samsung USB Driver on the computer. If in case you have already installed the Samsung Drivers on the computer, then SKIP this step.
    2. USB Driver Logo
  2. Download and extract it on your computer. After extracting you will be able to see these kind of files: Samsung Galaxy Stock ROM
  3. Power Off your Samsung Device. Power Off Samsung Galaxy
  4. Now, you have to boot into Download mode. To boot into Download Mode: Press and Hold Volume Down Key, Home Key and Power Key. When phone vibrates Leave the Power Key but Keep holding the Volume Down Key and Home key. You will boot into the Download Mode. Download Mode on Samsung Galaxy
  5. In the Download mode you will be able to see a Warning Yellow Triangle Sign. In this situation you have to press the Volume up key to continue. Samsung Galaxy Warning Sign
  6. Download and extract Odin on your computer. After extracting you will be able to see the following files:
    7. Odin files for Samsung Galaxy
  7. Now, Open Odin3 and connect your phone to the computer. Open Odin3 for Samsung Galaxy
  8. Once you have connected the phone to the computer, Odin will automatically recognize the device and show “Added” message at the lower-left panel.
    9. Samsung Galaxy Added to Odin
  9. Once your device detected by Odin, click on the “PDA” button and select the tar.md5 file that you have extracted in Step #2. Add PDA File in Odin Select PDA file
  10. Now, click on the “Start” button in Odin to begin the Flashing process. Start Flash in Odin
  11. Once you see, the Green Pass Message then remove the USB cable from the device (during this process, your device will restart automatically). Samsung Flash Completed in Odin
  12. Your Samsung Device will now stuck at boot (boot loop). Now, You have to boot into Stock Recovery Mode, To Enable Stock Recovery mode: Press and Hold Volume UP key, Home Key, Power Key. When phone vibrates Leave the Power Key but Keep holding the Volume UP Key and Home key. You will boot into the Recovery Mode. Recovery Mode on Samsung Galaxy
  13. In Recovery Mode, Wipe Data/factory reset. samsung wipe data factory reset
  14. Once Cache Data is cleared, Select Restart Phone Now from the recovery menu. Reboot System Now from Stock Recovery Mode
  15. Now, your Samsung Device will restart without any issue with the Stock ROM you have flashed.

    Notes

    [*] Data Loss Process: Flashing Stock ROM is always a data loss procedure. So, always take backup of your personal data before flashing the Stock ROM.

    [*] If you want to root Samsung Galaxy Note 2 N7100 then see root Note 2 N7100.

    [*] Flashing Stock ROM or Downgrading Stock ROM does not void your Phone warranty. So, dont worry Just Flash the Stock ROM.

    [*] Samsung Stock Firmware: If you are looking for the original firmware for your device, then head over to Download Samsung Stock Firmware page.

    [*] Samsung USB Driver: If you are looking for the original USB Driver for your device, then head over to Download Samsung USB Driver page.