Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II Update to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean

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Verizon Wireless is updating the Samsung Galaxy Note II to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.

 The Android OS updated to version 4.1.2 – including several Google security patches. Android Jelly Bean 4.1 offers a better keyboard and is faster/smoother (read features).

It is always a good idea to backup up your data before performing any update. Verizon typically starts sending its updates out very slowly and then increases it over time.

SGNoteIIVerizonupdateA software update requires at least 40% battery level if not connected to an external power source and 20% or more if connected. When roaming outside the Verizon Wireless coverage area, a system update notice will not be received. To receive the system update over a Wi-Fi network.

If prompted with an update, tap install now. Then the device will restart and install the update.

This update also offers:

  • Added support for IPV6 end-to-end when using Mobile Hotspot application improvements to Exchange email syncing have been made.
  • User is now notified when device is in airplane mode:“Outlook cannot send e-mail while in airplane mode. Email will be saved to Outbox.”
  • Fixed the over-sized text in S-Note when the phone is rotated to landscape mode.
  • Removed duplicate calendar sync events with applications like Facebook.
  • Back Up Assistant Plus! now supports a setting to select the auto-back up time
  • Group Cast preloaded application name has been renamed to Group Play.
  • The following preloaded applications(https://play.google.com/store) have been changed to stub applications for new activations or if a factory reset is performed:VZ Navigator, Viewdini, NFL, Amazon Kindle, IMDB

Changelog:

  • Download images via Enterprise Exchange email Download ring back tones through VZTones version 5.1.2 preloaded application
  • Access downloaded languages on the Samsung keyboard.
  • Use Multi Window support for more applications(YouTube, Gmail, Facebook, Twitter, Amazon Kindle, Viewdini, Google Maps and Talk).
  • Search or filter by Name in the dialer screen.
  • The snooze option in the Alarm Clock app is set to “ON” by default All Alarm Clock options are now viewable without the need to press the “more” button.
  • Added a Notification Panel editing menu under Display Settings Transfer content from your old device seamlessly with the Samsung Smart Switch application, now supported.

To check for updates, follow these steps:

  1. From the Home screen, press the Menu key.
  2. Touch Settings.
  3. Touch About device.
  4. Touch Software Update.
    Note: If the Software has been pushed to your phone, you will received prompts to download. If it has not, you will receive a 'No Firmware' message.
  5. Follow the on-screen prompts.
  6. Wait as your phone restarts and updates.

 

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