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Ice Cream Sandwich is coming to your Galaxy Note

The long-waited Ice Cream Sandwich (aka Android 4.0) is quietly rolled out to unlocked Galaxy Notes. This is firstly reported by Devin Balentina.
It seems only some users in Europe can update now, and none of users in Asia can get it up to now. The size of this update is reported at 318MB. The hyped Premium Suite is included.

Of course, this update is for international version, not the US (AT&T) version.

I will post my hands-on report once my Note get updated.

Did you get the update?

Update 1: The update is only available for Galaxy Note users in Europe up to now (8:50am GMT, May 11).

Update 2: Samsung Mobile Singapore confirmed the ICS update for Singapore Galaxy Note users is still under local testing. So, Singapore Note users have to wait at least a few weeks.

Update 3: Samsung Mobile Hong Kong confirmed the ICS update will be available for Hong Konmg users in May.

Update 4: Update for US (AT&T version) Galaxy Note users has not scheduled, although the leaked ROM seems close to release. But AT&T will decide when to roll it out.

Update 5: ICS update for Galaxy Note has been rolled out in India and Korea today (May 23).

Update 6:  ICS update for Galaxy Note has been rolled out in Singapore today (May 25).

Update 7:  ICS update for Galaxy Note has been rolled out in Malaysia, Hong Kong, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Taiwan,the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and  Vietnam today (May 25)

Update 8: ICS update for Galaxy Note has been rolled out in UK today. (June 1)

Update 9:  ICS update for Galaxy Note has been rolled out in Baltic states,  Czech, Ireland, Russia, Spain and Trinidad and Tobago today. (June 8)

Update 10:  ICS update for Galaxy Note has been rolled out in Kuwait, Morocco, Portugal,  Slovenia,  United Arab Emirates today. (June 13)

Update 11:  ICS update for Galaxy Note has been rolled out in Iran. (June 14)

Update 12. AT&T Galaxy Note received ICS update (4.04) (July 10)

Update 13: Selected German Galaxy Notes received ICS 4.0.4 update today  (July 11)

This post was last modified on September 14, 2013 5:28 am

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  • Hello Note! I can not update my Note gt N-7000!!! A still have Android 2.35. Please halp me! On kies i tried to update, but kies said: "Your device does not support software upgrading via Kies''
    I will write data of my phone here and please help me tu upgrade official ICS...

    ANDROID: 2.35
    PDA: N7000XXKJE
    PHONE:N7000XXKJ4
    CSC:N7000OXXKJD
    BUILD INFO: MON OCT 31 15:57:27 KST 2011
    KERNEL VERSION: 2.6.35.7-N7000XXKJE-CL698683 ROOT@DELL136 #2

    Current my salles code is Telenor (Serbia): MSR

    • ICS 4.0.4 update is available for your model (MSR).

      If you get the “Your device does not support software upgrading via Kies” error, you may try to use Kies on another computer. Also, please check whether you cna backup in Kies.

      • I try to do this, but same thing. Can i Change the sales code with this: *#272*My IMEI# ? And plesae if it is ok, which sales code to use in this case to update on official ICS or Jelly Bean later... Thank You...

        • You should not manually change CSC code, because your firmware may be not compatible with it.

          The error message itself can also be the result of incorrect CSC code.

          If the phone is still under warranty, you can ask guys in your local Samsung service center to upgrade it for you.

          If you have to do the update by yourself, you may use ODIN to flash the ROM.

  • Not yet will soon...reading a US provider's support forum earlier today. (will email which one if you like) They seemed to be informed that Kies will not support any US device. Pretty strong statement on their part. I'm trying to figure how Kies would see an international phone physically in the US.

    • The physical location of the phone is not important,as Kies reads the firmware.

      I remember US version Galaxy Note can also be update through Kies. I am not aware of any changes. But as I know, US carriers always want more controls for your device.

      • OK...Riddle me this...downloaded and installed Kies on another PC...Viola! It worked...Going back to the original PC and had the same result as before...The last time I tried reinstalling on the first PC, I used a 3rd party uninstaller...swept the registry and the disk for leftover crumbs...seems like it should have made a difference...When I installed on the second PC just now there was a lengthy "Hot Fix" going to try to reinstall again...B

        • Did another sweeping uninstall on original PC...Dnlded and installed Kies, no hot fix ( the second PC is an XP platform, the first is Win7)...First connection attempt was hung, the circle went round and round for 20 min...second attempt reverted back to "unsupported"..."And that's the way it is." Cronkite...B

          • Now a new glitch. When connecting I get, cannot start service on device disconnect then reconnect. Ever heard of that one?

          • OK new puter, empty drive. Windows 8.
            I had to troubleshoot connection, after that the Note GT-N7000 and Kies hooked right up. Quicker than I could say wow. I was hit with a "New Firmware" message. Things proceeded smoothly and I've got Android 4.0.4 . I checked if I had downloaded a new version of Kies but no same as on the other machine.

          • Kies is not up to standard and need improvements. You need find a computer that works with it. Actually, it works better on Mac than on Windows.

  • Sooo..out of a clear blue sky, Kies says that my device is not supported by Kies 2.0. I tried connecting first and booting first same result. Any thoughts?

    • you may try to uninstall Kies, then install it again on the PC.

      you may also try USB debug mode on and off on the Note.

        • Info Update for you..VNO=Chile/Venezuela.
          As far as the Kies fiasco goes. I'm running across forums that have more than a reasonable number of folks that are also getting "Not Supported" advisements for their GT-N7000 International Notes.
          Kies also is having a problem with itself in that an update issued today wouldn't take. Kies just stays with the present version. Every reboot of the app tried to update again with no avail. Guess the update is unsupported by itself also. Truthfully, I'm really getting discouraged and fed up with the issues. I feel Samsung has really let me down on this one...Berend

          • Samsung is not good at software. Kies desperately need radical improvements. I agree.

            Sometimes, if you cannot update Kies, you can try to re-install it with the latest version. You may try another PC/notebook.

            you may also check when you connect your Note to the PC, whether your PC can recognize the Note (your internal sd card and external SD card should be accessible from the PC, if not, the driver which is included in Kies was not isstalled successfully.)

  • Hi, I wanted to know if you have information when it comes to Venezuela ics 4.0.3, tego friends who have it, but unlike my note is (VNO) and try to KIES and OTA and nothing. I have it on 2.3.6 yet .. gracias :)

    • if Kies says no update, it means no update. Very likely, the local vendor/carrier is not interested in the update.

  • Hi, Back again. I have a VNO note. The phone and all the docs state an origin of Mexico. I have not gotten ICS as of yet.
    I just got off the phone with Samsung US and they don't deal with phones made outside of the US. Having bought the phone from a US dealer (NJ) doesn't make any difference. Weather VNO's will get upgraded seems to be very much up in the air. Keep waiting?

  • i bought my galaxy note gt-n7000 at the middle east, saudi arabia to be specific. Im currently at the Philippines but theres no available update at at the settings (software update) and no update also on kies. :( pls help. TNX

  • I purchased Galaxy Note from Singapore and it is running on Ginger Bread. Now I am in India & I want to upgrade its OS. Both OTA and Kies fail to do so. Is there a solution?

  • I have a International unlocked Note (CSC :- VNO i guess its Chile) running on AT&T Network in US if its the carrier holding the OTA should it be AT&T or Chile's carrier. Also tried changing the CSC to TTT (Brazil) and TPA (Costa Rica) who already have ICS but still nothing changing the CSC renders the phone not recognized in Kies. Kies also does not support GT-N7000 initialization.

    • Not sure about VNO. For Chile, CSC code should be CHL (Claro), CHO (generic) and CHT (Movistar). Among these Galaxy Note models, only CHL has ICS (4.0.4) update. Other two should still be at 2.3.6.

      In most regions, the OTA server is maintained by Samsung. So, the update is based on your CSC code and the firmware of the phone. It has nothing to do with the carrier and location.

      Normally, you should not change this CSC code, as it is linked to the firmware loaded in your phone. If you already changed it, and Kies cannot recognize it, you may do a factory reset (and then manually change it back if it is not changed back automatically).

    • You may check with local vendor/Samsung office to see whether they have any clue on the estimated data for the update. It seems there are still quite a few countries have not received the ICS update yet.

    • The latest firmware is still 2.3.6 for Puerto Rico (csc code: PCT).

      Samsung wants to roll out ICS 4.0.4 update by the end of this month worldwide. However, this process may be delayed by some local carriers (as local testing must be approved by local carriers). You probably have to wait till the end of this month (just one week away) to see whether you will get ICS update.

  • hello, i still havent update for ics 4.0.x :( neither by OTA or kies...
    dont you have informations about gettis ICS to Slovakia? because my friend got it like 1,5 month ago...so i am little bit depressed:( and he bought it just 1 week before me:(

    • The model for Slovakia (CSC code XSK) actually got ICS 4.04 update already. But if you Note is from Orange (CSC code ORS), the latest version is still 2.3.6.

      Maybe, your Note is not for Slovakia or for Orange. You can check the CSC code by dialing *#272*IMEI# (replace IMEI with your actual IMEI number, which can be viewed from Settings-About Phone–Status), it will return you the actual CSC code (3 characters) of the vendor. Please do NOT modify it (just cancel once you write down the CSC code).

  • I'm under the impression that ICS for international models would br coming from Samsung through Kies. How is it that the service providers can hold it up?
    Or, do I have the wrong picture of things?

    • because it is a phone, testing will be done together with local carriers. In some regions, the phone is subsidized by carriers, and therefore the carrier can request some features (usually bundled apps), or want to remove some features.

      In short, Samsung need the approval of local carriers; otherwise, the sales will only be done through vendors/distributors. All phone manufactures want carriers to sell phones for them as well. This is definitely more efficient. If Apple only sell non-subsidized iPhone in Apple Store, how many can they sell? Probably less than 10% of current sales number.

  • I'm in the UK , provider is Orange, had my Samsung Note in may still haven't had a OTA update.. still on Android 2.3.6 gingerbread...........
    your service SUCK...

    • It seems the ICS update for Orange's Galaxy Note is still not available. (not only in Orange UK, but also the other Oranges in whole Europe). So,very likely, the update is held by your carrier.

      Please note, this blog has nothing to do with Samsung. It is a user-help-user community for Galaxy Note.

  • ICS for Jordan? when it will be?
    will there be a problems with the G-Note if i put ICS on it ? or it will smoothly runs...
    please advise stay on GB or update to ICS
    thanks

    • ICS 4.0.3 is available for Middle east.

      ICS 4.0.4 is not available for your region yet. Very likely, it will be available before the end of this month.

      Normally, I would recommend users to update unless you have some apps that do not work with ICS. Of course, there are a few issues, mainly, the battery drain issue in ICS 4.0.3 update. These were apparently fixed in the IS 4.0.4 update. Anyway, it is up to you to update or not.

    • Not yet, you are still in GB.

      Hopefully, Samsung will deliver ICS update for Galaxy Note in all regions by the end of this month.

  • Heya, I have a Note in Netherlands and I think there may be a possibility to get the update, however, when I connect my device to the computer and check Kies it says your device does not support upgrading via Kies. Also the current firmware version : PDA:KJ4 / PHONE: KJ4 / CSC:KJ4 (KOR)

    I hope you can help me as my phone keeps constantly freezing and restarting - sometimes without me even being near it. It is simply driving me mad - is there any way to allow it to work? My current version is 2.3.5 :)

    Your help is much appreciated and thank you in advance.

    • KOR will not get any updates. You have to visit local Samsung service center and they can flash the latest firmware for you.

      Of course, you can flash your Note with ICS (you can choose any regions, most will work) with Odin or CWM. But this may void your warranty.

    • Not sure. But it should be soon, and you will get ICS 4.0.4 directly, I guess.

      Samsung's target date for ICS update for Galaxy Note in all countries include Panama, is by the end of this month, as I know. (unless local vendor/carrier decline the update).

  • I just got the Android 4.0 update yesterday myself. I purchased the phone in Houston, Texas, but apparently it was imported from Switzerland, because Samsung included a Switzerland phone book app that you cannot uninstall.

    So far I am liking the update, and the phone appears to perform about the same as it did before the update. Some apps are exactly the same, some apps like Gmail and GTalk got face lifts as well, with new Ice Cream Sandwich interface. And it actually fixed some apps that were not displaying correctly on the larger screen of the Galaxy Note. Overall, I am happy with the new look.

    In my case, over Wi-Fi, it took 46 minutes to download the upgrade, and then another 10 to 20 minutes or so installing it. And then I spent another 30 minutes configuring and exploring. Although it might be worth noting that I was in the U.S. downloading an update apparently meant for customers in Switzerland, where my device apparently originated. So that might have affected download time.

    The only annoying thing is that it erased all my shortcuts. But other than that, I am happy.

    • thanks for sharing your experiences.

      If it is from GB to ICS, your apps actually have been re-installed (and shortcuts are surely deleted, and not restored). So, your update actually is quite fast. The slowness is very likely caused by Samsung update server, which is always sllllloooooowwwww.

  • I had .version 4.0.3 in my note.
    While upgrading to v4.0.4 uding kies my pc switched off.
    Now my note shoews msg as enter recoveryode in kies.
    But kies is unable to detect the phone .
    Please help.

    • If you phone can still boot normally, you can do a factory reset.

      If not, enter recovery mode, try to reboot normally, or factory reset. You don't need Kies for factory reset or to enter recovery mode.

      After finishing factory reset, Kies should recognize your phone, and you can update again.

      • Will it charge normally once in recovery mode because my phone is blinking with msg that switch to recovery mode.but nothing hppnd when i tried do that.
        I think my battery is low n its not charging due to this.

  • I live in Saudi Arab and I heard from your comments that the update is available in Saudi Arab. But I cant seem to update it. I tried from the Note but it says no update available. Then I tried to do it with Kies. But Kies say that ''Your device does not support software updating via Kies''. Can you please help ?

    Thanks in advance

    • The error message usually is caused by some mismatches on CSC code in the firmware. Did you try to flash your ROM via ODIN or similar programs before? If not, you can try to uninstall and re-install Kies. Also, try to connect your Note after starting Kies.

      Anyway, if the CSS code was messed up by the vendor, you have to go to local Samsung service center and ask them to update and correct it. I think your Note is still under warranty, and therefore the Samsung must update and correct it without charges (depending on local laws).

    • Sorry, it seems ICS update for Galaxy Note is not available in your country yet. You probably have to wait a while.

    • No, it seems ICS update is still not available for Serbia, Croatia, and Bulgaria. I don't know why.

  • i'm living in U.A.E yesterday my Galaxy Note been updated,,i disagree with this update,,,it's very bad,special it's not fast as before to connectiong Wifi,,
    difficult touch and worse when moving pages,,
    some about is hidden now and i can't find them,,
    please fix it,i don't like this update,,

    • If you want to go back to GB, you may visit local Samsung service center, and they may do it for you.

  • Hi, I've tried to update my phone several times pressing "updates / check for updates" and through Kies but it says it's running the latest version. I'm running 2.3.6, model number GT-n7000, baseband N7000UBKK1. Any good news you can give me?

    • It seems this model is for Brazil. You should have ICS 4.0.3 update. Probably OTA is not available, so you have to use Kies, or got to Samsung service center.

    • also when I use Kies / Tools / Firmware upgrade and initi... it says 'GT-N7000 does not support initializing"

      • You may
        1). make sure USB debugging is unchecked (settings--developer options)
        2. uninstall Kies on your PC and download a new version from Samsung's website. The install it.
        3). start Kies first, then connect your Note to PC, if it does not work, reverse the order (connect hyou note to the pc, wait till you PC detect the device, then start Kies

        Occasionally (very rarely nowadays), the carrier/vendor may block the update. If you bought the phone from the carrier, you can check with them.

        If it is under warranty, you can always ask the guys in Samsung service center to do the update for you, if you get the disturbing error.

    • Yes, the ICS 4.0.3 update for Galaxy Note is available for Saudi Arab models. You can check update using Kies from your PC.

      BTW, ICS 4.0.4 is not available for your country yet.

  • The update on ics for galaxy note started fo@ GReece yesterday early at morning. I still cant get it... OTA sais not updaye available yet ang when itry kies it says that GT-N7000 does not support initiallizing. Thid problem exists for months and allthought i have reintalled many times. What should i do?

    • Yes, the ICS 4.0.4 update for Galaxy Note was rolled out in Greece.

      It would be frustrating to install Kies for several times. But I would recommend you uninstall the Kies completely, and reboot your PC. Then download a new installer from Samsung website (yes, it is not so fast). Install again. The start Kies on your PC, wait a few mins, then connect your phone to the PC. A reader suggested me that you should connect your Note to PC first, once your Note is recognized by the PC, start Kies. You may try both.

      Please note, you should turn off the USB debugging.

  • Hi, evrybody...i'm owner of GALAXY NOTE but in Slovak republic in the middle of EUROPE wasn't any upgrade!!! I'm lucky that i'm europian...HI GERMANY

    • Actually, ICS update for Galaxy Note was rolled out in Slovakia on June 8, except the model for Orange.

      Did you try to check the update through Kies?

  • Hi, i belong to India
    i got the same software update.
    i have Galaxy note, can sm one suggest do i have to update or not

    • It is up to you to decide whether you want to update.

      Normally, you should update as the update fix some bugs and improvement the performance and functionality of your phone. Of course, some new bugs may be introduced.

      A few users may not update immediately and wait for the minor update following the any major update. In this cases, they may update until ICS 4.0.4 is available.

      Anyway, it's up to the Galaxy Note owners.

  • Hi, I'm from Bulgaria and use samsung galaxy note (GT N7000) KernelVersion: 2.6.35.7-N7000XXLA6-CL907341 / BasebandVersion: N7000XXLA4 / CSC: N7000XXLA1- and when starting Kies show me this information: "You are with the latest firmware Update" Anyone do you know when will have update for my region ? Pls help me, how to update my phone to ICS without manual flash with ODIN or other pirate soft.
    Many Thanks!
    Regards from my f.cking country ! :) We are on the queue, alltimes.

    • Hi, I`m from BG too. I got myself a SGNote from MTel few months ago, made in China. My wife liked it very much and bought herself too, from a private shop in Hilton hotel. Hers is made in Vietnam. So on 25.07.2012 she got the ICS 4.0.3. from MTel. I still dont have any update. Tried trough Kies too.

      • For the "official" models for Bulgaria, there are no ICS update yet.

        Whether you get update or not, depends on the base version of your phone's firmware (linked to the CSC code). If I guess correctly, your Note is the official version for Mtel or official version for Bulgaria. But your wife's one is for other market (imported by parallel importers), and the update is available for that version. Manufacturing location is not important.

        Please note, the update is always provided by Samsung (Kies or OTA), not Mtel. So, once the update for your model is available, you can get it anywhere in the world.

        If you want, you can further check the difference of these phones by dialing *#1234#

    • Yes, it seems the latest version for your country (together with Italy and Greece) is till GB 2.3.6. Maybe you get get ICS 4.0.4 update directly. Just wait a few days.

      • where do you see the current version of each country?.... I'm from Venezuela and I bought the phone 3 weeks ago and it updated to 4.0.3 just well... I got the phone stolen and bought a new one but it doesn't update... how can i do?... just wait?

        • You may use a small program Check Fus to monitor update for Samsung's Android handsets.

          I think for south American, only Brazil got the ICS update for Galaxy Note. Anyway, you can check update with Kies on your PC (connecting your phone to pc with the USB cable), if Kies says you are using the latest version of firmware, it means no update available yet. Very likely, your previous one is for a different region.

      • Oh come on! Samsung does not care about Greece or anything else! it is last days of July! Im sure that i will not get the update fr ics before october !

        • It is a bit strange as there are still a few southern European countries have not received the ICS update for Galaxy Note. Maybe Greek is too difficult for Korean developers!!

          Anyway, Samsung's target date fro ICS 4.0.4 is by the end of August. Very likely, this includes Greece and a few countries still on GB.

  • Hi.is galaxy note uk start gting ics 4.0.4?if ur ans no,thn i ask u when start gting ics 4.0.4.u hav any idea?and 1 thing ur website very helpfll bro.goodddd job!

    • Thank you for your encouragement.

      The ICS 4.0.4 update for Galaxy Note has not been rolled out in UK. Currently, only Germany, Singapore and Malaysia users got this update.

      The information I have is this update will be available in all regions (unless the local carrier decide to ignore this update) by the end of August (before Galaxy Note 2 is announced).

  • Hi.. any updates on ICS upgrade for France (CSC Code is :FTM)...my Galaxy note is saying it GB is latest version...

  • please help me...i bought a new galaxy note n7000..and it was running very good on GB....but what happened i connected my note with kies and it updated my note to ICS 4.0.3..after that.. whenever i disconnect the charger from my phone it keeps on displaying a caution on screen after every 10 seconds CHARGING PAUSED.VOLTAGE TOO HIGH..and it keep on showing and annoying me until the battery become 40%..please help me some guy..my life is like hell with this phone and i am in china these days so i cant speak chinese and also my warrenty is not valid in china..

    • Did you try to remove the battery and wait a few mins before putting it back?

      If it is a hardware issue, Samsung should replace it for you when you go back to your home country. Do NOT let any unauthorized people "fix"your phone in China.

      • how you know its hardware issue??? as on GB it was working very good..but problem started after this ics official update..

        • I am not an expert, but it seems the message is related to hardware. If removing battery and waiting a few mins does not solve it, it is very likely a hardware issue.

          anyway, if you cannot access Samsung service and have no choices, you may try to perform a factory reset, which will eliminate possible issues related to updating process. Of course, factory reset will erase all your data and settings.

  • hi
    My phone info: PDA:N7000XXLA6, Phone: N7000XXLA4, CSC: N7000 OXXLA1.
    why still can not update ICS 4.03 by OTA? and i try with Kie still can not too. so when my phone can update?Thanks

    • This is a generic European model. Some of users of this model haven't got the ICS update yet. You may check the real (vendor/carrier) CSC code by dialing *#272*IMEI# (replace IMEI with your actual IMEI number, which can be viewed from Settings-About Phone–Status)

      Anyway, if Kies tells you there are no update, it simply means no update yet for your model. You probably have to wait. As ICS 4.0.4 has been rolled out in several regions, maybe you will get the ICS 4.0.4 directly, instead of the 4.0.3.

  • As I stated earlier the unit was routed through Mexico. Everything in Spanish. It was sold in northern New Jersey. The vendor code is VNO. Is that a domestic or general No. America?

  • current firmware version : PDA:LPY / PHONE:LPT/CSC:LPY(KOR)
    i am not able to receive the new update for ics. kies says my device does not support software up-gradation.
    please help!

    • as I know this model will not get any updates (and not supposed for public sale).

      If it is still under warranty, you can go to local Samsung service center and they can update the phone for you. You probably cannot get any updates from Kies or OTA.

  • still nothing for Greece...and 4.1 was announced for nexus? i think Samsung does not care about customers

    • Actually Nexus already started to receive the 4.1 (Jelly Bean) yesterday.

      Still only users in a few European countries including Greece have not get the ICS update for their Galaxy Note. Maybe, you will get 4.0.4 straightway (Some German users reported the new minor update from 4.0.3 to 4.0.4 for Galaxy Note). Maybe wait a few more days. Sometimes, the delay can be partially caused by local carriers/vendors.

    • 4.1(jellybean) for Galaxy Note has not yet confimed. Very likely, we will get it eventually.

      A minor update to 4.0.4 is on the way.

  • Also have not received my ICS update: n7000xxla4 im from the philippines. a friend who also has a note got her update just a week after her purchase. its been a month since i got mine.

    • It seems it is a generic European model. Did you buy it from local vendor /carrier? You may check the exact carrier/vendor code by dialing *#272*IMEI# (replace IMEI with your actual IMEI number, which can be viewed from Settings-About Phone–Status)

      For XXLA4, some regions has not received ICS update yet. Anyway, you can check update from Kies on your PC, not the software update on your phone.

  • HI...THIS IS MY NOTE UPDATE VERSION FOR ICS HERE IN SAUDI ARABIA:
    N7000XXLPT
    3.0.15-N7000XXLPY-CL474507

    SE.INFRA@SEP-103 #3
    SMP PREEMPT FRI MAY 4 04:49:06 KST 2012

    IML74.XXLPY

    IS THIS THE OFFICIAL ICS UPDATE? IF NOT WHEN IT WILL BE COMING HERE IN SAUDI ARABIA?

  • So, any word on the US release.
    Thanks Ber
    7-N70000UBKK2
    se.infra@SEP-81-2
    CSC: KK2(VNO)

    • ICS update for Galaxy Note in US is expected to roll out in August. Of course, I have no way to confirm. It seems the carriers play heavier role in firmware update in US compared with that in other regions.

        • Very likely. For the international model (sold in US), some guys already got the ICS update.

          Anyway, the info I have is the ICS update for US Galaxy Note should be ready in August. Of course, some carriers may be slightly slower.

          • From the looks of it my GNote came via Mexico. Will I need to wait until Mexico gets updated?

          • Yes, you should wait for local ICS update if your Note was purchased locally. You can check updates using Kies on your PC (after connecting your Note to PC with the USB cable).

            I'm not sure about the ICS update status for Mexico (it seems I cannot find the csc for Mexican carriers for Galaxy Note). You may check whether there are any updates through Kies.

  • Hi, I'm from srilanka, every day I'm checking for ICS update but still dint get update, so sad.............

    • Srilanka (SLK) should get the ICS update already. Did you get yout phone from local dealer? You may try to check the update through Kies. In some regions, OTA is not available.

        • Switzerland model (AUT) should also have ICS update already. Try to check the update through Kies on your PC.

  • ive recently update my fon to
    PDA : N7000XXLQ2
    PHONE : N7000XXLPT
    CSC: N7000XEULP4
    rooted + cwm
    my fon is from france but using it here in the philippines now my works well but cannot enable my 3G connection. i dloaded my local settings for data setting but still i cannot connect thru 3g. packet data is enable too. is der anything i can patch to fix it or ist safe to re-flash with
    http://devsrom4android.blogspot.com/2012/06/n7000xxlq3-france-samsung-galaxy-note.html?m=1

    • First check with your local carrier. YIt is a good idea to test with other phones and make sure the 3G connection works.

      Instead of flashing, you can try factory reset first. Then Emergency firmware recovery (PC Kies). Of course, you will lose the root.

  • when ics will be available fro Greece? i have tried everything but nothing? Sony allready started for all new phones and Samsung nothing!

    • Last week, Note users in Switzerland and France received the update. So Greece is last a few countries left. Is it because Greek too difficult for Korean developers? Anyway, just kidding. Probably the update will be available in just a few days.

  • hi i'm from cambodia,.....My phone info: PDA:N7000XXLA6, Phone: N7000XXLA4, CSC: N7000 OXXLA1. when i can update?

    • The model number seems like generic European. Most of these Galaxy Note should have the ICS update already. Some don't yet.

      Did you check the update through Kies on your PC?

          • Still a few European countries haven't received the ICS update. If Kies cannot find update for your Galaxy Note, it usually means no update for your phone. It's better to wait.

    • Samsung said the ICS update would be available by the end of June except in north American. It seems about 5-10% Galaxy Note users (mainly in a few European countries, South Africa and South American)) haven't got the update.

      I guess the ICS update should be available soon for those who haven't received it.

  • hi,the update is availble for me trhough kies in the KSA, evntho i dont know if it's the ICS, anyways i'm facing errors, its either connection timed out, or error in the downloaded file, or the failed to run the update or somthing like that, i have a very fast internet its 40mb connection so i doubt about it being a connection problem, and through the phone it doesnt show any available updates, plz i need help with this

    • Sometimes, it is due to the Kies server or OTA server. So, you can reboot your phone and try again. If no update in OTA, you can try Kies from your PC.

  • please help me__today i got the ICS update but when i get 68% i acident cancel the download :( please tell me what to do, i factory reset my phone but nothing happenzzz

    • If you cancel the download, your phone should still work (and on GB).

      You can start Kies on your PC, then connect your phone to the PC with an USB cable. Your Kies probably will prompt the update for you.

          • you may try the following steps to re-install Kies:
            1). Backup your backups on your PC.
            2). Uninstall Kies on nyour PC.
            3). Install a new Kies.
            4). Reboot your phone.
            5). Start Kies on your PC, and check update for Kies.
            6). Connect your phone to PC through USB cable.

            Probably, you will get the update now.

  • Hey, I just wanted to know if you have news about the update voor Belgium...
    I looked everywhere on the net but i cant get my answers.

    Thanks

  • Guys, as I said before, I just received the message for upgrade few hours ago. I am installing via Kies. I am stuck at 69% download to the phone same percentage is showing on the phone as well. It is about 15 minutes now, what shall I do.
    Thanks for your help

      • did you finish the update? it may take a few hours depending on the connections to Kies server.

        if it hangs for more than a few hours, you n
        may have to re-try. as i know, this will not brick your phone.

  • hii
    i have a problem i didnt recieve any notification reagrding ics update although my friend bought the mobile with me and he recieved the update and a tried using kies and i found the update but i am not sure that its the ics update it just serial
    my mobile info as follow : n7000jpla1- cl895432dpi@delol170#2 gingerbread

    • Very likely, it is ICS. So, you an backup your data and try the update.

      Anyway, each update should fix some issues; therefore it is a good practice to apply such updates.

  • Hi,

    May I know when will the ICS for Galaxy Note be available for Brunei Darussalam? It's in the Asia region. many thanks in advance.

    • It seems Samsung does not know Brunei is in Asia. Almost all other Asian countries received the ICS update for the Galaxy Note already. The model number for Brunei looks like generic European one, which has not got the ICS update yet.

      Maybe, just wait for a few more days. End of June is the schedule Samsung promised (except for North American).

      • ouch,that's a sad news. much more that Samsung doesn't recognize our country. Guess we'll have to wait a little more then.
        Aside on that,thanks for the quick reply. At least I know why our place still have no update on ICS.

  • Hi sir
    My phone info: PDA:N7000XXLA6, Phone: N7000XXLA4, CSC: N7000 OXXLA1. when i can update ics 4.0?why so longtime for updating 4.0?
    Thanks

    • Several Europena countries use that code. You can get your vendor/carrier CSC code through dialing *#272*IMEI# (replace IMEI with your actual IMEI number, which can be viewed from Settings-About Phone–Status).

      Please do NOT change the CsC code as it will wipe all your data and void ytour warranty.

      Anyway, just wait a few days, you very likely will get the official ICS update.

  • Hi

    My phone's sales code says VGR which I believe is from Greece. When is ICS update expected?

    • It seems the ICS update for Greece is still not available. Maybe you have to wait for a few days. The update should be available in all countries (except US and Canada) by the end of this month.

      Of course some carriers may delay the update.

        • A few more European countries got new ICS update for Galaxy Note yesterday. It seems Greece is not among the list. Wait another day.

    • several Note users from Egypt reported they already got the ICS update. Did you check through Kies?

      • Are you sure it has been rolled out in Egypt? Because I just checked through Kies, and no, GB is still apparently the latest firmware.

        • No, it seems the Note ICS update is not yet available for Egypt. Maybe you have to wait a few days.

          • Thanks for sharing the info.

            Samsung is supposed to roll out ICS update for Galaxy Note in all countries except US and Canada by the end of this month. But it seems Not users in some Europeans countries still have to wait.

  • hi guys I m from Bahrain. Jst to let u knw tht i jst rcvd an update notice for ICS on my phne today. I hve dwnloaded the update but I
    m nt sure if i shuld go ahead n install after reading the comments of other users. Can anyone pls guide me. Please share ur experiences.

    Thnx

    • There are also some complaints on GB.

      Anyway, if your phone is under warranty, you can always try. If something goes wrong, visit Samsung service center.

      The most important thing is to backup all your data to your PC. If your phone is not rooted, you can backup your Play store apps to Google and restore them later.

        • in GB, it is under Settings--Privacy--Backup my data (and Automatic restore). This only works for apps installed from Android market/Play store, not side-loaded apps from other sources.

  • I am in Cambodia, but my note baseband is N7000UBBK1 from Latin America.. So, do you have any idea when will i get the ICS update? Thank you in advance..

    • All note will be offered the ICS update by the end of June, except US and Canada. This is the info I have last month. It seems Samsung probably can keep the words. So, wait one more week.

    • probably, ICS update for the Note will be available in all remaining Europen countries this week.

  • when Bulgaria GBL - N7000XXLA6/N7000LUXKL1/N7000XXLA4 (Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread) can update ICS 4.0.3?

    • My outdated info was most European countries should have got the ICS update last week. It seems only a few countries got the update. I do not have any updated info. But it is probably safe to say all Galaxy Note users will be able to get the update by the end of this. So, juts wait one more week.

    • Last weekend, several European countries received the ICS update for the Galaxy Note. It seems Slovakia, France, Greece and Finland were missed in the list. SO, you probably have to wait a few days.

    • No, it seems Switzerland is also missed from the last week update for Europe. Most of your European neighbors now are enjoying the ICS.

  • This is what samsung reply to me about the issue after upgrading to ICS.

    Thank you for contacting Samsung Electronics.

    Please find hereafter, our response.

    As per your enquiry, kindly be informed that ICS is not facing any Technical Issue related to Microphone Hardware or sensitivity. However, to clarify those issues, we do recommend to visit our authorized service center from proper diagnose and solution.

    Please find the link below to locate the nearest Samsung service center within UAE region: http://www.samsung.com/ae/support/location/supportServiceLocation.do?page=SERVICE.LOCATION

    Your cooperation is highly appreciated.

    * Your Transaction Number is 2109497185.

    We hope this has been of some assistance to you. If you do have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

    Kind Regards

    Agent : SGE Q ERMS
    Samsung Electronics
    Gulf Customer Satisfaction

    • I really hope that no one els are facing the same issue

      Please for those who have updated their firmwire to ICS 4.0 (CHECK THE APPS & PERFORMANCE OF THE PHONE BEFORE/AFTER)

      Thanks for sharing your infos cause i don't have warenty any more and i dont know how samsung will help me at this case..

      Regards

      • your phone should have at least one year warranty. so, all Notes should still under warranty. this is the major reason why i refrain from talking about how to root notes in this blog.

        anyway, if your warranty expires, you can root your phone or try different roms. both will give you more controls.

        let's work together to make this community alive so that all Note users can help each other.

        in a few weeks, i will try to extend this blog to a small social network including blog, private messages,shoutbox and forums.

    • Thanks for sharing the update. It seems you have to go to the service center to check. It would be better to prepare some recording to show them exactly the issue. Good luck.

    • I have no info on the ICS update in New Zealand. But usually Samsung rolls out update in New Zealand together with Australia. Anyway, it should be available by the end of this month. So, you maybe just wait one or two weeks.

  • Problem with background sound cancellation!!!!
    I just sent this to Samsung support website.

    I recently upgraded my phone software to Google ICS and since the upgrade I am having a major problem with lots of background sound cancellation. When I record audio of my voice using sound recorder I can hear my Air condition unit loud as if my phone after the upgrade lost its ability feature to cancel the background sound.
    My ICS is 4.0.3
    Baseband version N7000XXLPT
    Kernel Version 3.0.15-N7000JPLPD-CL643396
    Build number IML74K.JPLPD
    United Arab Emirates

    I think earsmart is not working after the upgrade to ICS
    I will attach an audio file to me speaking with the AC working and you can hear how loud it is and before the upgrade I could barely hear the AC sound.

    • Thank you for sharing this first issue

      Please check all the apps and feedback what have been changed or not probably working

      • I used the stock recorder and WhatsApp and both have lots of background noise. Also when placing a call I have a bad background noises badly. So I am sure it has something to do with the update.
        I will update you when Samsung respond to me. I hope they can solve the problem with a patch or update.

        • This is what samsung reply to me about the issue after upgrading to ICS.

          Thank you for contacting Samsung Electronics.

          Please find hereafter, our response.

          As per your enquiry, kindly be informed that ICS is not facing any Technical Issue related to Microphone Hardware or sensitivity. However, to clarify those issues, we do recommend to visit our authorized service center from proper diagnose and solution.

          Please find the link below to locate the nearest Samsung service center within UAE region: http://www.samsung.com/ae/support/location/supportServiceLocation.do?page=SERVICE.LOCATION

          Your cooperation is highly appreciated.

          * Your Transaction Number is 2109497185.

          We hope this has been of some assistance to you. If you do have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

          Kind Regards

          Agent : SGE Q ERMS
          Samsung Electronics
          Gulf Customer Satisfaction

        • Please check your RAM usage cause i.ve many apps and gamesand i.ve on app 24 hours working which is antivirus and right now the phonefree space is about 1gb or maybe few more or less but i feel when i writing this comment it.s very very slow in responding to my hands as will as very slow in appearing written words on the screen.
          So if the ics have more preety look and designs then it.s diffiently will take space from the ram which may rsult in lagging issue if the phone has more apps or lanch 2-3 apps at sametime likes internet. . Chating apps. . Games (etc)
          Hope i got helpfull feedback and btw, thanks for the first reply. .

  • i think after update, great volume of RAM is occupied, (near 620MB of 800MB). is it normal?
    thank you for your help.

    • that probably include cached apps. you can check the ram is being used in Settings-Applications-running. in the bottom, you can find the actual ram is currently used.

      normally, ICS on galaxy note uses about 60-100mb more ram,comparrd with GB.

      actually about 50-100mb ram is used by the bloatware from Samsung and the carriers. you can disable some of such apps without root.(a good thing in ICS)

      anyway, most people should have sufficient ram to run most apps.

  • Today June 14th, 2012, the ICS update is available for Galaxy Note Hungary code XEH. Just made the update OTA.

    • It seems most middle east Galaxy Note users will get the ICS update this week. My initial info is this week is for most European countries.

  • hi. i'm from iran. i could update my galaxy note last night finally. i think it runs smoothly and new s note app is very useful. overall it's very nice.

  • i have a 1mb lan connection... and i am updating through kies... the update keeps timing out.... help !!!

    • Maybe you have to try later. Sometimes, the connection to the Kies server is not good for whatever reasons. You have to try again later.

  • ※ FOR MIDDLE EAST USER Specific in (UAE) REGION "Who Have Upgrade To The New Ice Cream Sandwich Frimware":

    ● Would you please tell us what is the Advantages/Disadvantages About the New Firmware and the previous one (Gingerbread) ?

    ● Is there any problem or uncomfortable issue with your personalityuses

    • I will start with the easy one. There was no issues whatsoever and ICS runs smoothly on galaxy note in UAE region.
      About advantages I can see that my phone runs faster as ICS promises and the update is well done by samsung. Also as mentioned in youtube now we have a better use of the stylus with the new and improved S Memo and S Note.
      Please note that I didn't back up my apps but somehow the phone kept all my apps in working conditions so I didn't have to re-download them and all my contacts was not wiped as if I didn't upgrade to ICS. I can't think of any disadvantages of why not to upgrade.
      After all this ICS for middle east I think is the same as another region but added Arabic language support.
      I Happy to upgrade. :)

    • Sorry Continous ...

      Please let me know if there is a problem that we all gonna used on it

      Cause i like the gingrbread At The Moment.

      Many Thanks

      • If you like gingrbread then you will love ICS.
        All your Apps should work fine but your phone will run faster and smoother.
        Upgrade with confidence.

  • i am guessing... tomorrow morning or...... 5 days later....
    i just hope its the first one....

    Hey mister Admin...

    if you are online, please reply... I know there is not much of a change of state of the release time or date and obviously no one knows anything exactly. but, just the mere discussion keeps our hopes high..

        • Zack,
          How did you get to updates in kies. I'm stuck on the first page w/o any links...Berend

          • the first page itself shows the firmware details... this page is just information nothing is accessible... you should be able to select other tabs though... if not then there could be a problem with your kies... need to reinstall it probably

  • i mean... Really ??!
    In kuwait... but not in Saudi Arabia ??!
    The one country in the Middle East i Choose to Buy My note...

  • i dont understand... update is released in U.A.E and in Kuwait... but why not in Saudi Arabia?? Its one of the Major countries in the Middle East..

  • I'm having a real hard time trying to figure out how to get the update from KIES. I seem to be planted on the first screen and with no options to navigate anywhere toward any kind of update. I could really use some guidance here. Kinda frustrated...Thanks

    • you neeb connect you Note to the computer. then the Kies should recognize your note. I will try to write a tutorial on using Kies this weekend.

      please note, we are refering to the Kies on your PC, not the app on your Note.

      • Thanks for the reply...Something dawned on me...is there a difference between Kies and Kies Air?

        • Kies: installed on your PC so that you an manage your phone from your computer. Normally, you need connect your Galaxy Note to PC through a USB cable.

          Kies Air, an app installed (by Samsung) on your phone. Once it is enabled, other device (e.g., PC, other phones) can access this phone. Normally, this requires both your Galaxy Note and other devices are connected to the same network (e.g, your broadband router).

          • Had Kies air on the pc. actually I figured the question out myself. Everything is straight now. Thanks for the help. (I like it here)...Berend

  • Today I received update then it's start but stoped.
    I tried but it's said no new update why??
    I'm on MEA.

    • It is stopped because you might have slow connection. Make sure you are not downloading anything in your other computers ( In case you connect more than one computer to your WLAN). If it is stopped because samsung wants to give it first to user with high speed Internet bandwidth. Mine is 2 MB line.

  • ICS update for Galaxy Note has been rolled out in United Arab Emirates, Middle East region. I am updating my Samsung Galaxy note International GT-N7000 right now at 8:30AM ( +4 GMT) June 13th. The update is only available using Kies. No OTA update available.

    • The download was successful and I am enjoying ICS in my Galaxy note GT-N7000. I did not backup my phone but all my apps and phone contacts including my SMS is still here and was not wiped out :). I have now Android version 4.0.3
      Baseband version N7000XXLPT
      United Arab Emirates

  • Hi dis is amit jadhav here, 5 days back i gt my new galaxy note...i want to update it to ICS currently iam in UAE is there any update avaible here... please mail me the same if available..

    Amitj4u.1985@gmail.com

  • Hi, I live in Ireland, a friend of mine got her update lastweek, i haven't got mine yet.Been checking everyday ever since, it always shows no update available. Thanks in advance.

  • Hi it is Shafi from Bangladesh. I am using N-700o Int. Version of Samsung Galaxy Note. I am not receiving the ICS update yet. Although it has been rolled out for Bangladesh. My CSC code is showing KOR. WHat does it mean? when might i get the update? any idea?

    thank you in advance for so much information.

    regards

    • I'm not quite sure, but KOR probably is the CSC for nowhere. So, very likely, you will not get any OTA update. I'm not sure whether you can get update through Kies. If you got update through Kies before, you very likely will get ICS update as wel.

      How did you get the phone?

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