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    Root Stock 2.3.6 - rooted - safe to update to ICS?

    Hey guys. Right now I'm at GB 2.3.6 I am rooted - on stock ROM. No other mods done. Is it safe to just update to ICS via Kies?
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    With Samsung, does FIRMWARE mean O.S.?

    Just got this message in Kies, and not sure if it means it will be the ICS OS update, or is this just a firmware update for the phone? (I don't want to upgrade to ICS yet) I have been running the latest 2.3.6 for a few months.
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    Note Camera Zoom

    When I zoom in using the Note camera, it is extremely low res, and all of the pictures come out blurry and fuzzy. the only way to get them clear is to be zoomed out as far as it goes. Is this right?
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    Help Dialling 'after' a call is connected

    Ok, I cannot figure this out, so maybe there is something I am not doing correctly... When I call a business, the kind that has an automated system where you need to press numbers to go to different departments etc - it never works. I dial, and connect to the business. Then when I am...
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    Control Music without unlocking

    Hey all. I am using the included music player with my Note. Is there a way for me to pause/skip tracks without having to unlock my phone every time. I am using my own earbuds with no buttons on them. Thanks!
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    Root Why is the FLASH COUNTER important?

    I was hoping to find out why I always see warning about the FLASH COUNTER when people are discussing rooting, or trying new ROMS etc, unrooting, firmware stuff etc. Does installing new custom ROMS increase the flash counter? What does? Does the FLASH COUNTER matter to me if I will...
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    Help Starting Over

    I've had my Note for 1 week now, so last night I decided I wanted to wipe the device, and start over again, just like it was new out of the Box. I performed the device wipe and factory reset located in the Privacy settings. However, once it restarted and I was into the phone again, I did the...
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    If your battery drains overnight.

    UPDATE: MORE UPDATES below on how I get close to 7 days on one battery charge. Hope it can help someone. UPDATE HERE: http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-note/522316-if-your-battery-drains-overnight.html#post4247376 ------------------------ ORIGINAL POST Just thought I'd post this since I...
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    Help New Firmware for me today - Fri March 23

    I have been checking everyday, and today there is a new firmware available for me. it says UPDATE DETAILS (100.29MB) IMPROVED STABILITY My Note is from France, if that makes any difference.... I'm in Canada using WiFi only... UPDATE: ok finished downloading. Just installing it. Shows a...
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    REMINDER: Angry Birds Space (Free levels for NOTE users)

    Just a reminder that all Galaxy Note users get the the Angry Birds Space game for FREE from the Marketplace. It's a promotion between Rovio and Samsung. Loots really great on the note! UPDATE: NOTE users get 30 free levels that aren't supposedly included with the game on other devices....
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    Help What APPS do you freeze with Titanium Pro?

    I am looking for better battery life with my Note. Not saying mine is bad, but, just interested in killing any processes that are unnecessary. I also don't know which ones are really safe to freeze. If you could list any apps you freeze, and if it helps battery life - that would be great...
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    Help google talk video chat front camera?

    When I launch Google Talk, and try to initiate a video call with someone logged into G-mail web based, I can see them from their macs front facing camera, but they cannot see me. I've even tried it right here in front of me on this computer and it seems to only work one way. on my phone i can...
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    Help Question about video recording file size

    Hi there. My Note is arriving this afternoon, and I plan to use the 1080p video recording quite heavily. So, I am going to go and buy a MicroSD card. But, can someone tell me : How many megabyte's/gigabytes is used for 5 min 1080p video recording? Or any other numbers that might...