to update or not to update(4.1.2)?

[galaxyNOTEdos]

I just received my replacement note 2 from sprint yesterday after having technical issues w my first one, the home key was sticking and bringing up my recent apps windows. I'm currently using the stock Android version 4.1.1 but debating whether or not i should update to the most recent 4.1.2. I've heard mixed reactions to how beneficial it may be especially when it comes to retaining battery power. I've also heard of a security fix that it will prevent your phone from randomly dying, if anything I would update because of that and deal w the battery issue. Has anyone here not updated because of the bad reviews and to the people that have is it worth it minus the few new customizable widgets? Thanks

 

[Wiley_11]

Updated Tuesday morning, no problems here. Battery seems a little bit better if anything. I would recommend a restart after updating if you choose to update.

 

[NeoGrandizer]

Since you're going to have to restore it anyways, I suggest you just do a clean install of it. Reset to factory defaults, install update and reset to factory defaults again.

I prefer using the Android Recovery Console to do the factory reset. I tend to clear the cache as well prior to the reset as well.

I have no issues with 4.1.2 so far. But I am using Telus Note 2. Which is devoid of bloat and retains most if not all of the options found in stock. I'm in Canada.

 

[galaxyNOTEdos]

Im just going to do the new update, if there are any bugs hopefully Samsung will do another one to correct any issues. I heard Samsung is reliable for updating their products, not sure how true that is i had an evo4g and htc did about 2 updates in the 2 years i had the phone. I can always do factory reset if I don't like it ive only had this replacement note 2 for less than 24 hours.

 

[galaxyNOTEdos]

Quick question im at work with no access to wifi can I do the update w a 3g connection?

 

[NeoGrandizer]

I wouldn't advise it unless you have a good data plan and know you won't go over your cap and be charged for over usage.

Go into Settings>About device>Software updates. Uncheck the WiFi only option. You should now be able to download the update via carrier data network.

 

[galaxyNOTEdos]

I see you're a sprint customer like me have you had any problems with the recent apps window popping up when you hit the home key after the screen times out w the lock screen turned off? This is the second note 2 I've owned that's had this problem after the 4.1.2 update was done. It can't be a second defective phone it has to be a bug in the update with sprint phones.

 

[galaxyNOTEdos]

Updated Tuesday morning, no problems here. Battery seems a little bit better if anything. I would recommend a restart after updating if you choose to update.

I see you're a sprint customer like me have you had any problems with the recent apps window popping up when you hit the home key after the screen times out w the lock screen turned off? This is the second note 2 I've owned that's had this problem after the 4.1.2 update was done. It can't be a second defective phone it has to be a bug in the update with sprint phones.

 

[Wiley_11]

I see you're a sprint customer like me have you had any problems with the recent apps window popping up when you hit the home key after the screen times out w the lock screen turned off? This is the second note 2 I've owned that's had this problem after the 4.1.2 update was done. It can't be a second defective phone it has to be a bug in the update with sprint phones.

Mine goes to lock screen every time when I tap the home button with screen off since the update. But I've read quite a few posts with people with this problem since the update. If I run across a fix I'll post it.

Have you tried calling Samsung? 888-987-4357

 

[ScandaLeX]

Mine goes to lock screen every time when I tap the home button with screen off since the update. But I've read quite a few posts with people with this problem since the update. If I run across a fix I'll post it.

Have you tried calling Samsung? 888-987-4357

It's my understand that is now a feature; not broken.

 

[galaxyNOTEdos]

Mine goes to lock screen every time when I tap the home button with screen off since the update. But I've read quite a few posts with people with this problem since the update. If I run across a fix I'll post it.

Have you tried calling Samsung? 888-987-4357

I haven't tried calling samsung yet. I put swipe lock screen back on my phone since the update and that seems to stop the recent apps window from popping up. I can also avoid the home key and only use the power button to turn my screen on with lock screen off so I have options. Hopefully my auto-combination works properly with this new phone I had incomplete and out of order txts w auto-combo turned on with my last note 2. Never had any of these problems w my evo4g and that phones well over 2 years old. Oh well thanks for the response and let me know if you find a fix.

 

[Wiley_11]

I haven't tried calling samsung yet. I put swipe lock screen back on my phone since the update and that seems to stop the recent apps window from popping up. I can also avoid the home key and only use the power button to turn my screen on with lock screen off so I have options.

That's probably why I have no issues. I use the swipe lock screen.