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<title><![CDATA[iFixit - Answers With Device &quot;Samsung Galaxy Note II&quot;]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:48:36 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Note II: My phone works but my screen is blank]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>My phone works, but my screen won't show anything. It is blank or black. What can I do to fix it?</p>

<p>⟐ Answer edited December 15, 2025 at 4:33 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 04:33:27 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Note II: Not registered to Network]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I bought this unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note II about 9 months ago, and it worked perfectly. All of sudden, it stopped recognizing the network. It keeps saying that it's unable to connect, but it can recognize T-mobile signals. It looks like the phone knows that there is a signal but is unable to connect to the network. Everything on this phone has worked very well other than this network problem. I can use WiFi perfectly, but I cannot make or receive calls. Would you please help me? Thank you so much.</p>

<p>⟐ Answered August 28, 2025 at 6:38 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 06:38:27 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Note II: How do I put my phone back to its original configuration]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Is there a way to put my note 2 back to its original configuration and un do all the factory updates? Resetting the phone to factory does not remove the unwanted features.</p>

<p>With every update my phone becomes more and more like the hated i phone.</p>

<p>I considered the note 2 almost perfect untill the factory updates now i don't really like it</p>

<p>How can i put it back</p>

<p>⟐ Commented April 13, 2022 at 14:28 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 14:28:22 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Note II: Why won't my galaxy note 2 turn on?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I rooted my galaxy note 2 and downloaded an app and now all it does is say 4g lte Samsung galaxy note 2 over and over. It acts like it is going to turn on but then it goes back to 4g lte. I have took the battery out and tried to restart it, I have tried manually rebooting it and nothing works! Please help me fix my phone please!</p>

<p>⟐ Commented November 16, 2018 at 15:24 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2018 15:24:01 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Note II: How do I fix my cracked screen?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I have a Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II and I recently cracked the screen but not the digitizer. Could you guys please, if you can, put up a step-by-step video or guide in the near future for this phone? Thank you.</p>

<p>⟐ Commented May 19, 2019 at 10:51 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2019 10:51:49 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Note II: LCD not working after glass replacement?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I replace glass for the Galaxy S3 all the time, and I've been doing fine. I also have succeeded in replacing the glass on the Note 2 as well. However, I find some of Galaxy Note 2 LEDs don't work after a glass replacement—indicating I must have caused some damages to the LED.</p>

<p>I don't see any cracks, and I only apply 70 °C of heat to loosen the adhesive. And, I use the trusted iFixit spudger to remove it with the same method that I apply to the Galaxy S3—but I find that 3 out 10 times, I will have a problem with the display.</p>

<p>I know it is a risk as you are not supposed to remove the glass, but in order to provide price options, I do it anyway. But I can't keep doing this.  Can anyone share what not to do?</p>

<p>⟐ Commented July 30, 2019 at 19:07 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2019 19:07:37 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Note II: No backlight after light water- all else seems to work]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Only briefly wet in fresh water, dried in rice for days and now appears to have everything working (including touch functions) but screen stays black.  I disassembled and cleaned all contacts. Saw no corrosion. I can answer calls by swiping screen and can access all files via USB to computer link. Incoming Email and text notification alarms continue. Battery will recharge.  Anything else to try other than new digitizer?</p>

<p>⟐ Commented October 12, 2021 at 7:28 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 07:28:17 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Note II: Galaxy Note2 (N7100) Running OS 4.4.2. IMEI changed to 00499.]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Running OS 4.4.2. IMEI changed to 00499. Sim Card Detected but Not resistered on net problem. Tried several methods without BOX.</p>

<p>Already tried: 1) Modem Install by ODIN, 2)Patched modem  Zip install via Bootloader by recovery. 3) EFS backup and restore, 4)tried NV data restore bt EFS professional software not working.</p>

<p>Really really too much stressed on this issue. Need a proper solution.</p>

<p>From Bangladesh</p>

<p>⟐ Answer edited January 27, 2018 at 15:14 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jan 2018 15:14:55 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Note II: Remove embedded sim card in Sprint's version of Samsung Galaxy Note II]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Unfortunately, Sprint decided to lock and embed their international sim card in the device. Is there a way to open the case and take out the sim card so that when going overseas anyone can use local international plans instead of Sprint?</p>

<p>⟐ Commented December 07, 2022 at 2:24 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 02:24:59 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Note II: Sudden Death Syndrome how to fix?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and I've Searched every where to find a way to fix it. It is a UK phone and i  live in the United States and cannot get a hold of the UK with out spending some major money that i do not have. any one know of a way to fix this? thank you</p>

<p>⟐ Commented October 27, 2018 at 15:15 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Oct 2018 15:15:27 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Note II: Why my device cannot be turned on and cannot charge]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>My samsung note 2 cannot turn on and cannot charge.I'm facing the problem after i drop the phone.can u please assist me.</p>

<p>⟐ Answered June 05, 2019 at 20:37 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2019 20:37:46 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Note II: Wifi/Bluetooth unable to turn on, possible broadcom chip damage?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hi!</p>

<p>A few weeks ago I dropped my Verizon Note 2 SCH-i605 and smashed the screen, requiring replacement of the display.  I brought it to a local repair shop, and received it yesterday.</p>

<p>The screen works, but now the wifi/bluetooth functions will not turn on when I press them.  They will both slide to &quot;on,&quot; and after about six seconds will slide to &quot;off.&quot;  I don't get any message about activity or errors, they just slide to &quot;off.&quot;</p>

<p>I hypothesize that the broadcom BCM4334 wifi/bluetooth chip has been damaged in some way (or removed), so it won't work, period.  I opened up the phone and took two pics of the motherboard's sides.</p>

<p><strong>My questions: What does the BCM4334 chip look like on this phone?  Where is it supposed to be, so I can determine if it is still there and in one piece?</strong></p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

<p>⟐ Answered December 19, 2013 at 23:11 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2013 23:11:18 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Note II: Cannot connect to wifi]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>my phone's wifi is not working</p>

<p>my wifi signal strength is very strong but it's not able to connect</p>

<p>the status shows obtaining IP address</p>

<p>and after a while it tells network disabled. Poor connection</p>

<p>I checked on the net they say it's because of the update of the phone original version 4.1.1 to 4.1.2 jelly bean, the update is causing the phone wifi connection  go crazy</p>

<p>I checked for the solution, in many forums they showed to change the IP settings from DHCP to Static which I did and then after entering the wifi password there is no save option</p>

<p>I tried this way too..the link is below</p>

<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyO66lqTjIs" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyO66lqTjIs">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyO66lqT...</a></p>

<p>the first way is dialing *#0011# but it's still not connecting</p>

<p>the second way was too confusing so I didn't try</p>

<p>I checked it online and I guess this problem does not only happen in note 2 but almost all the android phones</p>

<p>⟐ Answered March 10, 2019 at 12:10 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2019 12:10:44 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Note II: Why is my phone not turning on note 2 (dead)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>It happend this morning i was using my phone normally it had 30 % battery (approx)</p>

<p>and i was texting on watsapp and suddenly the screen dims and it was dead  it tried every thing but was not able to turn i ton again please help .</p>

<p>.............................................................................................................................</p>

<p>it wasn't dropped</p>

<p>got new batteries 1 month before</p>

<p>it was 3 yrs old</p>

<p>.......................................................</p>

<p>⟐ Answered December 16, 2016 at 16:35 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2016 16:35:52 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Note II: Why does it keep going into safe mode]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Safe mode:</p>

<p>Sometimes when I turn my phone back on it is in safe mode. ..why or what is causing this to happen</p>

<p>⟐ Commented April 30, 2022 at 9:50 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2022 09:50:07 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Note II: My phone keeps freezing on the logo?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>My phone keeps freezing on the logo, no matter how many times i reset it;even when i put the charger on and i let it sit for a while and when i take it out it freezes on the battery logo and i don't know what to do.</p>

<p>⟐ Answer accepted October 31, 2017 at 4:21 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2017 04:21:27 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Note II: Samsung Galaxy Note 2 won't start]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hey everyone, i have a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT N7105 and i had the usual start up screen with the samsung logo, then the phone didn't turn on—it stayed on the logo</p>

<p>i could hold the power button to restart it and it would just come back and wouldn't start up so i had a look on the internet for a solution and the said taking the battery out and holding the power button (aprox. 40sec) so i did, put the battery back in pressed the power button and nothing not even the samsung logo, even when plugged in the battery light (led) isn't on either</p>

<p>so i tried starting it up in the recovery and the other modes but nothing works, it's just dead... i have tried to charge the battery manually for a bit by cutting a cable and holding the positive and negative cable (nude) by hand and putting the battery back in and it didn't work. i have tried various cables/docking part, tried on the pc by usb different plug with and without the SIM and memory cards booting it up and nothing is working.</p>

<p>please help, thanks a lot in advance, i have no more ideas and the internet doesn't either.</p>

<p>⟐ Answer edited February 07, 2021 at 3:09 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2021 03:09:32 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Note II: Can I use Europe Motherboard for my Vietnamyan Not II SSN:N7100GSMH?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hi...</p>

<p>I have Note II that Made in Vietnam by SSN: N7100GSMH and now my mobile cant turn on Normal and show me white display, I Try to fix it by Press Power bottom+Right Volume + Home,  but I cant recovery it,  it dost exist Like Before! I Use  oden mode and Some firmware but nothing happen!...</p>

<p>please  help me.</p>

<p>⟐ Answered February 01, 2020 at 8:41 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2020 08:41:43 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Note II: My phone was in the sun to long]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I let my phone in the sun now it doe not work now.</p>

<p>⟐ Answer edited March 17, 2021 at 12:11 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:11:15 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Note II: wifi range low after midcover changed!]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>hi i am experiencing low wifi signals on my handset. i would like to know which areas the connectors are fitted so i can look for loose connections</p>

<p>⟐ Answered February 14, 2014 at 0:59 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2014 00:59:35 -0700</pubDate>
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